We are studying Israel during the month of December at our Roses Preparatory Academy home school. Israel is a very complex subject because you have to explain the history of the land, the history of the Israelites, and the history of other people groups who have lived in that land.
We have been working on it for about a week. We took a field trip Tuesday to Brit Ahm Messianic Synagogue. Rabbi Eric gave us a class on Hanukkah and showed us Torah scrolls and blew a shofar for us. He also gave Hubby and III yamakas (the little beanies that cover mens' heads to show reverance to God). III really liked his yamaka and wanted to keep it on after we left.
We are going to celebrate Hanakkah this year at our house. I am trying to find a menorrah before Saturday. We are planning to make latkes (potato pancakes?).
New Year
13 years ago
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Yummy!! Latkes are good!!! We had a jewish friend who invited us to celebrate Hannukah with her once. Doughnuts are also pretty traditional (at least in her family). They are fried in oil, and I think that is the point. Have fun!!!
As for the Reading program Magic show, I did send a strongly worded email to the librarian and principal. I demanded that they do something to make it up to him. The next day, Porter was rewarded with a Puppy puppet and a coveted helper position for the Christmas storytime. We are satisfied and so is he. (Maybe I'm not so saintly after all. ha!)
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