About Our Children, July 2014

OurChildren
About
Supplement to The Jewish Standard July 2014
July 4 Crafts Bunk Junk
What? Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Teaneck Is for Kids
Useful
Information
for the Next
Generation
of Jewish
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ABOUT OUR CHI LDRE N JULY 2014
First breath. First smile. First steps.
Treasured moments begin here.
The MotherBaby Center at Chilton Medical Center.
Whether you are planning to start a family or adding to one, Chilton Medical Center invites you to
begin this exciting journey with us. Our MotherBaby Center encourages moms-to-be to personalize
their birthing experience in a way that makes it memorable for the entire family. We offer private
rooms with personalized visiting hours, hydrotherapy for labor, a celebratory gourmet dinner and
a Moms spa. For special care, theres a Level II Nursery with board certied neonatologists and
pediatricians available 24/7. And with caring nurses, expert medical staff, and our seamless
connection to Morristown Medical Center, its no wonder why so many women choose to have
their babies here with us, close to home.
For more information about parent education classes, please call 973-831-5475.
For a referral to a Chilton Obstetrician
or Certied Nurse Midwife,
call 1-888-4AH-DOCS
or visit atlantichealth.org/chilton
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Fun Games with Healthy Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keeping summertime eating light and bright
Zzzzzz: Teens Need More Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Getting shut-eye is critical during these years
Fathers Forum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Dad admits: Mistakes, Ive made a few
July 4 Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Creative projects for the red, white and blue
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to protect your childrens ears
Funky and Fun Bunk Junk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Whats hot to pack for camp
Summertime Salads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Refreshing dishes for the hot weather
Simchas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Celebrating our childrens milestones
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Photographs celebrating our children
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Great picks for July
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he said she knew me.
She was an attractive auburn-haired woman who
happened to be in the principals offce on the day that I
took Yehuda, then a kindergarten applicant, for his meet-and-
greet at his prospective yeshiva day school.
I didnt recognize her.
But I know you, she insisted.
Do you go to so-and-so synagogue? I asked.
No.
Do you live in such-and-such neighborhood? I queried.
No.
Then from where, I thought, striking out on my stab at
Jewish geography, would she know me? The circuit was big
enough that even if youre not attending a particular shul or
walking particular streets, folks look familiar.
What do you do? she asked.
Im a journalist, but lately, with two little kids a 4- and a
3-year-old I wasnt exactly chasing fres these days, at least
not the ones with headlines.
Oh, now she remembered. It wasnt my face. It was my
voice she remembered.
She had just viewed a video of her late mother, whom I
had interviewed years earlier when I was part of the Steven
Spielberg Shoah Foundation oral history project. My voice,
as the interviewer, is what she recognized at that moment.
I was shaken. And at once, I remembered. I remembered
the urgency of that interview. Her mother was ill and it was
so important to make sure that her mothers story was told
in a timely way.
And at that moment of recognition, it crystallized.
Why at this time, when we were in the principals offce,
would I run into this woman? Why did she have the memory
of my voice then and there. It was kismet, bashert or what-
ever you may call it.
While we were deciding on a school for Yehuda and the
school was deciding on us, this connection was so very poi-
gnant, so very poetic, so very powerful. I thought there was
no more to think about. This was the school!
My own parents were survivors of the Shoah. My own
involvement with the Spielberg project was very directly re-
lated to the fact that my parents were survivors of the Shoah.
And while it took many years to get to this place, Yehudas
attendance at a yeshiva day school where he would learn To-
rah and Jewish pride was also very directly related to the
fact that my parents were survivors of the Shoah. I felt we
needed to reconnect the chain.
So now, nine years after that day in the principals offce,
our son, Yehuda will graduate with all of his classmates after
many years of learning and living in this school.
And the pride of his family will be felt.
And for my parents, of blessed memory, they too, will see
the fruit of their own lives, and the future that they lived and
fought for through this event.
To all parents, who are seeing their children reach a mile-
stone and move to the next level, mazel tov!
Cheers,
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Fun Food Games to Keep
Summertime Eating Healthy
DE NI S E MOR R I S ON Y E A R I A N
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ummer is a great time to
keep your children on
track with nutritious eat-
ing. Following are ten tips on
turning healthy eating into a
summer full of fun and games.
1. Count me in
Gear up for fall academics by
using foods to reinforce math
skills. Give your children green
beans, peas, grapes or straw-
berries to count. Teach them
about fractions by using mea-
suring cups or cutting up fruit
or a veggie pizza.
2. Pyramid patrol
Go online and fnd and print a
copy of the food pyramid then
hold a scavenger hunt with
foods in your home. This will
allow your children to discover
which foods ft into each of the
categories. Or draw a blank pyr-
amid and have them draw or
cut pictures from magazines to
build their own food pyramids.
Portion sizes are best ex-
plained using objects kids are
familiar with. A deck of cards
represents three ounces of
proteins; a light bulb is equiva-
lent to a cup of raw veggies; a
computer mouse is the size of
a potato; a can of tuna is equal
in size to a bagel or roll; and a
quarter coin represents a serv-
ing of oil.
3. Unearthing herbs
Fresh herbs come in a variety
of smells, textures and tastes,
so trying them is a great senso-
ry experience and may help cut
back on salt intake too. Teach
your children to identify dif-
ferent kinds of herbs and learn
what dishes they are used in.
Take bland items such as po-
tatoes or rice and spruce them
up with rosemary or parsley.
Put fresh basil or dill on a sand-
wich or salad. Then fnd reci-
pes with herbs your kids can
experiment with.
4. Prime picks
Many farms offer fruit picking
families can take advantage of.
Eating straight from the vine is
best, but children may also en-
joy making healthy dishes with
what theyve harvested. Make
a miniature crisp by mixing
one packet of instant reduced-
sugar oatmeal cereal and 1
teaspoons of reduced-fat mar-
garine then sprinkle over ber-
ries. Bake at 350 degrees until
the berries are soft and the top
is golden.
5. Expand imaginative play
Let your children play chef
and then have a tea party.
Make and serve muffns with
dried fruit and applesauce in-
stead of margarine. Or create
traditional tea sandwiches
using favored low-fat cream
cheese and cucumber, water-
cress or spinach; incorporate
herbs too. Cut into fun shapes
with cookie cutters and serve
milk instead of tea. Your kids
may want to play restaurant
too. Have them create healthy
menus and encourage custom-
ers to order all the items in the
food pyramid.
6. Animal amusements
Let your children make zoo
scenes out of low-fat yogurt
and animal crackers theyre
much healthier than other
cookies. Spread yogurt over a
cookie sheet. Add green food
coloring to make grass or blue
to create a river, then use pret-
zels or celery stalks to make
a bridge. Offer small bits of
healthy food dried fruits, un-
sweetened cereal, cut-up veg-
gies so they can make other
parts of the scene.
7. Cultural cuisine
Hold cultural theme nights and
pick one country you want to
explore. Have your children
research indigenous foods
then together plan a menu us-
ing the food pyramid as your
guide. Choose recipes that are
healthier or tweak less nutri-
tious ones with better options
such as low-fat or soy cheese.
Dont restrict high-fat and high-
carbohydrate items, just eat
them in moderation.
8. Create a contest
Hold a family fast-food elimi-
nation contest to see who can
eat out the least in one week or
month. Create guidelines before
you begin then keep a running
tally. Place the money saved in
a jar. At the end of the time pe-
riod whoever has eaten out the
least gets to choose how the
family spends the funds.
Or hold a taste test. Sample
brands of popcorn, rice cakes,
yogurt, salsa or different variet-
ies of the same fruits and vege-
tables. Then take a vote: Which
one wins?
9. Delectable detective
Log onto www.kidshealth.org
and in the search box type
food label to learn how to
read food labels. Then take
your kids to the grocery store
and let them play detective to
fnd healthier options for their
favorite foods. Choose a low-fat
snack with three grams or less
total fat per serving. Or fnd a
whole grain listed as the frst in-
gredient in your favorite cereal,
cracker or pretzel.
10. Stick em up!
Have your children build their
own kabobs incorporating the
major food groups. Use wood-
en skewers with fat ends or try
pretzel sticks for skewers with
softer foods.
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and the mother of three children.
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Schedule
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Creative art projects Guitar, Piano and Drum lessons






Schedule
Lessons: 9:00 11:00
Lunch: 12:30 1:00


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Our goal is to foster an environment of
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We promise a 5:1 student-teacher ratio
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ometimes we think were helping our
children when in fact we are impeding
them.
A recent article I read describes the latest
parenting trend. Mothers are hiring profes-
sional personal organizers to pack their kids
up for summer camp. Their children cant go
off without their 1000-thread count sheets.
Some parents make sure that the profession-
al packers include French milled soaps and
scented candles. Others request that their
childs bedroom be recreated so that they
can easily adapt when they settle in to their
air-conditioned bunk.
One organizer commented that its very
stressful for mothers who send their son or
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Come dance
in the aisles
of our new,
spacious store!
Fun, Fashionable, Modest
CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES
for Girls, Teens & Women
now at
472 Cedar Lane,
Teaneck
488 Cedar Lane Teaneck, NJ 201-928-4100
www.sweetsoncedar.com
RCBC
Come in for the
largest selection
of candy for all
your camp needs.
Create your own or
buy ready to ship.
Open regular
hours all summer!
We ship UPS.
PUT US ON YOUR
CAMP SHOPPING LIST
Sunday, September 7
8:50 AM to 1 PM
64 kids, 8 hygenists, 4 doctors,
1 magician, tons of giveaways
Checkup Parties always fll up early so call
today to make sure your family is not left out!
See our video on YouTube
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Schedule
Lessons: 9:00 11:00
Lunch: 12:30 1:00









Schedule
Lessons: 9:00 11:00
Lunch: 12:30 1:00


Creative art projects Guitar, Piano and Drum lessons






Schedule
Lessons: 9:00 11:00
Lunch: 12:30 1:00


185 Court St. Teaneck 201-833-1741
9-10 Saddle River Rd., Fair Lawn 201-797-0330
www.icanj.net chessdirector@icanj.net
Our goal is to foster an environment of
learning and fun
We promise a 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Prizes and trophies for tournaments and
competitions
Give Children
a Hands-On
Opportunity to
Learn Resilience
S
ometimes we think were helping our
children when in fact we are impeding
them.
A recent article I read describes the latest
parenting trend. Mothers are hiring profes-
sional personal organizers to pack their kids
up for summer camp. Their children cant go
off without their 1000-thread count sheets.
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daughter off for the very frst time; they
want to feel and touch the sheets to be
sure of their softness. Parents end up
paying these organizers $250 an hour; a
well packed kid can run over $1000.
Some youngsters cant manage pack-
ing their own trunks. I recall those days
of getting ready for camp. I would go
through the camp list, take clothing out
of closets and drawers, label and make
piles for hours. My parents were avail-
able if I needed help. But in those days
it was up to us to carry things in and out
of our trunks, load our stuff, try to zip it
all closed, and fnally shlep it to the front
hall. And at the end of the day we felt as
if we accomplished something great.
It wasnt just packing a summer
trunk. It was the knowledge that I was on
the road to independence. I could do for
myself. I would arrive to a bunkhouse far
from home. There were new surround-
ings and faces, so much was unfamiliar
and it was ok. While unpacking each
item into my cubby I would recognize all
the hours of hard work I had put in. I was
given a feeling of satisfaction, an under-
standing that I had this ability to accom-
plish for myself. Although there were
those tough days of bunk politics and
losing color war, I never felt like giving
up. Confdence had grown within along
with responsibility.
If we want to raise a child who grows
to become self-suffcient we must pro-
vide opportunities for that child to be-
come self-reliant. We cannot be fearful
of new surroundings. We cannot shield
our children from hard work and even-
tual disappointments. There is no re-
placement for toiling over a project and
seeing the results frsthand. There are
no shortcuts when it comes to develop-
ing character. Integrity, diligence, and
responsibility are all traits intertwined
with striving and accomplishing. We are
selling a whole generation of children
short when we do not hold them ac-
countable for even the simplest tasks.
Many parents have forgotten that we
are required to toil as well.
I recently spoke to a couple who are
preparing for their sons bar mitzvah.
They told me that they had spent hours
in meetings with event planners. They
wanted their sons bar mitzvah party
to be over the top, making sure that
the night would be the best that money
could buy. This would be a sure way for
our son to know that we love him, they
explained to me.
You are equating things with love,
I said. Whenever I give a parenting
class and ask for the happiest childhood
memories that come to mind, no one has
ever described a thing they had been
given. It is always remembering Sundays
with cousins by grandmas house, biking
with daddy, story time with mommy, or
summer days at the beach with parents
and siblings that come to mind. All the
toys, gifts and money spent fade away.
Our children need us to stop hiring oth-
ers and start spending time together as
a family.
There are days we feel depleted. But
we do it because we love.
It may be diffcult to set aside our
stress and listen to our children with
both hearts and minds. There are days
we want to scream. There are nights we
do not believe that we can sing bedtime
lullabies, sit over math problems, and
give one more good night kiss. We are
simply depleted. But we do it because
we love. And these are the moments that
build an unshakeable bond between
parents and children. These are the mo-
ments that our children come to under-
stand as the defnition of love.
When we teach our children that we
believe in their ability to rise, to accom-
plish, to strive, we give them the great-
est tools for life. But we cannot transmit
this lesson by having others step in for
them. They must be given hands-on op-
portunities as they grow.
When our children see us parent
lovingly through our very own pres-
sures they come to understand that de-
spite challenges, we work hard to create
strong homes. We do this not by hiring
others to make a memorable event. It is
the day-to-day interactions the power
of our smile, the gentle words, and the
time we take to listen that transforms
a child from helpless and weak to help-
ful and strong. We are a constant steady
presence and there is no one who can
take our place.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting educator
and author of Raising a Child With Soul
(St. Martins Press).
Reprinted with permission of aish.com
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FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN
To Sleep, Perchance to Dream:
Teens Need More Shut-Eye
MY R NA B E T H HAS K E L L
I
used to feel like a broken record. Every evening, I
would call down the hall toward the light that re-
mained on in my daughters bedroom, Are you
heading to bed yet? This was because my daughter
was typically up past 11:30 p.m. Why did this disturb
me? She needed to rise slightly after the birds, around
6 a.m.
Typically she was aggravated, cranky and just plain
miserable when the sun came up. You would think that
an eighteen-year-old could get her act together, know-
ing that each and every morning she would regret the
alarm. At the time, her schedule was defnitely a cata-
lyst: advanced placement courses, two honor society
schedules, volunteer work, athletics, and scholarship
applications to fnish. She didnt seem to have enough
hours in her day. With freshman year in college on the
horizon, another chaotic schedule is likely, so getting
into a regular sleep schedule should be at the top of
her list.
Whats a parent to do when they realize their teen is
on a downward spiral due to lack of sleep? How much
sleep should she be getting anyway?
Inadequate Sleep Cycles
According to the National Sleep Foundation, teens
should be getting approximately 9 hours of sleep per
night to function at their best. However, teens arent
getting the sleep they need. They also tend to stay up
late and sleep late on the weekends, which causes ir-
regular sleep patterns.
Staff members at the Mayo Clinic also write about
the irregularity of adolescent sleep cycles. Puberty
changes a teens internal clock, delaying the time he or
she starts feeling sleepy often until 11 p.m. or later.
Staying up late to study or socialize can disrupt a teens
internal clock even more.
Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg, medical director of The
Sleep Disorders Centers of Prescott Valley and Flagstaff,
Arizona and author of the newly released book, Sleep
Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day (Demos
Health), says, Recent surveys have shown that only 15
percent of teenagers get 8 hours or more of sleep.
Why are so many teenagers functioning on an in-
adequate amount of sleep? Experts say that part-time
jobs and extracurricular activities, in addition to school
schedules, contribute to fewer hours of sleep. Teens
also spend time on social networking sites before bed,
which can affect their ability to fall asleep.
Dr. Nadav Traeger, director of Pediatric Sleep Medi-
cine at Maria Fareri Childrens Hospital at Westchester
Medical Center, clarifes that the amount of sleep a teen
needs will vary somewhat by age and individual needs.
If a teen has no symptoms that may be related to insuf-
fcient sleep, then I would assume that he/she is getting
the amount of sleep needed.
Consequences
A lack of sleep can lead to negative consequences,
including drowsy driving which can be extremely
dangerous.
Traeger says that teens that get insuffcient sleep
may present with various issues. The possible symp-
toms include: increased tendency for sleeping during
the day, decreased school performance, decreased
attention, restlessness or hyperactivity, moodiness,
memory problems, behavioral problems, and propen-
sity for clumsiness or accidents.
A lack of sleep can also severely affect a teens ath-
letic performance. Rosenberg points to a recent study
conducted at Stanford University which involved base-
ball, basketball and football teams. Athletes demon-
strated improved performance when they were encour-
aged to sleep ten hours, or at least one more than they
had been sleeping.
Rosenberg advises parents to watch for the follow-
ing behaviors. If your teen is exhibiting these behav-
iors, it is likely that he is not getting enough sleep:
Sleeps late on weekends
Falls asleep when not actively engaged in something
Has trouble waking up for school
Moodiness
Increased agitation and irritability
Encourage Better Sleep Habits
Sleep is important for tissue repair and strengthening
muscles, explains Rosenberg, so parents should help
their teens fnd solutions that will help them get a bet-
ter nights sleep.
Rosenberg instructs parents to encourage teens to
cut down on extracurricular activities that go well past
dinner times. Educate your teen about the value of
sleep with regards to athletics and academics, he says.
Let them know that during sleep a lot of important
things are taking place, such as memory consolidation
for not only facts, but also operational memories, such
as how to swing a bat or how to shoot a basketball.
Traeger suggests that parents persuade teens to
practice good sleep habits. The main habits that will
promote good sleep quality are: using the bed for sleep-
ing only, sleeping only in own bed (not the couch, etc.),
having little variability in the sleep-wake schedule (in-
cluding weekends), exercising regularly (as long as it is
not too close to bedtime), and getting suffcient expo-
sure to daylight during the day.
Teens should begin good sleep habits at least two
weeks prior to the frst day of school to get themselves
on the right track. For parents: Practice what you
preach so that teens understand sleep is important at
any age.
Myrna Beth Haskell is a feature writer, columnist, and author
of LIONS and TIGERS and TEENS: Expert advice and sup-
port for the conscientious parent just like you (Unlimited
Publishing).
A Good Nights Rest
Keep a sleep diary: Use to determine how much sleep you
need to feel good during the day.
Naps: Keep these short and not too close to bedtime.
Keep your bedroom cool, quiet, and dark.
Avoid caffeinated drinks (coffee, tea, soda and chocolate)
late in the day. Nicotine and alcohol also interfere with
sleep.
Keep a consistent sleep schedule. This will help keep your
body in sync with its natural patterns.
Dont eat, drink, or exercise within a few hours of your
bedtime.
Avoid television, computer and the telephone within an
hour before bed.
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A Dad Reects:
Mistakes, Ive Made A Few
RA B B I NE C HE MI A COOP E R S MI T H
W
hen Fathers Day comes and
goes, it gets me thinking about
the mistakes Ive been making
as a father. (Dont worry my kids are
not scarred for life.)
My wife and I have fve kids, rang-
ing from ages 21 to 3, so that gives me a
chance to keep on making the same mis-
takes until I get it right. Its like the flm
Groundhog Day applied to parenting.
So in no particular order, here are
the primary mistakes and issues I keep
running into as a parent.
I need to be way more patient.
As a Type A personality, this is one of my
daily life challenges to slow down and
patiently, happily, good naturedly deal
with my kid who has inexplicably be-
come an immovable mass sprawled out
on the kitchen foor just as the school
bus is pulling up.
Youve got to love Gods sense of
humor; He blessed me and my wife with
a son who has Down Syndrome. Appar-
ently He saw that I needed a greater
challenge to get me to work on becom-
ing more patient. Thank God our son is
a terrifc, high-functioning kid, but he
can be incredibly stubborn and has a
different notion of time than I do. I need
to constantly remind myself to stop,
listen, validate, calm down and parent
with love, not anger. Its by far the longer
shorter way.
I need to respect my kids free will.
I cannot control them. My job isnt to
make sure they do everything I think is
right. Its to inculcate them with the Jew-
ish values that will give them the best
shot at making their own right decisions.
Each one is their own person, and I need
to allow them to make mistakes and
grow, and help them bring out their own
potential. That means they will make de-
cisions that I think are ill-advised. I can
hash it out with them, tell them what I
think, but at the end of the day, its their
choice. Thats how you raised indepen-
dent kids. Deal with it.
Be a cheerleader, not a critic.
Kids fourish with positive encourage-
ment and loads of love. Its not my job to
point out every single thing they are do-
ing wrong no matter how important and
insightful I think my criticism is.
Parenting is a joint venture.
Make sure you and your wife show a uni-
fed front.
Trust me, this is way harder than it
seems. Even if there is a signifcant dis-
agreement between us regarding our
child, its more important to show my
kids that I respect and love my wife and
that we are on the same page, than to
have my way. So talk out the issues with
your spouse, keep your disagreement
private, and then listen to your wife.
Chances are shes right.
Great parenting stems from a great
marriage.
Make that your priority. (Thank God
I dont think Ive made a mistake with
this one!) We all know this is true but in
the daily grind it can be hard to put in
the real time necessary to nurture your
marriage. Its a must. Ranks up there
with taking a shower and brushing your
teeth. Youve just got to do it otherwise
it can get pretty nasty.
Dont take out your frustration and
anger on your kids.
Why is that sweet child who only wants
some of your love and attention to blame
for your problems at the offce?
Im sure my kids could rattle off a
dozen more mistakes if youd ask them,
but these are the ones I confront on an
almost daily basis. God bless Donald
Winnicott for good enough parenting.
Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith is the chief
editor of Aish.com and author of Schmooze:
A Guide to Thought-Provoking Discussion on
Essential Jewish Issues.
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Three Cheers and Plenty of Crafts
for the Red, White and Blue
DE NI S E MOR R I S ON Y E A R I A N
S
ummer is a time when stars and
stripes abound. If you havent got-
ten into the patriotic spirit, why not
invite a few friends over in July and have
a big shebang? (Could be near or around
the 4th).
Here are ideas to get your celebration started
creatively.
Stars & Stripes Party Puzzle Invites
Items needed:
Red, white and blue acrylic paint
8 craft sticks
Star stickers
Permanent marker
Red or blue ribbon.
Paint both sides of the craft sticks the fol-
lowing colors: two white, two red, two half
blue and half white, two half blue and half
red. Let dry. On each blue side, attach a row
of stars. Arrange sticks in the following rows
to create a ag design: blue and red, blue
and white, blue and red, blue and white, all
red, all white, all red, all white. Write party
invitation date, time and location on the
sticks. Bundle stick together and tie with
ribbon.
Stars and Stripes Forever Garland
Items needed:
Star template
Red and blue construction paper
Scissors
White yarn
Red and white striped peppermint candies
(still in the wrapper)
Red, white and /or blue curling ribbon
Stapler.
Cut a long piece of yarn for your garland.
Set aside. Use a star template to create
stars from the red and blue construction
paper and then cut them out. Fold over
the top point of one star and staple it to
the string. Next to the star, staple a piece of
hard candy. Cut a 12-inch strip of red, white
or blue curling ribbon, strip it with scissors
to make it curl (get a parent to help with
this) and attach it to the yarn next to the
candy. Repeat these steps until the string
is full.
Patriotic Planters
Items needed:
Terracotta planter
Red, white and blue non-toxic acrylic paint
Paintbrushes
Ruler
Pencil
White star stickers
Potting soil
Plant
Small American ag.
Paint the top rim of the planter blue and
the lower portion white. Let it dry. Give both
colors a second coat of paint then let it dry
again. On the lower, white portion, use a
pencil and ruler to draw vertical lines that
are evenly spaced apart. Paint a red stripe
between every other line so it looks like
an American ag. On the upper, blue rim
attach small, white star stickers over the
blue paint. Fill the planter with potting soil,
add a plant and push a small American ag
into the soil.
Star Spangled Luminaries
Items needed:
Star stencil (several inches in diameter)
Paper lunch bags
Red, white and blue tissue paper
Glue stick
Star stickers
Sand
Tea lights.
Use the star stencil to trace and cut out
stars on red, white and blue tissue paper.
Glue the stars to the inside sides of an open
paper bag using a glue stick. Add small
star-shaped stickers to the inside too, if
desired. Fill the bag with two inches of sand.
Repeat these steps to make additional lumi-
naries. Place luminaries outdoors where you
can keep an eye on them. Press a tea light
into the sand at the center of each bag. As
the sun sets, light the luminaries and watch
the stars glimmer and glow.
Three Cheers for the Tablecloth
Items needed:
Red and blue crepe paper streamers
Two bowls
Lukewarm water
Scissors
Pen
Flat sponges
Barious sized star stencils
Heavy-duty white paper tablecloth.
Cut red and blue crepe paper into small
pieces and place each color in its own bowl.
Add just enough lukewarm water to each
bowl to cover the paper. Let it stand for a
few minutes to tint the water. Pull out the
wet paper and discard. Using a pen and the
star stencils, trace over at sponges to cre-
ate different sized stars. Cut them out. One
by one, dip the sponges in colored water
(they will expand) and then press randomly
on the tablecloth until it is studded with
stars. Let dry then use for your next patri-
otic picnic.
Let Freedom Ring Shakers
Items needed:
Empty toilet paper tubes
Bright red or blue foil wrapping paper
Red, white and blue metallic curling ribbon;
Tape
Peanuts and/or small unwrapped candy
(i.e. Skittles, M&Ms, Reeses Pieces).
Fill the toilet paper roll with nuts and/or
candy. Leave enough room for the tube to
rattle. Wrap the roll with brightly colored
foil paper, leaving 3-inches on each end
for tying off. Secure the paper with tape.
Twist ends and close off with curling rib-
bon. Shake and rattle your noisemaker then
unroll it and enjoy a sweet treat!
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor
of two parenting magazines and the mother
of three children.
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This (Ear)Buds Not For You:
Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
HE I DI MA E B RAT T
M
ore and more
children and
teenagers are
seen plugged into
their earbuds or
earphones listen-
ing to their iPods,
computers or
iPads. Its all good
and fun, except
for one very seri-
ous problem and
that is damage to
their hearing a
condition known
as Noise-Induced
Hearing Loss,
which is becoming
more prevalent.
About Our Chil-
dren turned to Dr.
David Henick, chief
of Otalaryngology/
Head and Neck Surgery
at Englewood Hospital
and Medical Center in
Englewood and Patricia E.
Connelly, a pediatric audi-
ologist at The Valley Hospi-
tals Kireker Center for Child
Development in Ridgewood, for
a loud and clear message on
this growing problem.
About Our Children: Is
noise-induced hearing loss a real
problem?
Dr. David Henick: Noise-
induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a
permanent hearing impairment result-
ing from prolonged exposure to high
levels of noise. One in 10 Americans
has a hearing loss that affects his or her
ability to understand normal speech.
Excessive noise exposure is the most
common cause of hearing loss. The
National Institute of Health reports that
about 15 percent of Americans aged
20 to 69 have high frequency hearing
loss related to occupational or leisure
activities. Because of occupational risk
of noise induced hearing loss, there
are government standards regulat-
ing allowable noise exposure. Recent
studies show an alarming increase in
hearing loss in youngsters. Evidence
suggests that loud rock music along
with increased use of portable radios
with earphones may be responsible
for this phenomenon. NIHL can be
immediate or it can take a long time to
be noticeable. It can be temporary or
permanent, and it can affect one ear or
both ears. Even if you cant tell that you
are damaging your hearing, you could
have trouble hearing in the future, such
as not being able to understand other
people when they talk, especially on the
phone or in a noisy room. Regard-
less of how it might affect you,
one thing is certain: noise-
induced hearing loss is
something you can prevent.
AOC: When does this
manifest?
Dr. Henick: Exposure to
harmful noise can happen at any age.
People of all ages, including children,
teens, young adults, and older people,
can develop NIHL. Approximately 15
percent of Americans between the ages
of 20 and 69, or 26 million Americans,
have hearing loss that may have been
caused by exposure to noise at work
or in leisure activities. As many as 16
percent of teens, ages 12 to 19, have
reported some hearing loss that could
have been caused by loud noise, ac-
cording to a 2010 report
based on a survey
from the Centers
for Disease
Control and
Prevention.
AOC: Can
you explain
exactly what
happens with
noise-induced
hearing loss?
Dr. Henick:
The ears are delicate
structures that trans-
mit environmental
sounds into electri-
cal signals that are
processed in our brain.
When sound enters our
ear, it causes the eardrum
(tympanic membrane)
to vibrate. Small bones
in the middle ear space
(Malleus, Incus, Stapes)
then amplify these vibra-
tions that hits the ear-
drum to the inner ear.
These vibrations then
cause displacement
of the fuid within the
inner ear. The cochlea
(the auditory portion of
the inner ear) contains
fuid, which mechanically
stimulates fne hair cells
that electrically stimu-
late auditory nerve
fbers that travel to the
brain and interpret the
sound. Noise-induced
hearing loss occurs
when the hair cells inside
our ears are destroyed.
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Bunk Junk Fills the Camp Trunk
with Fun Reminders of Home
HE I DI MA E B RAT T
W
hat helps make the camp expe-
rience a little more like home?
Bunk junk. Yes, those spe-
cial items, colorful, creative and com-
forting, that gets packed in with the
sleeping bag, 12 pairs of tube socks and
fashlight.
From scented pillows that smell like
bubblegum and vanilla ice cream, to Mad
Libs, to glow-in-the-dark playing cards,
these camp-along tchotchkes are more
emotionally important to your camper
than the requisite bug spray, body wash
and warm pjs.
Bunk junk is anything that helps
the camper feel as comfortable as pos-
sible, says Rayna Pine, owner of The
Canteen, a three-year-old store in West-
wood, which fashions campers with ev-
erything from fun bunk junk to straight
and solid camping gear and everything
in between.
Explains Pine, bunk junk is very gen-
der specifc and often the girls want fuzzy
and decorative items, such as autograph
pillows for their bed in the shape of do-
nuts, cupcakes or peace signs. Also very
big for girls, says Pine, are sticker books
with stickers that can be placed in the
book as a memento or traded. Squishy,
round-stuffed animals help remind the
girls of home and for a decorative touch,
there are fun organizers and shag deco-
rative rungs.
The boys, says Pine, favor stickers
that remind them of their favorite sports
team. These are tradable and easily re-
moved if the camper decides to deco-
rate their bunk space with their favorite
teams logo. Also popular are glow-in-
dark playing cards, Mad libs, diabolos, a
new Chinese-type yo-yo, to name a few
items.
And one must not forget food, glori-
ous, food? Sweets on Cedar in Teaneck
ships treat-flled packages to camps dur-
ing the season and has pre-made goody
bags on hand, or the customer can pick
and choose their own treats to make their
own custom packages for their camper.
Weve got something for everyone,
says Monica Sitko, owner of Sweets on
Cedar, which also pair up with Teaneck
General Store for a candy and non-candy
camp package.
Whats popular at the candy counter
these days?
Says Sitko, all types of sours, such
as sour sticks, sour belts, Jolly Ranchers
and the sort. Also big are kosher Skittles.
Teaneck General Store in Teaneck
has its own unique stock of bunk junk,
says owner Bruce Prince. On hand are
ice cream sandwiches pillows, still
sought after are the iPad pillows, as well
as fun and funky jewelry that is made
from recycled plastic soda caps.
Boys will be boys, Prince says, and a
good old volleyball and basketball that
they play with during the camp season
can take autographs and come home
flled with camp memories.
Also fun, says Prince, are an assort-
ment of games that not only fll down
time, but also serve educational and
other needs. Among the popular games
is Anomia.
At Marcias Attic for Kids in Engle-
wood, scented pillows that smell yummy
like bubble gum, are all the rage, says Su-
san Silverstein, buyer for Marcias Attic
for Kids. Patterned socks that look like
fruit loops or sports equipment are also
very hot. Wear them and then put your
tootsies into a pair of clear Doc Martin
inspired rain boots, and the camp look
becomes tres chic.
Other hot items in the jewelry de-
partment at Marcias Attic include camp
necklaces that are made in acrylic with
either the camp name or the camp zip
code on them.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
About Our Children.
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AOC: What is the acceptable deci-
bel level for listening?
Dr. Henick: NIHL can be caused by
a one-time exposure to an intense im-
pulse sound, such as an explosion, or
by continuous exposure to loud sounds
over an extended period of time, such
as noise generated in a woodworking
shop. Recreational activities that can
put you at risk for NIHL include target
shooting and hunting, snowmobile rid-
ing, listening to MP3 players at high vol-
ume through earbuds or headphones,
playing in a band, and attending loud
concerts. Harmful noises at home may
come from sources including lawn-
mowers, leaf blowers, and woodwork-
ing tools. Sound is measured in units
called decibels. Sounds of less than 75
decibels, even after long exposure, are
unlikely to cause hearing loss. However,
long or repeated exposure to sounds at
or above 85 decibels can cause hearing
loss. The louder the sound, the shorter
the amount of time it takes for NIHL to
happen. Here are the average decibel
ratings of some familiar sounds: the
humming of a refrigerator is 45 deci-
bels; normal conversation 60 decibels;
noise from heavy city traffc 85 deci-
bels; motorcycles 95 decibels; an MP3
player at maximum volume 105 to 120
decibels; sirens 120 decibels; frecrack-
ers and frearms 150 decibels. Sound
intensity and the length of time you are
exposed to the sound are also impor-
tant factors in protecting your hearing.
A good rule of thumb is to avoid noises
that are too loud, too close, or last too
long.
AOC: How loud is too loud?
Dr. Henick: If you can hear the
music your child/teenager is playing
through their headphones or ear-
phones, it means the sound is too loud
and it can lead to permanent hearing
loss. The amount of hearing loss that
one will suffer is related both to the
volume, measured in
decibels (dB), and the
duration of time that
one is exposed to the
sound. Sound at 85 dB
or below is considered
safe. If one is exposed to
sounds greater than 90 dB
for an average of eight hours
per day without hearing protec-
tion, hearing loss will most likely
result. As the volume increases,
the safe time of exposure de-
creases. here are some loudness/
time facts to consider (the unit of
measurement is decibel) At 95 dB,
damage will occur after four hours
of exposure per day. At 100 dB,
damage will occur after two
hours of exposure
per day.
At 105 dB, damage will occur after
one hour of exposure per day. At 110
dB, damage will occur after 30 minutes
of exposure per day. At 115 dB, damage
will occur after 15 minutes of exposure
per day. At 120-plus dB, damage occurs
almost immediately.
AOC: Are earbuds any better or
worse than over the head earphones?
Patricia Connelly: A common
misconception is the bigger the head-
phones, the worse the damage, but the
opposite is true. The smaller earbuds,
the ones that commonly come with
the iPhone or iPod are more danger-
ous. Headphones are placed over the
ears and have a certain volume of air
that includes the space underneath the
earphone diaphragm and the space
of the ear canal up to the eardrum. By
contrast, ear buds are placed directly in
the ear canal and incorporate a much
smaller physical space for the music to
travel to the eardrum. If the loudness
of the music device is kept the same,
the sound level delivered through the
earbuds will be much higher than the
loudness delivered by the headphones.
This difference can make that music so
much louder that it has now become
potentially damaging to the hearing
system.
AOC: Why is it important to protect
your hearing when youre young?
Ms. Connelly: Noise-induced hear-
ing loss results from permanent damage
to the hearing system. The integrity of
the inner ears cannot be improved or
treated. When a teen or young adult
continues to abuse their hearing with
loud music delivered through earbuds,
they signifcantly increase their risk
for hearing loss. No one wants to be 25
years old with the hearing levels and
listening problems equivalent those of
a 100 year old who needs hearing aids.
No disrespect to our centenarians!
AOC: What steps youngsters and
parents take to prevent hearing loss?
Ms. Connelly: Parents and
siblings should model safe listen-
ing behaviors for others. Music
should not be blaring. Hearing
protection should be worn in
noisy environments or when
working with tools or equipment.
When using personal music de-
vices, everyone should, turn down
the volume, take listening breaks
and give their ears a rest.
Dr. Henick: If you cant reduce
the noise or protect yourself from
it, move away from it. Be alert to
hazardous noises in the environment.
Protect the ears of children who are
too young to protect their own. Make
family, friends, and colleagues aware of
the hazards of noise. Have your hearing
tested if you think you might have hear-
ing loss.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
About Our Children.

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Healthy Fat Rich Summer Salads:
Delicious and Nutritious
Sauteed Mushroom Spinach Salad
4 ounces baby spinach leaves
2 hard-boiled eggs
avocado, sliced
Chopped kalamata olives, optional
2 to 3 tablespoons French-fried onions, optional
Olive oil Balsamic Vinaigrette
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons safower oil
red onion (about half a cup), diced
5 ounces or 2 cups of sliced and diced mushrooms
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1. In a jar with a lid combine mustard, balsamic vinegar, honey.
Screw on lid and shake well. Then pour in extra virgin olive oil, seal,
and vigorously shake again. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Set aside.
2. In a medium skillet add safower oil and cook over medium high
heat. Saute diced red onion until translucent and golden brown
around edges, about 2 minutes.
3. Mix in sliced mushrooms and soy sauce and cook until mush-
rooms are reduced in size and softened. About 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. In a bowl or on a platter, spread out spinach leaves. Place cooled
mushroom-onion mixture on top. Cut up hard-boiled eggs as you
please, and place on top of salad with avocado slices. Drizzle liber-
ally with vinaigrette. Sprinkle with French fried onions and chopped
olives.
Recipe yields 2 servings
RAC HE L HA R K HA M
S
ometimes you come across a little
bit of knowledge that you cannot
keep to yourself; that you must
share. For me its the amazing effect
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFAs)
can have on your diet and feeling of gen-
eral well-being, and how benefcial and
delicious they can be in the recipes and
the food that you prepare.
Monounsaturated fatty acids are
plant-based fats found in canola, saffow-
er, sesame, faxseed and olive oil and
olives, nuts and seeds, avocados, and
dark chocolate. Researchers from sev-
eral studies have found that a MUFA-rich
diets make bodies burn off more energy
as heat.
I dont know from scientifc stud-
ies I know from cooking with these
ingredients and eating MUFAs as part of
every meal. I feel leaner and lighter. Best
of all, I am satisfed and feel full after eat-
ing dishes made with MUFA ingredients.
Summer salads that are rich in deli-
cious MUFAs and served alongside fsh,
meat, or poultry are flling, healthy, and
uncomplicated to prepare. Eating it will
leave you full but not bloated, light and
energetic ready to enjoy the outdoor
season.
The Rice Noodle-Sesame-Chicken
Salad gets a nice crunch from the shred-
ded cabbage or shaved Brussels sprouts
and sliced scallions that are mixed in
with thin springy rice noodles. The
dressing is favored by sesame oil and
soy sauce, and thinly sliced chicken or
steak sprinkled with toasted sesames on
top make this recipe a pleasing meal. For
extra MUFA power and favor: Add toast-
ed almond slivers and sesame seeds.
Farro-Sushi Salad has a ton of favor
thanks to MUFA all-star Tahini Soy Sesa-
me Ginger dressing. The hearty barley-
like farro is doused in this Asian favored
dressing and absorbs it tastily. Including
avocado cubes and slices of seared tuna
or salmon will satisfy appetites. Cucum-
ber adds crunch. Offer wasabi on side,
for an extra spicy kick
Sauteed Mushroom Spinach Salad
features an Olive Oil-Balsamic Vinai-
grette and saffower oil sauted mush-
rooms. Chop in a couple of eggs and
slice up avocado and you have a lunch
that will keep you going until dinner. For
extra MUFA points throw in some briny
olives.
Rice Noodle-Sesame-Chicken Salad
2 to 3 cups shredded Napa cabbage or shaved
Brussels sprouts
6 scallions, thinly sliced white and light green parts
only
8 ounces thin rice noodles, prepared as directed on
package
Sesame Soy Garlic Dressing
cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound skinless boneless chicken cutlets or steak
Toasted slivered almonds, optional
Toasted Sesame seeds, optional
Red pepper akes, optional
1. In a large bowl toss together shredded cabbage
or shaved Brussels sprouts, thinly sliced scallions,
and prepared rice noodles.
2. In a jar or cruet combine all the ingredients for
the Sesame Garlic Soy dressing. Shake well. Season
to taste.
3. Pour dressing evenly over the rice noodle-salad.
Set aside.
4. Grill chicken or steak. When ready to handle,
slice into thin strips and place on top of noodle
salad.
5. Garnish with toasted almonds, sesame seeds,
and/or red pepper akes.
Recipe yields 4 to 6 servings
Farro-Sushi Salad
4 ounces spinach or other leafy green
3 cups prepared farro
2 peeled Persian or Kirby cucumbers, cut into -inch x
1-inch slices
Tahini-Soy-Ginger Dressing
4 tablespoons tahini paste
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
5 to 6 tablespoons safower oil
3 strips of pickled ginger (the kind that gets served with
sushi rolls)
1 lb. salmon llets or ahi tuna
1 avocado peeled and cubed
1. Spread spinach leaves across a large serving bowl or plat-
ter. Place prepared farro on top of greens. Scatter cucum-
bers over farro.
2. In a blender of food processor combine tahini, rice vin-
egar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pulse a few times to blend.
Slowly add safower oil until emulsied. Add ginger strips
and blend until incorporated.
3. Pour the majority of dressing over farro, reserving some
to nish recipe with.
4. Prepare the salmon or tuna to your preferred doneness.
Slice into desired portions and serve on top of the dish.
5. Garnish with avocado cubes. Serve with extra ginger, and
wasabi, if desired.
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings
Rachel Harkham is a recipe developer, cookbook author and
chocolatier. She lives in Rockland County with her family.
Visit her at www.reciperachel.com.
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Graduation
MATTHEW GROSSMAN
Matthew David Grossman
of Tenay graduated from
Muhlenberg College with
a double major in business
administration and political
science. He will be attending
Drexel University School of
Law in Philadelphia in the fall.
He is the son of Jackie and
Randy Grossman.
Birth
CHYENA STORFER
Chyena Storfer was born
on April 24 in North Miami
Beach, Fla., to Rochie and
Rabbi Immanuel Storfer. She
joins siblings Chaya, Gaby,
and Chana. Their grandpar-
ents are Linda and Bennett
Storfer of Bergeneld and
Rabbi Menachem and Esther
Blau ofCrown Heights in
Brooklyn.
JOSHUA GONZALEZ
Joshua Gonzalez, son of
Robin Segal-Gonzalez and
Robert Gonzalez of Oakland
and brother of Jacob, cel-
ebrated becoming a bar
mitzvah on May 3 at Barnert
Temple in Franklin Lakes.
OLIVIA GREENBERG
Olivia Greenberg, daughter of
Pamela and Paul Greenberg
of Franklin Lakes and sister
of Samantha, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
May 17 at Barnert Temple in
Franklin Lakes.
ALON HAYUT
Alon Hayut, son of Cantor
Regina and Avishay Hayut of
Tenay and brother of Yoav,
celebrated becoming a bar
mitzvah on May 31 at Temple
Beth Or in Washington
Township.
Bnai mitzvah
DREW ALTMAN
Drew Altman, son of Jamey
and Steve Altman of Glen
Rock, celebrated becom-
ing a bar mitzvah on June
7 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
LINDSEY COOPER
Lindsey Cooper, daughter of
Alicia and Andrew Cooper
of River Vale, celebrated
May 31 at Temple Beth El of
Northern Valley in Closter.
ETHAN EDELSON
Ethan Edelson, son of
Stephanie and David Edelson
of Wyckoff and brother of
Alexander and Samara,
mitzvah on June 7 at Temple
Beth Rishon in Wyckoff.
SABRINA FRIED
Sabrina Rose Fried, daughter
of Karen and Alexander Fried
of Glen Rock and sister of
Taylor, celebrated becoming
a bat mitzvah on May 31 at
the Glen Rock Jewish Center.
Her grandparents are Paul
and the late Rosalie Fried of
Haworth, and the late Marian
and Franklin Taub of New
City, N.Y.
CRAIG HOFFMAN
Craig Hoffman, son of Karen
and Richard Hoffman of River
Vale, celebrated becoming
a bar mitzvah on June 7 at
Temple Beth El of Northern
Valley in Closter.
KATIE HORNE
Katie Horne, daughter of
Jacqueline Horne of Paramus
and Jonathan Horne of
Florida, and sister of Charles,
celebrated becoming a
bat mitzvah on June 9 at
Congregation Rinat Yisrael
in Teaneck. Katie gradu-
ated from the Jewish Youth
Encounter Program in
Teaneck. Her grandparents
are Judie and Ralph Rice of
Paramus and Enid and David
Horne of Florida.
DYLAN KAY
Dylan Kay, son of Caren
Sinclair-Kay and Bradley Kay
of Ridgewood, twin brother
of Zoe, and brother of Travis,
bar mitzvah on May 10 at
Barnert Temple in Franklin
Lakes.
ZOE KAY
Zoe Kay, daughter of Caren
Sinclair-Kay and Bradley
Kay of Ridgewood, twin
sister of Dylan, and sister of
Travis, celebrated becoming
a bat mitzvah on May 10 at
Barnert Temple in Franklin
Lakes.
SEAN KING
Sean King, son of Vivian
and Ed King of Oakland
and brother of Jake and Ty,
mitzvah on June 7 at Temple
Beth Rishon in Wyckoff.
JENNY KURILOFF
Jenny Kuriloff, daughter of
Pam and Roy Kuriloff of Fair
Lawn and sister of Jeremy
and Jonathan, celebrated
May 24 at the Fair Lawn
Jewish Center/Congregation
Bnai Israel.
SARAH LEVY
Sarah Levy, daughter of
Deborah and Mark Levy of
Washington Township and
sister of Jason, celebrated
June 7 at Temple Beth Or in
Washington Township.
FIONA MCDERMUT
Fiona McDermut, daughter
of Jennifer McDermut of
Tenay and sister of Matthew,
celebrated becoming a bat
Sinai of Bergen County in
Tenay. As a mitzvah proj-
ect, Fiona has volunteered
weekly at the Jewish Home
at Rockleigh for the past
three years.
DYLAN RODRIGUEZ
Dylan Rodriguez, son of
Debra and William Rodriguez
of Gareld, celebrated
June 7 at Temple Emeth in
Teaneck.
LILY SIEGEL
Lily Siegel, daughter of
Bonnie and Ira Siegel of
Closter, celebrated becoming
a bat mitzvah on June 7 at
Temple Beth El of Northern
Valley in Closter.
GABRIEL STERN
Gabriel Stern, son of Cindy
and David Stern of Wyckoff
and brother of Benjamin and
Matthew, celebrated becom-
ing a bar mitzvah on June
7 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
SARA TOBIAS
Sara Tobias, daughter of
Sherri and Daniel Tobias of
Tenay and sister of Jordan,
bat mitzvah on May 31 at
Congregation Beth Sholom in
Teaneck.
DANNAH VANPRAAGH
Dannah VanPraagh, daughter
of Jill and Steven VanPraagh
of Oradell and sister of Shara,
celebrated becoming a bat
Emeth in Teaneck.
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1. The four-year-olds in the Bergen County
YJCCs Nursery School celebrated learning
their letters with a parade and by singing the
alphabet song. Their letter-of-the-week lessons
were facilitated by teachers, left to right,
Lindsay Tetefsky, Mindy Schmidt, Fran Danziger
and Lisa Misuta.
2. The Early Childhood Program at Temple
Emanuel of the Pascack Valley welcomed
their GrandPALS, who are members of the
synagogues Sisterhood and senior temple, to
their Friday morning Shabbat program. Pictured
here, Rosa Nitzan, Bea Wolf, and Margo Berger,
who joined teacher Eleanor Wasserman and the
3year-old class for a Shabbat time of blessings,
snack and story.
3. Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew Schools
Aleph class participated in a special Shavuot
service, and each student was presented with
their own siddur, decorated, dedicated and
presented to them by their parents.
4. Chabad of Passaic County held its last Kids
in Action program for the school year at the
Mud and Soul Clay Studio in Fairfield where the
children learned various pottery techniques.
Pictured here is David Zarbarko who smiles
while taking a break from his work.
5. Tamar Fuchs from Yavneh Academy wins 3rd
place in the Paramus Poetry contest for second
grade.
6. The Torah Academy of Bergen County
presented three outstanding juniors with
two different book awards from prestigious
universities. Azriel Fine was awarded The
Brandeis University Book Award for his civic and
social work; and Matthew Wexler and Benjamin
Book were awarded a first-time book award
from Yeshiva University, the Yeshiva University-
Torah Umadda Book Award, for their love of
Judaic and secular learning. Pictured from left,
Benjamin Book, Rabbi Yosef Adler, Matthew
Wexler, Azriel Fine and Dr. Garry Katz.
7. Siblings of brothers and sisters with
disabilities, who joined OHEL for their first Sibs
Side by Side 5K Marathon recently, had the
chance to meet again at a Carlos and Gabbys
dinner where awards and appreciation went
all around for the innovative programming and
ongoing work.
8. Ben Porat Yosef eighth grade student, Odelia
Fried, won first place in the Middle School Art
Siegelbaum Literary & Visual Arts Competition,
for her creative writing piece, Striped Skin and
a Yellow Star Birthmark. The competition was
sponsored by the Holocaust Museum & Study
Center in Suffern, N.Y. She is pictured here with
Brian Bassuk, trustee of the Holocaust Museum
and Study Center.
9. Marsha Stern Talmudical Academy (MTA)/
Yeshiva University High School for Boys student
Philip Meyer, of Teaneck, recently led a training
in CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED)
use and the Heimlich maneuver for more than
100 MTA students and faculty.
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Stars, Stripes
and Fireworks Galore
It wouldnt be the Fourth of July in New York City without the annual Macys re-
works show, which made its debut in 1976 to commemorate the nations bicen-
tennial. The iconic display will return to the East River this year.
Fireworks will be set
off from the Brooklyn
Bridge and from barg-
es in the water below.
The best viewing spots
will be from Brooklyn
Bridge Park and the
Brooklyn Heights
Promenade, and along
the east side of Lower
Manhattan. The show
starts at 9 p.m. Free.
Get in by 5 p.m. for a
good spot. For more
information, www.
macys.com.
Carlyz Craze
Moves to New Bigger Digs
After more than 2 years at
its old location up the street,
women and girls fashion shop,
Carlyz Craze has moved to a new
2,400-square-foot store, the
former site of longtime womens
clothing store, Simply The Best,
which recently closed. Alene
Brodsky, who co-owns Carlyz Craze
with Wendy Borodkin, says their
new store will continue to feature its
core merchandise fashionable and
modest togs but will be expand-
ing by adding stock from Simply the
Best, as well as more accessories,
swimwear and other items. And since
theres more space at their new loca-
tion, theyll even be a spot for shop-
ping moms to park their strollers,
a childrens play area and perhaps
even a man chair or two. I am very
humbled by this store and by the support of the community, says Brodsky.
Carlyz Craze, 472 Cedar Lane, Teaneck, 201-342-3398,
www.carlyzcraze.com.
The Eensy Beensy
Spider Returns Big Time
Spiders have inspired mythmakers from Ovid to E. B. White to the creators of the
eponymous superhero, but their actual role in diverse ecosystems around the globe is
just as captivating. Back for a second engagement at the American Museum of Natural
History, Spiders Alive! offers a comprehensive look at the fascinating and complex
world of arachnids. The exhibition features approximately 20 species of live arachnids,
including 16 spider species, two scorpion species, a vinegaroon, and African whip spi-
ders, and highlights this intriguing animal groups anatomy, behavior, and unique char-
acteristics. Opening July 4. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West
at 79th Street, 212-769-5100, www.amnh.org.
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Be There or Be Square
or Rather Be Rubiks Cubed!
Come on over to the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City and get a load of the worlds rst
museum exhibition about the Rubiks Cube. Enjoy more than 7,000 square feet of games,
puzzles, history, art, and engineering, all inspired by Ern Rubiks best-selling masterpiece.
Whether youre Mats Valk or just looking for an excellent way to spend a summer day,
Beyond Rubiks Cube at Liberty Science has something amazing youve never seen before.
Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. 201-200-1000,
www.lsc.org.
To Our Readers: To Our Readers: This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, its a
good idea to call to verify details before you go.
To Add Your Event to Our Calendar
Send it to:
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lished July25): Tuesday, July 15
Sunday, June 22
Happy Together Tour: The Turtles, Chuck
Negron of Three Dog Night, Mark Farner of Grand
Funk Railroad, Gary Lewis and The Playboys,
Mitch Ryder and The Detroit Wheels perform
at 7 p.m. bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St.,
Englewood, 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org,
www.ticketmaster.com.
Such are Snakes: Learn about these limb-
less creatures, how they move and which ones
are at Wave Hill. Use recycled materials to
make your own snake and listen to songwriter
Jeffrey Friedberg from the musical group The
Bossy Frog sing about snakes and other crea-
tures. Noon. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and
Independence Ave., the Bronx. 718-549-3200.
www.wavehill.org.
Thursday, June 26
Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham: Ventriloquist and
comedian Jeff Dunham performs at 7:30 p.m. at
bergenPAC. bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St.,
Englewood, 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org,
www.ticketmaster.com.
Monday, June 30
Lubavitch commemoration: Lubavitch on the
Palisades hosts Rabbi Aharon Dovid Gancz in
commemoration of the Lubavitcher Rebbes
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneersons 20th
Yahrzeit. Dinner 7:30 p.m. 11 Harold St., Tenay.
Suggested donation $18 or more. 201871-
1152, wwwchabadlubavitch.org.
Wednesday, July 2
Mommy and Baby Yoga: For parents or care-
givers and babies eight weeks old to crawling.
Stretch, breathe and bond with your child while
meeting other parents. 10 to 11 a.m. $25/$10
members. On the grounds. Wave Hill, West 249th
Street and Independence Avenue, the Bronx.
718-549-3200. www.wavehill.org.
Wednesday, July 2
Making Mathematics Real: Laura Taalman pres-
ents how 3D printing is breathing new life into
math. Presentations at 4 and 7 p.m. MoMath, 11
E. 26 St., Manhattan.
Thursday, July 3
Stories in the Garden: Educators share some
of their favorite nature stories. 2 p.m. Ideal for
children ages 3 to 6 with adult companion.
Free with admission to the grounds. On the
grounds. Wave Hill, West 249th Street and
Independence Avenue, the Bronx. 718-549-
3200. www.wavehill.org.
Monday, July 7
Shape-scapes: Children will enter the world
of sculpture and investigate unique forms,
shapes, and materials found in the Other
Primary Structures exhibition. Art Adventures.
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free with museum
admission. Ages 4 to 7. Jewish Museum,
1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-423-3200,
www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Tuesday, July 8
What is Cord Blood Banking? Learn about
cord blood banking and its uses. 6:15
to 7:15 p.m. at the Destination Maternitys
Learning Studio, 35 Plaza W. Route 4,
Paramus. Sponsored by The Valley Hospitals
Center for Family Education. 201-291-6151,
www.valleyhealth.com.
Tuesday, July 15
The Robots are Coming: The robots are
coming! Meet MoMaths resident roboticist,
James McLurkin at this one-of-a-kind robot
demonstration at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for
museum members and $10 for non-members.
Registration is required. MoMath, 11 E. 26 St.,
Manhattan.
Wednesday, July 16
Special Education Round Table: Round table to
for special education parents and leaders to help
their children in school. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Maywood Public Library, Hackbarth Auditorium,
459 Maywood Ave., Maywood. 201-960-7159.
Monday, July 14
Word Hunt: Participants can explore language
and the power of words in the vibrant large-scale
paintings from the exhibition Mel Bochner: Strong
Language. Art Adventures. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Free with museum admission. Ages 4 to 7.
Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. 212-
423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Monday, July 21
Picturing People: Children will learn how a
persons clothing, facial expression, and pose
tell a story through portraits on view throughout
the Museum, including the work in Masterpieces
and Curiosities: Diane Arbuss Jewish Giant. Art
Adventures. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free with
museum admission. Ages 4 to 7. Jewish Museum,
Sunday, July 27
Film Showing: Chabad of Passaic County pres-
ents Stateless, a portrait of the exodus of Soviet
Jews in the 1980s at the Chabad Center, 194
Ratzer Road, Wayne. Chinese dinner at 4:30 fol-
lowed by presentation. Childrens program as well.
$20 per person. 973-694-6274.
Monday, July 28
Places Near and Far: Families can discover
new places and take a journey together through
Culture and Continuity: The Jewish Journey, the
Jewish Museums permanent exhibition. Art
Adventures. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free with
museum admission. Ages 4 to 7. Jewish Museum,
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Two Weeks
at the Y Free
Former members of The Edge Fitness
Center can try the Wayne YMCA anytime
between until July 15 for two weeks free.
Just present your Edge Fitness pass and
get started. The offer is valid for adults,
seniors, and families 973-595-0100 or go
to www.wayneymca.org. The Y is locat-
ed at 1 Pike Drive in Wayne.
Prenatal Pilates
The Valley Hospitals Center for Family
Education is offering a program entitled
Prenatal Pilates. The program will be
held on Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 and
30 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Destina-
tion Maternitys Learning Studio, 35 Pla-
za on Westbound Route 4, Paramus. To
register www.ValleyHealth.com/FamilyE-
ducation, 201-291-6151.
Toddler Yoga
Toddler Yoga. The program will be held
on Monday, July 7, 14, 21 and 28 from
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Destination
Maternitys Learning Studio, 35 Plaza on
Westbound Route 4, Paramus. To regis-
ter online, www.ValleyHealth.com/Fami-
lyEducation. 201-291-6151.
Learn Sign Language
The Orangeburg Jewish Center, located
at 2 Independence Ave, Orangeburg,
N.Y., is now offering American Sign Lan-
guage (ASL) Interpreting at Shabbat
Morning Services, on the frst Shabbot of
every month, a Pilot Program. Saturday
morning services begin at 9 a.m., with
Interpreting beginning at 10 a.m., July 5,
Aug. 2, and Sept. 6. Contact Scott Strauss
at jewruscott18@gmail.com or via video-
phone relay 845-538-4321 or Rabbi.Drill@
the ojc.org.
Baby & Me Yoga
Baby & Me Yoga. This program is de-
See Stories in the Garden, Thursday, July 3
signed for mothers and their babies,
approximately 6 weeks-1 year. The pro-
gram will be held on Monday, July 7, 14,
21 and 28 or Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23
and 30 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Des-
tination Maternitys Learning Studio, lo-
cated at 35 Plaza on Westbound Route 4,
Paramus on Mondays, and Wednesdays.
To register online, www.ValleyHealth.
com/FamilyEducation, 201-291-6151.
Babyccino/
Mommy and Me
Chabad of Passaic County will be starting
their Summertime Babyccino Sessions
Mondays, 10 to 10:45 a.m.$8 per class |
Ages 0-30 months.
Babyccino classes will held on the low-
er level of the Chabad Center, located
at 194 Ratzer Road, Wayne For more
details and to RSVP, please contact
Chani at: Chanig@optonline.net or call
973-694-6274.
Summer Sports
Camps for Girls
and Boys
Summer Basketball Camp for Girls and
Boys at the YJCC helps children enter-
ing grades kindergarten through 8 build
skills through practice and drills. Bas-
ketball Camp is offered in one-week ses-
sions, July 7-11; July 14-18; August 25-29,
from 9 a.m. to noon ($125 for YJCC mem-
bers; $150 for non-member program par-
ticipants) or 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($200 for
YJCC members; $225 for non-member
program participants).
Kick It Soccer Camp, presented by
Super Soccer Stars, will offer a special
curriculum designed around the World
Cup. Each day, players ages 6-8 and 9-12
travel the globe, learning diverse skills,
facts and more, along with developing
soccer skills. Camp meets from 9:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m., with sessions July 21-25 and
August 18-22. The fee is $295 for YJCC
members; $320 for non-member pro-
gram participants.
For more information about either
program, contact Jenny Jurjevic, YJCC
athletic director, at 201-666-6610, ext.
5790, jjurjevic@yjcc.org. The YJCC is lo-
cated at 605 Pascack Road, Township of
Washington.
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PARTY
Dino-Mite Things to Do in July
Love T-Rex? Well, then theres plenty
of prehistoric action in and around the
area.
Walking With Dinosaurs, an event
from July 16 through July 20 featuring
20 life-sized dinosaurs, including the
terrible T-Rex will be at the Barclays
Center, 620 Atlantic Ave., in Brooklyn.
800-745-3000, www.barclayscenter.
com, www.ticketmaster.com.
A bit closer to home, Field Station:
Dinosaurs is an outdoor prehistoric
theme park. Visit the park at Snake Hill
in Secaucus. It is designed to resemble
a dinosaur dig within the frst weeks of
a discovery. 1 Dinosaur Way, Secaucus.
855-999-9010, www.feldstationdino-
saurs.com.
If its fossils and not facsimiles that
you want to check out, head over to
the American Museum of Natural His-
tory, the granddaddy of all dinosaur
spots. Here youll fnd the real deal.
American Museum of Natural History,
W. 79 St. and Central Park West, 212-
769-5100. www.amnh.org.
Heidi Mae Bratt
The Small
Stuff Matters
E MUNA B RAV E R MA N
I
ve never served in the army, air force
or navy. But Ive read a lot about the
(very) demanding training and the se-
vere discipline involved.
Whether on land, sky or sea, all of
the services focus on the importance of
a chore our mothers tried desperately to
instill in us making our beds.
Some of my kids ignore the request;
some think it means pulling the comfort-
er up over the lumpy sheets, and some
actually do as desired. Apparently in the
armed services, only the third option is
acceptable.
There is a technique to making the
beds, to having crisp sheets (a coin
should bounce off them?) and perfect
corners. And adherence to the specifc
bed-making rules is strictly enforced.
Their mothers would be proud.
But what difference does it make?
Do you fght better or tougher is your
bed is made just right?
The army must believe so. And the
air force. And the navy. And the marines.
Why? I think that discipline general-
izes. Those who can be disciplined in the
little things will carry it through to the
bigger ones. Those who make the little
things count will defnitely treat the big
things with appropriate seriousness.
In Ethics of Our Fathers (2:1) we are
advised to treat minor mitzvot the same
way we treat the major ones. The stated
reason is that we dont know which has
the greater reward.
We also dont know the full impact
of such an attitude. We dont know how
that sense of self-control and self-disci-
pline will shape our lives.
Sometimes the bigger mitzvot are
easier to keep. I dont think about break-
ing Shabbos. But Im so tired; do I really
have to say the Shema before I go to
sleep? Im so busy; do I really have to say
the afternoon prayer. But of course it all
carries over. Ive had a long day with the
kids; do I really have to be attentive to
my husband when he walks in the door?
I have a big project do at work; do I re-
ally have to patient with my son when
he relates a long story of an incident on
the playground?
In Jewish life we do sweat the small
stuff. Because in Jewish life the small
stuff matters. It all makes us who we are.
Its a refection of our character if we take
the extra time, if we go the extra mile, if
we keep trying even when our body is
screaming sleep, sleep (it actually
does sound a little like army training!),
if we exercise self-control even when
we dont feel like it, especially when we
dont feel like it.
None of us grew up looking forward
to making hospital corners every morn-
ing. It means theres no time to push the
snooze button, no extra rolling over. But
perhaps hospital corners mean more
than we think. Its that extra attention to
detail that makes us who we are.
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