February,+2010++CATE+Minutes

Meeting called to order at 10:AM In Attendance:** Marci Dickman, Anne Stein, Leslie Weiss, Vanessa Ehrlich, Jeff Kondritzer, Sandy Robbins, Alan Levin, Sharon Morton, Judy Spicehandler, Marcia Cohen, Richard Prass, Linda Sonin, Anne Lidsky, Sally Gold, Judi Berliner.
 * February 17, 2010 CATE Minutes


 * D'var Torah:** Marcia Cohen-T'rumah: Building a holy place goes hand in hand with building a holy people.


 * Study Session:** Rabbi Judy Spicehandler taught a session about Israel. Using a text, __Treasury of Israel and Zionism,__ Judy demontrated how to teach about Israel using quotes of well known people from the past and the present. Judy chose two topics, //Moral Issues of the State// and //The Jewish State or The State of Jews.// Attendees shared different ideas for teaching Israel based on Judy's lesson and handouts.


 * Guest Speaker:** Jessica Rine, representative from American Committee for Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem presented a tzedakah project called The Teddy Bear Program. She is willing to come to your school and tell the B'nai Mitzvah students about this project that is fun and very worthwhile. Her contact information is jrine@acsz.org and she can be reached by phone at (847) 410-0340.

CFJE, Leslie Weiss is setting up a Google Group Page. Everyone will be e-mailed the information on how to become of a member.Leslie also told us about the //Zionist Shekel Project// and //The Herzl Exhibiiton.//These are traveling exhibitions that can be brought to your school. Leslie reported that the School Opening Institute will Be August 29 at Temple Jeremiah. Michael Brandwein will be back with new ideas for Hebrew school teachers and religious school teachers. The Principal's Idea Exchange will be May 12, 2010 at the CFJE office.
 * Reports:**

BJE: Linda Sonin came with handouts informing of future events. She also brough inexpensive project ideas for Passover activities to be used in our schools, especially with large groups. Linda also share some Purim activity ideas. We received a schedule of upcoming events at the BJE.


 * Old Business:** Chavayah was a great success. Jeff was a great host and the kids loved it. Next year BJBE will host. As of now, the date is January 23, 2011.


 * Good and Welfare:** Mazel Tov to Marcia Cohen on the engagment of her son!


 * Request:** Rabbi Richard Prass is looking for talented song learders. Please contact him at Beth Am if you know of anyone.

Meeting adjourned: 11:50**
 * Next Meeting: April 21, 2010, at the new BJBE. Hosted by Sandy Robbins. Topic will be Retenion After B'nai Mitzvah

Respectfully submitted, Judi Berliner