L’Shanah Tovah

September 28, 2011

It is autumn, the month of apples. The leaves fall, and the harvest is nearly over. It is time to put away what we can for the winter. Yet within the quiet world we feel the stirring of a seed of wisdom. We must look deep within to find it. The light is fading, but [...]

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Wow! Amazing!
So much energy!

September 18, 2011

[Those were actual quotes heard at Midrasha's opening night last week!] Having worked on Broadway before my career switch to Jewish education, I know a thing or two about opening nights. And I can tell you that TV/TC’s Opening was something to be seen. With over 60 teens in attendance, new staff and returning staff [...]

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Opening Day:
Sunday, September 11
7:00 to 9:15p

September 8, 2011

Mark your calendars for the opening day of the 2011-12 TV/TC Midrasha year! On (most) Sunday evenings from September through May, Jewish teens gather at Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton from 7:00 to 9:15p to learn from top-notch educators in a program that combines a core curriculum with a selection of elective classes on a [...]

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An Evening of Wine and Delectables:
A Midrasha special event
for Parents

September 6, 2011

An Evening of Wine and Delectables Thursday, September 8, 2011 7:00 to 9:00p Parents of teens in grades 8-12 are invited to come and learn about the Tri-Valley/Tri-Cities Midrasha program for teens in our community. The event is hosted at a private home in Pleasanton. (Call 925.367.5633 to RSVP and to obtain directions.) The award-winning [...]

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Awesome August Happenings!!!

August 18, 2011

TV/TC teens won’t want to miss two amazing events coming up soon: The Lowdown on the High Holy Days and the Splashable Bash, TV/TC Midrasha’s annual back-to-school pool party and reunion. Both events take place on Sunday, August 28, with timing planned so that teens can participate in BOTH activities. The Lowdown on the High [...]

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A Message from Day:
Welcome to another great year!

August 10, 2011
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Welcome back to another [incredible, inspiring, empowering, delightful] year with TV/TC Midrasha. We have been hard at work behind the scenes preparing to launch our 2011-12 year with a new educational theme, brand new brochure, revamped website, two new teachers and a return to Camp Newman for our retreats – WOW! We want to reach [...]

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Rachel’s Update – 8th Grade – 4/10/11

April 14, 2011

Above is this week’s continuation of our famed: Midrasha’s Staff Ride Home — Youtube Video Diaries so that you can better ask the question: “What did you learn at Midrasha tonight?” and not get … “Nothing.” Each video was recorded during our car ride home, right after Midrasha. Its a wonderful way for you to [...]

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Noa’s Update – 9th Grade – 4/10/11

April 14, 2011

Above is this week’s continuation of our famed: Midrasha’s Staff Ride Home — Youtube Video Diaries so that you can better ask the question: “What did you learn at Midrasha tonight?” and not get … “Nothing.” Each video was recorded during our car ride home, right after Midrasha. Its a wonderful way for you to [...]

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Joti’s Update – 10th Grade – 4/10/11

April 14, 2011

Above is this week’s continuation of our famed: Midrasha’s Staff Ride Home — Youtube Video Diaries so that you can better ask the question: “What did you learn at Midrasha tonight?” and not get … “Nothing.” Each video was recorded during our car ride home, right after Midrasha. Its a wonderful way for you to [...]

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Greg’s Update – 11/12th Grade – 4/10/11

April 14, 2011

Above is this week’s continuation of our famed: Midrasha’s Staff Ride Home — Youtube Video Diaries so that you can better ask the question: “What did you learn at Midrasha tonight?” and not get … “Nothing.” Each video was recorded during our car ride home, right after Midrasha. Its a wonderful way for you to [...]

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