Oraynu Children's School

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="02c285a1erlcgo.png"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFCC66" FACE="Verdana" ><B>ORAYNU CONGREGATION for Humanistic Judaism</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT><B>     |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ORAYNU CONGREGATION for Humanistic Judai"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Oraynu"><U>About Oraynu</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Philosophy"><U>Philosophy</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQs"><U>FAQs</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Leadership"><U>Leadership</U></A>   |   <B>Oraynu Children's School</B>   |   <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Programs"><U>Programs</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Life Cycle"><U>Life Cycle</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Upcoming Events"><U>Upcoming Events</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A></div> <div> <B>First Humanistic Jewish Congregation</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Established in 1969</B></div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=17.5% BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="02ad4fe0dkelyh.png"> <div> <A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About Oraynu"><U><B>ABOUT ORAYNU</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Philosophy"><U><B>PHILOSOPHY</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQs"><U><B>FAQs</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id26.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Leadership"><U><B>LEADERSHIP</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Programs"><U><B>PROGRAMS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Life Cycle"><U><B>LIFE CYCLE</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id23.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Upcoming Events"><U><B>UPCOMING EVENTS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Shofar Oraynus Newsletter"><U><B>NEWSLETTER</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id56.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Links"><U><B>RESOURCES/LINKS</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><B>CONTACT US</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="ORAYNU CONGREGATION for Humanistic Judai"><U><B>HOME</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="09c5a590.png" border=0 width="90" height="89" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> Sample</div> <div> Class Project:</div> <div> "<A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sample Class Project"><U>REWRITING ISAIAH"</U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I><B>Oraynu Children's School</B></I></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Verdana" ><B><IMG SRC="0ab2c320.gif" border=0 width="44" height="50" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></FONT><B>ORAYNU CHILDREN'S SCHOOL</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>was created by a group of dedicated parents in 1968 to provide their children with a relevant secular Jewish education.</B><B> </B><B>Our school is proud of its thoughtful and well-developed curriculum. It is affiliated as a supplementary school with Mercaz - the Centre of Enhancement of Jewish Education (formerly the Toronto Board of Jewish Education).</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Arial" ><B> </B></FONT></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT JEWISH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD?</B></I></div> <div> <B>One that focuses on our rich Jewish heritage from a secular, humanistic perspective?</B></div> <div> <I><B>Perhaps your child belongs at Oraynu! </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <I><B>SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE</B></I></div> <div> <B>Sunday, April 27th at 10:15 a.m.</B></div> <div> <B>St. Andrew's Jr. High School, 131 Fenn Avenue (Bayview/York Mills/401)</B></div> <div> <I><B>See you there!</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="#n_overview_1" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>Overview</U></A> </div> <div> <A HREF="#curriculum_1" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>Curriculum</U></A></div> <div> B<A HREF="#graduationb_nai_mitzvah_and_barbat" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>'nai Mitzvah (Group Bar/Bat) Program</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#n_the_oraynu_children_s_school_marks" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>School Holiday Celebrations</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#n_school_datesupcoming_events_4" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>Sc</U></A><A HREF="#n_school_datesupcoming_events_4" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>hool Dates/Events</U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="#n_affiliations_2" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U>Affiliations</U></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="n_overview_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>n</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Verdana" ><B> OVERVIEW</B></FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">JK to Grade 7, Sunday mornings</div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Bayview/401 location (St. Andrew's Jr. High School, 131 Fenn Avenue)   </FONT>Click <A HREF="id59.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MAP St. Andrews Jr. High School, 131 Fe"><U>here</U></A> for map<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >.</FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Two-Year B'nai Mitzvah Program, including community service and group ceremony</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Hebrew Language Classes</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Family Holiday Celebrations</div> <div>  <A NAME="we_welcome_our_youth_into_the_jewish"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> We welcome our youth into the Jewish community with a meaningful B'nai Mitzvah ceremony or individual ceremonies. Our children learn the lessons of human dignity, self-reliance and <I>tikun olam</I> from the experience of the Jewish people.</div> <div> The purpose of Jewish education is to develop in children a positive identity as Jews, help them become strong individuals and responsible citizens of the world. </div> <bR> <div> <B>At Oraynu, we want our children to:</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Learn about Jewish history and culture</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Be introduced to Hebrew reading, writing and conversation. </div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Understand the humanistic values in Judaism, especially the individual's responsibility to oneself and to society; and how these values were part of Jewish life in the past, and how they can guide us today. We use Bible stories and ancient/modern heroes, stressing the characters as role models, to emphasize values and behaviour.  </FONT>Click here for a <A HREF="id49.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sample Class Project"><U>SAMPLE CLASS PROJECT</U></A><I>.</I></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Experience Jewish culture and community through activities such as <I>tzedakah</I> or community service projects, music, and celebrations of holiday and life cycle events </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Enjoy their time at Oraynu Children's School</div> <div>  <A NAME="curriculum_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Wingdings" ><B>n</B></FONT><B> </B><B>CURRICULUM</B></div> <div> <B>Only Secular Humanistic practices and interpretations are taught and practiced, except in Grades 3 and 4, when some comparative Judaism is also taught. All grades learn about the major holidays and have class </B><B>tzedakah</B><B> projects.</B><B> </B><I><B> </B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>JK/SK</B></div> <div> <B>JEWISH FAMILY </B></div> <div> <I>The family is the social structure and context within which students will learn and develop Secular Humanistic Jewish values</I></div> <div> Become familiar with symbols and practices for celebrating festivals</div> <div> Introduce Bible stories and heroes</div> <div> On-going tzedakah project: Chesed (Kindness) Home Project </div> <div> A simulated trip to Israel</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grade 1 + 2 </B></div> <div> <B>MYSELF AND MY FAMILY</B></div> <div> Bible stories and heroes</div> <div> The desert and the importance of trees in Israel in Biblical times and today</div> <div> The Human Life Cycle: babies, baby-naming and growth</div> <div> Shabbat and the need for rest</div> <bR> <div> <B>FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION</B></div> <div> Bible stories that highlight friendship and cooperation</div> <div> Living and growing food cooperatively in Israel in Biblical times and today</div> <div> The Human Life Cycle: aging and grandparents</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grades 3 + 4 </B></div> <div> <B>SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY - EVERYONE CAN BE A HERO </B></div> <div> Comparative Judaism: the Fall festivals and Shabbat</div> <div> Sephardic Jewry: Maimonides, the Inquisition, Donna Gracia Nasi</div> <div> Shtetl life</div> <bR> <div> <B>COMMUNITY AND CONTINUITY </B></div> <div> Perpetuating values through story-telling</div> <div> Ancient Hebrew kings and prophets </div> <div> Talmudic sages and their stories</div> <div> Modern Israel's pioneers and the Kibbutz</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grades 5 + 6</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>CELEBRATION & PEOPLEHOOD </B></div> <div> Review of Jewish calendar and holidays</div> <div> Secular Humanistic Jewish life cycle observances and celebrations</div> <div> Immigration and North American Jewry</div> <div> The Holocaust</div> <div> The land and the birth of modern Israel</div> <div> Israel today</div> <bR> <div> <B>UNIVERSAL FREEDOM, JUSTICE AND DIGNITY </B></div> <div> The Holocaust: background and resistance</div> <div> North American Jewry and Immigration</div> <div> The birth of Israel and Israel today</div> <bR> <div> <B>Grade 7</B><B> </B></div> <div> <B>SECULAR HUMANISTIC JEWISH BELIEFS AND THEIR ROOTS</B></div> <div> Basic ideas of Secular Humanistic Judaism</div> <div> Humanistic values in Jewish sources</div> <div> Modern origins of Secular Humanistic Judaism</div> <div> Secular Yiddish culture</div> <div> Jewish socialism and activism</div> <div> New religious ideas - Zionism, the Secular Humanistic Jewish movement</div> <div> Anti-Semitism and antiracism</div> <div> The Human Life Cycle: growth, puberty, Bat/Bar/B'nai Mitzvah</div> <div> Tzedakah activities (extensive after-hours program)</div> <bR> <div> <B>HEBREW</B></div> <div> Our goal is that children learn to pronounce and recognize in print the Hebrew words we use on an everyday basis to discuss Jewish values, life cycle events, holidays and Israel. Hebrew songs are also taught. Children who wish to do so will learn to read and print Hebrew.</div> <bR> <div> <B>MUSIC</B></div> <div> Music is part of the schedule for children in the lower grades. They learn secular Jewish songs in Hebrew and in English. Songs are appropriately tied to the seasons and the festivals.</div> <bR> <div>   <A NAME="graduationb_nai_mitzvah_and_barbat"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Wingdings" ><B>n</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>GRADUATION/B'NAI MITZVAH and BAR/BAT MITZVAH</B><B> </B></div> <div> Our B'nai Mitzvah (group) program is a two-year program, requiring a child's participation in both Grades 6 and 7. The only exception is if your child has participated in Jewish education at another day school or attended a supplementary school for grade 6. </div> <div> Students, their families, friends and the Oraynu community celebrate through a meaningful ceremony, their:</div> <div> - transition to adolescence </div> <div> - affirmation of Secular Humanistic Jewish ideals </div> <div> - induction as members of the Jewish community </div> <div> In preparing for this event, parents become involved in their children's Jewish education, and the students grow in confidence, understanding and responsibility. Through this dynamic process and experience, their Jewishness becomes interesting, relevant and important. </div> <div> Students may also prepare for an <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#993333" FACE="Verdana" ><A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Life Cycle"><U>individual Bar or Bat Mitzvah</U></A></FONT> outside of the School under the guidance of one of our Madrikhim. </div> <div>  <A NAME="n_the_oraynu_children_s_school_marks"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Wingdings" ><B>n</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><B>THE ORAYNU CHILDREN'S SCHOOL MARKS THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS</B><B>:</B></div> <div> <B>High Holidays</B> - Special Children's Program on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Day for ages 6-10; older children may attend adult services for RH, Kol Nidrei (Erev Yom Kippur) and Yom Kippur Day.</div> <div> <B>Sukkot</B> - Family Festival at Banbury Community Centre</div> <div> <B>Chanukah</B> - Family Celebration with presentations by the school; entertainment</div> <div> <B>Purim</B> - Family Fun Carnival</div> <div> <B>Pesach</B> - Annual Community Seder, led by the School</div> <div> <B>Yom Hashoah</B> - school assembly marks Holocaust Remembrance Day</div> <div> <B>Yom Ha'atzmaut</B> - school assembly for Israel Independence Day</div> <div> <B>Oneg Shabbats</B> - Classes take turns in sponsoring Oneg Shabbats during the year.</div> <div>  <A NAME="n_school_datesupcoming_events_4"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B> <A NAME="n_school_datesupcoming_events_3"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B><B>n</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Verdana" ><B>SCHOOL DATES/UPCOMING EVENTS  2007-08</B></FONT></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Class times are 10:00am - 12:30pm</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Wing0a7300a700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Children registered in the optional ENRICHMENT HEBREW program will start school at 9:25 am, </div> <div>        as of mid-October, until the end of April</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="435" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="121"><div> <B>SUNDAY</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> <B>SCHOOL ACTIVITY</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="121"><div> Sept. 9, 2007</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> First day of school; Parent Welcome Program; Children join us for sing-along & lunch </div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Sept. 16</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Sept. 23</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> Regular classes; Parent - teacher meetings</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Sept. 30</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Sukkot Festival</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Oct. 7</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving weekend</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Oct.14, 21, 28</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Nov. 4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Nov. 11</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Nov. 18</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> PD Day; NO CLASSES</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 ><NOBR><div> Nov. 25, Dec. 2</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="121"><div> Dec. 9</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Chanukah Festival - offsite (Silver Blade Room, Carnegie Centre)</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Dec. 16</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular Classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="121"><div> Dec. 23, 30 </div> <div> and Jan. 6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> NO SCHOOL; Winter Holidays</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Jan. 13, 2008</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> BACK TO SCHOOL</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Jan. 20</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Jan. 27</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Tu B'Shevat Assembly</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 ><NOBR><div> Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24</div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Mar. 2</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Purim Festival</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Mar. 9, 16</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> NO SCHOOL; March Break</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Mar. 23</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> NO SCHOOL; Easter weekend</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Mar. 30</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Apr. 6</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="121"><div> Apr. 13</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> NO SCHOOL on Sunday morning; FAMILY PASSOVER SEDER in the late afternoon</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> Apr. 20</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> NO SCHOOL; Passover</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="121"><div> Apr. 27</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE  </div> <div> Yom Hashoah observance for upper grades</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 14 WIDTH="121"><div> May 4</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> Regular classes</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 29 WIDTH="121"><div> May 13</div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="299"><div> LAST DAY OF CLASSES </div> <div> Yom Ha'atzmaut assembly</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div>  <A NAME="n_affiliations_2"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B>n</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" ><B> </B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#006699" FACE="Verdana" ><B>AFFILIATIONS</B></FONT></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >In addition to our affiliations with local and international organizations of Secular Humanistic Judaism, we are members of the </FONT><A HREF="http://www.jewishtoronto.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.jewishtoronto.org"><U>UJA Federation of Greater Toronto</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" > and the </FONT><A HREF="http://www.bjetoronto.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bjetoronto.com"><U>Centre for Enhancement of Jewish Education (formerly Toronto Board of Jewish Education</U></A>)<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Verdana" >. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> Oraynu Children's School is grateful to the United Jewish Appeal and the Mercaz - The Centre for Enhancement of Jewish Education for annual grants to our Family Education Program.  </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id20_m.htm" TITLE="Oraynu Childrens School"><U><I>Back to Top</I></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:info@oraynu.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:info@oraynu.org"><U>info@oraynu.org</U></A></div> <div> or call 416-385-3910</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>