Adam Carpenter – Head of Jewish Life Primary

Welcome to an exciting new year of Jewish learning, living and experiences. I look forward to using the Ma Koreh article in this newsletter to share with you what we have been doing and learning during Hebrew lessons, Jewish Studies classes and in the Jewish Life of the Primary School. 

In this week’s Parasha Yitro, Moshe’s father-in-Law Yitro (Jethro) notices that Moshe is struggling with the changing demands of his leadership role, now that the Israelites have left Egypt. Moshe alone is unable to meet the needs of the Israelites by being the sole leader and doing it all himself. So, Yitro suggests to Moshe that he appoint capable people and train them to be judges, so they can help him lead and support the Israelites. Moshe listens to Yitro and heeds his advice and, by expanding the leadership roles and opportunities, life for everyone is improved.

It is in this spirit that we approach Jewish Life and student leadership at Emanuel School. Our enthusiastic and passionate new team of Year 6 Jewish Life leaders rely on the support of the Madrichim and the Year 6 student leadership body to help lead and create the Jewish Life and ruach of the School, supported by student helpers and leaders across the rest of the Primary School.

The Year 6 Jewish Life leaders for 2024 are:

(Left to Right in the photo): Sienna Kery, Raphaela Abraham, Juliet Salek, Oscar Grynberg, Zen Rolfe-Nassi and Annie Krusin

As a team they are looking forward to:

• Working with Years K-2 student and Morah Bar-On
• Creating Shabbat ruach
• Leading morning tefillah and teaching students prayers
• Creating plays and movies for festivals
• Planning holiday celebrations
• Working with Lyv and Noah (Informal Jewish Life Educators) to plan, lead and run Jewish Life activities.