Jewish Celebrities
This Portland Trailblazers forward is not only Jewish, but he is the first Israeli to be named an NBA All-Star.
Who is Deni Avdija?
The recurring holiday we celebrated at CNS with all ALIYAH families and other members of the congregation. Kitah Vav played a key part by leading certain prayers and a couple of verses of Lecha Dodi.
What is Shabbat (or Kabbalat Shabbat)?
The Yiddish word for a person of integrity and honor who can always be counted on to do the right thing (ie. the students of Kitah Vav!).
What is a mensch?
For you alone have I found righteous...
What is Noach (Genesis 7:1)
The number of aliyot there are in a Shabbat morning service.
What is 7?
This Jewish celebrity wrote songs naming Jewish celebrities. He also produced and starred in (alongside his wife and daughters) a movie about celebrating a Bat Mitzvah.
Who is Adam Sandler?
The holiday we celebrated at ALIYAH by making pita, playing games, creating art, and visiting with baby goats.
What is Lag B'Omer?
The Yiddish word that has come to mean someone who is an expert in their field or knows the ins and outs of a certain topic.
What is maven?
Nothing but the water and the sunrise...
What is Noah Kahan ("Maine")?
The Hebrew name for the morning service.
What is Shacharit?
This Jewish-American singer, rapper, and song writer is best known for his role as the Marquis de Lafayette in Hamilton on Broadway. In December 2020, he produced and performed the song, "A Puppy for Hanukkah".
Who is Daveed Diggs?
The holiday celebration this year when costumes were encouraged, Kitah Vav students led carnival-style games for the rest of ALIYAH, and we celebrated Jewish freedom from persecution by a Persian Prime Minister.
What is Purim?
We made these objects out of clay during our first activity with our Kindergarten buddies, but they are meant to be used to celebrate Shabbat, not Hanukkah.
What are candle holders?
What is Noah Kahan ("Glue Myself Shut")?
The Hebrew name for the the part of the Torah portion read by the B-Mitzvah person.
What is the maftir?
This actor starred in movies like School of Rock, Jumanji 2 & 3, and the Minecraft movie. He is also one half of the musical duo Tenacious D.
Who is Jack Black?
The first holiday celebration this year in which the students of Kitah Vav led events for younger ALIYAH students.
What is Hanukkah?
To celebrate Tu B'Shevat with our K Buddies, we planted these seeds in the hope that the plants would be ready to harvest in time to use them on our seder plates for Pesach.
What is Parsley?
The fountains of the great deep burst apart and the floodgates of the sky broke open.
What is Noach (Genesis 7:11)?
The reading from Nevi'im chanted by the B-Mitzvah after the Torah portion is read.
What is the Haftarah?
This Israeli singer just qualified for the 2026 Eurovision Grand Finale, despite calls from many parties to ban Israel from entering the competition. Israel has won first place in the competition four times.
The American holiday we marked by visiting Ahavai Shalom Cemetery with our Mavens and planting flags by certain grave markers.
What is Veteren's Day?
The activity done with their Mavens that the students of Kitah Vav enjoyed the most.
What is cooking together for Hesed?
Everything you see out here will die...
The names for the honors given to family or friends of the B-Mitzvah in which they hold and wrap the Torah.
What is Hagbah and Galilah?