At Yom Rishon School we believe that Jewish education
helps our children to identify and develop their talents,
learn to overcome difficulties with dignity, and to be happy.

Our family-oriented Russian language program is a unique opportunity to get to know your children better,
explore the world of Jewish wisdom together, bring the warmth of Jewish tradition into your home,
and connect with like-minded people.

Gan Haggim

My Jewish Discovery

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This class is designed for families with children ages 6-9

In the 2021-22 school year, Natalia Tsvibel and Yuliana Pelevina invite you to explore stories from Torah and it’s heroes. We’ll try to understand why people are reading this stories for centuries and how the stories apply to our modern lives.

In the second part of the class, children use what they have learned about Judaism as they participate in hands-on, engaging Judaica craft projects which they get to take home, share with their family members, and use as they continue to practice Jewish traditions throughout their lives. At the same time parents will learn stories from Torah in depth.

Schedule

Saturdays 3:30pm — 5:30pm, Oshman Family JCC, Pavilion on 2nd floor.
Sept 11 and 25, Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5 Mar 5 and 26 (Egyptian Museum trip), Apr 9 and 30.

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Biblical Characters in World's Art

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This class is for families with children ages 9-12

Together we will explore how artist of different centuries depicted heroes and stories from the Bible, why they did it this particular way and what did they want to tell their audience. We will also learn about different art techniques and styles and try to cosplay the famous works of art.

Schedule

Saturdays 6:00pm — 7:15pm, Oshman Family JCC, Pavilion on 2nd floor.
Sept 11 and 25, Oct 23, Nov 13, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5 Mar 5 and 26, Apr 9 (Legion of Honor trip) and 30.

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Holiday Celebrations

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Rosh ha-Shanah Picnic

At our Rosh Hashanah Israeli-style Picnic is for families with children 2-12 years old you can experience Rosh Hashanah traditions such as apples and honey, tashlikh, and ahilat simanim.

We will also have face painting and Rosh-a-Shana crafts for children, Israeli music and food, photo booth, lottery with amazing prizes, rikudej am (traditional Israeli dance in a circle), little gifts to each child for Rosh Hashana and lots of fun!

September 18th, 2022, 1:00 pm. Serra Park (730 The Dalles Ave. Sunnyvale CA, 94087)

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    Chanukkah Celebration

    Join us for our Glow-in-the-Dark Chanukkah celebration for families with children 2-12 years old!

    Fun and educational activities for children, traditional latkes and sufganiot, Chanukkah candle lighting, special holiday program for families, lottery with unique books and Chanukkah related items –  it is all for you! Each family will receive a special Chanukkah gift at the end of the celebration.

     

    December 5, 2021, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Congregation Beth Am

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      Venetian style Purim celebration

      Put on your bautas and join our very special Purim celebration on the Grand Canale.
      Meet live characters from Megillah, sing with them during our interactive Soyuzmultfilm Purimshpil and enjoy your humentashen!
      Fun activities for kids, prizes for best black and white costumes for adults and lots of wine! Each kid will receive a special Purim gift at the end of the celebration.
      March 20, 2022 5:00 – 7:30 pm at Oshman Family JCC , room F400.

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        Art Lectures

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        Biblical Characters in Art with Natalia Tsvibel

         

        Lot and his daughters. Abraham and Hagar. September 12, 7:00 pm. Oshman Family JCC, Room E 104.
        Judah and Tamar. Joseph and Potiphar’s wife. October 5, 7:00 pm. Oshman Family JCC, Room E 104.
        Abraham, Jacob and angels. October 24, 7:00 pm. Oshman Family JCC, Room E 104.
        Abraham: The call, the mission and the sacrifice. November 14, 7:00 pm. Oshman Family JCC, Room E 104.
        Moses: Mission possible. December 12, 7:00 pm. Oshman Family JCC, Room E 104.

        Yom Rishon School is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

        All donations are tax-deductible over and above the value of goods or services received.

        Thank you to all of our donors and funders – we appreciate each and every one of you, as it is your contributions that make Yom Rishon possible!