Liraz's Aba Comes to Ganon Aleph

Liraz's Aba blows the shofar for his shul, and came to our classroom this week to blow the shofar for the children.  We love when moms and dads come to Ganon Aleph!  Parents, grandparents, and other family members are always welcome to come to our class to bake, read a story, work on a project, or do any other activity they would like to do with the children.

A Swedish Delight in Ganon Aleph

Ronnie's "bachia" (grandmother) came to visit all the way from Sweden and helped the children in Ganon Aleph make a special Swedish pastry called "kanel bullar" (cinnamon buns).  The children had fun rolling out and buttering the dough, sprinkling on some cinnamon, rolling it back up, and slicing it into bun-size pieces.  They especially enjoyed eating them at our Shabbat party!  Thank you to Lala and to Ronnie's mom for visiting our class and bringing us a yummy taste of Sweden!!

Linking The Generations

Ganon Bet had some special visitors today; Emma's Bubbie Leah who is a Music teacher at HAFTR and her Great Grandfather Pappa Sol and Emma's Mom. Emma's Bubbie came with her keyboard , various instruments, and hoola hoops. We sang purim songs, danced to the music, and moved our bodies. A great time was had by all!

Let's Do Lunch

We had very special guests in Gan Daled, Emma Shore's great grandmother, Mickey Bernstein and her friend Rose Weinblatt, both residents of Daughters of Miriam, came to our class. Emma's father, Jonathan, and her brother, Ben, came as well. After joining us during music where they enthusiastically sang, clapped and played on rhythm sticks and tambourines, they watched the children dance. The ladies shared lunch with us. Mickey and Rose admired the tablecloth designed by the children and asked to keep the floral centerpieces made by the class. As Jonathan had to return to work, as well as drive Mickey and Rose home, the two friends took the delicious cake
baked by the children with them.

It was a wonderful and moving experience to see three generations in our classroom. We are so glad that we were afforded the opportunity to observe the mitzvah of Hachnasot Orchim in such a meaningful way.

Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat!

Jacob's grandma, Grandma Marlene came to our class this morning to help the children in Ganon Aleph make potato latkes. The children peeled and grated the potatoes themselves. Grating the onions was an emotional experience for some of them! The outcome was delicious!! Afterward, Jacob's grandma read the children a great Chanukah story. We love having visits from grandparents!