April 2025
Temple Anshe Sholom Religious School | Dora-Ann Cohen-Ellison

More than a school, Temple Anshe Sholom Religious School is a gathering place for families to make lasting connections! Our Jewish Learning Program reinforces connections to each other and to our community. 

This winter, our kindergarten- Grade 10 students explored the values of  responsibility and tzedakah as we learned about Hamilton Jewish Family Services (HJFS), Hamilton Jewish Federation and JNF. Our teens participated in a successful Tu B’Shevat telethon, raising more than $1,000 for JNF projects in Israel. Students explored the value of gratitude, in connection to Purim. When we reflect on all we are grateful for, we also take time to notice how we can help others with the blessings we are given. Students created matanot l’evyonim bags of snacks, water, socks and toiletries, to keep in their cars, ready to give out when they see an individual in need. This spring, students will continue to explore positive impacts on our community, as younger students prepare a vegetable garden and our older students budget and grocery shop, all in support of Carol’s Cupboard at HJFS. We are also teaming up with BBYO for JServe, a day of volunteering in our community. Additionally, we have made it a priority to connect families more frequently, in a time where connection to and support within Jewish spaces is so needed and appreciated. This winter, we gathered for two Shabbat family skates on the Churchill rink, and shared a Purim meal together before our lively “Wicked” Purim Shpiel. On April 4, our K to 3 students led our Kabbalat Shabbat prayers, followed by a family pot-luck dinner. On May 3, don’t miss “Trivia Night For All!” with competitive trivia for the adults, JR Trivia for youth ages eight to12 and babysitting for ages four to seven. We wrap up our year with family bowling in June.

If you have a child entering JK through Grade 12, we invite you to join our Jewish Learning Program in Sept. 2025.  New student registration is being accepted now at anshesholom.ca. To join our family programs or for more information please email  Dora-Ann Cohen Ellison, at dacellison@anshesholom.ca.

CAPTION: Family Shabbat skating at Churchill Park.