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God could not be everywhere, so (s)he created mothers.
-- Jewish Proverb

Every day is a time to appreciate mothers. Mothering is manifested in many ways. The words abo http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=88 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=88/ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Creating Shalom Bayit*
While Responding to War and Superhero Play

Or -- Where Have All the Hamantashen Gone?

This month we celebrate Purim. The Megillah of Esther speaks of persecution and heroism. Some major themes http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=72 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=72/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Oh The Places You'll Go!

This phrase, the title of a book by Dr. Seuss, conjures up excitement and adventure, as well as fear and insecurity. Last month, at just about the same time as we celebrated Dr.Seuss' birthday, the children in http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=80 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=80/ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT AT HOME IN A JEWISH WORLD

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
--Ralph Waldo Emerson

In Israel, the almond trees are just beginning to bloom; the new fruit is beginning to form, signaling the beginning of http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=64 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=64/ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Gift of Time . . . Too Valuable to Give Up

One who is descended from you often teaches you.
-- The Talmud

The Preschool ended the calendar year with a flurry of activities.

The first part of the year h http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=55 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=55/ Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Jewish people, ever since David slew Goliath, have never considered youth as a barrier to leadership."
John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Today's Preschoolers will shape our future!
One of the goals of early childhood education is http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=48 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=48/ Tue, 04 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fall is such a wonderful holiday season for Jewish families. Jewish holidays seem to be planned with young children in mind. We know that children learn best when their hearts, hands and minds are engaged. Jewish holidays have so much that is conc http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=38 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=38/ Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT The Preschool at TBI has been in session for a month. Based on the 9 Key Learning Areas of the PA Early Learning Standards, our program is similar to other high quality secular preschools, with an additional focus on Judaism. The Jewish component http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=28 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=28/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Co-Chairs: Margie Kerbel and Sheila Kowit

The mission of the Preschool Committee is to be a voice and an advocate for all of the members our Preschool family. With the direction and input of the Preschool Committee, the Preschool D http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=25 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=25/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Camp TBI is the summer session of our preschool with registration for 4 or 8 weeks (other time periods by special arrangement). We welcome campers from 2 to 5 years of age. It's a great opportunity for your child to get acclimated to our staff and http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=26 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=26/ Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT "Many things we need can wait, the child cannot. Now is the time his bones are being formed, his blood is being made, his mind is being developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow. His name is Today."

Gabriela Mistral

No http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=27 http://www.tbibluebell.org/article.aspx?id=27/ Sun, 16 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT