Welcome to the Budowsphere! This is where Rabbi Budow shares his thoughts, musings, and insights on Jewish education and various other topics of interest to the Jewish community.
As I write this message I’m on the bus headed towards Jerusalem. The bus is eerily quiet because the students are tired out from a day’s worth of intense activities. They visited the Roman ruins, hiked in Tzfat, and cooled down at Gan Hashlosha Park, where they swam for 2 hours in the river. I am now in the midst of a group of happy, quiet, tired Jewish children! However, I am sure that they will all be revitalized and energized when they see Jerusalem, some of whom for the first time.
I remember when we first began these trips to Israel and how anxious the parents at home were to see pictures and get the occasional call from their children. We sent photos back to the U.S. and waited impatiently for them to be printed. Fast forward 17 years to today, and I realize that I am riding in a bus that has Wi-Fi, as do most of the hotels. We are able to post photos on our website and Facebook pages almost immediately, and our students all communicate easily with their families at home. What a difference technology has made, and it is particularly remarkable that a small country like Israel is as high-tech as much larger countries, including the U.S.
We have now completed our tour of the North and are about to reach Jerusalem, the dream of all Jews. Just a few weeks ago during our Passover Seders we prayed, “Shana Haba B’yerushalayim – Next Year in Jerusalem,” and here we are.
Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem-
Rabbi Ira Budow
Sharim v’Sharot Concert
Mercer Maestros: Jewish Composers
in the Capital County
Sharim v’Sharot in Concert
Dr. Elayne Robinson Grossman,
Music Director and Conductor
Sunday, May 31, 2015
2 PM
Adath Israel Congregation
1958 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Instrumental Music Presentation
Instrumental Music Presentation
Instrumental Music Presentation
Thursday, May 21, 2015
1:45 in the Auditorium
Instrumental Music Students and
Third Grade Recorder Players
Parents – Grandparents – Siblings – Friends
All Are Welcome
Naming/Endowment Opportunities
Abrams has several great spaces within the buildings that afford naming/endowment opportunities. You can honor a loved one and also make a significant, lasting contribution to our school!
Opportunities:
Classrooms– there are several classrooms available for naming on the second and third floors.
Nursery rooms– there are two rooms available downstairs in the Nursery.
Gallery space– an art alcove between the first and second floors
The Zion Gate– the space between the original building and the link that is lined with Israeli art and artifacts.
Contact Rabbi Budow for pricing, payment plans, and further information!
School Lunch Menu
** Note Menu Change
Monday– Pasta w/sauce
**Tuesday – NO MEAT!!!- Perogies
Wednesday – Pizza
Thursday – Espresso Café Day
Friday – Fish Sandwiches
Sides/Snacks
French Fries
Salad
Fresh Fruit /Veggies
Chips
Cookies
Corn
Daily Extras
Bagels/Cream Cheese/Butter
Individual Lunch- $5.00 per day
Cost per Month:
May 90.00
June 45.00
Safety and Security Reminders
Just a reminder of AHA security procedures:
All parents should use the front door to enter the school with key cards and not the back doors. Parent swipe cards only work at front door.
Please do not ask students to open any doors- parents must report to the front office and check-in before entering the school.
No student or other person should use the lunchroom doors other than for dismissal or emergency purposes.
Please note that the car pool line is for grades N and K only. All other students are to be dropped off in the front of the building.
Parents who use the back for drop off should follow the directions of the teachers in the parking lot. They are there to assist students and maintain a safe environment.
Under no circumstances are parents to park their cars in the middle of the line and leave them unattended to walk students into the building.
** We ask that parents refrain from cellphone use in the parking areas while dropping off and picking up their children.
Abrams Notes
Birthday Celebrations at School
When sending birthday treats into school to celebrate that special day for your child, please consider sending in a healthy treat, such as frozen fruit bars, rice cakes, fruit salad or cups, sugar free pudding snacks, yogurt cake or pie, cheese sticks, light popcorn or air popped popcorn (when age appropriate), pretzels, carrots/celery (when age appropriate).Please avoid nuts because of allergies.
In order to maintain a consistent kashrut policy and to avoid confusion, ALL orders for birthday cakes/cupcakes MUST be ordered from Cramer’s Bakery, 16 E. Afton Avenue, Yardley. Cramer’s will deliver the order to the school at a discounted price.
Please call Kim Pierce at 215-321-5707 to place your cake/ cupcake order.
Celebrate Your Simcha at Abrams
Abrams Hebrew Academy is a perfect choice to host your family or social affair, business meeting or athletic event. Whether you’re looking for an inviting space to celebrate a special occasion; a meeting area with state-of-the art technology; a fun, safe environment for a child’s birthday; or a gym or athletic field for a sporting event, Abrams can accommodate your needs and your budget. For more information on room rentals at Abrams Hebrew Academy, call (215) 493-1800 or e-mail info@abramsonline.org.
Check Your Child’s Assignments with Homework Now
Parents- all homework will be posted on-line by all teachers grades K-8 by Sunday evening each week.
Instructions for use of homeworknow.com:
Click on homeworknow.com
Click on Parent and Student
Click on find school
Click on Pennsylvania
Click on Abrams Hebrew Academy
Click on your child’s teacher
View homework assignments
Share Abrams News With Others
Is there a family member (such as a grandparent) or friend who would be interested in hearing about everything going on at Abrams? Sign them up for our e-mail list today! Please contact the Main Office.
Information about the Extra
Please submit any information to be considered for inclusion in the Extra to Dale Sattin, Director of Development & Communications: dsattin@abramsonline.org. (215) 493-1800 ext. 22 by