All Invited to FVJS Model Seder

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Experience a Model Seder with Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors
Swarms of locusts, hail storms, promises broken, waters parted… these are just some of the highlights of the Passover story which children will hear during the upcoming model seder during religious school on Sunday, April 1, at Fox Valley Jewish School (FVJS).

 

Want to hear more? Anyone wishing to learn and experience a bit of what Passover seder is all about is welcome to attend, along with the students and parents of this school run by Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors (FVJN), in downtown Geneva.

 

In Jewish schools and synagogues around the world, children sit down and participate in what is called a “model seder”. The idea behind the model seder is to provide a simulation of the family seder that will allow students to learn about the parts of and participate and understand the whole seder at home. For children whose families do not participate in a seder, it provides an opportunity to experience this particular Jewish ceremony. Participants also further develop their personal connections to the traditions of the Jewish people.

 

The FVJS model seder will be held on Sunday, April 1, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. FVJN is located at 121 S. Third St. in Geneva. People interested in attending the model seder should RSVP right away to: Rachely@fvjn.org, in order for the school to prepare for all who come.

 

Fox Valley Jewish Neighbors (FVJN) is a nonprofit community group composed of Jewish individuals and interfaith families located in central Kane County and nearby towns. The goal of this group is to develop a cohesive Jewish community in the Fox Valley area for religious, charitable and educational purposes.
For additional information and upcoming events, visit www.fvjn.org.

Come Teach at Fox Valley Jewish School!

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We Need Teachers!

Teach at FVJN’s innovative religious school!

Openings for 2012/13 school year:

Hebrew teacher

Preschool-2nd grade teacher

Competitive pay, twice a month program, Geneva location.

Contact Barbara Anderson: barb.anderson58@att.net.

FVJN Film Club & Book Club!

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FVJN Film Club
April 15, 4 – 6 p.m.
Mark your calendars for April 18, 4-6pm.  All are welcome to a
film viewing and discussion with snacks. Keep an eye on our calendar at www.fvjn.org for the title of our next film! Participation in the Film Club is free and open to all.

 

FVJN Book Group
May 8, 7 p.m., at FVJN
At our next get together, we will discuss Walking the Bible
by Bruce Feiler (not the children’s version). On July 10, our book will be
Hornet Flight by Ken Follett.
This month we finished Kosher Chinese in which Michael Levy told  of his
fascinating experience during two years in rural China as a teacher with the
Peace Corps. Participation in the Book Club is free and open to all.

FVJN Volunteer Gardeners

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Volunteers Needed to Help Make Geneva Beautiful!
Anyone interested/available to plant? It’s that time, again!
FVJN maintains a beautiful flower garden each year, as part of the Geneva Beautification program.
Volunteers are needed to help with planting on Saturday, April 14, starting at 8 a.m.
The garden we are responsible for is on the southwest corner of State St. (Rt. 38) and Third St., in Geneva.
You can just show up or contact our volunteer garden coordinator, Marci: marci@worddesigner.net.
If able, bring gardening gloves, shovel, trowel, clippers, etc.
See you there!

BBYO Connect for Kids!

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For Students in Grades 5th – 8th
BBYO Connect!
*Volunteer Parent(s) Needed to Lead Group!
Do you have children in grades 5th – 8th? If yes, would they enjoy the chance to engage in more social activities with their FVJN friends, as well as meet other Jewish teens their age from the area (Elgin to Aurora)?
FVJS/FVJN is looking into starting our own chapter of BBYO Connect, specifically for this age group.

 

**Visit the Forum at www.FVJN.org to share your thoughts!

 

BBYO Connect doesn’t cost any money to join. They sponsor many regional events that all our kids would be invited to attend. If we could grow enough out here, we may even be able to get them to sponsor events in our neighborhoods!

 

BBYO Connect is the BBYO experience made just for 6th, 7th and 8th grade students (as well as 5th graders, from January on), offering social and meaningful experiences that will serve as a gateway to continued involvement in Jewish life.
The purpose of this group is to provide middle school students with a positive experience in which they can get together with camp, school, and synagogue friends, as well as meet new friends. BBYO Connect allows middle school students to begin experiencing the privileges and obligations of being a member of the Jewish and general communities. Focused on service, social, and Judaic programming, BBYO Connect builds a network of teens across North America at a critical age when middle school students begin to strengthen their identities, form social circles and prepare for high school and beyond.
Visit http://bbyo.org/connect/ for more information about this organization!
**This group needs a parent or two for coordinators/advisors. If you are interested, please let us know by emailing info@fvjn.org. Thank you!