June 9th, 2008

Children's Ice Cream Party

A greatly attended ice cream party was held on the first afternoon of Shavuot, June 9th. Every year more children attend. More then 30 children arrived with their parents to a great story, followed by the Torah reading with the 10 Commandments. After 'receiving the Torah' both children and adults were treated to delicious ice cream.

June 1st, 2008

Hebrew School Graduation

It was the final day of Hebrew School which started with school-wide morning prayers led by the older students. For the first time in the Shaloh House Hebrew School history, a new award was given for the winner of the Hebrew speed reading contest. Additional Aleph Champ medallions were given out followed by the final round of Jeopardy. Next came a bean hunt through which every student was able to receive extra points in addition to their Kosher Label points and General Knowledge Quiz marks. A wild auction followed, which led to awards and consequences. When all the excitement peaked it was time for the official presentation of awards to each student. A Barbeque lunch ended off this wonderful morning.

May 22nd, 2008

Lag B'Omer Barbeque & Carnival

It was a great demonstration of Jewish pride and celebration at the Lag B'Omer Cookout & Carnival at Shaloh House on Thursday. Thank you to the many families who came to enjoy, and really had non-stop fun on the inflated rides, and finished all the food and cotton candy. Congratulations to Lauren Davis and Mr. & Mrs. Baker, the winners of a summer-week vacation in Moosehead Lake in Maine. Special thanks to Shaws supermarkets for sponsoring the entire event.

We all had a first hand look at the continuous progress of our construction. Whether you were there or not, you may now see the newest construction update here.

March 30th, 2008

Yeshivah Day - Healing Fire With Fire

On Sunday March 30th, Shaloh House held a Yeshivah program as a memorial for the Jerusalem Yeshivah shooting last month, Rabbi Gurkow led discussion on the origin of burning the Chametz before Pesach, analyzing the original Talmudic opinions on the issue and as further understood by commentaries of the 9th century to 19th century. Men and women participated in the discussion in an atmosphere of a Yeshivah setting. Following the lecture an appeal was made for donations to the Shaloh House Library in memory of the Library shooting in Jerusalem, donations are still being collected for this fund. A special report of the memorial was sent to Jerusalem Yeshivah which was very well received. The Yeshivah lecture was followed by a deli dinner.

March 19th, 2008

Purim - Visiting Heights Crossing Assisted Living

On Wednesday March 19, The Shaloh House Preschool visited the seniors at the Heights Crossing Assisted Living center in Brockton to cheer up the residents with Purim songs and bring Purim baskets.

March 16th, 2008

Purim - Gift Wrapping

People gathered on Sunday March 16th to pack Purim gifts to be distributed on Purim.

(L. to R.) Cohava Golden, Rashel Ranger and Judy Benson pack gift baskets.

Sophie Stewert inspects the displayed packages ready for distribution.