News from Kol Ami

on Sunday, 25 September 2016.

Kol Ami’s Madrichim

Kol Ami is so lucky to have over 20 dedicated teens from grades 8-10 volunteering in our school as “Madrichim”!

What do our Madrichim do? 

• They are part of the “Hebrew Crew” working one-on-one with students from Grade 3-6 during the morning Hebrew session. Each sit with a student and listen to them read or assist them with their writing.
• Each madrich/madricha is assigned to a class as a teacher-aide. Within the class, they will assist the teacher with class preparation, assisting in projects, and working with the students. 
• The madrichim have their own one-hour study sessions with Shoshi Streiffer, our Madrichim educator and co-ordinator. This year’s topics are Reform Judaism and Hot Topics. 
• They will plan, organize, and carry out All-School programs. Last year they organized our end of the year Maccabia sports day.

Our Madrichim gain invaluable experience working with children, earn community service hours towards their high school diploma, and continued Jewish learning alongside their friends.
Our Madrichim show our younger students that Jewish learning and Jewish living does not have to end after the Bar and Bat Mitzvah ceremony. They are a wonderfully energetic and compassionate group and excellent role models in our school. Our school is the better because of their involvement and dedication to Kol Ami. 
Todah rabah, Madrichim! We are so glad you’re here!

Judy Silver