Category: Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project

Grades 6-8: Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project Update

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The Middle School Students have been busy participating in a variety of Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project experiences. Today the Grade 6A class visited Hillel Lodge and ran a special Kabbalat Shabbat Program. They led a Shabbat Bingo experience for residents. What a great way to bring in Shabbat with valued members of our community.

 

Speaking of Hillel Lodge, last week we launched our “L’Dor Vador: Passing Wisdom from Generation to Generation” international program. This initiative connects middle school students with elderly members of our Hillel Lodge community through monthly meetups. The program fosters meaningful connections by exploring Jewish traditions, history, and values through storytelling, shared rituals, and collaborative projects. Each session focuses on a different theme, such as traditions, Jewish resilience, and tikkun olam (repairing the world), promoting cross-generational learning and cultural continuity. The program culminates in a final presentation where participants showcase their shared experiences and creative projects, celebrating the bonds they’ve formed. 

Students had to apply to participate in this program. There we over 20 applications! Last week students met their partners and interviewed them to learn more about their lives. We look forward to nourishing these incredible newfound relationships.

The students participating in this program are:

  1. Noa (Grade 6)
  2. Gila (Grade 6)
  3. Shayna (Grade 6)
  4. Eli (Grade 6)
  5. Nikki (Grade 6)
  6. Noa P.(Grade 7)
  7. Noa B. (Grade 7)
  8. Lily (Grade 7)
  9. Tehila (Grade 8)
  10. Ariel (Grade 8)
  11. Zohar (Grade 8)     

Lastly, our Grade 8 class recently went to KBI to help pack food for community members in need with Jewish Family Services. Students aided in the packing of boxes for the Miriam’s Well Program. 

Grades 6-8: Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project Update

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Our students have been quite busy throughout the last month with various Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project experiences. Last week our middle school students visited the Beechwood Cemetery (Canada’s National Military Cemetery) to participate in a dedication ceremony that honored the incredible accomplishments of Rabbi Bulka. This program highlighted Rabbi Bulka’s contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces and Ottawa Jewish Community School’s adoption of the Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project. Students were able to hear from active members of the military who spoke of Rabbi Bulka’s commitment to promoting kindness and strengthening our community. We will strive to create our own community of kindness as we embark upon our various Rabbi Bulka Kindness Project initiatives.

As the week progressed, members of the Grade 6 class created some chain links for the Hillel Lodge sukkah. Students worked together to create beautiful decorations for the sukkah and were able to deliver their decorations to the residents. We look forward to our monthly visits to Hillel Lodge.

Finally, our middle school students spent time over the last two weeks learning about the horrific events that took place on October 7th, while also focusing on how we can show support to our Jewish community both near and far. Our students joined other Jewish day schools around the world to participate in the Yad B’Yad Initiative. Students created hands to help spread positivity and showcase their support for Israel, the IDF, the hostages (and their families).