Parshat Beshalach: Split the Sea

Parshat Beshalach: Split theSea

This week we learnt about the Benei Yisroel leaving Mitzrayim (Egypt) . After they left Mitzrayim they arrived at the sea and the Mitzrim (Egyptians) were chasing them. Hashem made a miracle and split the sea. When Benei Yisroel crossed they were so happy and grateful they were singing and dancing and thanking Hashem for all the miracles. The children fed the birds that were singing above the.

This shabbat is called Shabbat Shira because Shira means a "song." The Benei Yisroel sang songs to Hashem to thank Him for all the miracles. Many people have the custom to feed kasha to the birds before Shabbos. Mitzvah Mentchies is very excited to feed them!

After the Yiddin (Jewish people) crossed the sea they were walking for 3 days without water. Some of the Yiddin complained to Moshe that they were thirsty. The way they complained was in a whiney voice and that made Hashem not happy with them.

From here we learnt a very important lesson when we want to say or ask for something we need to say it in a nice way.

At the end of this week's Parsha we learned that Benei Yisroel went to war with Amalek. Moshe held his hands up to the sky and when they were held up the Yidden were able to win over Amalek. When the Yiddin were davening to Hashem it was easy for Moshe to keep his hands up but when the Yiddin were not davening it was very hard for Moshe to hold his hands up. Aharon and Chur helped Moshe keep his hands up.

Yud Shevat The Rebbe Became Rebbe

Morah Avigayil brought into class some dirt, a rock and a silk worm. She asked the children, what is special about these 3 things?

The children didn't see anything special in these 3 things. Then Morah Avigayil put a plant near the dirt, a silk scalf near the silk worm and a gem stone near the rock.

Then the children were asked if they see anything special?

She explained that these 3 things look very simple but they have the potential to be turned into something very beautiful.

This is how the Rebbe sees us. He can see the potential we have inside. He can see our outside and our Neshama inside that is shining.

Silk is so soft and cozy!

Mendel couldn't wait for his turn to feel.

Rabbi Yosef came to our class to farbreng with us and tell us about the Rebbe.

The Giving Tree 

In honor of Tu Bshvat, we read the book "The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstien.

We had a open discussion about the book and I asked the children: "If you were a tree and you had apples on it would you give your apples to a sad boy?"

Some of our children said yes they would give their apples and some of our children said that they wouldn't give their apples. Some children were thinking about what would they get back in return....

The children were also asked what they can give to someone that would make them happy and doesn't cost money.

Yisroel said he can collect shells and stones.

Rosie said she can make a card and draw a picture.

Dovi said he can go fishing and give a fish.

Saige said she can pick some fruit from the tree and give it to someone...

Other answers where: Hugs, flowers, nice words, friendship....

3-d painting trees, inspired by the giving tree

great hand-eye coordination

We are making special family trees to decorate our classroom. Motty is working so nicely on his family tree.

            Thank you Morah Malka for bringing beautiful plants for us to plant in our school.

                                         

Morah Beth read us a story in class one day

We love guest storytellers!