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Supplement to The Jewish Standard December 2015
Happy ChanukahCrafts, Gifts, Menorahs
Flu and You
Useful Information for the Next Generation of Jewish Families
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First breath. First smile. First steps.
Treasured moments begin here.
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Cover Photo
Rabbi David Vaisberg, Miriam Palmer-Sherman, and their daughter, Nava Shira.
PHOTO BY JOANNE PALMER
Good to Great Parent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Tips for improving your game
Funky Menorahs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6More than eight nights, eight lights
Making a Pocket of Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Creating security in a scary world
Chanukah Gift Ideas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Plush toys to accessories and more
Banish Back Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Getting your children to speak softly
Ah-Choo! Ah-Flu! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Preventing this seasons virus
Winter Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Family frolics need not end
Chanukah Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Homemade for the holiday
Top Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Picks for December
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Great things to do this month
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Iremember the dark-hued blue
and gold brass menorah that
graced our home during Cha-
nukah. It was a souvenir fromsomeones trip to Israel, or per-
haps it was purchased at a local
Judaica store. But it had a distinct
look that, in that day said, Made
in Israel. Compact and curved,
the menorah had a cutout of the
iconic landscape of Jerusalem on
its back, and on the front, small
cup-like holders that hugged the
multi-colored candles. Remnants
of melted and hardened wax
never seemed to quite disappear
from that thing, even after repeat-
ed attempts at cleaning.
We used that menorah every
year, lighting the candles, saying
the blessings and marking theprogression of the holiday each
night. Our little menorah sat on
the dining room table, its flames
safely away from any hazard as-
sociated with curtains, drapes or
any other window dressing.The little menorah had a
public counterpart. On the win-
dow ledge in the living room sat
a big, white, plastic menorah.
It was the necessary accessory
to safely according to my par-
ents display Chanukah to the
world with its fireproof orange
light bulbs; another one twisted
to light up each night of the holi-
day. From the street outside, we
could see the orange lights of
several big, white, plastic meno-
rahs inside the windows of other
homes on our block, and feel
proud of ourselves, and of our
holiday.Those were the sights. Then
there were the smells.
The smell of fried potatoes
and onions of the homemade
latkes my mother whipped up
would waft through the house,
not long after the candles were lit.
Potato latkes were a most impor-
tant and most delicious Cha-
nukah tradition, and my mother
took no shortcuts.
She peeled pounds of pota-
toes, bathed them in water to
keep them white, and one by one,
hand grated them, along with the
tear-inducing onion. Once wedhear the sizzle from her special
fry pan, we anticipated their ar-
rival. But not too many actually
made it to the table. My father
would pick them off the brownpaper bag that she used to ab-
sorb their oiliness, to sample
one. And another. And then an-
other one. It was fine, she said.
And now there are different
sights and smells for a different
generation.
In our home for Chanukah we
have a collection of menorahs.
There is the merging of meno-
rahs his (from Jeff), and hers
(from me), and theirs (Yehuda
and Shaina) to make ours.
We have a veritable family of
menorahs. Among the myriad: the
one with the movable silver arms,
the chic and simple glass one, thegreen metal lovebird menorah (a
wedding gift), and the womano-
rah, a ceramic sculpture of eight
seated woman (and a ninth for
the shamash) with baskets atop
their heads that double as candle-
holders. The womanorah was a
parting gift from a wonderful fe-
male editor-in-chief at one of my
newspapers.
Then there are the childrens
menorahs, the ones that they
made in preschool and are more
precious to me than a diamond-
studded one (as if!). There is the
primary-color painted plaster ofParis menorah, the wooden block
one, the one made of bits and
pieces and nuts and bolts, and
of course, all the crayoned paper
ones that came home right beforethe holiday.
Our smells are different, too.
As enticing maybe not, but
enticing enough are the smells
from the fry pan of our latkes.
But our latkes come out of a box,
cooked by my friend, Tina. Call
it an act of convenience coupled
with no patience or desire for
hand grating, along with no food
processor, and these are the clos-
est I come to homemade latkes.
Dont worry. They also dont
make it to the table, enthusiasti-
cally sampled while they drain on
a paper-toweled plate.
Perhaps the details associat-ed with the holiday have changed.
There are more menorahs. There
is less sweat over the latkes. But
the tradition has stayed the same:
To celebrate the Festival of Lights
with our family and with our
friends, and through that celebra-
tion, to always try and bring light
into our lives and to the lives of
others.
Wishing all a happy Chanukah.
Cheers,
musings from the editor
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Tips to Help You Go
From a Good to a Great ParentA D I N A S O C L O F
Parenting is one of our toughest
jobs. When we leave the hospital
with our baby safely ensconced in
their car seat, we are on our own. Theres
no instructional manual, no degree we
need to have. It seems as if parenting is
all on the job training.
It doesnt have to be. Heres a short
primer on nine fundamental things you
need to know to raise children in a posi-
tive, healthy way.
1. Bring Jewish values and traditionsinto your home
Teaching children to embrace Jewishvalues and traditions is one of the best
gifts we can give our children. The Jew-
ish faith introduced the world to the
importance of family, kindness, justice,
peace, charity, honesty, and so much
more. These are bedrock principles that
will ensure that your children will be-
have with integrity. Jewish traditions,
Shabbat and the holidays, prayer and
other rituals lend stability, unity, and a
strong sense of identity. These are essen-
tial ingredients in building emotionally
healthy children.
2. You are the best teacherChildren do what we do, not wh
say. If we want to be a good role
for our children we need to walk th
and talk the talk. If we want our ch
to be kind, respectful and loving we
to be kind, respectful and loving.
need to see us living our Jewish v
by giving charity, promoting peace
interactions with others and by
truthful (no lying about their age
the discount at the amusement pa
3. Children are not natural listeWe are often surprised, indignan
angry when our child doesnt lis
us. The fact is it is hard for them ten to all the things that they ne
do. From morning to night they n
listen to instructions given to the
adults. They are not being bad; th
ten dont have the attention, ener
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6 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN DECEMBER 2015
H E I D I M A E B R A T T
Call it a menorah or a chanukiah, the
signature eight-plus one-branch
candelabra that flickers in the win-
dow or illuminates a public square or
rides atop of a Chanukah-mobile is one
of the most celebrated pieces of Judaica
for the holiday of Chanukah, which be-
gins the evening of December 6.
The menorah makes a wonderful gift
for the holiday, or any other occasion
from bar and bat mitzvahs to weddings
to housewarming presents. Dusted off
and displayed, the varying and innova-
tive styles of the menorahs also make for
a great conversation piece.
Its something that everyone needs,
says Isaac Zoldan, owner of Zoldans Ju-
daica Center on Cedar Lane in Teaneck,
which has a large stock of menorahs.
And every year there are new
and everyone likes a different one.
We took a look around and
some that are beautiful, fun and q
to help light up the night, light u
dark winter, and help celebrate th
day of Chanukah.
The MenorahMore than Eight Nights, Eight Lights
Shuls the World OverThis menorah, Synagogues of the World, by artist Reuven Masel (Jewish Expressions) fea-tures replicas and historical information of synagogues from the around the world to include:The Second Temple, Jerusalem; Montefiore in the Bronx; Jubilee Synagogue in Prague, CzechRepublic; Shmuel Synagogue in Bialystock, Poland; Central Synagogue in Manhattan; GreatSynagogue in Florence, Italy; Elbridge Street Shul in Manhattan; Cave of Machpelah in Hebron,Israel; Mishkan Israel in New Haven, Conn. Judaica House, 478 Cedar Lane, Teaneck. 201-801-9001. www.judaicahouse.net
More than a MenorahThis menorah with a girl swingingfrom the tree branch and withbirds nesting along its branches ispart of the fresh, whimsical cha-nukiah created by sculptor MarinaZlochin, whose metal cuts in themenorahs she designs have theirorigins in and are developed fromthe world of graphics and illustra-tion, her specialty. Her work andmany other pieces are available atZoldans Judaica Center, 412 CedarLane, Teaneck. 201-907-0034.
Whale of a TimeThose with an eye for the quirky will enjoythe sculptures of artists Sue Parke and DonGidley for their sense of whimsy and geom-etry and line merged in Acme Animal. ThisWhale Menorah is designed, cut and paintedby hand, and will delight children and adultsall year round. www.judaicacollection.com.
Gone to the DogsA dog lovers dream menorah. Muttel the Dogpresents a unique handmade work of art. skill-fully hand painted with vivid colors and design.Muttel the Dog can be your Chanukahs bestfriend. www.eichlers.com
Two Wheels, Eight LightsThis Bicycle Menorah is great for any bicyclingfan. Its great even if youre not a bicycle fan. It ismade of fused metal with color accents on thewheels and the seat. The candleholders are goldplated. www.traditionsjewishgifts.com
Princess DiariesYour home is your castle this Chanukah and everyday. This painted pink ceramic castle menoraperfect Chanukah gift for the little princess in your family. www.traditionsjewishgifts.com
Go With the GlowWith no open flames this menorah is safe, ecological, and coloThe acrylic menorah holds up to nine glow sticks to count theof Chanukah and light up your festival table. www.moderntribcom.
Lights of Lady LibertyThis menorah, featuring one of NewYork Citys most endearing icons, theStatue of Liberty, is constructed ofcut-metal shapes and hand painted byAcme Animal to create a folk art pieceyou can display year round. www.the-jewishmuseum.org
Dino LightsChanukah will be dino-mite with the Menoramenorah. Created by artist Lisa Pierce of TheVanilla Studio, each piece is constructed fromrepurposed plastic toys, metal candle cups aclay. Fully functional for celebrating ChanukaMenorasaur is sure to add Jurassic-level thrilyour holiday celebration. www.thejewishmusorg
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Making a Pocket of Peace
for Our Children, OurselvesS L O V I E J U N G R E I S - W O L F F
My daughter traveled to the
United States recently to
visit with my mother. Upon
returning to her home in Israel, she
was greeted with a Welcome Home
sign pasted onto her front door. Her
six-year-old daughter had colored
a picture of an El-Al plane, with a
bright yellow sun. Behind the win-
dows of the plane, she drew her
mommys smiling face along with
other passengers, and parallel to
her mommy were the faces of ter-
rorists, each with a fist raised hold-
ing sharp daggers.
In the drawing her mother faces
terrorists holding sharp daggers.Is this how our children see the
world?
Its not only in Israel that we
must put ourselves into the shoes
of frightened children. I spoke with
a bat-mitzvah-aged girl who con-
fided that she often feels scared.
Many marriages around her are dis-
solving and she worries that one-
day, she too, will become a child of
divorce. She watches friends deal
with shaky finances, health issues,
sick grandparents or siblings who
seem out of control. And the world
is full of wars, she added.
It can be overwhelming for chil-dren to deal with so much chaos, in
addition to handling the pressures
of school, friends and after-school
activities.
How can we keep our children
grounded and maintain a positive
outlook in life?
Many parents themselves are
grappling with similar fears. How
do we create a pocket of peace in a
world gone mad?
Parental peaceBefore takeoff, flight attendants in-
struct you to put on your own oxy-
gen mask first, begin to breathe and
only then can you attempt to helpyour children.
The same holds true in life. We
can only help our children deal with
fears if we live with confidence that
we can overcome obstacles. When
children detect that parents are
panicked, they grow fearful them-
selves. We must work on resolving
our inner emotions of trepidation
and never display hysteria. Par-
ents who transmit a sense of calm
despite the storm raging outside
provide their children with seren-
ity. Though this may not be easy
for a parent undergoing distress, itis crucial that we strive to master
self-control.
Husbands and wives in stressful
situations should speak together pri-
vately and resolve to create a haven
within their home. This means that
we watch our tone, our language,
and try hard to communicate pa-
tience and understanding. We dont
react in sharp tones or swat our
loved ones aside with a dismissive
word or gesture because of pressure.
Drawing upon ones faith is
also an anchor that provides our
families with a sense of security in
difficult times. When we reinforce
our traditions, find solace in prayer,and commit to family rituals we are
showing our children that we live
with clear and established beliefs
despite the turbulence that is tak-
ing place in our lives. It is not a mat-
ter of convenience, dependent on
moods or feel-good emotions. Our
faith is a bedrock of strength inde-
pendent of turmoil and challenge.
No matter how difficult the week
has been my Shabbos candles bring
light to my home. We are together,
acquiring a sense of continuity and
love. In a broken world we parents
are here to heal.
Childrens PeaceWhen the world feels out of control
a childs sense of safety and trust is
challenged. How can we help our
children better cope? (Of course
we are not speaking about phobias,
anxiety, or childhood trauma, which
must be addressed professionally.)
Recognize that your childs fear
is real
Dont ignore your childs fears.
Children become afraid at different
ages, of different situations. Appre-
hension, worry, and feeling fright-
ened are genuine concerns.
Validate the emotionsAllow your child to share his fears.
Talk to him and permit him to com-
municate feelings.
Dont make fun or belittleA child shouldnt feel as if he is bad
or babyish for expressing worry. Be
careful to avoid saying things like a
girl your age shouldnt be afraid,
thats just silly, or stop being such
a cry baby. That only knocks your
childs self-esteem and prevents him
from sharing in the future.
Dont indulge a childs fearsShow empathy but be careful not to
fall apart each time your child tells
you that he is afraid. When kids
hear us talking about them and tell-
ing spouses and grandmothers thatthey are scared and anxious, we are
adding drama to the situation. Find
a balance between the emotions
you display.
Teach coping strategiesHelp your child work through the
challenge. Positive self-statements
like I can do this or I will be ok
can help children navigate mo-
ments when they feel anxious.
Some kids are empowered when
they draw upon words of a prayer,
others when they envision a happy
memory. Some children who are
afraid in the dark discover calmfrom a nightlight. Get to know your
child and find the strategy that
works for him.
Show empathySharing stories of your own fears
and how you overcame them can
be an incredible source of comfort
to a child.
Model being braveAdults who lose it will raise chil-
dren who lose it. Whether it is a fear
of cockroaches, flying, blood tests,
or unseen dangers from the world
you live in, you cannot afford to
freak out. Children who view theirparents as in control feel secure in
a world gone mad.
No matter how chaotic things
get, our mission as parents is to
guide, teach, and lead. Creating a
pocket of peace will become part of
your life-long legacy.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting
coach, teacher, writer and author
of Raising a Child With Soul (St.
Martins Press).
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Chanukah, Oh Chanukah!Great Toys and Other Stuff for Girls and Boys
C O M P I L E D B Y H E I D I M A E B R A T T
Traditional Chanukah gelt has given way to gift giving for the holiday.Here are a few items that may be appealing for you to share with
your family and friends for the eight-day Festival of Lights.
Teaching MonkeyMonkey say, monkey do. This little guy helpsyour little guy, or little girl learn how to getdressed. Tighten monkeys trousers. Closeits jacket zipper. Tie a bow on its shoes. Thislittle monkey makes practicing getting dressedand undressed so much fun for youngsters.Designed for children 3 to 12 years old. www.sigikid-usa.com
BubbleBum, InflatableCar Booster SeatWho doesnt live in their car? And wherego, so go your children. The BubbleBum able car booster seat is great for carpooand road trips. Award-winning BubbleBuis the original, inflatable car booster seatyoungsters 4 to 11 who weigh from 40 tpounds. Safe and compact, it weighs lesone pound, BubbleBum can deflate in mmaking it simple to throw in a backpack large purse. www.bubblebum.us
Joanie Leeds & The Nightlights,Music for KidsJoanie Leeds has been called that cool babysit-ter who would let you try on her lip-gloss onceyour mom left the house. But never mind hercool factor, Joanie Leeds and the Nightlightsis one of the hottest bands for children. Herlatest, Meshugana was inspired by a decadeof teaching in Jewish nursery schools, sum-mer camps and many a Tot Shabbat and HighHoliday programs. www.joanieleeds.com
EnoughAlready! DVDThe award-winning Enough Already! tells the time-less tale of a poor farmer, who on the advice of thetown Rebbe, brings one animal after another intoan already overcrowded house. The result is hilari-ous and a very important lesson in being gratefulfor what we have. www.sisuent.com
Planet Matzah BallChanukah and Pass-over DVD setMillions of miles away on thegiant Matzah Ball in outerspace lives a family of funny,furry aliens who happen
to be Jewish. Sadly, mostJewish traditions on PlanetMatzah Ball have been lost,but are happily rediscoveredwith the help of a delightful
cast of puppets and throughanimation and music. www.sisuent.com
Shalom Sesame DVD setJoin lovable, furry Grover and celebrity hostAnneliese van de Pol as they travel to Israelin this 12-part award-winning DVD seriesco-produced by Sesame Workshop, the forcebehind Sesame Street, and Israels ChannelHOP! Designed to help bring the vitality ofJewish culture and tradition, as well as diver-sity to Israeli life, to American children andtheir families. www.sisuent.com
HoverboardsIts beyond the skateboard and the newestcraze of getting around town. The Hoverboardis a self balancing two-wheel motorized boardand if you ask its fans, its one of best ways toget around. One mom told me that her sonwas studying for a test and completed a goodhour while riding around this living room.Available at Marcias Attic for Kids, 29 NorthDean St., Englewood. 201-894-5701, www.marciasatticforkids.com
Pack n PottyThe Pack n Potty is an all-in-one travel pottyseat made of antimicrobial and waterproofmaterial designed to make potty trainingstress-free while on the go. The travel pottyseat is designed for use in public restroomsbecause of its design. The tote transforms intoa tent-like sanitary cover that drapes overany standard toilet seat, making minimal con-tact with the surface. www.tottigo.com
Maccabee on the MantelRiding high off the popularity of Elf on theShelf (from that, uh hum, other holiday),and with a bit of a wink and a nod, checkout Maccabee on the Mantel. Winner ofthe Creative Child Magazine 2015 Productof the Year Award for Holiday Gift Set, itincludes an illustrated book, a Maccabeewarrior toy, dreidel, and game. www.maccabeeonthemantel.com
Hard Candy MakeupFor the best looks from your eyes to youcheeks to a face that glows and looks likput on your face, check out the many offrom Hard Candy. Hard Candy cosmeticsapparel amazes with intense color, wild aging and a flair for the dramatic. Beautystyle with an attitude. www.hardcandy.c
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Helpful Techniques to Banish
Your Childs Back Talk
A D I N A S O C L O F
I hate you!
Youre the worst motherin the world!
You are so mean!
No parent likes to be on the re-
ceiving end of these accusa-
tions and insults. However, it
does happen to the best of us. How
can we stop back talk in its tracks?
1. Understand UnderlyingMessageWhen my children talk back to me,
my gut reaction is to respond in
kind. It is hard to remember not totake it personally. It helps to remem-
ber that children really do speak an-
other language because they dont
have the verbal acuity to express
their fears or their feelings.
When children say: I hate you!
they really mean: I am so angry!
When children say: Why do
I have to do everything around
here? they might really mean: I am
too tired to clean up right now.
When children say: You love
Sara more than me! they really
mean: I need some attention and
reassurance that you love me, too.
Understanding the underlyingmessages behind a childs back talk
can go a long way in helping us de-
fuse potential conflict, and help us
keep calm in the face of disrespect.
2. Know Your Childs TriggersThe best way to get rid of back talk
is to find ways to avoid it altogether.
Once children and parent get angry,
it can be hard to calm down. It is
helpful to know what sets your child
off in the first place.
Parents should try to avoid the
following thing that could trigger
your children to resort to talking
back to you:
make promises and thenbreak them.
give children a task that is
too difficult or push too hard when
they are having a bad day
pick at children for little
annoyances
ask children what they want
to do and then dont do it
take away their reward
accuse children of something
they didnt do
respond in kind when they
start an argument
3. Understand Their Personality:The more we learn about a childs
temperament and personality, theeasier it is for us to get along with
our child. They will feel understood
and will less likely resort to back
talk.
For example, children who are
slow to warm up to new situations,
(the temperamental trait of adapt-
ability) are not being bad because
they do not want to kiss Aunt Mar-
tha, or because they refuse to get
in the pool right away at their very
expensive swim lessons. They really
need time to get used to new people
and new situations. They will use
every method at their disposal to
gain the very necessary time that
they need. That includes talkingback. They will refuse to comply un-
til they are ready and feel comfort-
able. If we give them the time they
need to adjust and acclimate we can
avoid the power struggle and the
back talk that ensues altogether.
4. Feelings First,Discipline SecondWhen children talk back, it is often
because they are angry and feel
misunderstood (see #1 above). It
is always best to validate their feel-
ings before we discipline. This is a
simple way to diffuse the tension.
Child: You are so mean! You al-ways make me clean my room! I hate
you!
This response creates more
tension and encourages more back
talk: How dare you say they to me!
You are so fresh!
Instead neutralize the anger by
reflecting their feelings: You seem
really angry and upset! Cleaning
your room is the last thing you want
to do!
However, some parents feel that
they can empathize with their child
if they are scared, disappointed or
hurt but have a tough time when
their child is angry and talks back.They feel hurt and mad. Even if
parents are able to remain calm,
parents are still hesitant to use em-
pathy because they feel they are
letting their children off the hook.
They would rather admonish their
child and push them to be more
compliant and respectful.
Parents can rest easy. When
parents listen and empathize it
does not mean that they are con-
doning negative behavior. They are
not letting their kids get away with
murder. Delivering empathy is the
secret to stopping back talk and ulti-
mately teaching children respectful
behavior.
5. Now for the disciplineAlthough we now understand that
back talk is just a way that children
express their negative feelings and
emotions, we cannot allow them to
talk to us in that way. We need to
teach them better ways to manage
their anger and frustration. We must
not skip this step, however this
step does not need to be done right
away. We can wait a few hours or
even until the next day when both
you and your child are calm to have
this conversation.
Parents want to keep this partpositive and too the point, it is not
necessary to lecture them about
their bad behavior. It can sound like
this:
I know you were angry before.
Next time please say, I am mad
at you, instead of I hate you! It
sounds more respectful.
I understand that you were in
a bad mood before. The next time
that happens can you try saying,
Mom, I am in a bad mood. Can we
talk later? That would be more
respectful.
Back talk is not pretty, but un-
derstanding what your child is real-
ly telling you, knowing what triggersyour childs anger, understanding
your childs temperament, validat-
ing their feelings and helping them
express their anger in a more re-
spectful way, can help.
Adina Soclof is the director of Parent
Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating
How to Talk so Kids will Listen and
Listen so Kids will Talk workshops as
well as workshops based on Siblings
Without Rivalry. She also runs
ParentingSimply.com and is available
for speaking engagements.
Understanding the
underlying messages
behind a childsback talk can go a
long way in helpingus defuse potential
conflict, and help us
keep calm in the faceof disrespect.
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H E I D I M A E B R A T T
It was the perfect sun-dappled Septembe
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were waiting on line to get animal-shaped bal
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The vaccination is the first line of de
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chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics.
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the efforts to prevent the flu.
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giene to help prevent the spread of illness.
soapy water for a good wash of hands, in th
sence of soap and water, or at least an al
based no water wash, and all tissues in the
bin. Making sure that all surfaces are washed
where germs spread most readily, be they co
or toys that are shared or devices.
Dr. Bienstock says it is also important to
a youngster the proper way to cough and to s
And that is not into their own hand and the
go about high-fiving all their buddies in the s
hallway. Instead, instruct the youngster to s
and cough into his or her inner elbow, the so-
Dracula cough to minimize the spread of gwhich are very contagious.
When necessary, Bienstock adds, a child
is infected with the flu may have to be quaran
so as not to expose other members of the fam
the germs. That may mean separating sibling
share a room.
Lastly, Bienstock says, the parent or car
has to ensure that he or she is taking good c
himself or herself. Getting enough rest, eatin
and exercising to strenghten the immune sy
will help safeguard parents from getting sick.
After all, who is going to take care of junio
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children
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Q: Will the United States have a flu epi-demic?
A:The United States experiences epidem-ics of seasonal flu each year. This time ofyear is called flu season. In the UnitedStates, flu season occurs in the winter; fluoutbreaks can happen as early as Octoberand can last as late as May. The Centers forDisease Control (CDC) says the flu seasonbegins when certain key flu indicators (for
example, levels of influenza-like illness (ILI),hospitalization and deaths) rise and remainelevated for a number of consecutiveweeks. Usually ILI increases first, followedby an increase in hospitalizations, which isthen followed by increases in flu-associateddeaths.
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A:The timing of flu is very unpredictableand can vary in different parts of the coun-try and from season to season. Most sea-sonal flu activity typically occurs betweenOctober and May. Flu activity most com-monly peaks in the United States betweenDecember and February.
Q: What should I do to protect myself from
flu this season?
A:The Centers for Disease Control recom-mends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone 6months of age and older as the first andmost important step in protecting againstthis serious disease. People should begingetting vaccinated soon after flu vaccinebecomes available, if possible by October,to ensure that as many people as possibleare protected before flu season begins.However, as long as flu viruses are circulat-ing in the community, its not too late to getvaccinated.
In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccineif you have not already gotten vaccinated,you can take everyday preventive actionslike staying away from sick people and
washing your hands to reduce the spreadof germs. If you are sick with flu, stay homefrom work or school to prevent spreadingflu to others.
Q: What should I do if I get sick with theflu?
A:Antiviral drugs are prescription drugsthat can be used to treat flu illness. Peopleat high risk of serious flu complications(such as children younger than 2 years,adults 65 and older, pregnant women, and
people with certain medical conditions) andpeople who are very sick with flu (such asthose hospitalized because of flu) shouldget antiviral drugs. Some other people canbe treated with antivirals at their healthcare professionals discretion. Treatinghigh-risk people or people who are verysick with flu with antiviral drugs is veryimportant. Studies show that prompt treat-ment with antiviral drugs can prevent seri-ous flu complications. Prompt treatmentcan mean the difference between havinga milder illness versus very serious illnessthat could result in a hospital stay.
Treatment with antivirals works best whenbegun within 48 hours of getting sick, butcan still be beneficial when given later inthe course of illness. Antiviral drugs areeffective across all age-and risk groups.Studies show that antiviral drugs areunder-prescribed for people who are athigh risk of complications who get flu. Thisseason, three FDA-approved influenzaantiviral drugs are recommended for usein the United States: oseltamivir, zanamivir
and peramivir.Q: What should I do to protect my lovedones from flu?
A:Encourage your loved ones to get vac-cinated. Vaccination is especially importantfor people at high risk for serious flu com-plications, and their close contacts. Also,if you have a loved one who is at high riskof flu complications and who develops flusymptoms, encourage him or her to get amedical evaluation. He or she might needtreatment with influenza antiviral drugs.The CDC recommends that people whoare at high risk for serious flu complica-tions that get the flu be treated with influ-enza antiviral drugs as quickly as possible.People who are not at high risk for serious
flu complications who get the flu may betreated with influenza antiviral drugs attheir doctors discretion. Children between6 months and 8 years of age may needtwo doses of flu vaccine to be fully protect-ed from flu. The two doses should be givenat least 4 weeks apart. Your childs doctoror other health care professional can tellyou whether your child needs two doses.If your child does need two doses of vac-cine to be fully protected, it is a good ideato begin the vaccination process soonerrather than later.
Children younger than 6 months are athigher risk of serious flu complications, butare too young to get a flu vaccine. Becauseof this, safeguarding them from flu is espe-cially important. If you live with or care foran infant younger than 6 months of age,you should get a flu vaccine to help protectthem from flu.
In addition to getting vaccinated, you andyour loved ones can take everyday pre-ventive actions like staying away from sickpeople and washing your hands to reducethe spread of germs. If you are sick with flu,stay home from work or school to preventspreading influenza to others.
Source: Centers for Disease Control
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Winter Need Not End theFitness Frolic for Families
D E N I S E M O R R I S O N Y E A R I A N
Winter may be a coming, but
that doesnt mean you have
to toss aside family fitness.
Following are tips on how you and your
family can stay physically fit and enjoy
time together during this frigid season.
Plan for successChoose activities everyone can partici-
pate in and make it convenient, simple
and fun. Get your children input as to
what they want to do so there is some
buy in. Also make sure you participate;
children will have more fun if Mom and
Dad get in on the act.
Rough and tumble zoneIf possible, create an indoor active zone
where you and your children can be ac-
tive. See what you can shift around in a
spare room or the basement so you can
move freely without trip-
ping over wires or knocking
something down. Or put on
coats and move the cars out
of the garage. This will allow
you to do some motion activ-
ities such as jumping jacks,
jump rope, hula hoop and
hopscotch, as well as formal
exercises such as squats,
lunges and sit ups. Keep the
area dedicated so its alwaysavailable when youre ready
to be active.
Board em bustersMake a list of fun exercises
you and your children can do
in a given week, post them on a board in
a visible location then each day have ev-
eryone choose one or more activity they
want to perform. Vary time and repeti-
tion according to age. When an activity
is complete give your child a sticker to
put on the list. At the end of each week,
offer a reward to keep everyone moti-
vated go ice skating, bowling or take a
winter bike hike.
Go proTweak professional games so you can
play them inside. Have a round of bas-
ketball with a soft foam ball or wad of
newspaper and a basket. Try indoor
bowling with 10 soda bottles, each par-
tially filled with water or sand. Set in a
triangular shape and then knock over
with a medium-sized ball. Tennis any-
one? Stretch a string across the room,
tape it to the walls, blow up a balloon
and use poster board squares for rack-
ets. Or play indoor volleyball.
Tone upEvery day items found around the
can help your family tone up. Usjugs partially filled with water or
to strengthen your chest, shoulde
arms. Make the bottom step a stai
per to build your leg muscles and c
vascular system. Step on the wais
of old pantyhose and pull up to wo
ceps, triceps and shoulders.
Color my wintry worldOne fun and easy game your fami
enjoy is an outdoor ice cube hunt.
different colored ice cubes and
them in your yard or at the park.
bundle up and let the game begin. C
a color point system to determin
winner or whoever finds the most
prize. You can even do it at night wflashlight. The best part is the ice
wont melt so you can stick them
freezer and have the hunt all over
Skating on thin iceIf there is snow on the ground and
low freezing, create a backyard ice
ing rink. Place tarp over the snow
hold down the edges with a mou
snow or a few bricks. Fill several bu
with water (you dont need much)
it over the tarp and let it freeze. W
thin layer of ice forms, put on your
or sneakers and have a family skat
Frolicking fitness tagIt doesnt have to be warm outs
play tag. With this version base is
object, its an activity. Players run a
and avoid being tagged by perform
simple, predetermined exercise su
10 jumping jacks, 15 squats or 20
on one foot. Set the rules prior t
game. And dont let the snow stop
Running around in it will add resis
and increase your heart rate.
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Cold war capersA fun thing to do in the snow is
play tug of war. Dig parallel trench-
es that are three- to four-feet long
and mound up the snow in the
middle. Divide your family into
two teams then have each team
stand in a line perpendicular to the
mound on either side of the snow.The first team to pull their oppo-
nent into the snow bank wins.
Out and aboutMany parks are open throughout
the winter and you can incorpo-
rate exercise and education by
taking a hike to scout out animal
tracks, find creatures that move
about in the winter and iden-
tify trees that keep and lose their
leaves. Or have a neighborhood
scavenger hunt. Make up a list
of items your family has to find:
a red door, blue car, winter bird,
etc. Then take a walk around the
neighborhood and see who canfind the most items.
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former
editor of two parenting magazines
and the mother of three and grand-
mother of four.
Want More Winter Family Fitness IdeasTry These
Snow games.Set up an obstacle courseby building snow hurdles and other barri-
ers your family has to either jump over orrun around. Or draw targets with Sharpieson trashcan lids, dig them at different dis-tances into the snow then toss snowballs atyour target. Add a new slant to sledding bysetting up stacks of snowballs or upturnedtrashcans then as you head down the hill,throw snowballs to work on target practice.
Concoct a competition.If you have anindoor active zone, there are a number ofrelays your family can do. Pile everyonesshoes in the corner of the room, form twoteams then have players slither or roll to thepile (no walking allowed), pull out and puton their shoes and walk back to the nextperson on their team. Or go feather up,belly down! Opponents get on their belliesand use straw to keep a feather in the air
and away from each other. Whoever canblow the feather over the other personsline wins.
Ad lib with obstacles.Create an outdoorobstacle course that involves different
activities: dribble the soccer ball to a cerpoint, skip to the next, pick up the footba
and run home.Ever-ready oldies.Consider traditionalgames you can do indoors or outside at spur of the moment: Duck, Duck, GoosFollow the Leader, Mother, May I? RLight, Green Light, Simon Says andCharades.
Find facilities. Check out local organizations to see if they offer parent-child claor have indoor pools or open gym facilitifor playing basketball, volleyball, soccer aother games. Many martial arts programhave combined adult-child programs. Calocal ice and roller skating rinks to get hofor open skates. Or for inexpensive exercgo to the mall and take a brisk walk.
Reach for resources. One website, www
verbnow.com, features a list of physicallyactive games your family can play, alongwith a game generator that allows you tocombine games to create new ones; youcan winterize them too.
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JEI Learning Center
Opens in TeaneckJEI Learning Center of Teaneck celebrat-
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will to follow through. Instead of getting
mad, focus on helping your kids listen,
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tions, validate their feelings, I know its
tough to stop playing with your Legos
to get ready for bed Or make it fun:
Lets pretend we are airplanes and fly tothe car.
4. Children test limitsChildren need rules and limits that are
fair and consistent. It makes them feel
safe, secure and encouraged. When we
are wishy-washy with our rules, children
feel rootless and dont know what to ex-
pect. When children fight the rules, they
are really testing us to see if we actually
mean what we say. We need to stick to
our guns and gently and respectfully
enforce the rules that we have for our
family.
5. Most children respond well to
positive reinforcementYour best bet to having great children
is to give them loads of attention when
they are behaving in positive ways
for example, when they get into bed on
time, brush their teeth and come when
they are called. Ironically, we usually
give our children more attention when
they are misbehaving. When we give at-
tention to a their negative behavior we
inadvertently reinforce their negative
behavior. When we only focus on their
positive behavior we reinforce their pos-
itive behavior. It takes a while to retrain
our brains to look for the positive but it
is well worth the effort.
6. Let children experience their ownfeelingsChildren need to own their own feelings.
You cant tell them, You cant be too hot,
its cold outside, You cant be full you
only ate one bite of your sandwich. The
fact is we dont know how another per-
son can feel, even our own children. We
need to teach our children to trust their
own gut and instincts; it will serve them
well when they need to make tough deci-
sion without us. To do that, its better to
say, It feels cold to me, but not to you
everyone feels things differently. Or
One bite of that sandwich is enough for
you, you know how to read your hunger
signals
7. Shower them with loveChildren need their parents attention to
thrive. They also need to know that we
love them just the way they are. To do
that, we want to try to spend time with
them on their terms. Find out what they
love to do, whether its going to their fa-
vorite ice cream store, playing their fa-
vorite sport with them in the backyard
or even reading the same books they are
reading and discussing them. And enjoy
spending time with them. Its important
to tell your children that you love them,
I am so happy that God gave you to me;
I love being your mother/father and to
demonstrate that love with physical af-
fection like hugs, kisses and ruffling theirhair.
8. Know your childs strengthsEvery person is created with his or her
own strengths and talents. As parents
our jobs is to help our child discover
those strengths and talents. We can ask
ourselves:
What is my childs strength?
What characteristic of my child
brings me joy?
What gives my child the most joy?
What comes easy to them?
They might be very different from
what we expect. A father who values
academics might have a child who loves
the arts or vice versa.Children thrive and flourish when
they feel that their authentic selves are
valued and appreciated by their parents.
9. Foster independenceWe need to live our lives as parents
knowing that our children are only ours
for a short time. Our job is to teach them
to go out into the world and make their
mark, and contribute to our society in
positive ways. We need to teach them to
think independently and have the tools
they need to make good decisions. We
need to find ways to encourage their au-
tonomy by asking their opinions, What
do you think would be the best way to
schedule our day? Give them choices,
Do you want to wear your green or blue
shirt today? and responsibility and
chores around the house.
Parenting is indeed a tough job, butit is also one of the most rewarding. And
you are uniquely suited to raise your
children.
Adina Soclof is the director of Parent
Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating How
to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids
will Talk workshops as well as workshops
based on Siblings Without Rivalry. She
also runs ParentingSimply.com and is avail-
able for speaking engagements
Tips continued from page 5
Your best bet to having
great children is to give
them loads of attention
when they are behavingin positive ways.
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kah party and serve as sweet
mementos.
What you will need for each dreidel:
scissorspencil12-inch x12-inch cardstockacetate or see-through vinyl;
we cut one heavy-duty plasticsheet protector to make fourdreidels
decorative-edge scissors orpinking shears
hole puncher1 yard (-inch wide) ribbon
foil-wrapped chocolate
Chanukah geltmarkers or colored penssmall decorative tag
How to do it:
1. Trace and cut out a big shapeof a dreidel onto the cardstock
2. Place the acetate over thecardstock and cut along thedreidel outline so that you endup with two dreidels, one ofcardstock and one of acetate.
3. Trim the edges of the acetate
dreidel with the decorative-edge
scissors or pinking shears.4. Place the acetate dreidel onthe cardstock dreidel. Use yourhole puncher to punch an evenlyspaced number of holes aroundthe edges of the dreidels.
5. Starting at the top of thedreidel, begin lacing the ribbonthrough most of the dreidel.Place a few chocolate coinsbetween the acetate and card-stock and complete lacing the
dreidel. Pull the ribbon end
tly in order to have even leof ribbon to tie into a bow top.
6. Use a marker to write thname or initial of each guea tag. Thread the tag throuribbon. Tie the ribbon so thtag hangs from the center dreidels bow.
Estimated time: 15 minutes
Clay Dreidel Charm Jewelryor Keychain
You can craft a clay dreidel just
like the one in the song. Although
it may not spin very well, it will
certainly look great dangling
from a necklace or keychain.
What you will need:
oven bake clay (we used Sculpey)in thecolors of your choice
skewer or large sewing needledisposable baking sheetbeading elastickeychain ring, optionaljump rings, optional
needlenose pliers, optionalHow to do it:
1. Roll a walnut-sized piece of clay in yourhands until it softens.
2. Roll the clay into a ball. Press lightly intothe ball to flatten it. Turn over and press theother two sides gently to form a box shape.
3. To form the dreidels point, pull downwardon two edges of the box-shaped clay untilthey meet. Turn the box and pull down theother two edges until they meet and forma point.
4. To form the dreidels handle, pull upwardon the box-shaped clay. Use your fingers toround the top point into a handle.
5. Roll a piece of different-colored clay intoa thin rope. Wrap part of the rope aroundthe base of the dreidels handle. With therest, form the Hebrew letters nun, shin, gim-mel, hey. Place one letter gently on eachside.
6. Using the skewer or needle, poke a holethrough the handles top.
7. For beads, roll pieces of clay into pea-sized balls, swirling two or more colorstogether. Or, roll clay into -inch wide logs;slice into flat beads. Poke holes through
beads with the skewer or needle.
8. Preheat oven to 250F. Place the dand beads onto the baking sheet andbake, following manufacturers instrucRemove from oven and let cool.
For the jewelry: Thread the beads andcharm through a piece of elastic 3-inlonger than wrist measurement. Tie thelastic in a double knot. Trim the edge
For the keychain: Thread a 6-inches t8-inches piece of elastic through the and tie a double knot in one end. Strinbeads and charm onto the elastic. Doknot the remaining end around the ke
ring and trim the ends, threading any elastic back into the nearest bead.
Optional: Before baking charm, open jump ring wi th pliers and thread the juring through the hole in the charms hAfter charm cools, thread it onto the ethrough the jump ring.
Estimated time: 30 minutes
Bake time: 15 minutes, or according tmanufacturers instructions
Cooling time: 20 minutes
Wooden Block Menorah
With just a handful of wooden blocks,
a rectangular piece of wood and twowooden knobs, you can craft an origi-
nal Chanukah menorah.
What you will need:
10 (1-inch) or 9 (1-inch) and 1 (1-inch) wooden blocks
rectangular piece of wood (about 16-inchx 2-inch x -inch) long enough to hold9 of the blocks in a straight row
2 (1-inch) wooden knobsextra-strong craft glueacrylic paint in assorted colors to 1-inch wide paintbrushnine penniesnine metal nuts or washerscraft glue or decoupage medium, such as
Mod Podge
How to do it:
Use your paintbrushes and acrylic paintto paint all the wooden pieces the colorsof your choice. (One side of each woodenblock does not need to be painted, as itwill be glued to the base.) Let dry com-pletely.
Glue the two wooden knobs to the bot-tom of the rectangular piece of wood,2 inches in from either end. Let dry.
Glue on the blocks.
Option 1: For a centered shamash, evenlyspace 9 (1-inch) blocks on the baseand glue them on. Glue the 10th blockon tope of the middle block; or use the
1-inch block as the center block.Option 2: For a menorah with theshamash at one end, glue 9 (1 1/2-inch)blocks, evenly spaced, to the base. Tomake the shamash, either glue 2 blocks(1 1/2-inch) one on top of the other oruse 1 3/4-inch block, placed at eitherend of the base.
Glue a penny to the center of each block.Glue a nut to fit on top of the penny.
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Drying time: 1 to 2 hours
R I V K Y K O E N I G
The lights of the menorah dance
in the window. The dreidel
spins. Yummy scents and famil-
iar sounds emanate from the kitch-
en latkes sizzling in oil and children
laughing. Happy Chanukah.
In the midst of the dark and dreary
winter comes this wonderful holiday,
commemorating a bright light in Jew-
ish history. Chanukah reminds us of
the miracle of the Jewish Maccabees
victory over the armies of the Helle-
nists and how the Beit HaMikdash
the Holy Temple was rededicated
for use, wherein the miracle of the
tiny vial of oil that burned for eight full
days and nights occurred. Most of all,
Chanukah celebrates the miracle of
Jewish tenacity. With eight long win-
ter nights to enjoy Chanukah, these
plenty of time for family projects.
Reproduced from Crafting Jewish by Rivky Koenig with permis
the copyright holders, ArtScroll / Mesorah Publication
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ChanukahFamilyDayat Jewish MuseumFeatures Actress Amanda Peet
Mama DoniRocksJCC Rockland for Chanukah
Chanukah IceSkatingIs Really Nice Skating
C O M P I L E D B Y H E I D I M A E B R A T T
D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 5
Chabad of Upper Passaic
County is joining with Home
Depot in a Chanukah Menorah
Workshop on Sunday Dec. 6
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Chi ldren
and their families are invited
to build their own unique
menorah from wood and other
supplies available at the store.Participants will get a free work-
ers apron and enjoy Chanukah
treats. The event will take place
at The Home Depot,106 Route
23, Riverdale. 201-696-7609.
www.JewishHighlands.org.
The Mama Doni Band, which celebrates Jewish culture with zest in its high-energy, inter-
active family rock concerts filled with a mix of reggae, rock, disco, Latin, klezmer with a
dose of soulful energy and hip Jewish sensibility thrown in, will rock the JCC Rockland to
help brighten the Festival of Lights. The band, featuring the charismatic Mama Doni at its
center, is a Koenig Family Chanukah concert. The show is followed by fun-filled Chanukah
activities. Sunday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road, West Nyack,
845-362-4400, www.jccrockland.org
The Jewish Museums annual Chanukah
Family Day on Sunday Dec. 6 from noon
to 4 p.m. is a day of fun-filled activities.
Among the highlights will be a book
signing with actress Amanda Peet and
co-author Andrea Troyer, who will read
from their new Chanukah-themedchildrens book, Dear Santa, Love,
Rachel Rosenstein tells the story of
a young Jewish girl who wonders why
Santa Claus doesnt visit her house as
she wrestles the culture and customs
and her love of sparkly Christmas
ornaments before appreciating her
own identity, family and friends.
Children can also take part in other
activities, including constructing
sculptural Chanukah menorahs with
found objects, dancing to the music of ShirLaLa, watching the story of Chanukah
brought to life through a drawing performance with Jeff Hopkins, and more. The Jewish
Museum,1109 Fift h Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Come spin around on the rink, twirl,
do figure eights by a huge ice sculp-
ture menorah, listen and dance to
the sounds of Ta Shma Orchestra atthe annual outdoor Chabad celebra-
tion Chanukah on Ice in Manhattan.
All are invited to celebrate the
Festival of Lights in the heart of
New York City at the Wollman
Rink in Central Park. The fun will
take place on the second light of
Chanukah, Monday, Dec. 7 from 6
to 9 p.m. Admission includes skate
rental and complimentary food.
Central Park East between 62nd
and 63rd Streets. www.chanu-
kahonice.nyc.
Yes, You Can!Builda Menorah at Home Depot
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Sunday,November 22Family Art Project:Cornhusk dolls. Celebrate theharvest and hear tales told by Native Americanstoryteller Joe Cross. Tie, weave, and shape driedhusks into a single, cornhusk doll or corny dollfamily. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wave Hill , West 249th St,Bronx, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill. org.
Tuesday,December 1Childrens Choir:at Temple Emanu-El of Closter.Rejoice, celebrate and have fun in the process
of making music. 6 p.m. Open to all children inGrades 6 to 7. Contact Naama Heyman, at 201-750-2959 or [email protected] Piermont Road, Closter. Also on Dec. 8 andDec. 15.
Wednesday,December 2Stand With Israel:Community-wide eventfor truth, unity and support of Israel. Join ourIsrael Advocacy Team of 8th grade studentsas they present Israel past, present and future.Featuring Rabbi Shaul Robinson of Lincoln SquareSynagogue. 7:30 p.m. Manhattan Day School, 315W. 75 St., Manhattan. RSVP to [email protected].
Child Safety Class at Valley:Learn how to safe-guard infants and children in this two-hour course7 to 9:30 p.m. The Valley Hospital Offers Infant &Child Safety Class at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center,15 E ssex Road, Paramus . www. 201-291-6151,
www.valleyhealth.com/familyeducation.F2F USY:at Temple Emanu-El of Closter.Chanukah painting with the residents of theJewish Home for Assisted Living in River Vale.Teens and residents will create a one-of-a-kindpainting led by an arti st from Abrakadoodle. 6p.m. Contact Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997 [email protected].
Friday,December 4Tot Shabbat TGIS (Thank G-d Its Shabbat): at
DaybyDayTemple Emanu-El of Closter. 5:45 p.m. All familiesof kindergarten, first and second-graders are invit-ed for Kabbalat Shabbat with fun activities, crafts,music, food, and an age appropriate service ledby the temples clergy and staff. For information,contact Naama Heymann at 201-750-2959 [email protected]. 180 PiermontRoad, Closter.
Saturday,December 5Safe Sitters:The Valley Hospital Center for FamilyEducation provides youngste rs 11 to 16 years oldwith life and safety skills for caring for infants andchildren. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Dorothy B. KraftCenter, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. www. 201-291-6151, www.valleyhealt h.com/fami lyeducatio n.
Sibling Preparation Class:The Valley HospitalCenter for Family Education offers a SiblingPreparation Class for ages 3 to 7 from 10 a.m.to 11:30 a .m. at The Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15Essex Road, Paramus . www. 201-291-6151, www.valleyhealth.com/familyeducation.
Sunday,December 6Open House:Little Stars, a new, weekly tuition-free program for pre-kindergarten children, isbeing introduced by the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation Bnai Israel. Parents and childrenare invited to learn about the program, whichwill run on Sundays, starting Dec. 13, at an openhouse f rom 9:30 to 10:30 a .m. at th e FL JC, 10-10Norma Avenue , Fair Lawn. 201-796-7884.
Mama Doni at JCC Rockland: The Mama DoniBand rocks and rolls to help celebrate Chanukah.10 a.m. JCC Rockland, 450 West Nyack Road,West Nyack, 845-362-4400. www.jccrockland.org
Amanda Peet at the Jewish Museum:ActressAmanda Peet and co-author Andrea Toyer readfrom their new Chanukah-themed book, DearSanta, Love, Rachel Rosenstein at 4 p.m. TheJewish Museum, 1109 F ifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Chanukah Menorah Building Workshop:Comeand build your own menorah at Home Depot. 10to 11:30 a .m. The Home Depo t, 106 Rou te 23,Riverdale. Sponsored by Chabad of Upper Passaic
County and Home Depot . 201-696-7609, w ww.JewishHighlands.org.
Ventriloquist Puppet Show:Northern NewJersey Jewish Academy (NNJJA) and the EarlyChildhood Committee at Temple Israel & JewishCommunity Center in Ridgewood, will present amorning of madcap mishugenah Chanukah fun andlearning, featuring ventriloquist Jonathan Geffnerand his wacky, whimsical, wooden sidekicks in thehighly acclaimed Maccabee Mishegash PuppetShow, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Temple Beth Sholom,
40-25 Fair Lawn Ave., Fair Lawn.
Shirlala in Concert:Kid rocker Shira Kline willperform a musical re-enactment of the Chanukahstory, full of heroes, drama, excitement, andmiracles inspired by the power of light. Heartunes from her holiday album such as ChanukahBamba, This Little Light of Mine, and more. TheJewish Museum, 1109 F ifth Ave., Manha ttan. 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Tuesday,December 8Chaverim Chanukah Event at Temple Emanu-El of Closter:Join 3rd to 5th graders for a nightfilled with latkes, pizza, sufganiot and someChanukah fun. 4:30 p.m. For more informa-tion, contact Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997 [email protected].
The Happiest Baby on the Block Program:TheValley Hospital Center for Family Education isoffering program based on the techniques of the
world-renowned pediatrician, Dr. Harvey Karp.7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Dorothy B Kraft Center,15 Essex Road, Paramus . 201-291-6151, w ww.ValleyHealth.com/FamilyEducation.
Wednesday,December 9Peppa Pigs Big Splash:Peppa Pigs Big Splash isan action-packed live show, based on the popularPeppa Pig television series, designed to deliverto preschoolers and young fans an unforgettablefirst, live theater experience. 3 and 6 p.m. ber-genPAC, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood, 201-227-1030.
Thursday,December 10Family Congregational Chanukah Dinner andLaser Light Show:at Temple Emanu-El of Closter.
Join us for a night of latkes, dreidels, gelt aone-of-a-kind Chanukah show. 180 PiermCloster. 201-750-9997.
Friday,December 11The Nutcracker:The ballet students of MisPattis School of Dance with the Donetsk Band Adelphi Orchestra perform 7:30 p.m.,Paramus Catholic High School, Paramus RoParamus. Perform ances also Dec. 12, Dec. 201-670-4422. w ww.misspatti. com
Saturday,December 12Goodnight Moon and The Runaway BunnTwo shows of the classic childrens stories aVictoria Theater, One Center St., Newark. S2 p.m. www.njpac.org.
Sunday,December 13Chanukah Party: Reconstructionist CongrBeth Israel will hold its annual Chanukah ction from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. All are welcombring their menorahs and candles to light ter, a long-standing RCBI tradition; potato lapizza and sweets will be served. 475 GroveRidgewood. 201-444-9320.
Friday,December 18Tot Shabbat with Matty Roxx:at TempleEmanu-El of Closter. 5:30 p.m. Join parentchildren, birth to 5 years old, for an end of
year musical Shabbat with Matty Roxx. 5:3For more information, contact Tammy [email protected].
Tot Shabbat:in Franklin Lakes. Tot Shabbapizza dinner at Barnert Temple at 5 p.m. Oyoungest ones (pre-readers) are invited to come in Shabbat with us at this family-frieservice, 747 Route 208 South, Franklin La201-848-1027.
Saturday,December 19Friendship Circle Saturday Night Live:Cenjoy a pizza dinner with their friends and busy with mind-boggling science experimeages 7 and older. The Friendship Circle of County, 194 Ratz er Road, Wayne. [email protected]
Making cornhusk dolls. See Nov. 22.
Shirlala in concert at the Jewish Museum. See Dec. 6
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Bnai mitzvah
MAX BERKOWITZ
ALEX BERKOWITZ
Max and Alex Berkowitz, twin sons of Jodiand Philip Berkowitz of Fair Lawn and brotherof Benjamin and Oren of Israel, celebratedbecoming bnai mitzvah on October 31 at theFair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation Bnai
Israel.
ANDREW DESAUTELS
Andrew Desautels, son of Lisa and MichaelDesautels of Woodcliff Lake and brother ofKatelyn, celebrated becoming a bar mitz-vah on November 14 at Temple Beth Or inWashington Township.
EMMA FIELD
ADINA FIELD
Emma and Adina Field, twin daughters ofSharon and Alan Field of Demarest, celebrat-ed becoming bnai mitzvah on November 14 atTemple Beth El in Clos ter.
JADEN GERARD
Jaden Gerard, son of Amy and Scott Gerardof Woodcliff Lake, celebrated becoming a barmitzvah on November 7 at Temple Emanuel inWoodcliff Lake.
JONATHAN GROSSMAN
Jonathan Grossman, son of Abi and RobGrossman of Wyckoff and brother of Michael,Samuel, and Danielle, celebrated becoming abar mitzvah on November 14 at Temple BethRishon in Wyckoff.
ANDREW HAAS
Andrew Haas, son of Sandra and ChristopherHaas of Allendale and brother of Hannah, cel-ebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on October31 at Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff.
JESSIE LIFSON
Jessie Lifson, daughter of Heather and AdamLifson of Fair Lawn and sister of Alexa, cel-ebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on November7 at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/CongregationBnai Israel.
DAFNA SCHLOSBERG
Dafna Schlosberg, daughter of DanielSchlosberg and Sharon Siegel of Teaneck, andsister of Nuri t, Yakir, and Tamar, celebratedbecoming a bat mitzvah on October 31. Thefamily belongs to Congregation Beth Sholomin Teaneck.
JOSHUA SLOAN
Joshua Ryan Sloan, son of Carol and DarrenSloan of Maywood and brother of Ashley, cel-ebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on October17 at Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge.
BENJAMIN TUKHIN
Benjamin Gavriel Tukhin, son of Marina andEugene Tukhin of Woodcliff Lake and brotherof Ari and Sam, celebrated becoming a barmitzvah on October 31 at Temple Emanuel inWoodcliff Lake.
GIL ZYNDORF
Gil Zyndorf, son of Linda and Moshe Zyndorf of
Fair Lawn and brother of Benjamin and Orenof Israel, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvahon November 14 at the Fair Lawn JewishCenter/Congregation Bnai Israel. As a mitzvahproject, he collected bikes to donate to Pedalsfor Progress. The bikes are sent to impov-erished countries and give people access togo to work. To donate a bike, call (201) 214-2992.
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About
Bronfman Youth Fellowships in IsraelAnnounces 30th Application Season
The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Is-
rael is accepting applications to its pro-
gram. The Bronfman Fellowships, in its
30th year, selects 26 outstanding teenag-ers from North America for a rigorous
academic year of seminars including a
free, five-week trip to Israel between the
summer of fellows junior and senior
years of high school. The program edu-
cates and inspires exceptional young
Jews from diverse backgrounds to grow
into leaders grounded in their Jewish
identity and committed to social change.
The program was founded and is funded
by Edgar M. Bronfman, zl, formerly CEO
of the Seagram Company Ltd. and a vi-
sionary Jewish philanthropist.
During the programs seminars,
fellows meet with leading intellectu-
als, religious and political leaders, and
educators, such Etgar Keret, A.B Ye-hoshua, Sayed Kashua, and Rabbah
Tamar Applebaum. The fellows then
participate in study and dialogue with
a diverse faculty, which is made up of
rabbis and educators, associated with
different movements and perspectives
within Judaism. Faculty members have
an intimate knowledge of Judaism in
North America and Israel and ha
tensive experience working with e
ing adults. Fellows also spend two
with a group of Israeli peers whobeen chosen through a parallel
tion process as part of the Israeli
Fellowship: Amitei Bronfman. Up
turning home from the summer in
Bronfman Fellows are asked to d
and lead local Jewish or social
projects.
Edgar Bronfman placed enor
faith in young peoples ability to s
world not just as it is, but as it
to be, says Rabbi Mishael Zion,
rector of the fellowships. He be
that young people energized by
Judaism were best equipped to
shape a Jewish Renaissance an
prove the world. The fellows each
are already a remarkable grouhave the privilege of instilling in
a love for learning Jewish texts
commitment to pluralism and co
nal responsibility that will serve
into the future.
The deadline for applications
6, 2016. For more information,
bronfman.org, 518-475-7212.
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