Shaar HaNegev Israelis Visit San Diego & the Tarbuton – March 2013
Orit, who works with the Shaar HaNegev Shnat Mitzvah kids for Kfar Haza was @the Tarbuton to meet the kids and Madrichim, Iris and Ran of our Shnat Mitzvah program. We are working on twinning our two programs; hers in Israel with ours here in San Diego. Building relationships between the two communities.
Arieh, too, the Director of the Matnas/Center in Shaar HaNegev visited to see our pre-school, elementary school classes and see how we can connect our kids.
Sharing pictures from Orit, reading a book she wrote on Child Safety with our kids in a Hebrew class and in our Shaat Sipur/Hebrew story time. And of course from our night together in the Shnat Mitzvah program. More from them I hope shortly… We loved having you with us! More to come!
שמחים להזמינכם למסיבת פורים מיוחדת – Purimon San Diego
Purimon @Ken Jewish Community Purim Carnival
Saturday 2/23 from 1-4:30 p.m.
Address: 11860 Carmel Creek Road, San Diego CA 92130.
On the grass @the Tarbuton near the upper school parking lot and basketball courts.
להכין רעשן עם התרבותון – הבה נרעישה רש רש רש!!!
1:00-4:15 Make a Raashan @Tarbuton booth
4:15- 4:00 Megillat Esther Israeli Style Performed by Tarbuton Teachers
Tickets are $10/child or $25/family. Most, but not all, rides are covered by the tickets. Includes entertainment for kids ages 3- 17. Bungie jump, rock climbing, dunk tank, inflatables , petting zoo, flying swing , face painting, arts & crafts, carnival games, mechanicals for kids ages 3-12. A variety of food including pizza, tacos, nachos, popcorn , desserts, different types of candy all kosher style. Kids should wear costumes. Extreme Fun will entertain.
Tarbuton Selected to Join Nitzan National Network for Innovative After School Programs
The Tarbuton San Diego’s Center for Hebrew & Israel Education Selected to Join National Network for Innovative After School Programs. January 8, 2013. Read Online Here
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CONTACT:
Jennie Starr
Tarbuton, Israeli Cultural Center
858-245-9375
info@tarbuton.org
http://www.tarbuton.org
The Tarbuton San Diego’s Center for Hebrew & Israel Education Selected to Join National Network for Innovative After School Programs
San Diego, CA, 1/7/2013 The Tarbuton, Israeli Cultural Center in Carmel Valley, is honored to have been selected to join Nitzan, a National network for innovative after school programs. (“Nitzan” means flower bud in Hebrew.)
The purpose of Nitzan’s network is to support the renewal of Jewish learning after school. Network members support each other by sharing resources and practices, discussing successes and challenges, and collectively engaging national experts in the discussion pedagogy, curriculum, organization, and practice. Network members include professionals and lay leaders involved in emerging, developing, and established programs that are designed to renew Jewish learning after school.
The network was catalyzed by a small number of emerging programs in North America looking for a community of practice and support. The initial launch of the network was funded by the generous support of The Covenant Foundation.
“We are thrilled to have found an organizational umbrella for our work in the Nitzan Network and appreciate the Covenant Foundation’s willingness to look at ways to support organizations like the Tarbuton,” said Jennie Starr, the Tarbuton’s Director and Founder. “This is the latest in a series of positive nods from the community for the hard work and direction of the Tarbuton.”
The Tarbuton was recognized in November, 2012, by the Slingshot Fund as one of the top 50 Jewish Innovative programs in North America. Seed funding was provided first by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County in 2011 and 2012 for scholarships to needs-based students, making it possible for them to participate. The Leichtag Foundation provided additional support for the Tarbuton in 2011 and 2012 with additional scholarship funds for families and supporting the PJ Library program in the Tarbuton, the Modern Hebrew version, Sifriyat Pijama. The Tarbuton is seeking second stage funding and continued support for its growth.
The Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Center offers an after school and Sunday, Modern Hebrew, Jewish and Israel program for pre-school and K-8, at our Center and on San Diego public school campuses. The “Shnat Mitzvah” program couples Hebrew with Israel education catering to families planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah in Israel. Hebrew for High School Credit is also available. The Tarbuton two track Hebrew program meets the needs of Israelis and Americans, but brings the Israeli-American community together in our Israeli dance, music and drama programs, sports and martial arts Hebrew enrichment programs and community wide Jewish Holidays celebrations.
ABOUT TARBUTON, ISRAELI CULTURAL CENTER
Tarbuton modern Hebrew classes are offered in the Del Mar and Solana Beach schools. New classes are being explored for Encinitas, Carlsbad, and La Jolla as well. Who we Serve: Pre-school, K-8, High School Credit for Hebrew and Adults. Established: January, 2006 Children attend: 1-4 hours/week (Some students also attend Sunday Schools, Jewish Day School, Jewish Summer Camp and local youth groups) http://www.tarbuton.org Contact: info@tarbuton.org or 858-245-9375.
ABOUT NITZAN
The Nitzan network is being led by one of their grantees, the Edah program in Berkeley, California. Nitzan is seeking additional funding to grow and sustain the budding network. http://www.nitzan.org/
ABOUT SLINGSHOT
Slingshot was created by a team of young funders as a guidebook to help funders of all ages diversify their giving portfolios with the most innovative and effective organizations and programs in North America. This guide contains information about each organization’s origin, mission, strategy, impact and budget, as well as details about its unique character. Now in its eighth edition, Slingshot has proven to be a catalyst for next generation funding and offers a telling snapshot of shifting trends in North America’s Jewish community. The book, published annually, is available for free in hard copy and as a download at www.slingshotfund.org.
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