Dear Families,
After a wonderful and eventful summer and after we launched our Israeliness Summer Camp to very positive reviews, we are now ready to kick off an exciting, fantastic and fabulous new Israeliness season filled with fun, creative and engaging activities for the entire family!
Join us on Sunday, September 12th as we welcome in the Jewish New Year and celebrate new beginnings together through special songs, projects and foods that bring all of its amazing spirit to life! Enjoy a great music program, new arts and crafts program and the 92Y GymMaze all followed by our closing mifgash and festive light dinner.
Our Kindergarten to 2nd grade drop-off program is back and better than ever. We have a fabulous new staff and great new programs and activities. Take advantage of our new 6 week semester (September 12th and 26th, October 10th and 24th and November 7th and 21st) by signing up for all six programs for only $70 (regular price $90). This new six week semester will allow us to create social groups and make the program that much more engaging and meaningful! Our program for families with young children is $30 per session ($40.00 per family with two or more children).
So come celebrate the beginning of what will be a fabulous New Year and meet the wonderful new Israeliness staff on Sunday, September 12, from 4pm to 6pm at the 92nd Street Y - 1395 Lexington Avenue, on the corner of 92nd Street.
DON’T FORGET TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE! It’s always a good idea.
Buy Tickets for Kindergarten to 2nd grade drop-off program
Buy Tickets for Families with Young Children
We are waiting for you!
Wishing you and your entire family a year filled with health, happiness and success!
Shana Tova U’Metukah
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Israeli Culture Connect After-School Program for Hebrew Speakers *Pre K - 2nd Grade.
A weekly experience of Hebrew language, Israeli culture and Jewish values, Connect After-School in Hebrew will provide an atmosphere where children speak Hebrew and learn Hebrew reading and writing skills. The program will explore Israeli identity, Israeli books like “Habait Shel Yael,” “Mitz Petel,” “Haetz Hanadiv,” and Jewish Holidays in the Israeli tradition. Music, art, drama, stories, and games will be used to bring the beauty of Israeli culture and Judaism to life for our students.
For fluent Hebrew speakers only
Classes meet on Tuesdays from 4 to 6 PM.
The program is a yearly commitment September 14th through May 24th For a total of 30 sessions - tuition is $1350. ($45/2hr class) payments plans available.
To register, contact Jessie Pepper at 212-415-5765 or Jpepper@92Y.org
For more information Call Rabbi David Kalb at 212 415 5767 or email DKalb@92Y.org
*Actual Classes will be based on registration
Drop-off Program for Children in Grades K Through 2
Join in an Israeli-style, biweekly program for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade, focusing on Israeli culture and conducted entirely in Hebrew.
Schedule for 2010 / 2011
September 12, 26
October 10, 24
November 7, 21
December 5, 19
January 9, 23
February 6, 27
March 6, 20
April 3, 10
May 15, 22
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