In This Issue:
- Celebrating Simchat Torah
- Community News
- MJDS Important Dates
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Celebrating Simchat Torah
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MJDS students learned about Simchat Torah with materials, stories, dances, and classic songs such as "Sisu V'Simchu". The groups discussed at their levels the meaning and actions behind restarting the Torah every year and celebrated Kabbalat Chag with joy and excitement. Shalhevet students put their knowledge to the test with a Simchat Torah Jeopardy game designed by their classmates, challenging themselves with tricky questions and gaining new knowledge overall.
 On Wednesday the whole school was invited to Beth David for a special presentation on the Torah. Michael Rubin, Beth David Ritual Director and MIJDS Middle School teacher, discussed the amount of effort and rules that goes into creating a Torah scroll, how Simchat Torah plays an important role in uniting the Jewish people and many more interesting facts about the holiday. The children were able to examine actual Torah scrolls to identify their similarities and differences, and discovered that even when there were superficial variations, the content is always the same no matter what community it belongs to. At the end everyone participated in model "Hakafot", in which they marched in a circle singing songs to celebrate the Torah. It was a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, learn new facts, and strengthen their understanding of Simchat Torah.
See the children's interest and attention in these photos.
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Thank you Aaron K. and Lia S. for helping to support our school by celebrating your birthdays with EchoAge. Mazal Tov!
MJDS AGM - A Reminder from the Board
Please join us on Thursday October 26th at 7 pm for our Annual General Meeting. AGM Notice and Agenda can be found here. Following the AGM we will be honouring all those who help to support MJDS with a Donor Appreciation Evening.
Beth David Invites MJDS
 
* Mystic Drums is now open to children in SK and grade 6
Circle of Care Needs Drivers
* Please contact Circle of Care directly
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Oct 19 – ISAA Cross Country Meet (Elementary and Middle School)
Oct 21 – 7:45 pm – MJDS Family Havdallah
Oct 23 – Registration Due for Nov. 3rd PD Day Camp
Oct 25 – 3:00 - 4:30 pm – Garden Clean Up Event
Oct 26 – 7:00 pm – MJDS Annual General Meeting
– 7:30 pm – Donor Appreciation Event
Nov 1 – 7:00 pm – Journey of Discovery. Come and discover hands-on MJDS learning at all levels!
As always, if you have any questions, comments or simply would like to chat, please contact Regina (regina@mjds.ca), Sarit (sarit@mjds.ca), Lisa (AdminMJDS@mjds.ca ) and all MJDS faculty through the class e-mail.
See our school calendar here. |
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