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Recent Events

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Our Own Pumpkin Patch
and Project Isaiah


Our Third Annual CTI Nursery School Pumpkin Patch was loads of fun. Not only did we paint our pumpkins - we got painted ourselves, too!

42 Photos
By Andrea Meyer

November, 2008
Our Sukkah Hop
and Project Isaiah


A big part of our holiday celebrations are Sukkot is our annual Sukka Hop and, of course, out Project Isaiah for which we collect food for those in need.

24 Photos

October, 2008
Nursesry School Celebrates Simhat Torah

Our 4's dressed as the torah, touched the scroll, and EVERYONE marched with their flags and danced with the torah in the sanctuary.

17 Photos

October 19, 2008
Nursesry School Visit the Sukkah

For Sukkot we ate in the sukkah, shook the lulav & etrog, and making edible sukkahs!

16 Photos

October 20, 2008
Hebrew School Family Sukkot Program

Our Hebrew Schools celebrated Sukkot in oue Sukkah with we hung with decorations we made ourselves

41 Photos

October 19, 2008
Hebrew School Activitiss

We preparing puppets for the play we performed at the Shabbat Family Service and Moadim L’Simcha (Days of Joy,) and shared apples and honey for a sweet new year.

23 Photos

October, 2008
Yoga & Music

After a full day with yoga and music classes, some of our Nursery School students drive home. Sort of...

14 Photos

September 26, 2008
Our Fours

Our Fours have fun and prepare for Shabbat.

8 Photos

September 26, 2008
Start of School

Our Nursery School students had lots of fun as classes began for the year.

21 Photos

September 16, 2008
Shofar Workshop

Rabbi Dov Lerner not only taught us about Shofarot, he helped us make our own!

44 Photos

September 7, 2008
Nursery School Summer Fun

Our summer was full of all sorts of fun activities: our Week Around the World, our Muckety Muck theme week, a visit from the Petting Zoo and lots more!

75 Photos

Summer, 2008
Congregation Trip to Israel

Pictured taken in Israel by Bill Friedlieb.

20 Photos

July, 2008
Yard Sale

The threat of rain brought our yard sale indoors but did nothing to dampen the spirits of either workers or buyers.

25 Photos

June 22, 2008
Nursery School Graduation

Our 4's class graduation ceremony was the culmination of a year of fun and learning.

16 Photos

June 12, 2008
My Heart is in the East

We honored the admonition printed in the concert program to refrain from taking pictures, but did manage to grab a few, mostly of the raffle prizes, before the music started. The concert itself was incredible.

12 Photos

June 2, 2008
Junior Art Auction and More

Our schoolwide art show and auction with refreshments, raffles, and a magic show was such fun!

15 Photos

May 29, 2008
Nursery School Pajama Party

There were many wonderful things to do at our Nursery School 4's pajama party, but sleep wasn't one of them!

16 Photos

May 28, 2008
Musical Shabbat

Some pictures of our musical Shabbat taken before the holiday began.

3 Photos

May 24, 2008
Yom Sport

Our Hebrew School ended for the year with a graduation. And to celebrate, we had a Yom Sport (Sports Day) with games and a barbecue.

40 Photos

May 18, 2008
The 4's Go to Israel

Our Nursery School 4's class took a "trip to Israel" on May 8 to celebrate Israel's 60th birthday.

6 Photos

May 8, 2008
Yom HaShoah

More than 75 people packed the room to hear concentration camp survivor Eddie Weinstein tell his story of surviving the Holocaust.

9 Photos

May 6, 2008
The Twos Celebrate a Seder

Mrs.B's and Miss Stephanie's 2's Class Nursery School Twos had their own seder.

13 Photos

April 16, 2008
The Threes' Seder

Not to be outdone, Miss Robin's and Miss Alissa's Threes had a seder too!

17 Photos

April 16, 2008
Seder for the Fours

Being the oldest, Mrs. Romm's & Miss Elana's Fours had a more grown up seder. They even had costumed!

18 Photos

April 17, 2008
A Day of Discovery

Not only did our Hebrew School students have a great time at the Jewish Discovery Museum--they also "discovered" how to make matzo, too!

41 Photos

April 13, 2008
American Presidents & Israel

A fact-filled talk by Dr. Jerome S. Chanes giving an overview of how American Presidents have viewed--and used--the State of Israel in furtherance of their own political agendas, with a touch on what we might expect in the future.

16 Photos

April 13, 2008
Art Show & Wine Tasting

Good wine, good people, and exceptionally talented artists combined to a wonderful evening.

54 Photos
Most by Carl Schreiber

April 12, 2008
E-Chometz Collection

As part of our "Green Day" celebration we collected old or unwanted computer equipment, batteries, or electronic items for either refurbishment or safe disposal.

6 Photos
by Chris Swirnoff

April 6, 2008
The 4's Go to the Museum

Our Nursery School 4's class visited the Long Island Children's Museum and got to play with -- and learn about --all sorts of wonderful things.

15 Photos

April 9, 2008
Making Our Grounds Extra Clean

Our stalwart volunteers worked hard enough to merit even more proof of their work as they rid our grounds of the winter debris.

19 Photos
by Chris Swirnoff

April 6, 2008
Spring Spruce Up

Taking Tikkun Olom (repairing of the world) to heart, an intrepid group helped repair our little corner by cleaning up the CTI property

13 Photos
by Cantor Gustavo

April 6, 2008
Model Seder

Not only did our Hebrew School hold a model seder and learned about Passover, we also made our own Charoset!

41 Photos

April 6, 2008
PurimSpiel 2008

An riotous, original PurimSpiel by a talented group of players entertained us as well as educating us about the story of Esther.

40 Photos

March 20, 2008
Nursery School Purim Carnival

Fun and treats at our Nursery School Purim Carnival.

35 Photos

March 19, 2008
The 4's visit The Regency

Our Nursery School 4's brought a bit of Purim cheer to seniors at The Regency.

7 Photos

March 18, 2008
Israel and the Media Bias

HonestReporting’s National Executive Director, Gary Kenzer, gave a chilling demonstration of how news media can be--and is--duped into favoring terrorist and other anti-Israel causes much to Israel's detriment, and what we can do about it.

11 Photos

March 18, 2008
Nursery School Purim Spiel and Havdalah

Clergy and staff put on a kiddie Purim Spirl on Friday and the children celebrated again with their families on Saturday evening with a Purim themed Havdalah.

11 Photos

March 14 and 15, 2008
Hebrew School Purim Carnival

Our pre-Purim celebration taught us about the holiday and helped us get ready for the whole Megilla.

31 Photos

March 16, 2008
Long Island Children's Museum

Our Nursery School's Threes Class took a trip to the Long Island Children's Museum and enjoyed playing with all the cool stuff there.

67 Photos
by Joana Bekerman

March 12, 2008
Making Hamentaschen

Our Hebrew School students baked Hamantaschen today. Do we want to bet how many will be left to be eaten on Purim itself?

36 Photos

March 9, 2008
President's Day

Our Nursery School Fours Class celebrated President's Day by learning about our our Commanders-in-Chief.

8 Photos

February 14, 2008
Jewish Discovery Museum

The Hebrew School trip to the Long Island Jewish Discovery Museum was not only educational -- it was fun!

22 Photos

February 10, 2008
Special Persons' Day

Some very special guests joined our Nursery School for a Special Persons' Day Open House.

13 Photos

February 2, 2008
Super Bowl at CTI

We had a "super" Super Bowl party with refreshments, prizes, and all sorts of fun as we rooted the Giants home for the win.

6 Photos

February 2, 2008
Summer in January Day

Our Nursery School's Summer in January continued with a festive beach party.

11 Photos

January 31, 2008
Summer in January

Our 4's shared a portent of warm weather to come as they celebrated Israel's springtime for Tu BiShevat.

9 Photos

January 28, 2008
Hebrew School Tu BiShevat

Tu BiShevat was celebrated by our Hebrew School with much of the produce of Israel. We also had a tree planted in Israel in celebration of the holiday.

15 Photos

January 27, 2008
Tu BiShevat Seder

The New Year for the Trees celebrates springtime in Israel, and we did so here with fruits and nuts (and wines!). Thanks to Chris Swirnoff for her organization and set-up.

10 Photos
by Mike Swirnoff

January 21, 2008
Lost Women's Prayers

Dr. Ellen Umansky gave a fascinating talk on the role of women in ancient Judaism and formerly lost prayers specific to woman's issues and interests.

9 Photos

January 20, 2008
The 3's Visit the Post Office

The 3's got a first hand look at what it takes to get our mail delivered.

7 Photos

January 15, 2008
Chanukah Celebration

Treats, songs, and a puppet show were all a part of our wonderful Chanukah celebration.

45 Photos

December 5, 2007
Chanukah Happening for 3's and 4's

Our Nursery School's 3 and 4 year olds Chanukah Happening

9 Photos

December 3, 2007
The 2's Celebrate Chanukah

The 2's Celebrate Chanukah with food and song

7 Photos

December 3, 2007
Holocaust Center Visit

Our Hebrew School students took a field trip to the Holocaust Center where they learned some important history lessons.

5 Photos

November 18, 2007
A Weekend of Midrash

Bibliodramatist Rivkah Walton led us through ways of experiencing Midrash, evoking new insights into biblical characters and eventds.

43 Photos

November 11, 2007
A Visit From Tipi Ted

Tipi Ted visited our Nursery School and taught us about Native American life.

12 Photos

October 31, 2007
Applesauce!

What better way is there to celebrate fall than by making epplesauce? The 2's class did just that!

5 Photos

October 23, 2007
Marble Art

Move over, Jackson Pollock! Our 4's, with the help of the 3's class, created their own version of a great marble painting.

12 Photos

October 22, 2007
Crazy Hat Day

These students scored high in today's hat trick.

1 Photo

October 21, 2007
Fire Safety

October is Fire Safety Month and our Nursery School students learned a lot from from these visiting firemen.

12 Photos

October 16, 2007
Pumpkin Patch

Fall brought our Nursery School a plethora of pumpkin-inspired pleasures.

22 Photos

October 16, 2007
Pet Parade

Our Pet Parade featured animals of all kinds--both live and stuffed--in celebration of Parashat Noah.

24 Photos

October 15, 2007
The Fours' Own Sukkah

The children of the 4's class decorated their very own

7 Photos

October 1, 2007
Simhat Torah at Nursery School

Our Nursery School children get a "hands on" lesson about Simhat Torah.

11 Photos

October 1, 2007
Morning Minyan

Morning Minyanaires are early risers.

7 Photos

October 1, 2007
In the Sukkah

It was a beautiful day for our Hebrew School's Sukkot program.

22 Photos

September 30, 2007
At the Hop

Who needs banjos? Among the usual wonderful treats, this year's Sukkah Hop featured

12 Photos

September 29, 2007
The Priestly Blessing

Reb Irwin teaches Peter Orshan and Mike Swirnoff the Birkat Kohanim, recited by descendants of Aaron (Kohanim) in the male line.

1 Photo
By Cantor Gustavo

September 20, 2007
We Hear the Shofar

Cantor Gustavo visited us and we heard the sound of the shofar.

6 Photos

September 19, 2007
The Fours Start School

Nursery School is so much fun!

11 Photo

September 10, 2007
The Threes Start School

The first day of school brought together both old friends and new.

6 Photo

September 10, 2007
The Twos Start School

Our Twos class did lots of things on their first day here.

9 Photo

September 10, 2007
More Hebrew School Pix

Hebrew School is getting high marks from our students.

27 Photos
By Cantor Gustavo

September 9, 2007
First Day of Hebrew School

Hebrew School is going to be fun. We learned about the High Holidays, ate appled, and even blew the shofar!

24 Photos
By Cantor Gustavo & Friends

September 9, 2007
Bagels & Baseball

The field behind out parking lot became our ball field and a fun game was had by adults and kids alike.

32 Photos
By Bill Friedlieb and
Phil Essex

September 9, 2007
Nursery School
Wester Week


Western Week found us searched for gold and dressing in our cowhand gear!

7 Photos

July 20, 2007




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