About Our Children, December 2015

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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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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

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Banish Back Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Getting your children to speak softly

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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

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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

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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-

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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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It was the perfect sun-dappled Septembe

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were getting their faces colorfully painted.

were waiting on line to get animal-shaped bal

They were dancing to the sounds of the disc j

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weekend of outdoor fun for the children and

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tle proverbial sugar to help the medicine go d

The vaccination is the first line of de

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of PediatriCare Associates, who chairs the p

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wood, and is incoming president of the New J

chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics.

So far, weve seen very little flu activity,

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beginning. We try to get the flu vaccine to

one eligible (all older than 6 months) befor

flu hits. Really, as soon as the vaccine is ava

because it take about four to six weeks to res

to it.Vaccination, Dr. Bienstock says, is just a p

the efforts to prevent the flu.

A parents salvo should consist of excelle

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

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A:Its not possible to predict what this fluseason will be like. Flu seasons are unpre-dictable in a number of ways. While fluspreads every year, the timing, severity, andlength of the season vary from one year to

another.Q: Will new flu viruses circulate this sea-son?

A:Flu viruses are constantly changing so itis not unusual for new flu viruses to appeareach year.

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.

Q: When will flu activity begin and when willit peak?

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

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and the mother of three and grand-

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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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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.


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.


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.

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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



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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