Adath Jeshurun Congregation

Gan Shelanu Preschoolers recently took a "trip to Israel" to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day), Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day), and more!

"Our trip to Israel was perfect; smooth flight and beautiful weather! We [were] excited to celebrate by marching with Israeli flags, dressed in blue and white, as we welcome[d] Shabbat together." (Lea Brand)

The children created art in Safed, visited the Kotel, learned about citrus in Rehovot, climbed Masada, took part in an archaeological dig, and dined at Café Yerushalayim eating pita, tomato, cucumber, and the famous Gan dip.

"It was so fun to see a bunch of happy Gan kiddos visiting the Kotel in Israel (the Spine) today. They were drawing pictures and writing messages to add to the wall. It was very sweet!" (Anna Simon)

"I recently had the privilege of sitting down with our 9th & 10th graders to talk about the mitzvah and traditions of Chevra Kavod HaMet. We had an open conversation about death and how Chevra supports the deceased and their families. We talked about practices like Shomrim (sitting with the deceased), Tahara (ritual washing), and explored the meaning behind tachrichim (simple garments used for burial) and why they matter. The students asked thoughtful, insightful questions; it was a meaningful and engaging discussion all around."

- Peter Gross, Co-chair, Chevra Kavod HaMet

More than 50 USYers spent last weekend in Iowa for Spring Kallah: EMTZAFEST! The weekend featured an exciting lineup of music-themed programs including blind karaoke, Just Dance, and a silent disco. Alongside all the fun, USYers enjoyed a meaningful Shabbat experience and the opportunity to connect with Jewish teens from across the Midwest.

Here's a sneak peek at what Adath has in store for the next month! Click the link in our bio or go to the Adath website to check the calendar for more details. We’re now sharing these updates monthly instead of bi-weekly, so you can see everything at a glance.
www.adathjeshurun.org/calendar