LUCKILY, A BEAUTIFUL DAY DAWNED ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 3, 2021, WHICH WAS JUST PERFECT FOR THE NEW AND INNOVATIVE HILLEL YESHIVA CARNIVAL ON THE BOARDWALK. THE PTA WANTED TO BEGIN THE YEAR WITH AN ACTIVITY THAT WOULD BE EXCITING AND FUN. THE PLANNERS BRAINSTORMED AND CREATED A BOARDWALK DAY. OVER 250 FAMILIES FROM DEAL, BROOKLYN AND OTHER SHORE COMMUNITIES JOINED THE FESTIVITIES AT THE JCC OF THE JERSEY SHORE.
The atmosphere was electric as more and more families arrived to participate in the games and crafts. There was an activity for every age from trampoline bungee jumping, bouncy obstacle courses, a blow-up soccer field, velcro kickball, a mini train, face painting, sand art, carnival games and more. A DJ kept the crowd jumping with upbeat music.
A Hillel Yeshiva Middle School Knockout Basketball Tournament preceded the event. The winners were excited to receive prizes and all the students were thrilled to be able to enjoy the boardwalk activities before the crowds arrived.
The PTA would like to thank Rena Golden of Bashes By Rena for organizing the event, Rabbi Avi Bodlander, Assistant Principal of Hillel Yeshiva Elementary and Middle School, who acted as DJ, for making sure the music was electrifying, and the JCC for their generosity in donating their facility.
Hillel Yeshiva’s PTA is known for creating friendly and exciting programming that brings parents together as active participants in the school. As defined by the PTA President, Nina Safdieh, “the main goal of PTA is to build strong relationships among parents, teachers and the community in support of our students.” They achieve this goal by planning creative programs and events that encourage school spirit.
Their programs are well-attended and have included parenting classes, summer color war organized by Lynda Levy, and monthly challah baking with the delicious baked loaves donated to the SBH Food Pantry. Of course it would be remiss to omit the wonderful, highly anticipated Mishloach Manot Purim Project. Planning for this project begins a year in advance and the result is highly anticipated and definitely worth the effort.
Thank you to PTA President Nina Safdieh and Vice Presidents Tunie Deutsch and Aileen Nasar for their outstanding dedication and leadership. What a great way to start the year! Everyone is looking forward to all the exciting programming ahead.
