This is a gift certificate entitles the bearer to 4 Fiesta Bowl 2011 tickets generously by Golden Eagle distributors. This is an estimated value of $940.
Minimum bid $650
Increase increments by $20
bidding starts Nov. 15th @10am and end Nov. 21st @ 1pm (the highest bid at this time will be the winner)
bid in the comment spot below
Put your first and last name plus bid amount
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Get your holiday presents early! Our Silent Auction is coming!
Want to get your holiday shopping out of the way? Get ready to shop at our silent auction. There are two different auctions that will be going on at the same time starting on Monday Nov. 15th, 2010. One will take place at the ECE in the hallway. There will be baskets set up for you to bid on. We have some fabulous baskets to bid on; date night, spa, coffee and tea, sports, games, toys, books and more. This auction will end on 9:15am on Friday the 19th.
The second auction is on this blog. It will begin Monday at 10am on Nov. 15th and will end Sunday Nov. 21st at 1pm. We have items such as a 1 hour massage, teeth whitening system, an autographed UofA basketball, an autographed ESPN game day helmet, 2 Coyote hockey tickets plus parking, hot air balloon ride and 4 Fiesta Bowl tickets.
Items will be posted here. To place a bid, put your first and last name in the comment spot below the item with the bid amount. Be sure to follow the directions on minimum big and increasing increments. The highest bid on Nov. 21st @1pm will be the winner.
Check back soon for auctions items!
The second auction is on this blog. It will begin Monday at 10am on Nov. 15th and will end Sunday Nov. 21st at 1pm. We have items such as a 1 hour massage, teeth whitening system, an autographed UofA basketball, an autographed ESPN game day helmet, 2 Coyote hockey tickets plus parking, hot air balloon ride and 4 Fiesta Bowl tickets.
Items will be posted here. To place a bid, put your first and last name in the comment spot below the item with the bid amount. Be sure to follow the directions on minimum big and increasing increments. The highest bid on Nov. 21st @1pm will be the winner.
Check back soon for auctions items!
Monday, October 11, 2010
How to incorporate Judaism into your every day family routine
When I was younger (about ages 12 to 19) Judaism was very important to me and I incorporated into my daily life. There was a time I even kept Kosher and possibly wanted to be a Rabbi. From my 20s to 30s I lost some of my Jewishness and now that I have children I am feeling it coming back. It is important to me to instill Jewish values and rituals into my children; and later what they decide to do with that is up to them.
The Jewish religion is full of routines. In raising young children you almost have to have some routines in order to function; even if they are not planned routines. In order to get out the door and to work/ school we must get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, make lunches, brush teeth and hair, gather all our stuff together and get everyone buckled in car seat and on our way and hopefully arrive on time. This getting out the door routine can be a real crazy especially if there is a meltdown or two, a diaper explosion or projectile vomiting which may or may not require a change of clothes for me and the baby; which happens quite often in our house. Routines are healthy for you young children. It establishes habits such as washing hands. Routines that are predictable and consistent give children a sense of security. But what I feel is especially nice about incorporating Judaism into my daily routine is that it gives me and hopefully those around me a sense of peace.
Here are a few things you can do:
Morning:
1. Say a quick morning prayer or read a morning book such as Boker Tov! Good Morning. By Joe Black and Rick Brown
*This gets you ready to start a new day and gives every appreciation for the day.
2. Say the blessing over bread before eating (Motzi)
* This forces everyone to wait a moment after the food is in front of you to gain appreciation for the food. It also stops you for eating so quickly, which is better for your digestion and you tend to just eat what you need.
Afternoon:
1. Say the Shema before nap.
* This signals your body that it is time to rest. It is a daily remember that we are Jewish.
2. Listen to Jewish music as they are napping.
* It is peaceful to sleep to soft music and Jewish music can also teach your child Jewish concepts.
Night:
1. Wash hands before eating; say the blessing and don't talk until you say Motzi. (ahh...a moment of silence in your day would be nice)
* Washing you hands is important to do before you eat to protect yourself against germs. The blessing is a reminder that you are putting your hands on a higher level by washing them.
2. Say the blessing over bread before eating (Motzi)
3. Say a blessing after you eat (Birkat Hamazon)
*Saying the blessing after you eat is a reminder to be thankful for everything we have.
4. Before bed talk about what everyone was thankful about in their day.
*It is a great closure for the day. It teaches children appreciation and as a parent it is also nice to hear the things that your child are appreciative for.
5. Say the Shema
6. Play Jewish music to fall asleep too.
Shabbat (Friday night and Sat)
1. Have a Shabbat dinner or say the Motzi.
* Separates out the week and make this night more special than any night in the week.
2. Light the Shabbat candles.
*The light welcomes in the Sabbath.
3. Have a no TV day on Sat.
*Another way to make the Sabbath different and creates more family time.
There are many things you can do to enrich your family's life with Judaism. Even adding a just a few things you will add a sense of peace in your family.
If you are interested in gaining more ideas or details please join Lyn and I for a brown bag lunch and a free class about incorporating Jewish rituals into your daily routines on Oct. 20th for 12pm - 1pm in the religious school auditorium.
The Jewish religion is full of routines. In raising young children you almost have to have some routines in order to function; even if they are not planned routines. In order to get out the door and to work/ school we must get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, make lunches, brush teeth and hair, gather all our stuff together and get everyone buckled in car seat and on our way and hopefully arrive on time. This getting out the door routine can be a real crazy especially if there is a meltdown or two, a diaper explosion or projectile vomiting which may or may not require a change of clothes for me and the baby; which happens quite often in our house. Routines are healthy for you young children. It establishes habits such as washing hands. Routines that are predictable and consistent give children a sense of security. But what I feel is especially nice about incorporating Judaism into my daily routine is that it gives me and hopefully those around me a sense of peace.
Here are a few things you can do:
Morning:
1. Say a quick morning prayer or read a morning book such as Boker Tov! Good Morning. By Joe Black and Rick Brown
*This gets you ready to start a new day and gives every appreciation for the day.
2. Say the blessing over bread before eating (Motzi)
* This forces everyone to wait a moment after the food is in front of you to gain appreciation for the food. It also stops you for eating so quickly, which is better for your digestion and you tend to just eat what you need.
Afternoon:
1. Say the Shema before nap.
* This signals your body that it is time to rest. It is a daily remember that we are Jewish.
2. Listen to Jewish music as they are napping.
* It is peaceful to sleep to soft music and Jewish music can also teach your child Jewish concepts.
Night:
1. Wash hands before eating; say the blessing and don't talk until you say Motzi. (ahh...a moment of silence in your day would be nice)
* Washing you hands is important to do before you eat to protect yourself against germs. The blessing is a reminder that you are putting your hands on a higher level by washing them.
2. Say the blessing over bread before eating (Motzi)
3. Say a blessing after you eat (Birkat Hamazon)
*Saying the blessing after you eat is a reminder to be thankful for everything we have.
4. Before bed talk about what everyone was thankful about in their day.
*It is a great closure for the day. It teaches children appreciation and as a parent it is also nice to hear the things that your child are appreciative for.
5. Say the Shema
6. Play Jewish music to fall asleep too.
Shabbat (Friday night and Sat)
1. Have a Shabbat dinner or say the Motzi.
* Separates out the week and make this night more special than any night in the week.
2. Light the Shabbat candles.
*The light welcomes in the Sabbath.
3. Have a no TV day on Sat.
*Another way to make the Sabbath different and creates more family time.
There are many things you can do to enrich your family's life with Judaism. Even adding a just a few things you will add a sense of peace in your family.
If you are interested in gaining more ideas or details please join Lyn and I for a brown bag lunch and a free class about incorporating Jewish rituals into your daily routines on Oct. 20th for 12pm - 1pm in the religious school auditorium.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
May you have a sweet New Year!
As many of you might have heard this year the Tot congregants at Temple Emanu-El of Tucson got to share Yom Kippur with Adam Sandler. This was a pleasant surprise. Sitting in the Tot service I was surrounded by many young children and their families. Rabbi Holtz called up two children to open the ark. I watched as these two children excitingly had a part in the service and parents proudly took videos and pictures on their phones. I looked over at one proud dad and thought, "that looks like Adam Sandler." Turns out; it was.
He later went into the Strauss ECE classrooms where he talked with our teachers and played with his children. Our teachers, who were trying to stay cool were awe strucked; while the children just went on playing. The truth is, to children teachers are the 'movie stars.' Sometimes I am fortunate enough to teach one of the classroom while a teacher is out on vacation. My daughter is so excited and proud that I am a teacher. She is excited to tell everyone (when I am in the office, it does not count). What a role model our teachers are for our children. I am extremely proud of the teachers we have at the Strauss ECE. Sandler also told the teachers what a hard job they had and was very appreciative of them. I think that there are times that parents are 'movie stars' too in their child's eye. Parents are also wonderful examples for their children.
I wish everyone a sweet and happy new year. I hope that in a child's eye you are 'movie star' even if it is just a moment.
He later went into the Strauss ECE classrooms where he talked with our teachers and played with his children. Our teachers, who were trying to stay cool were awe strucked; while the children just went on playing. The truth is, to children teachers are the 'movie stars.' Sometimes I am fortunate enough to teach one of the classroom while a teacher is out on vacation. My daughter is so excited and proud that I am a teacher. She is excited to tell everyone (when I am in the office, it does not count). What a role model our teachers are for our children. I am extremely proud of the teachers we have at the Strauss ECE. Sandler also told the teachers what a hard job they had and was very appreciative of them. I think that there are times that parents are 'movie stars' too in their child's eye. Parents are also wonderful examples for their children.
I wish everyone a sweet and happy new year. I hope that in a child's eye you are 'movie star' even if it is just a moment.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Rainy day activities
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| Josie feeding cake to the dinosaur. |
This week I got to spend some time in Egooanot; our three year classroom. I always love when I get to be in the classroom! First we had circle time, then snack and then they were playing at the different centers. At the beginning this playing was going great; then I could see the children were starting to get restless. I then pulled out the floam. That stuff is magical. Slowly, one by one the whole class came to the table and was playing with the floam. Piper, Bella and Eloise were making ice cream, Josie fed a dinosaur cake that Ilana and Jana helped her to make. Marshall pretended to put cotton balls in a cup for his mother (I had to promise to take a picture to show her when it came time to clean up) and Jack and Sam were driving cars over it the floam like it was a road. I enjoyed watching the children in their play. They went and gathered items from all over the room to help with what they were doing. I think they would have been content playing with the floam for hours. But, sure enough it was Egooanot's classroom turn to go outside so we cleaned up. |
| The red cup is the cotton balls for Marshall's mommy. |
This activity seemed like a great rainy day activity and with monsoon season still here I thought I might share a few more ideas with you.
1. Keep a stash a never seen objects (party favors are great to stash away). An object that has never been played with can occupy a child for a while.
2. See how long you can keep a balloon in the air or toss it around depending on the age.
3. Playdough is another good one.
4. Have a dance party and dance to music.
5. Cook something together.
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