Page 8 - The Jewish Voice - September '21

Page 8, The Jewish Voice

aLL about Kids

Taco ’bout Shabbat individuals of all ages, were given to administrators and organization called Amy’s Army, created this summer by
teachers so they can be distributed at Meet-the-Teacher a group of friends to honor local resident and mom Amy
Kids of the JCA joined the Jewish Community Synagogue events and the first day of school. This massive effort is Russell, who passed away in 2020 after a vigilant fight with
to talk about Shabbat with a taco Shabbat dinner. to ensure the district’s highest-need students can return to leukemia. Amy’s Army collected backpacks and school
school prepared with the necessary items, and with dignity. supplies for area nonprofits, including 28 loaded backpacks
Federation also donated more than 3,000 new books to for Family Promise, 30 loaded backpacks for Extended
students to help them grow their personal library. Hands Community Outreach (ECHO), and a large quantity
Through this initiative, JVC also partnered with a new of additional school supplies also to ECHO.

The One School Kicks Off
School Year

The One School at Temple Beth Am welcomed new
and returning students for the 2021-2022 school year. As
they will do every Friday, the children attended a school
Shabbat led by Cantorial Soloist Marcy Morris. And as
an added treat, Beth Am welcomed parents to the new
school year by inviting them to stop by and grab a cup
of coffee at the Cool Beans coffee truck after carline September 2021
drop-off. Rabbi Alon Levkovitz, Cantorial Soloist Marcy
Morris, and Executive Director Danna Cohen were on PALM BEACH AREAS
hand to meet and greet parents. THE TREASURE COAST

Photos by Jackie Alberts

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