Children's Programs

Early Childhood Education

Kamatz [קמצ] operates 4 nursery and kindergarten programs for ages 2-6. The nursery programs are located in a building adjacent to the synagogue and the kindergarten is located nearby. Each program has between 22-28 children; the size of the classes is age adjusted and each class is staffed by 2-4 people, one of whom is a kindergarten teacher.

The entire staff receives training from both the Ministry of Education as well as from the Movement for Progressive Judaism in Israel. The latter focuses it’s training on Jewish holidays and customs, as well as the different values of the Movement; e.g. the relationship between man and his environment, and equality for all peoples. The early childhood education frameworks are managed by a broad educational staff that has been specifically trained in the unique content of Kamatz’s agenda; the rabbi of the community is involved, and the classes receives office support from the synagogue office.

The staff of each class is devoted, experienced and professional, seeing each child as an individual and does their utmost to allow each girl and boy to achieve their potential. A typical day includes morning prayers, free play, circle time, group work, outdoor play, and individual work with each child. In the kindergarten class children are also prepared for first grade. Each class also participates in regularly scheduled special activities such as movement, music, meetings with animals, etc.

Progressive Jewish values find expression in different ways; activities with the children’s families, such as grandparent’s day, a workshop to make kippot, holiday celebrations in the synagogue, and other activities. In addition, children and their parents are invited to participate in synagogue activities such as hakafot on Simchat Torah, the reading of the Megila on Purim and more.

Registration for the 2012-13 school year will be held during the last week of January 2012. Children whose families are members of the congregation receive priority.

Director of the Nursery and Kindergarten programs. Efrat Reches.

For more information: gan@kamatz.org or Telephone: 972-2.5709497

Hello First Grade

Friday, 09.09.2011, 6:30 PM

On the first Shabbat of the school year we will greet the new first graders who are graduates of the Kamatz Kindergarten program. This promises to be a special occasion appropriate for families.

Shabbat Kat -Children’s Shabbat

Bringing in Shabbat with Prayer, Stories, and Song.

This activity is aimed at children ages 4-8 and happens once a month. During the winter we begin at 5:00 PM and during the summer at 6:00 PM.

The activities are led by volunteers:

Dafna Goldenbaum,

Orit Goldwasser,

Rabbi Alona Lisitsa,

Lihi Rosenberg.

16.09.2011, 11.11.2011, 09.12.2011, 13.01.2012, 10.02.2012, 16.03.2012, 20.04.2012, 18.05.2012, 22.06.2012, 20.07.2012, 24.08.2012

Children Celebrate the Holidays

In our synagogue – for our children!

Rosh Hashana - Tashlich Thursday, 29.9.11, 5:00 PM

For the children in the nursery and kindergarten programs, members of the congregation and their children. Tashlich is held at the Einot Telem site.

Hol Hamoed Succot - Happening of Joy Tuesday, 18.10.11, 10:30 AM

“He who has not seen Simchat Bat Hashoeva, has not seen joy in his life” (Mishna, Masechet Sukka, Chapter 5, Mishna Aleph)

Fun activities and workshops for the entire family in cooperation with the Antiquities Authority.

Simchat Torah - Thursday, 20.10.11, 9:00 AM

Hakafot with singing, dancing and Torah scrolls which are just the right size.

Hanukah - Festior Sunday, 25.12.11, 5:00 PM

Following the triumph of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil can we have collected special musical instruments from all over the world; we will sing familiar songs in special ways and light the 6th Hanukah candle together.

Purim - Thursday, 8.3.12, 5:30 PM

The Jews had light, joy, gladness and honor!

Traditional reading of Megilat Esther combined with melodies, drama and holiday songs. Open to the public with active participation of community members.

Purimon - Friday, 9.3.12, 9:30 AM

A carnival for children ages 3-10 produced by Noar Telem.

Concerts for the Whole Family

Produced in cooperation with Musicon, these concerts which include explanations of the music and instruments often include performances by members of the community.

Description: Sweeping gypsy music from the Balkans accompanied by explanations, performed by Chukoreliya.

When: Monday, 5.12.11, 5:30 PM

When: Monday, 27.2.12, 5:30 PM

Description: Around the world – from Bass to Soprano: Lior Eitan - wind instruments, Yulia Rovinsky - harp.

The program presents all of the different kinds of flutes from the piccolo to the rare bass. The performance will include explanations about the harp, and include an exhibit of harps from different countries.

When: Monday, 30.4.12, 5:30 PM

Cost 35 NIS per adult/25 NIS per child