Anonymous
06/01/2014 22:20
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
Tickets? You have to buy a ticket to get into a synagogue ?
Anonymous
06/01/2014 21:55
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Definitely write a note or email to the attendance secretary. The school will probably mention this in the new parent PowerPoint, but you'll never hear about it again unless there's a problem.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 20:50
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Teacher here....my child and I will both be out that day. Completely acceptable.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:56
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
So, what did you do?
Why stay home if you don't observe the holiday?
You can pray and reflect at home. There is no law that says you must attend a public service in order to observe the holiday.
This is true. But it can be done anywhere, not only in a Shul.
Not Jewish but was married to a Jew. Pretty sure that Jews are required to listen to the sounding of the shofar which is the central observance of the holiday, a call to penance, and represents the coronation of God as the king of the Jewish people. But,I'm sure that a member of the Tribe will correct whatever errors I may be making.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:51
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
There are many ways to be observant. Live and let live.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:45
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
So, what did you do?
Why stay home if you don't observe the holiday?
You can pray and reflect at home. There is no law that says you must attend a public service in order to observe the holiday.
Actually there are several laws.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:41
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
So, what did you do?
Why stay home if you don't observe the holiday?
You can pray and reflect at home. There is no law that says you must attend a public service in order to observe the holiday.
Not Jewish but was married to a Jew. Pretty sure that Jews are required to listen to the sounding of the shofar which is the central observance of the holiday, a call to penance, and represents the coronation of God as the king of the Jewish people. But,I'm sure that a member of the Tribe will correct whatever errors I may be making.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:34
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
So, what did you do?
Why stay home if you don't observe the holiday?
You can pray and reflect at home. There is no law that says you must attend a public service in order to observe the holiday.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:26
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
So, what did you do?
Why stay home if you don't observe the holiday?
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:07
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
So, what did you do?
Anonymous
06/01/2014 19:04
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:9/26 is the 2nd of Rosh Hashana. The schools are not closed for the holiday though. So many Jews will be out in observance of the second day. Your child will not be the only one absent.
This is true. My kids are ALWAYS out on the second day of Rosh Hashana. Of course, we go to shul. I would not keep them out just to let them stay home and do nothing (I know some parents who do this FWIW). It has never been an issue for us with the school.
I never went to school on Rosh Hashanah and also never ever went to temple then or on Yom Kippur. Those tickets are too expensive.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 18:16
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If you miss that Friday, you can kiss Yale goodbye.
no - not true
http://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2013/08/21/2013-top-schools-jews-choose
2013 Top Schools Jews Choose
The top school lists are collaboratively published in Reform Judaism magazine’s RJ Insider’s Guide to College Life, in partnership with Hillel
um, I think pp was being sarcastic. of course missing some school in kindergarten, all of elementary or even middle or high school is not going to affect college admissions.
um
as was I . . .
In fact, I was surprised to even find such an article after doing a quick search.
omg
Wait - correction: Oh my G-d!
Anonymous
06/01/2014 18:15
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If you miss that Friday, you can kiss Yale goodbye.
no - not true
http://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2013/08/21/2013-top-schools-jews-choose
2013 Top Schools Jews Choose
The top school lists are collaboratively published in Reform Judaism magazine’s RJ Insider’s Guide to College Life, in partnership with Hillel
um, I think pp was being sarcastic. of course missing some school in kindergarten, all of elementary or even middle or high school is not going to affect college admissions.
um
as was I . . .
In fact, I was surprised to even find such an article after doing a quick search.
omg
Anonymous
06/01/2014 16:40
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
I am fairly certain more than 1 child will take a week off to go to Disney. You are fine.
Anonymous
06/01/2014 14:30
Subject: MoCo schools -- ok to miss the friday after rosh hashanah?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:If you miss that Friday, you can kiss Yale goodbye.
no - not true
http://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2013/08/21/2013-top-schools-jews-choose
2013 Top Schools Jews Choose
The top school lists are collaboratively published in Reform Judaism magazine’s RJ Insider’s Guide to College Life, in partnership with Hillel
um, I think pp was being sarcastic. of course missing some school in kindergarten, all of elementary or even middle or high school is not going to affect college admissions.