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Grandparents and grandchildren (6th-8th grade and up) and their families are invited to a special intergenerational virtual gathering, to honor and to remember, together. The event will take place THIS WEDNESDAY, 5:00-6:15pm (PST) via Zoom. This event will include: ... - Dialogue with community members who survived the Shoah - An opportunity for curiosity and small group conversation - Candle lighting, in blessed memory Please RSVP for the Zoom link: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSf7qV4Wc-Dn2YDqq/viewform

Happy Passover from Edah! Enjoy your spring break!

Now with schools reopening, it's time to go back to afterschool in person. Looking for a joyful, Jewish, hands-on, Hebrew-infused afterschool program? Second and third graders, join us 3 days a week at Edah BaBoo'ah! When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2:30-5:30pm starting April 13... Where: at Edah (in Berkeley) Visit the link below for more information and to register. Email Yafit at [email protected] with any additional questions.

Registration for Edah Summer Camp is live! At Edah’s Storybook Camp we will spend three weeks diving into incredible stories from fairytales, to comic books, to Jewish biblical & folk tales. Through cooking, arts & crafts, drama, movement games, and more, we will have a fun, Hebrew-immersed experience with lead teacher Nina Havivi. We will even learn how to be storytellers ourselves. If you're entering grades K-2, we can't wait to see you there!... Camp will run from June 7-25, 2021 from 9am-3pm. For more information and to register, click here: http://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/api/Activity/Detail

As part of our mission to create space for meaningful Jewish conversation and connection in families, Studio 70’s MiDor LeDor is honored to partner with Remember Us and The Righteous Conversations Project. We invite grandparents and grandchildren (6th-8th grade and up) and their families to a special intergenerational virtual gathering, to honor and to remember, together. The event will take place on April 7th, 5:00-6:15pm (PST) via Zoom. ... This event will include: - Dialogue with community members who survived the Shoah - An opportunity for curiosity and small group conversation - Candle lighting, in blessed memory Please RSVP (linked below) for the Zoom link. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSf7qV4Wc-Dn2YDqq/viewform

We're so excited and grateful for the more than 70 people who registered to attend Voices from the Field, which starts in one week! This Sunday is your last chance to sign up. Registration will close Sunday night at 11:59 pm (PST). We hope you can make the time and join us. To learn more or register, please visit our website:

Today Stephanie taught us how to make almond date balls for Tu BiShvat! They were sticky and sweet and are probably all gone already What's your favorite Tu BiShvat treat?

We are feeling grateful to the 50+ professionals who've already committed to taking time out of their busy lives to learn with us at Voices from the Field, January 24-26, 2021 on Zoom. If you haven't had a chance to register yet, have no fear! There's still time. We hope you'll choose to give yourself a gift and register today! https://www.vftfconference.org/

Studio 70 is excited to partner this great event with PJ Library Bay Area , JCC of the East Bay and Urban Adamah

Calling all Jewish middle-schoolers and their grandparents, wherever you are! The past several months have been challenging for our families. The fact that we can't be together with many of our loved ones makes it even harder for some of us, especially our grandparents. Our grandparents have much to share, especially about Jewish identity and family traditions. Join us for virtual six sessions to learn more about each other, deepen our sense of family inheritance, and strengt...hen the connection MiDor LeDorfrom generation to generation. We will have a different theme each week, for example: rites of passage, tikkun olam, tzedakah, and compassion. There will be games and activities, along with breakout rooms for discussions with your family. Join us on Sundays from 3:004:30pm PST, January 17February 21, 2021 For grandparents, register here: http://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/api/Activity/Detail For grandchildren, register here: http://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/api/Activity/Detail

Studio 70 and Urban Adamah are proud to announce a new collaboration to serve Jewish families with children ages 2-4 years. Our Early Childhood program, Sandbox, offers a fun and safe opportunity for toddlers and a caregiver to explore a farm through a Jewish lens. Due to the potential for the Shelter in Place order extention, we have decided to push this back for 2 weeks. Sandbox will be held outdoors at Urban Adamah for 8 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 19 - Feb...ruary 11, 2021 from 9-11:30am. Educators from both Studio 70 and Urban Adamah will guide your child(ren)'s curiosity through exploring and learning about farming, animals, Hebrew, and Jewish holidays. Register now:

Celebrate trees, nature and the first blooms at our Tu B'Shvat Concert for all ages! Bring your dancing feet, singing voices and join this All - Star line up! R...egister for this event here on our Facebook page now. #MusicMonday #Rickrecht #elanajagodamusic Mister G Jason Mesches Music Shira Kline * ShirLaLa Joanie Leeds Ellen Allard Music Edah Community JCC of the East Bay Urban Adamah

We had an awesome Tu BiShvat experience today with Beit Hatfutsot. We learned about different organizations that work with trees and the earth (including Urban Adamah, right here in Berkeley!). We also learned about the connections between ADAM, the Hebrew word for people, and ADAMAH, the Hebrew word for the earth! How do you plan to care for the earth for Tu BiShvat this year? Leave a comment and let us know!

One more day for our fundraising! Help up to keep in our meaningful work.

In two weeks, a special community of educators will gather together at Voices from the Field. During this 3-day, online program for Jewish After School Educators we will share our losses, reflect on our success, and connect with each other. The program will be full of inspiring talks, discussions and workshops. We hope you can make the time and join us. As a token of our appreciation for all that you give, the conference team will send a gift to all who register by today, Monday, January 11. Registration will remain open until January 17, but to be guaranteed your gift, you must register by midnight tonight. Please don't wait - sign up now! To learn more or register, please visit our website:

Are you a Jewish educator in an after school program, Hebrew school, or another part-time setting? Registration is still open for the Voices from the Field conference! Check out our website for more information: https://www.vftfconference.org/ Plus, meet our next peer presenter, Deb Massey!

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and fun winter break! When we come back from break we'll have some new activities and electives. For more details, email Yafit at [email protected] or register here:

Registration is still open for the Voices from the Field conference! Are you a Jewish educator in an after school program, Hebrew school, or another part-time setting? Check out our website: https://www.vftfconference.org/ Plus, meet our next peer presenter, Natan Kuchar!

Are you a Jewish educator in an after school program, Hebrew school, or another part-time setting? Join us for the Voices from the Field conference! Registration is now open at our website: https://www.vftfconference.org/ Plus, meet our first peer presenter, Rabbi Dr. Laura Novak Winer!

Our upcoming Early Childhood program, Sandbox, offers a fun and safe opportunity for toddlers (ages 2-4) and a caregiver to explore a farm through a Jewish lens. Sandbox will be held outdoors at Urban Adamah for 8 sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 5-28, 2021 from 9-11:30am. Educators from both Studio 70 and Urban Adamah will guide your child(ren)'s curiosity through exploring and learning about farming, animals, Hebrew, and Jewish holidays.... For more information and to register, go to https://mailchi.mp//our-week-at-edah-important-updates-392

Today our dear educator Stephanie came to visit us and teach us how to make latkes! Everyone got to try the steps of grating potatoes, cracking eggs, and sprinkling in flour. We even got to fry the latkes, with adult supervision of course! Happy Hanukkah from all of us at Edah! And don’t worry you can still register! Just visit our website at https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit

Etai wants to tell you what he loves about Edah BaBayit! And just look at that grin-- it's easy to see how much the kids love our program when they talk about it like this! Want to join this amazing community?Just visit our website below to register now: https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit

Our Bay Area MiDor LeDor group has 1 spot left! Register now to join this awesome program for middle schoolers and grandparents! For the registration link, or for more information, check out the full announcement here: https://mailchi.mp//announcing-our-new-midor-ledor-program

Want to hear what Edah BaBayit is all about? Let these parents tell you how much they love our amazing afterschool program. And don’t worry you can still register! Just visit our website at https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit

For our new Early Childhood program, Sandbox, we are partnering with Urban Adamah to offer a fun and safe opportunity for toddlers (1-5 years) and caregivers to explore a farm through a Jewish lens. Sandbox will be held outdoors at Urban Adamah on Tuesdays and Thursdays, January 5-28, 2021, from 9-11:30am. Click the link below for more information or to register

Not sure exactly what to do with your kids during winter break? Everything around you is closed? You want your kids to learn Hebrew, meet friends, and visit Israel? Well, we have the solution for you: Edah's Choref B'Yisrael! Join us on December 21-23 from 10:00am-12:30pm for:... - Live tours in the Kotel tunnels in Israel - Art and games in Hebrew - Some Hafsaka (break) time to talk to friends, get snacks, and chill Registration is open now just click the link below! https://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/shop/activities/3012661

Meet Jonah and Ellie, two long-time students at Edah. Once you hear what they have to say, you'll want to join us too and you can! Just check out our website below to register: https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit/

This week we had a very cool visit from Jewish educator Joel Resnikoff. He taught us about tefillin and the prayers inside them, and we even got to take a look and see what the inside of tefillin looks like. We also got to see a handmade set of tefillin and a set from 3,000 years ago!

Calling Jewish middle-schoolers and their grandparents! With our grandparents in mind, we’d like to invite you to our new program--MiDor LeDor--an opportunity for grandparents and their middle school-aged grandchildren (6th-8th graders) to strengthen their bond, even at a distance. This program offers a structured way for grandparents and their middle school-aged grandchildren to connect, learn more about each other, share stories, deepen our sense of family inheritance, and ...strengthen the connection MiDor LeDor--from generation to generation. 3 separate groups (SF Bay Area, Los Angeles, and San Diego) will meet each week: Sundays from 10-11:30am on Zoom January 3 February 7, 2021 For more information, check out the full announcement:

Studio 70 is excited to offer a safe and supportive space for parents to talk, listen, share, and hold (sanitized) hands as we walk together through the challenge of being a caregiver in these Covid times. Each stand-alone session will be 90 minutes and will feature talking, listening, guidance from Jewish tradition, laughter (we hope), and the opportunity to assemble a toolkit for coping. SESSION #1... Thanksgiving: This year? For What? How? Wednesday, November 18, 8:00 - 9:30 pm Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

We have missed seeing the kids so we are happy to announce that we are working on opening an outdoor Edah afterschool program for grades K-1, three days a week from 2:30-5:00 pm. The program will consist of one pod of up to 12 children with 2 educators. We look forward to sharing more information with you at our info session tomorrow. INFO SESSION... Tuesday, Oct 27, 7:30 pm RSVP to [email protected]. Zoom info will be shared following RSVP Looking forward to meeting you, and even more to meeting your kids!

We had a great opportunity this week to go deeper into the Kotel tunnels and under a bridge, and we learned a lot about the history of the Kotel and Jerusalem. The tour was so engaging and our tour guide, Shlomo, really made the history come alive. We even compared the Golden Gate Bridge and the bridge that connected the Jews to the Temple! Thank you to The Western Wall Heritage Foundation for the tour!

It was so good to see some of our kids in person after so long only seeing each other online! We had fun playing tag with pool noodles, Mafia, and bang bang (all with great social distancing). It was especially great to see kids running and laughing with each other. Parents, it was great seeing you too! We can't wait until we can meet again!

Voices from the Field is extending the deadline for proposals! We want to showcase as many voices as we can. Please submit your ideas by Monday, October 26. PLUS: Would you benefit from some support developing your proposal? Please join Yafit Shriki Megidish, Executive Director of Studio 70, to brainstorm together!... Proposal Development Sessions Wednesday, 10/21, 9:30-10:00 am PDT Thursday, 10/22, 1-1:30 pm PDT RSVP to [email protected] Click below for more information:

Yesterday we had a special visit from Raizy, our dear creative educator and former Edah teacher. We did a Bonim (building) activity where we made puzzles with the theme of Jewish time! Check out some of our creations, featuring clocks, wheels, and Hebrew writing, and other symbols of Jewish time!

Parents, how are you doing these days? Do you need to talk, complain, learn, get advice, laugh or cry (or all of the above) with others in your boat"? Might you be seeking an opportunity to Zoom together with other parents? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, you are invited to join a series of gatherings to explore the Jewish and Israeli aspects of parenting during Covid-19, led by Vicky Kelman, nationally known Jewish teacher, speaker, coach, cheerlead...er for families, and Yafit Shriki Megidish, an Israeli-American teacher, leader, facilitator, and educator. First meeting: Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 7:30-9 pm, on Zoom For more information, go to http://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/shop/activities/2937934 to register. Questions? Email [email protected].

This year, Voices from the Field will be an online celebration of our triumphs, successes, and accomplishments from the Covid era, reformatted for creating connection and community online. December 6-8, 2020 10 am-12:30 pm PST... Go to vftfconference.org for more information! The magic of Voices from the Field is in our peer-to-peer connections, learning from each other, and appreciating each other’s work. We invite proposals from all participants (as individuals, teams, or cross-program groups/panels) focusing on celebrating your successes. The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 19, 2020. If you have any questions about the proposal process or would like to discuss your session idea with a conference organizer please email us at [email protected].

Yesterday we had the opportunity to go on an amazing virtual tour of different sukkot around the world! We saw sukkot from Jewish communities in Vermont , Russia , Mexico , Syria , and Israel . We also learned about some cool ushpizin and talked about their different qualities and why we would invite them to our sukkot. Check out the photos from the tour to see: 1) a Hebrew teacher in Ethiopia, 2) a sukkah in Israel where people of all religions can come to visit an...d learn, and 3) a sukkah from a community in Vermont with a big emphasis on being in nature! Thank you to Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot for the adventure!

PARENTS: You are invited to join a series of meetings to explore the Jewish and Israeli aspects of parenting during Covid-19, led by Vicky Kelman, nationally known Jewish teacher, speaker, coach, cheerleader for families, and Yafit Shriki Megidish, an Israeli-American teacher, leader, facilitator, and educator. Our goal is to create a community of parents--tailored to these quarantine days--that will allow us to share thoughts and ideas about the world we are all dealing ...with now. We’ll hold each others’ hands and help each other through. Topics may include: How has our life as parents changed since we are in quarantine? How has our life as Jewish parents changed? How can Jewish values be integrated in our day-to-day lives? How do we celebrate/mark Jewish holidays while we are lacking community support and extended family connections? How can we celebrate and shape Jewish rituals to fit our family needs and our current challenging way of life? What is the role of Hebrew or Israel in our family’s life? AND whatever else you want to talk about! First gathering: Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 7:30-9 pm, on Zoom (link TBA). Following dates suggested, to be confirmed with participants: Nov 11, Dec 2, Jan 6, Jan 27. Cost: $40/series, $36 for Edah members. Group size is limited. Questions? Email [email protected].

This week we had the opportunity to visit the Kotel. We "walked" all the way from Migdal David to the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem, and then to the Kotel and the tunnels underneath all virtually! Thank you to The Western Wall Heritage Foundation for this awesome opportunity! Are you interested in an engaging Jewish and Hebrew education for kids K-5th? Registration is still open! Go to https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit/ for more information.

Edah staff is wishing everyone Shanah Tova . A peaceful year, full of love, health and fresh air. We can't ask for more

if you are interested in an engaging Jewish and Hebrew education for K-5th grade, a program that will support your kids social needs, build a community and expose them to Jewish values, culture and Hebrew learning, please check out our website. Registration is still open! https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit/

Our first virtual live tour with Museum of the Jewish People at Beit Hatfutsot took place last week and WOW! It was such a special event. We learned so much about synagogues around the world. We can't wait for our next tour about Sukkot and Ushpizin! It's not too late to join our program! You can find more info at studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit

We are so excited to welcome our grandparents in our afterschool program! Starting this Wednesday, this is a unique opprtunity for children and their grandparents to get together, learn, and create as we study the themes and narratives of the weekly Torah portion. It's not too late to join our program! You can find more info at studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit

It's almost time to get started with our Edah BaBayit programming, and your Edah teachers are ready with lots of fun and creative technology to make our learning full of joy. We're so excited to see everyone tomorrow!

The Edah you know and love is now offering a BRAND NEW Modern Hebrew class FOR ADULTS! Join our Hebrew class and: - Get support to practice Hebrew with your children. - Strengthen your community connections.... - Learn and speak a modern Hebrew that is relevant and up-to-date. Beginning Conversational Hebrew starts September 2nd, so register now to reserve your spot! For more information, check out the link below:

Shabbat shalom from Edah! Who remembers this Friday afternoon glow stick dance party? Don't forget to register by August 10th for our fall programs! https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit/

Don't forget, registration is open for our fall programs! Take a look at the link below to find the program(s) that match the needs and interests of your kids and family: https://studio-70.org/edah/edah-babayit/

Registration is open for our fall programs! Parents: If you have questions or want to hear more, please join Yafit for a parents evening TONIGHT at 7:00pm (more information can be found in the link below).

We have exciting news for Edah families: Registration for our fall programs is now open! We are creating an excellent, cutting edge distance learning program that will keep kids and families engaged and connected with a wide array of options. Take a look at the link below to find the program(s) that match the needs and interests of your kids and family! Parents: if you have questions or want to hear more, please join Yafit for a parents' evening on Thursday, July 30 at 7:00pm (more information can be found in the link below).

Looking for a musical Shabbat virtual experience tonight? Check out this cool opportunity for families:

At Edah, we explore #HebrewLanguage in many different ways. In addition to working on our Hebrew reading and writing skills, we also play Hebrew Bingo and matching games to improve our Hebrew vocabulary. This past year, we also recorded Hebrew books on tape, and kids could listen and follow along on the page! Leave a comment and tell us what #EdahSparks for you and your family! #jewisheducation #afterschooleducation

Are your kids missing camp this summer? Check out this Kveller.com article for some great ways to create some of that magical camp spirit at home:

Shabbat shalom from Edah! If you're looking for ways to keep your kids entertained at home, we've got you covered. Check out this article for some great (Jewish) ideas:

At Edah, we get up close and personal with #JewishValues every day. Our Sababa program recognizes and honors children who demonstrate important Jewish values, including the values of community, safety, and kindness. Everyone looks forward to collecting Sababa tickets and seeing who will win the daily raffle! How has your family been exploring Jewish values this summer? Tell us in the comments! #jewisheducation #afterschooleducation #EdahSparks

PJ Library has some great ways to help your kids wear their masks!

At Edah, we know that #ritual is an important part of learning and experiencing Jewish traditions. We begin each week with Havdalah and we close each week with a Shabbat celebration, and kids always have opportunities to actively engage with the traditions, whether by passing out siddurim to their peers, holding the Kiddush cup, or leading the prayers for the community. Do you have a favorite way to engage with Jewish ritual and tradition? Leave a comment and tell us what #EdahSparks for you and your family! #jewisheducation #afterschooleducation

Does your family want to get moving with some friendly competition? Check out these DIY ideas for hosting your own Summer 2020 Olympics at home!

Shabbat shalom from Edah and our homegrown carrots! Rebekah and Natan recorded a video of the harvest Check it out!

At Edah, we know how important #movement is for kids. Anyone walking around the room will see kids doing gymnastics on the mats, playing catch, and climbing our rock wall. Our Sports chug is incredibly popular, too! Leave a comment and tell us what #EdahSparks for you and your family! #jewisheducation #afterschooleducation

Wow it's hard to believe it's almost July already! If you're looking to add some daily Jewish content to your family's at-home routine, check out this month-long Mitzvah-a-Day checklist from PJ Library!

Shabbat shalom from Edah! It's the last Shabbat of #pride month, so check out this link from Jewish Food to find out how to make rainbow challah!

At Edah, our children have many opportunities for #inquiry. Some of the ways Edah kids explored the practice of inquiry this year is by looking closely and being creative with Hebrew text: we looked at a Torah scroll up close, experimented with blackout poetry using the Hebrew text of the creation story, and compared the Hebrew and English versions of Harry Potter books, just to name a few! Leave a comment and tell us what #EdahSparks for you and your family! #jewisheducation #afterschooleducation

Want to make your own fresh, homemade challah for Shabbat? Join this Virtual Challah Bake, hosted by Challah for Hunger and PJ Library Bay Area this Friday! The event is free, but you'll need to register in advance to get the Zoom link. Check out the event for more information!

Shabbat shalom from Edah! We hope you are having a good start to your summer break!

There's still time to sign up for our second session of online June camp: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superheroes! (June 23-25) Register by this Thursday night at https://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/shop/programs/47557

Congratulations to all of our Edah students on finishing an incredible year! To watch our Siyum (End of Year) slideshow, check it out here:

Join us for Hebrew-focused online offerings in June where kids can stay connected with new and familiar Edah kids and staff, keep up their Hebrew language learning skills, while not missing a beat to build, create, sing and play the Edah way! Kayitz BaBayit (Summer at Home), our online June program will feature our signature Sifriya (Hebrew Library), Bonim (Building) and Omanut (Creative Arts) programs. In addition, Kayitz BaBayit includes a Chevruta (Pair) offering to focus ...Hebrew language skill building for our kids in pairs, and Virtual Tiyul (Trip) where we will explore and learn about places, sites and museums we could never imagine visiting from the comfort of our homes. A Week at the Beach (June 16-18) It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superheroes! (June 23-25) Register at https://www.amilia.com/store/en/edah/shop/programs/47557

Edah stands united in solidarity with our colleagues, families, friends and neighbors of color. #blacklivesmatter

This Sunday, Edah is proud and excited to be participating in this wonderful event together with many other organizations, hosted by the JCC of the East Bay! Edah educators Raizy and Stephanie will be leading special Zoom sessions for kids ages 5-12. Look for Bonim-style creative building, a no-bake cheesecake cooking class, and more. Check it out and register to join the fun!

At Edah, our children explore a deep connection to Jewish #community. Whether through song, dance, prayer, creativity, Hebrew language learning, or skill building, Edah kids find themselves engaged in a joyful and welcoming community that is unmistakably Jewish. Leave a comment and tell us what #EdahSparks for you and your family! #jewisheducation #afterschooleducation

Shabbat shalom from Edah!

+ + = Yes, we're stuck at home. However, spending so much time at home has made us at Edah think about how special home truly is, and how "home" really is whatever we make of it! Birkat HaBayit (Blessing of the Home) is a special prayer that some customarily have up on the wall of their home. Here is a video of the SONG we sing at Edah using the words from this blessing, which explain that it takes one's HANDS, HEAD & HEART to build a home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq8tSRruSEQ&feature=emb_logo Wishing you all a Shabbat Shalom, a peaceful Shabbat AT HOME!

SHOUT OUT: I couldn't be prouder of our Edah team! Whether at a faculty meeting on Zoom (pictured) or in their dynamic online groups, our staff have been giving it their ALL since we've begun shelter in place! Since we've been staying at home, Edah has not missed a beat, facilitating engaging, thoughtful and truly creative experiences for our students in all ways possible each school day. So, I'm just taking a moment to say... go team! - Natan Pictured is our crew, from top: Satya, Natan, Devra, Yehudit, Gabi, Stephanie, Irene, Michal, Shy, Leah, Yafit, Raizy, Rebekah

The sun has gone away for a moment in the Bay Area... so put away your bikes and get out your apron! Check out this video created by Edah Madricha Ayelet: How to Make Bagels! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkdrFvZy_dM&feature=emb_logo

We're so excited for this fantastic (free) festival we can attend from our own kitchens! Put on by our old friends Darim Online

Yom Atzmaut Sameach! This is how we celebrate Israel's birthday Edah style! Blue and white and Zoom all over! #kahootyomhatzmaut

Edah Berkeley! Joyful Jewish Life Afterschool for kids in grades K-5. Tours for 2021 available now.