The Great Outdoors

A sampling of Aleph Bet students will show that one of the best days of the school year arrives like the flowers each spring: Lag B'Omer. Israeli Field Day at Aleph Bet is not to be missed. It's a day full of archery and lacrosse, tests of strength and teamwork. And, of course, there's the joy of being outside in the warmth of a Maryland spring day.

As an added adventure this spring, our fourth and fifth graders spent four days at TEVA camp. They returned home full of stories about sunset hikes, wild edibles, stream wading, 7:30 a.m. t'filah services, paper-making, chickens and goats, and so much more. For several of the students, it was a first time away from home, and for all it was an opportunity to bond with each other and also be part of a much larger group of Jewish children. The outdoor adventures, led by charismatic young Jewish adults, provided a way for our kids to see Jewish values--with a focus on the environment--in action.