Events for 2010

Hello Everyone,
This year the ken has been great so far, and it's only getter better in 2010! We have many excited events planned for the new year, including:

Jan 9th - Bogrim Shabbat Dinner, 8 Hillcrest ave, 6:30pm-10:30
We're going to be having a wonderful dinner together and disscusing MBI, including scholarship information, fun stories, practical advice, and answering questions. We'll also be going to a movie together afterwards, and its all FREE!

Jan 10th - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 4:00-6:00
moved to the Jan 24th

Jan 17th - Senion Ken, MNJCC, 3:00-6:00
In the first part of the activity, we will be learning about consumerism and it's role in our society. Then we will be traveling by subway to Lansdown to visit a Value Village (used clothing store) and look at alternatives to combating consumerism. Everyone is invitied to bring their used/unwanted clothing. (Solelim and up)


Jan 24th - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 4:00-6:00
We'll be learning about Jewish art around the world, and creating some of our own artwork such as morroccan henna, European mezuzahs, and other artwork

Jan 29th - Family Shabbat Dinner, 5 Glen Park Ave, 6:30
We are having a joint community Shabbat Dinner with Habonim Congregation Synagogue, meal will be provided.

Jan 31st - Junior Ken, MNJCC, 1:30-3:30
We will be holding an interactive Tu B'shvat seder, which will include parts of a tradition seder along with fun activities encourorated into it. Families are all welcome to join us at this community event.


Feb 21st - Ski trip, details TBA


Hope to see you all in the new year! Happy Holidays!

Many Exciting Events Coming to a Ken Near You!

So far we have been having fantastic time in the ken this year. Our younger chanichim have been learning about topics such as community, and tolerance, while older chanichim learned about Havdallah and kibbutzim at our solelim-chotrim sleepover. And of course, "zman kef" kenim (bowling and a scavenger hunt) were a blast.

Before the end of the year, we have a few very exciting events coming up.

KIDS KEN
This Sunday Dec 6th, from 4-6 at the MNJCC, we will be learning about Israel through BAKING! We will also be doing some fun activities about everyone's favourite holiday, chanukah! The event is for all chanichim in grades 2-6.

Whirly Ball
For Solelim and up, we will be playing Whirlyball on Saturday, Dec 5th. Whirlyball is a really fun mixture of basketball, lacrosse, and bumper cars, the event is from 7:00-8:30, at 65 Orfus Road. The cost is $10 per person, snacks will be provided.

Also, we are partnering with the JCC to bring you another exciting event:

Chanukah Carnival
From 11:00-2:00 on December 13th, drop by the MNJCC for a chanukah carnival complete with games, arts and crafts, and prizes. It's going to be a lot of fun!

Also.........

****SAVE THE DATE: On Friday, January 29, 2010 Camp Gesher and Habonim Congregation are going to host a joint Shabbat dinner for both organizations. It will be great to see all of you attending. More information will follow.