Pesach, Purim & Yom Ha'Atzmaut!

I can't believe that it's been nearly one month since Pesach! So many exciting events have come, and more are yet to come!!

Let's begin with the closest upcoming events and work backwards!!

1. Kindergarten Round-up!

Kindergarten round up is coming! Akiva Hebrew Day School's Early Childhood Center (in Southfield, MI) has openings for our 2013-2014 Kindergarten class! Our current nursery four class and prospective families, with children who will be 5 by December 1st, will be spending time as kindergartners! Meet the faculty! Learn about our curriculum! Tuesday, April 23, 2013 from 1:30 to 2:30! Contact Lisa Parshan at 248.386.1625  x233 for more details!

On Pesach we eat Matzah...lots and lots of Matzah!

We enjoyed our trip to Farm Fresh! Thank you to Jerry, Mike & Chef Cari! And a HUGE thank you to the Chaperones!

Purim 2013

Here is just a sampling of the wonderful Purim activities that took place during Spirit Week at school! From Carnivals to Funny Hat Day...Purim festivities make us full of Simcha! We can't wait until Shushan Purim for Moon Bounces and Horseback Riding! For more pics...please check out our latest video:  Purim 2013

Happy Purim! 

Mishenichnas OUR SCHOOL Marbim B'simcha!

What is the ECC doing to Celebrate Adar? Read all about it!

Tuesday  - have your child dressed in their favorite sports/team clothing - we will be baking Hamentaschen!




Wednesday - wear or make a funny hat! - we will be having an ECC carnival!




Thursday - Dress your child in their favorite color - we will be making Mishloach Manot to be delivered to seniors




Sunday - 9:15 - 10:45 - children's Megillah Reading & Clown Show. Adults can go to hear Megillah reading at Akiva (shacharit at 9am), children ages 0 - 6 can come dressed in their costumes! $5 per child / $10 per family




Monday - School-wide Purim carnival (come in costume) - horseback riding for children in the ECC!

We are looking forward to a FUN FEBRUARY!! Read along and look forward with us!

Parashat Yitro - Not only an important Parsha - but a delicious one too!

Walking Through Yam Suf - Bringing the Parsha to life! - 

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