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Useful Information for the Next Generation of Jewish Families
Survival of the Fittest

Getting in Spring Shape
Camps Galore Passover Food & Fun

Supplement to The Jewish Standard April 2015
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First breath. First smile. First steps.
Treasured moments begin here.
The MotherBaby Center at Chilton Medical Center.

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Useful Information for the Next Generation of Jewish Families
April 2015
Survival of the Fittest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
JULY CAMPS
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7/20-7/24 Bandit Mite/Squirt/PW Camp
7/27-7/31 Bandit Bantam/Midgets Camp
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Getting in gear for spring and beyond
Ear Ye, Ear Ye . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Checking on your childrens ear health
Keen on Quinoa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
A healthy superfood for Passover recipes
Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

A social worker mom reconciles her worlds
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Special needs camp helps children grow
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Fun and games at the Passover seder
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musings from the editor

W
hite food.
Matzah. Gefilte Fish. Potatoes.
These foods were not only the ones that
graced our Passover seder meal. These were the gastronomic staples of the eight-day holiday. Oh, yes. Cream
cheese, in all its glorious whipped whiteness, too.
Of course food is not exactly what Passover is
about but nearly.
And food conjures up memory in a most visceral way.
No judgment here on what stocks the shelves in grocery stores and kosher emporiums these days. But there
is plenty of color. There are Passover rolls. Passover pizza. Passover quinoa. Faux chametz. Hey, different strokes
for different folks.
But I fondly remember the less-is-more approach to
Passover eating, when you had to be oh so creative with
a potato. When you pined for that doughy bagel especially toward the end of the holiday. And when as soon
as Passover ended, you rushed out to get a fresh slice
crusty, cheesy pizza.
My father, of blessed memory, used to say that Passover was his favorite holiday, and no doubt his affection
had a lot to do with the foods that my mother, of blessed
memory, prepared for us.
While there was no carp swimming in our bathtub,
my mother brought her old country know-how to preparing the gefilte fish for Passover. Freshly ground whitefish,
pike, and carp from the fishmonger was mixed together
with matzah meal, egg, pepper, ground onion, and the
special ingredient, love. She made the ball-like fish dumplings and tossed them into the oversized pot, which bubbled as it cooked, filling the house with its distinct aroma.
My mothers matzah brei was distinct, too. A piece
of matzah was quickly splashed with water, doused with
an egg, and given a good fry in vegetable oil. Voil, the
MissionStatement
crunchy matzah brei was forked onto the Passover dishes and slathered with jelly to sweeten it up.
And then, of course, there was the signature chicken
soup with matzah balls, which would hold up their fluff
thanks to a spritz of seltzer.
For dessert, there were jelly rings, chocolate covered
donut-looking candies filled with sweet, purple solid jelly. And who can forget Passover dinner mints? And, of
course, chocolate lollipops. Even the potato chips tasted
different. It was, after all, Passover.
While chefs and cooks and their newfangled creations abound, there are still some cooks who embrace
what is old as if it were new again. Passover food fashions
may have made the holiday week look more like every
day, but there are those cooks who find their bubbes
borscht just right.
But the holiday is not just about food. It is about our
history. And our present. And our future. It is about gathering together with friends and family and celebrating
our freedom, ancient and modern.
So it doesnt matter if the food is white, blue, or polkadotted. Because, as they say, food is love.
And so, may I wish everyone a most healthy, happy,
and food-filled Passover.
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Spring Fling Means

Fitness Galore from the Outside In
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
pring is here and that means that

youngsters can shed their heavy
coats and take to the outdoors for
a plethora of activities and sports.
Or not. Until it really, really warms
up, maybe your youngster prefers to
play and get into the shape at an indoor
fun physical facility. No worries. There
are plenty of outside days ahead, a host
of new and good old inside options to
get fit in and out.
The new Kidville in Ridgewood is a
premier site for the children from infancy to 7-year-old. The 7,000-square foot
facility is equipped with padded walls
and padded floors so the littlest Kidvillers can learn to move and coordination
in a soft and safe environment, says Kidville owner Michael Pickholz.
The menu of gym classes alone run
the gamut from open play to soccer to
baseball to other sports options. Most

exciting, says Mr. Pickholz, is Kidvilles
debut in May of lacrosse classes for little
players.
We know how big lacrosse is in
Bergen County and there is really nothing like this for this age group, says Mr.
Pickhotz. We are very excited.
Another new fitness launch for
youngsters is at Club Fit in Teaneck,
where owner David Kaminsky is starting
new after-school classes in yoga, spin,
boot camp and cardio-blast for 8 to 15
year olds.
We got to get them to move after school, says Mr. Kaminsky. Video
games are good and fun and great for
knowledge, but we have to get the body
in shape.
Bounce U in Paramus offers its open
bounce hours in which youngsters can
come in and jump on the inflatables
and work up a good sweat while they
exercise their muscles. In addition to

the birthday parties that it hosts and
its summer camp, the open bounce has
been a fitness option for youngsters for
some time, says Bounce U owner Jon
Horvath.
The creative arts the triple threat
singing, acting and dancing of all
stripes are available for youngsters at
Cresskill Performing Arts. Fencing is
taught as well and those interested can
check out a free fencing trial at the studio. Rounding out the schedule for more
fun and fitness are circus class with acro
and tumbling.
Bounce! Trampoline Sports in Valley Cottage, NY offers the latest fitness
trend jumping, training, working out
and playing popular indoor sports on
massive courts of interconnected trampolines. The Rockland County facility
has five jumping courts of varying size
and purpose. What makes these courts
unique is the ability to not only bounce

off the floors, but to bounce off the walls
as well.
And ice-skating is never out of season at the Ice Vault in Wayne one of the
premier spots for hockey training in the
area. Most recently, the Ice Vault has introduced its first ever girls team at the
Squirt Level. The team will be coached
by Brooke Ammerman, a successful Division 1 &Team USA Womens Ice Hockey
Player.
Om is where the heart is at Bloom
Yoga in Fair Lawn. The studio offers
classes for children. Kids Spring Session
starts April a 10-week session. Youngsters can also attend individual sessions.
Yoga is a discipline that puts children on
the path towards a calm and balanced
mind while helping them build a strong
and flexible body.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
About Our Children.
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Keeping Childrens Ear Health in Check

ational health statistics reveal that

pediatric ear, nose, and throat
(ENT) disorders remain among the
primary reasons children visit a physician,
with ear infections ranking as the number
one reason for an appointment, according
to the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery.
From earaches to choking hazards, children can
suffer from a variety of ailments that require prompt
diagnosis and treatment.
About Our Children consulted with Dr. Jason Surow, director of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head
and Neck Surgery at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, who
also practices at ENT and Allergy Associates in Oradell,
for some expert advice on general ear health for our
youngsters.
About Our Children: What are the most common
problems with ear health in children?
Dr. Jason Surow: The most common ears problem
that we see in children are ear infections (middle ear
infections during the winter and external ear or swimmers ear infections during the summer); obstruction
of the ear canal by wax, causing hearing loss, predisposing to ear canal infections, or making it difficult or
impossible for a doctor to be able to see the eardrum
or middle ear; foreign bodies in the ear, which are usually beads that are played with and inserted into the
ear by young children; and hearing loss which might
be from wax, fluid in the middle ear space, as a result
of recurrent infections, and even perhaps from genetic
hearing losses.
AOC: How often should a child get a hearing test?
Dr. J.S.: Passing risk factors for hearing loss, an annual screening for hearing in school or at the pediatricians office should be sufficient. However, if there were
parental concerns regarding hearing, concerns from
the school, diseases or injuries to the ear, then more
formal testing would be appropriate.
AOC: When should a parent seek a specialist beyond the pediatrician for their youngster?
Dr. J.S.: An otolaryngologist is usually able to examine the child more thoroughly and better interpret abnormal conditions. Advice from a specialist may be appropriate in situations the such as whether the pediatrician
is unable to see the ears well, either due to anatomy or
wax blocking off the canal, if infections are excessive or
if fluid lingers after infections for long periods of time,
if hearing doesnt seem to be normal even though nothing abnormal is seen by the pediatrician (could be due
to unrecognized fluid or perhaps an inner ear hearing
loss). Other common problems that ENT evaluation is appropriate for include swallowing problems, hoarseness,
voice or language problems, chronic nasal or sinus infections, snoring with interrupted sleep, facial swelling not
responding to medical therapy.
AOC: How can a parent prevent ear infections in
their children?
Dr. J.S.: There is no surefire way to prevent ear
infections in children. If possible, avoidance of day
care will lessen the frequency of colds and then predisposing to infection, although this is usually not easily avoidable. Avoidance of use of pacifiers for children
older than 12 months, avoidance of drinking a bottle
while laying supine also has a small benefit in reducing
frequency of ear infection.
AOC: Why do some youngsters have problems with
wax and what is the best way to treat it?

Dr. J.S.: Children have a problem with
ear wax due to their narrow ear canals easily becoming clogged with wax as skin canal
tries to transport it laterally, out of the ear.
Avoidance of use of Q-tips in the ear canal is
important, as Q-tips often push in the wax
that would normally come out. Use of hydrogen peroxide or wax softening drops like
Debrox with a flushing of the ears afterward with wa-
ter, may prevent wax from building up, if used regularly.

AOC: When would a child need ear tubes?
Dr. J.S.: Ventilating tubes, also called pressure
equalizing tubes, are appropriate for recurring infections on the order of three in a six-month period or
for in a year, or for fluid lingering in the ears for three
months or longer. Special circumstances may alter that
recommendation, such as history of language delay.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.
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Being Keen on Quinoa

for Healthier Passover Meals
RAC H E L H A R K H A M
ts so close, its practically on

top of you, Passover, the gargantseh*(yinglish-gargantuan/the big one) of all the holidays
and festivals. Much to do, in so
little time. To begin, theres the
cleaning. Spring cleaning is one
thing it almost sounds pleasant, and
then theres Pesach cleaning a much
more urgent, less meditative endeavor.
And, fuhgedabout about the tricky process of the kitchen turnover. And the
shopping cart filled to the top with stuff.
Expensive stuff. Which of course brings
us to the meals: From grand seders that
stretch out over long nights to quick
weekday meals you gotta eat.
Passover cuisine has a reputation
for being heavy, bland, and stodgy. But
now is the age of whole foods, fresh flavor, and clean eating, and thanks to a
recent decision to allow Passover certification for quinoa a.k.a. supergrain, eating healthfully and flavorfully during the
week of Passover is completely doable.
Quinoa-Mushroom Stuffed Cabbage is
as rich and filling as the meat-stuffed
Quinoa-Mushroom Stuffed Cabbage

2 tablespoons extra
virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves,
minced (2 tablespoons)
onion, chopped
( cup)
8 ounces mushrooms, chopped
fine (2 cups)
1 cup prepared
quinoa
1 teaspoon paprika
cup fresh parsley, chopped fine
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 head of cabbage
1. In a large frying pan heat olive oil over
medium heat. When oil is shimmering saut
garlic and onion for approximately 2 minutes, or until garlic is light golden brown and
the onion is tender and translucent.
2. Add finely chopped mushrooms to the
frying pan and stir until the mushrooms
release their juices and become slightly
browned (approximately 3 minutes).
3. Mix prepared quinoa into the mushrooms,
and stir in paprika, and enough salt and
pepper to please your taste. Fold in fresh
parsley. Remove from heat.
4. Preheat oven 350F. And prepare cabbage for rolling. Helpful tip: In order to make
original recipe. This vegan version makes good use of deep

umami-flavored
mushrooms
and aromatically infused quinoa
wrapped compactly in cabbage
and topped with a juicy full-flavored red sauce.
Quinoa Salsa & Horseradish
Barbecue Skirt Steak is a tasty,
zesty, Southwestern-style meal that will
punch up your taste buds on Passover.
The addition of quinoa adds some extra
oomph to this colorful veggie salad, and
is great on its own, or on matzah topped
with some crumbled feta or shredded
cheddar. It offers another dimension to
horseradish barbecue marinated skirt
steak, and would be a delicious part of
an impressive meal to serve to guests.
Passover candy thats good for you?
Okay, better for you, might be more accurate. Puffed Quinoa Nut Clusters combines crispy, crunchy popped quinoa together with chopped nuts and coconut
in a sweet caramel glaze, which is then
drizzled in dark chocolate. The puffed
quinoa offers a warm and toasty almost
sesame-like flavor and a pleasant crunch
to this sweet treat.
the cabbage more pliable fill a pot that is

large enough to hold the entire cabbage
with water and a pinch or two of salt (it
doesnt have to be to the top, just enough
so the cabbage is comfortably submerged).
Bring to boil. In the meantime, take a sharp
paring-type knife and cut out the core of
cabbage, and remove like a plug. Once
water is at a gentle bubbling, dunk the cabbage in for about 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully
remove and drain cabbage; the outer leaves
should come off easily.
5. Taking one cabbage leaf at a time, trim
any thick stalks/ribs with a paring knife.
Place a heaping spoonful of the quinoamushroom mixture onto the bottom of the
cabbage leaf. Roll over once, and then fold
the cabbage leaf on the sides toward the
filled pocket. Roll up into one compact bundle. Trim for appearance sake, if necessary.
6. Place cabbage bundles seam side down
in a large baking pan. After pan is packed
and filled snugly with cabbage bundles,
pour rich red sauce (recipe follows) over the
cabbage. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes
if you want a bit of a spicy kick. Cover and
cook for 40-45 minutes until cabbage is
wilted and semi-translucent.
Makes 15 appetizer sized bundles. Recipe
may be doubled.
Rich Red Sauce

1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
onion, chopped fine ( cup)
2 cups tomato sauce
cup red wine
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
2. When ready place skirt steak in a nonreactive Pyrex pan and pour barbecue
sauce over. Cover and refrigerate for at least
2 hours and up to 24 hours.
1. Pour olive oil in medium saucepan and

saut chopped onion over medium heat,
until translucent and tender, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce, red wine, and
brown sugar and give a good stir. Cover,
reduce heat and allow to simmer for 30
minutes. Taste, and add salt and pepper.
4. Remove from oven and allow to rest for

a few minutes, slice against the grain and
serve with spoonfuls of the quinoa salsa.
Quinoa Salsa & Horseradish Barbecue Skirt

Steak Salsa
1 red pepper, diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bunch of scallions,
white and light
green parts only,
chopped
cup sliced black
olives
1 cup prepared
quinoa
cup fresh cilantro,
chopped
1 avocado, diced
cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
teaspoon chili powder or cumin
1. In a medium sized bowl combine peppers, tomatoes, scallions, olives, quinoa,
cilantro, and avocado.
2. In a jar or cruet shake up olive oil, lime
juice, and chili powder or cumin.
3. Pour and toss over quinoa salsa. Season
with salt and pepper to taste.
Makes approximately 2 cups
Horseradish Barbecue Skirt Steak
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped ( cup)
1 cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, drained
2 teaspoons white or apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 to 2 pounds skirt steak
1. In a small saucepan heat olive oil over
medium heat, saut chopped onion until
tender and translucent (approximately 3
minutes). Mix in tomato sauce, horseradish,
vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder. Cover
and reduce heat and let simmer for approximately 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
3. Heat oven to high (broil) and place marinated skirt steak in top third of oven and
cook for 7 to 9 minutes (depending on the
level of doneness you prefer)
Puffed Quinoa Nut Clusters

2 tablespoons canola or safflower oil
cup of uncooked
quinoa
2 cups assorted
nuts, coarsely
chopped
4 tablespoons water
cup sugar
cup packed brown
sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
2 tablespoons butter, margarine, or solidified coconut oil
Salt
teaspoon baking soda
cup coconut flakes (optional)
cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1. Prepare a baking pan with parchment
and set aside. In a large, heavy bottomed
pot over medium-high heat oil until it shimmers. Add raw quinoa to pot and stir often
until quinoa pops and cooks to a medium
brown color (about 2-3mins). Remove and
let cool slightly.
2. In a large saucepan combine water, sugars, maple syrup or honey, butter, margarine, or coconut oil and nuts.
3. Cook over high heat until mixture starts
to thicken, and reaches a tawny color (4 to
5 minutes). Remove from heat and add salt
and baking soda. Stir well and add the quinoa and coconut flakes.
4. Immediately pour onto a nonstick flat
surface. Careful: Its very hot! Flatten the
mixture with the back of a wooden spoon or
the back of a cookie sheet. Let cool.
5. Melt chocolate chips in microwave or
over a double boiler. Drizzle melted chocolate over Puffed Quinoa Nut concoction.
Once chocolate has set, use a spatula to
break it apart.
Rachel Harkham is a recipe developer, food
writer, cookbook author and chocolatier.
Visit her at www.reciperacel.com.
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un Violence. Ebola. Hackers. AntiSemitism.

Just four of the 10 Modern
Plagues of 2015 that Rabbi Yael Buechler
has collected from her social media survey and has put forth in creating her artful nails that serve as a springboard for
conversation at the Passover seder.
Ms. Buechler, a Conservative rabbi
and creator of the popular Midrash
Manicures, a nail art Torah teaching tool
that has become a curriculum, as well as
a an accessory of fun nail decals, came
up with the idea of nail designing the 10
modern plagues in 2013 after querying
her fans about what was plaguingthem
these days.
While some of the 2015 plagues are
cheeky, like Frozen and its overreaching popularity into the culture; others
are much more serious, such as antiSemitism, which has reached frightening
proportions.
Says Rabbi Buechler, I think the

idea of the modern plagues was something that came about to find a way to
meaningfully connect to the story of
the ancient plagues on the Egyptians
that is told at the Passover seder.
In its first year, there were hundreds
of shares of the 10 Modern Plagues; in its
second year, thousands. More are anticipated this year.
And dont think its just grownups
who are thinking plagues.
Take a look at this partial list of modern day plagues from middle school-age
youngsters: No wi-fi. Mindcraft. Bullying.
Animal abuse. Verizon. Mold. Selfies.
Its so interesting to see whats
going on in someones world, Rabbi
Buechler says.
A pdf can be downloaded from
Midrash Manicures web page, www.
midrashmanicures.com.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
Children.
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B A R B A RA B O R O S O N
ont hit that bike, dont hit that

bike, I repeated to myself. Learning
to drive at sixteen, I worked hard to
avoid obstacles in the road. But my caution had no bounds; I would over-focus on
that bike, and the car would veer directly
toward where I least wanted it to go.
Fifteen years later, the road ahead
looked straight and clear. I was happily
married, eager to have children, and immersed in my work as a clinical social
worker at a non-public school for special education. The students there were
so impaired, so unpredictable that they
could not be contained in any kind of
special program available in the public
schools. This school served children
ranging from four years old to twentyone, from learning disabled to emotionally disturbed to profoundly autistic,
from socially avoidant to conduct disordered to bi-polar. Each day held new
crises, altercations, interventions, and
explosions of conflicting tempers, pathologies, and pharmacologies: A fiveyear-old boy with autism charging down
the hall, screaming with his hands over
his ears, running from something no one
else can perceive; a frantic parent calling
with the news that her eleven-year-old
daughter has been hospitalized for cutting herself; a non-verbal twenty-yearold hurtling his body against the walls
of a small office, trying to vent an inexpressible rage.
These children fascinated me. I was
challenged by their challenges and open
to their possibility. Nothing intrigued me
more than finding a bridge to a remote
child. I loved to look for patterns in their
behaviors or obsessions and then try to
anticipate and interpret their reactions.
My greatest triumphs came in devising
new ways to reach and teach these compelling children.
Steeped in this brew of disability, I
passed my days providing therapy, defusing daily crises, and debriefing combatants. Several times each year I was
called upon to train fellow staff members in safe crisis-prevention and intervention. And when all was quiet, I
studied case files: brick-thick stacks of
evaluations by psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, educators, physical
therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and many, many more. Together the documents painted colorful,
albeit one-dimensional pictures of each
child, from pre-natal development right

through present-day functioning. I read
them all with professional interest, took
relevant notes, and filed them away.
And then I became pregnant. Right
away my friends expressed worries for
me: Arent you scared, working at a
place like that when youre pregnant?
What if one of those crazy kids tries to
hurt you? But physical safety was low
on my list of worries. I had never been
hurt on the job, and felt pretty confident
with my personal safety training.
Something else entirely had begun
to frighten me about working where I did
while pregnant. Each day I came face-toface with the myriad things that can go
awry in the miraculous process that creates a human being. All around me I saw
fragile, troubled kids whose futures hung
like shadowy question marks above their
heads. As the weeks passed, I realized I
did not feel other from them or their
families; I did not believe that disability
could never happen
ter for mothers use of cigarettes/alcohol/caffeine for use of forceps during delivery for volatile relationship
between biological parents throughout
pregnancy for mother slipping on the
ice in seventh month for absence of
pre-natal care for mothers exposure
to Chicken Pox/Fifths Disease/Listeria/
Salmonella/mercury/lead dust/secondhand smoke/dry-cleaning chemicals/
household cleansers/exhaust fumes/
asbestos/carbon monoxide/pesticides,
on and on.
Each evaluation offered me a new
worry, so I resolved to shield myself and
my child against any prenatally notable
force. I saw how these children suffered;
I saw how their parents suffered. I was
bombarded with it each and every day.
I would ensure that disability would
not happen to my
child. I believed
my first maternal
obligation would
be to protect my
child from all potential agents
to my child. In my world, disability was

the norm; nearly all the children in my
life at that time were severely impaired.
Why wouldnt it happen to my child?
I continued reading evaluations, but
from a new, deeply personal perspective. Now I focused on the factors that
professionals and especially parents
posit as explanations for what went
wrong. Every evaluation suggested another cause for the childs dysfunction,
dating back even before birth: Pregnancy was notable for mothers use of
cocaine in the second month. Delivery
was notable for use of vacuum extraction. Labor was notable for use of Pitocin/Demerol/epidural. Pregnancy was
notable for premature delivery at thirtyfour weeks for mothers use of decongestants during the second trimester
for mother bleeding in the first trimes-
of harm. And I believed it was within my

power to do so.
I focused on avoidance, on circumventing every imaginable hazard: Dont
hit that bike, dont hit that bike. I was
vigilant. I ate carefully and organically,
drank only bottled water, kept a distance
from colds and illnesses, breathed only
fresh or filtered air, and exercised regularly and mindfully. I ingested no painreliever or antibiotic; allowed myself no
alcohol, no caffeine, no soft cheese, no
cold cuts, no tuna. I accepted no Novocain when I had two teeth filled. And I
powered through my 28-hour labor with
no drugs. Through it all, I felt virtuous
and vital and clear of purpose. My eye
was on the prize: I would steer clear of
each and every risk factor and manage
the outcome of my pregnancy.
Finally, after nine months of fas-
tidious safekeeping, our beautiful son

arrived. The instant of his birth was
dazzling. That first glimpse of his head
capped in silky baby hair. The climactic pronouncement: Its a boy! His triumphant inaugural cry. The utter relief
of release. Tears of joy and awe on my
husbands face. The sudden surge from
unprecedented pain to incomparable
elation. The rush of pride and wonder
at having produced a new life, a whole
person. A primitive recognition of accomplishment: I did it! The pristine exquisiteness of a just-born baby. The thrill
of finally meeting him, seeing him, having him. A breathtaking realization: Im
a mother! All packed into a fraction of a
single electric instant. And in the midst
of it all, right within that very instant of
astonishing exhilaration, I saw it on the
doctors face: Something was wrong.
Never before or since have I fallen so
hard, so suddenly, or so far. Here was the
unthinkable possibility that everything
was less than perfect. In that moment,
theres perfect and then theres everything else. Nothing short of perfect will
do. And so, despite all that led to this
moment, I was blindsided by the crash.
In retrospect, the shock was more
about the look on the doctors face, than
about what was actually said. The doctor told us that our brand-new son had
a small vascular problem that could require several surgeries to correct. He
said it was likely due to some flaw in fetal development, possibly in the second
trimester. He said, Perhaps you had a
virus. Excuse me? No, I did not have a
virus.
And just like that, my moment of brilliant sunrise clouded over, and now my
radar was on. My husband remembers
me asking him, that very first night: If
that went wrong, what else might be
wrong?
The answer to that question unfolded over the next several years. As
our son grew, I diligently checked off
developmental milestones as they were
achieved: Eye contact? Check. Sleeping
through the night? Check. Rolling over?
Check. Using two-word phrases? Check.
Wait a minute what happened to eye
contact?
While he was a good-tempered and
docile baby, our son was often found
frowning in his baby stroller when people peeked in, tiny furrows embedded
between his little brows. Hes contemplating the universe, I explained lightly,
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While the other two-year-olds in
the playgroup were splashing gleefully
through the sprinkler, mine was examining the sound a pebble makes when
knocked off one step onto another. He
marches to the beat of his own drum!
my parents boasted.
Having memorized local roads and
highways, my son would go to pieces if
we took an alternate route to a familiar
place. Hell keep us on our toes, my
husband would acknowledge, obligingly
turning the car around.
But by the time our son was three,
we had some real concerns. He didnt
know how to play with other kids. He
grew anxious or frustrated whenever
anything was new or challenging to him.
We needed to keep life routinized and
predictable for him; he couldnt bear
anything unexpected. He clung to us,
desperate to be protected from the terrifyingly unpredictable world. He couldnt
count objects, couldnt make eye contact, and often dissolved into unpredictable, high-intensity meltdowns. We were
overwhelmed and exhausted.
Over the years, our road together
has been a bumpy one. Our son rebounded easily from three vascular
surgeries that seem to have scarred us
more than they did him. He has benefit-
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a wider variety of issues. At school, he
has been well placed in a special education program where he works diligently.
We shore him up with reliable routines,
healthy food, social prompts, and upbeat reassurances and send him on his
way each morning, holding our breath
until he returns home worn down by the
demands of the day.
Today our son is sixteen. He is bright
and feisty, articulate and funny, affectionate and handsome. He has an innate
ability to memorize dates and historical
events that confounds adults and astounds peers. His heart is kind and his
spirit is gentle. He is as loving and loved
as he is difficult and draining. He can
be impulsive, provocative, hyperactive,
rigid, and obsessive. Transitions must
be scripted for him, until they become
as predictable as the movies he watches
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say my son is lucky to have a mother
who knows so much about children with
special needs, who has (nearly) endless
patience, who recognizes what help he
needs and where to find that help. And
that may be true. But I know another
truth: My son has taught me lessons of
humility and humanity that I would never have learned without him.
During my pregnancy, I fixed my gaze
on that bicyclist by the side of the road:
Dont hit that bike, dont hit that bike.
Somehow or other, despite or because of
my best efforts, I veered straight toward
it. I hit that bicyclist head-on, and we are
both bruised and battered and tangled
inextricably together. And so we sit, he
and I, by the side of the road, as other
cars and bicycles glide easily, carelessly
past us. And as we watch that world go
by, we hold each other and love each
other and feel deeply thankful that our
worlds collided.
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feelings of othersespecially his little
sister. His best friend is the comfortingly
repetitive automated voice in his phone,
who never loses patience with him. He
has had periods of incapacitating anxiety. His many phases and features reflect
the multi-faceted hues of the autism
spectrum, with undertones of attention
deficit and hyperactivity. He bears heavily the Special Ed Badge of Membership:
a brick-thick stack of evaluations, as
weighty as our worries.
Sometimes, in my lower moments or
his lower moments, I look at my son and
wonder how we got here. One day I feel
disbelief: How could this have happened,
when I worked so hard to prevent it? Another day I feel bitter: My friend drank
soda with aspartame every day during
her pregnancies and her kids are just
fine. Many days, like most mothers of
children with special needs, I find ways
to blame myself for my sons difficulties.
In my case I consider whether I was too
anxious, too uptight, too worried during
my pregnancyif I had relaxed more,
hadnt been so vigilant, maybe he would
have been okay. Had I learned nothing
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Confidence, Skills, Friendships

Grow in Special Needs Camps
DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN
t age 6, Kim Kelly paid her first visit to a special

needs residential camp. It was an experience
she and her family will never forget.
Up to this point, she had lived a pretty sheltered
life, her mother Ruth explains. Because she has a hearing loss and an orthopedic problem, it was natural for
me to want to hold her close. By bringing Kim to camp,
her mother realized two things: My daughter needed
to learn to do things on her own, and I needed to let go
a little. For the Kellys, it was a positive experience
There are many benefits children derive from attending camp, but for children with special needs,
those benefits are amplified, says Sandy Cameron, editor of the Camping Magazine.
Traditional camps do a great job mainstreaming
special needs children into their programs, but a special needs camp lets them be with other kids who have
similar disabilities. The programs are pretty much the
same, but may be altered to meet the childrens needs,
she says.
Thats what 9-year-old Tiffany Wells found when
she attended a special needs camp. During the school
year, Tiffany, who has cerebral palsy and asthma,
played on the childrens softball team, and a community-bowling league. But because none of the children
she played with were disabled, the competition wasnt
always equal.
Attending a special needs camp allowed Tiffany to
compete on more even ground because all the other
kids were playing with some kind of disability, says her
mother, Linda.
The result?
Tiffany saw that she could actually win and come
out on top, Linda says.
One of the beauties of a special needs camp is that
the children can learn and experience new things with
others who have similar disabilities, says Cameron.
Its like a camaraderie. It gives them the confidence
they need to try new things they might not have otherwise tried.
This was the case with Kim Kelly. When she first
went to camp, Kim was afraid of the water. She cried

just getting her face wet, says her mother, Ruth.
Through the encouragement of the trained staff, Kim
slowly edged her way into the water. By summers end,
she was jumping in the deep end and had received her
first American Red Cross swimming certificate.
While some see summer camp as an outlet for fun
and recreation, others use it to continue education
and therapy goals, and teach life skills. This is accomplished one-step at a time.
Developing new skills isnt the only thing children
glean at a special needs camp. They learn about friendships, too. Last year when Tiffany went to camp, there
was a girl in her cabin with a more severe case of cerebral palsy than Tiffany had. Because Tiffany had spent
her whole life with people helping her, she naturally
wanted a chance to help others. When we went to the

dance, I got to push my new friend around in her chair,
says Tiffany. I also got to help her eat.
One of the best things to be said about camp
any camp is the opportunity for the children to make
friends. And for children with special needs, its especially important. They find out they are not alone,
that there are others with similar disabilities, says
Cameron.
When camp is over, what do the children take with
them? For some, new skills. For others, new friends. And
for many more, it is simply a fond memory of having had
a break from their normal routine. Until the next summer
when many campers look forward to returning.
Denise Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children.
Inclusion Camps
While camps designed for specific needs offer very specialized care, some families would prefer to
attend a traditional camp that caters to all children. Before enrolling your children in a camp, visit
the facility and make sure the layout and surroundings meet your expectations and needs. Following
are a few things parents should keep in mind before choosing a traditional or special needs camp
for their child:
Is the camp is accredited by an organization such as
the American Camping Association (ACA, www.acacamps.org) or the National Camp Association (NCA,
www.summercamp.org)?
Does it meet the organizations standards for kids with
special needs, including facility and staffing requirements?
What training and experience do the directors and
counselors have in working with kids with a need similar
to your childs?
Are there other families you can contact whose children have attended the camp that might be willing to
discuss their experience with you?
What is the ratio of counselors to campers? For children with severe disabilities, the ratio should be at least
one counselor for every three campers.

What are the camps health and safety procedures?
What about the facility? Is there a registered nurse in
residence? If not, who will disperse medication, if needed? How close is the nearest hospital? Have emergency arrangements been made with a local hospital?
Are they able to accommodate special dietary needs?
Who will assist with feeding, toileting or other activities
of daily living?
Can I visit the camp to see the program firsthand? Do
they have sessions year-round?
How do they ensure an inclusive environment when
some activities arent appropriate for your child? What
alternatives are available?
Special Needs Haggadah Makes Passover More Special

A new haggadah for children with special
needs is available this Passover.
Gateways: Access to Jewish Education
has teamed up with Behrman House Publishers in creating the new haggadah, which
uses more than 150 picture communication
symbols developed by Mayer-Johnson, the
leading creator of symbol-adapted special
education materials that help individuals
overcome speech, language and learning
challenges.
The haggadah began as an in-house
learning tool for students in the Sunday
program at Gateways, which located in the

Boston area.
I created the haggadah to help students at Gateways, who have a range of
disabilities, understand and participate in
Passover seders with their families, says
its author, Rebecca Redner, who is a curriculum specialist and educator at Gateways.
If this haggadah had only been used
to enrich the Passover celebrations of
our Gateways students and their families,
dayeinu, it would have been enough. But
now we have the incredible opportunity to
share our haggadah with families and educators everywhere, giving them the chance
to make Passover accessible and meaningful for their own children, she says.
In addition to picture symbols for
blessings and songs, step-by-step photographs are also used to illustrate what to
do throughout the seder.
The haggadah is available to order online from Amazon and Barnes and Noble
and can be ordered directly from Behrman
House
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Fun and Games at the Family Seder

E D S I L B E R FA R B
over your wine glasses, was

the warning from a veteran
of our family seders.
An explosion of tiny rubber frogs
bursts over the seder table, scattering
the little amphibians among the startled
guests to the delight of the five grandchildren. The second plague has arrived.
The first had made its appearance in a
jar of diluted ketchup, which was dutifully passed around.
To make the third plague as realistic
as possible, I had suggested packaging a
live anthill in a fish bowl and displaying
it on the table as a centerpiece. My wife
Sharon unreasonably rejected the idea.
Instead, we sprayed inanimate peppercorns at our tolerant guests to symbolize vermin.
From the childrens toy chest we
found a variety of plastic animals a lion,
tiger, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard for
the fourth plague of wild beasts, but we
couldnt just toss them on the table for
fear of breaking the Baccarat glasses and
hand-painted, Danish porcelain dishes.
The fifth plague cattle disease made its appearance in the form
of two adorable little stuffed cows,
which clung to each other by means of
Velcro tabs. Our 6-year-old granddaughter, Alina, wanted to adopt them.
Unless someone at the seder has
an eruption of boils to display, the sixth
plague demands creativity. The challenge met by taping balls of cotton to
the arms and foreheads of unsuspecting
guests.
Hail was easy throwing handfuls of
Styrofoam packing material pellets onto
the now cluttered dinner table.
The toy chest produced a couple
of rubber grasshoppers, which served
nicely as locusts, but darkness was a
problem. Obviously we could not turn
out the lights so we created darkness for
the kids by throwing blankets over their
heads.
And now the long awaited tenth
plague. First -born males were myself,
son Jake, grandson Naftali and cousin
Kirk, but to avoid sexism we added a
couple of first-born women. The role
of executioner was much in demand.
Grandsons Yehuda and Eli took turns
wielding the rubber dagger.
Our seders are not just fun and
games. The haggadah is read and discussed with frequent comments by son
Joe, who evokes responses from the
young folks while some hungry attendees urge him to speed it up.
The chanting of the 14 steps of the
seder, kiddush, hand washing and dipping the green vegetable all proceed
The grandchildren play the four sons in the

Haggadah.
nicely, but the first bump in the road is

the afikoman how to hide it without attracting the attention of grandchildren
who had become more alert and sophisticated every year. My scheme was to
have the kids carry the salt water and
green vegetable around the table for
the guests to dip while I sneak away to
hide the mitzvah. That worked for a few
years, but recently it became necessary
to slip the Aikman to another adult who
would hide it.
Wine consumption had been a difficulty every year how to consume
four cups from massive goblets and still
maintain our equilibrium. Then Sharon
discovered glasses that measured precisely the required 125 milliliters when
filled to the brim.
Various grandchildren would ask the
four questions in Hebrew and English,
and we would move on, but last year
Eli had other ideas. He had discovered
a book that listed the four questions in
24 languages, complete in the original
alphabet of each and transliterated into
phonic English. He thought Czech, Farsi
and Russian would make a harmonious symphony, but we had a long night
ahead so he was limited to one version.
He picked Chinese. He had complete
freedom of expression because no one
at the table could correct his accent and
tonality.
The narrative begins. After we interrupt the five rabbis, who had spent the
night telling the story in Bene-Berack,
we reach the first show-and-tell opportunity the four sons. We have a hat for
each a graduation mortarboard for
the wise; a horned Viking helmet for the
wicked; a dunce cap for the simple; and
a crossed-out question mark for the one
who doesnt ask. But who wears what?
The Viking helmet and the dunce cap, of
course, are most in demand.
At that point theres usually a suggestion to skip part of the narrative, but
the purists press on with an occasional
footnote and commentary. The demonstration of the ten plagues provides
enough excitement to distract thoughts
of food. Then a Dayenu decision sing in
its entirety or alternate lines?
The description of the seder plate,

the second cup, hand washing, hamotze,
the bitter herb, haroseth, and, at last, the
sumptuous meal over which Sharon has
obsessed for weeks. A special treat is the
haroseth. Since there are a bewildering
variety of haroseth recipes, we couldnt
be content with the basic Ashkenazi apples, walnuts, cinnamon and sweet wine.
We also cooked a Sephardic combination of dates, figs, raisins, apples and
mixed nuts. And finally a United Nations
version with fruits and nuts symbolic of
the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Meanwhile, the children are ransacking cupboards and drawers. They look
under sofas and poke behind pillows in
their desperate afikoman search. They
ask for clues and I smugly offer a few
vague hints. Then my confidence is shattered when I hear a triumphant I found
it. The negotiations to redeem it will
long and tortuous.
First I produce a fake afikoman, but
theyre wise to that trick. I go to the hiding place and in mock horror announce
the afikomen is missing, and demand its
return. The prize they request is out of
sight. My humble counter offer brings

derision. The bargaining continues and
we wonder if well complete the seder by
the midnight deadline. Alina has fallen
asleep on the sofa. Devorah and Yehuda
push on while Naftali and Eli monitor the
proceedings. I consider calling in an outside mediator. Finally a costly settlement
is reached. The afikoman is distributed.
The door is opened for Elijah and were
groggy enough to see some of his wine
disappear. We say Grace and drink the
third cup. Some urge an abbreviated Hallel, but theyre overruled.
Then the fourth cup, and the seder ends with a rousing Next Year in
Jerusalem.
But wait. Is that Echod Mi Yodayach and Chad Gadya? that I hear? Its
no illusion. The night is young, but Im
not.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen
Record in New Jersey, then the New York
Herald Tribune where he was City Hall
bureau chief. Later, he was a public information officer for the New York City Transit
Authority and editor of one of its employee
publications.
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Counselor to Camper Ratio: 1:5
Camp Veritans, a Jewish day camp located in Haledon, is a camp for children
entering pre-K through 10th grade. We offer a variety of fantastic activities on our
beautiful 64 acre campus including Red
Cross swim instruction, amazing sports,
creative arts, ropes/challenge course,
in addition to daily hot kosher catered

lunches, transportation and so much
more. Specialized Trip & Travel program
for 8th and 9th graders and a comprehensive CIT program for our 10th graders.
Please see our ad on page 17.
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Kidville
38 Oak Street
Ridgewood NJ
201-493-1234
frontdesk.ridgewood@mykidville.com
www.kidville.com/ridgewood for
schedules and to register online.
Camp Kidville offers camp groups for
children 18 months to 5 years old. The
separation optional program is a great
way for parents to introduce their children to camp and a structured environment, without the anxiety of traditional
camp drop-off. By the summers end,
little campers will be exploring on their
own and parents will be able to enjoy
a few hours of free time, knowing their
child is safe and having fun. Each small
camp group participates in developmentally appropriate activities in gym, music, art, exploration and more. Weekly
themes such as The Wild Wild West and
Safari Adventure set the stage for sports
and movement games, live jam sessions
with a Kidville musician, take-home art
projects, interactive story time and dramatic play in Kidvilles brand new facility. Camp sessions are offered in 2-week,
8-week, 12-week, and 16-week sessions.
Early registration discounts of 20 percent
are currently available for 8-16 week sessions. Please see our ad on page 3.
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The Neil Klaskin Day Camp
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-567-8963
or nkdc@jccotp.org.
Ages: 3 11
Dates: Mon Fri, June 29 Aug 21, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.
(shorter days available for preschoolers; extended care
available)
NKDC offers a summer of adventure and nonstop fun.
Our beautiful 21-acre campus in Tenafly and 600-acre
campus in Alpine provide the perfect backdrop for
your camper to enjoy the outdoors, learn new skills,
make new friends and explore their personal interests.
With dynamic, age-appropriate programming including
sports, Red Cross instructional and recreational swim,
art, drama, music, Judaic programming, fun theme days
and much more, your camper will be sure to have an
incredible summer to remember. JCC membership
required.
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Camp Dream Street
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS

Teen Adventures Travel Camp

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-408-1470
Grades: 7 10, June 29 July 31
An exciting five-week program for teens that features
daily trips to amusement parks, beaches, baseball
games, trips into Manhattan and more! This summer, the
program will feature two community service days every
week, a two-night trip to Hershey Park, and an amazing
extended trip to Orlando, Florida. Contact Alexis at 201408-1470 or arobins@jccotp.org.
ENRICHMENT CAMPS
The Camp at Teaneck Creek
20 Puffin Way
Teaneck, NJ
Puffin 201-836-3404
201-836-0142
Grades: 2 6
Dates: August 10 28, 2015
Counsel to camper ratio: 2:15
Deadline for registration: July 31
The camp at Teaneck Creek, a three-week arts and science program run at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy
and at the Puffin in collaboration with the Teaneck Com-
15 Leroy St. #9
New York, NY
917-509-6181
www.fashionko-lab.com
Ages: 10 18
Sessions in New York: June 29 July 3; July 6 July
10; July 13 July 17.
Counselor to camper ratio: 1 to 5
Fashion KO-Lab is a teen fashion day camp. We offer
weeklong sessions starting June 29 through August 7.
Our camps are located in New York City and Los Angeles. During the week, campers will be taught by industry
leaders how to create their identity, tell their story, and
create a line and/or blog of their dreams. Throughout
the week, campers are working on their own projects.
At the end of each five-day camp, campers will present
their finished projects to the class, parents, and media.
Summer Pre-College Programs at

William Paterson University
June 29 to August 7, 2015
10% Discount For Early Registration!
ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT COURSES
Art Communication Business
Education Humanities
Languages Music Science
Social Sciences STEM
College Credit Courses are available
for high school students.
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International Chess Academy
9-10 Saddle River Road

Fair Lawn, NJ
201-797-0330
185 Court St.
Teaneck, NJ
201-833-1741
www.icanj.net
Ages: 6 16
Summer Day Camp: Accepting registration. Learn to
play chess, one of the worlds oldest and most popular
games. We offer private, group, and after-school lessons.
Students of all levels are welcome, from beginner to master. We host world-renowned international coaches and
our students have qualified for the World Youth Championships. With lessons 6 days a week in two locations.
See website www.icanj.net for schedule and pricing.
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International Ivy
11 Locations in North Jersey

Paramus, Oakland, Ringwood
855-678-6335
www.iisummer.com
Weekly sessions: full day or half day
Ages: 5 14
Summer Enrichment Program. International Ivy offers
creative, hands-on and intellectually stimulating learning experiences during the summer. Summer is a great
time to explore, meander, stretch the imagination and
lose oneself in doing something fun. Our ultimate goal is
to help our students find their passion. Once they find
it, they are self-motivated to learn and explore further.
We offer classes across many disciplines to satisfy the
diverse interests and talents of the children we serve.
There are more than fifty classes to choose from in technology, science, performing arts, visual arts, math, business, sports, recreation and even construction. Please
see our ad on page 16.
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Montclair State University
Gifted and Talented Summer Camp

1 Normal Ave.
Montclair, NJ
973-655-4104
Fax: 973-655-7895
www.Montclair.edu/gifted
Ages: Students who have completed K-11
Counselor to Camper Ratio: 1:10
Sessions I: June 29 July 17, 2015
(no class July 3)
973.720.2354
E:mail:youthprograms@wpunj.edu
www.wpunj/cpe
Once Upon a Time Creative Legos
Cresskill
Performing Arts
300 Knickerbocker Rd Cresskill

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DANCE SCHOOLS
Fencing Camp
Creative Legos Workshops
Fencing Princess Dance and more age 2-1/2 to adults
The Pearl Seiden Summer Program

for Children with Cancer and other Blood Disorders
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
Contact Lisa at 201-408-1455
or lrobins@jccotp.org.
Ages: 4 14
Dates: Mon Fri, Aug 24 28,
9:30 a.m. 3 p.m.
A special free camp experience serving the social needs
of children with cancer and other blood disorders. Activities include arts and crafts, sports, dance, nature,
krav maga, baking, music, swimming and entertainment.
Round-trip transportation, light breakfast and a delicious lunch are provided each day. Siblings are invited
to participate. Sponsored by the Dream Street Foundation, Childrens Hospital of New York Presbyterian, Tomorrows Childrens Institute of Hackensack University
Medical Center, St. Josephs Children Hospital, Kaplen
JCC on the Palisades, Beatman Foundation, Pearls Girls,
Teen Philanthropy Institute, Team Ko-Jo the Kollender
and Rubach Families, Jennas Rainbow Foundation, and
RD Legal Funding, LLC.
Fashion KO-Lab
Dance Acting Musical Theater Voice Choreography
munity Education Center, is offered for Teaneck Children

entering grades 2 6 at a minimal fee, thanks to a very
generous grant provided by the Puffin Foundation. Week
1, Grades 2 & 3: Two exciting Hobby Quest programs
Kids & Cameras and Making Magic. Weeks 2 & 3, Grades
4, 5, and 6: improvisational theater activities during an
award-winning program, Trials: Out of the Woods and
Into the Courtroom. Please see our ad on page 17.
201-390-7513 201-266-8830
studio-info@cresskillperformingarts.com
www.cresskillperformingarts.com
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Session II: July 20 August 7, 2015

The summer program provides highachieving students, in grades 1 11, the
opportunity to immerse themselves in
an educational environment focusing on
mathematics, science, technology, fine
and performing arts, English and the humanities, as well as enjoying activities
such as swimming and tennis. The summer course schedule and application will
be available in February. Registration
deadline for Session I: May 17; Session II
is June 14. Please see our ad on page 7.
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William Paterson Universitys PreCollege Summer Youth Programs
1600 Valley Road, Wayne

973-720-3709
www.wpunj.edu/cpe
Grades/Ages: Students entering grades
2nd to 12th
Sessions: June 29 to August 7
Councelor to Camper ratio: 1 to 8
Deadline for registration: June 29
William Paterson Universitys Pre-College
Youth Programs are designed to foster a

positive academic transition. These programs offer students early preparation,
awareness and readiness for college and
careers. Choose from more than 40 stimulating science, arts, music and academic
courses throughout the month of July and
August. Students can attend half or fullday enrichment and academic programs.
Working parents can send their pre-teens
to Summer Life on Campus, a full-day
camp that provides fun and academically
focused programs, with recreational activities where they can meet new friends
in a one-of-a-kind learning experience. 10
percent discount available for early registrations. Please see our ad on page 15.
ARTS, PERFORMANCE AND

MUSIC CAMPS
Art of Excellence Studio
Artist, Rina Goldhagen

Dates: July and August
Ages 7 Adult
201-248-4779
www.artofexcellencestudio.com
Themed Arts and Crafts camps available
in July and August. You can email inquiries to artofexcellencestudio@gmail.com.
Ongoing lessons and portfolio classes
available. Unlock your creative self with
classes in drawing and watercolor. Please
see our ad on page 18.
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bergenPAC-JCC Summer
PASSOVER FUN! GREAT FOR ALL AGES!
NEW!
Performance Intensive
Joseph A. Baker, director
201-408-1492
Ages: 9 17
Mon-Fri, July 6 24
9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
NYC Performance: July 23,
BergenPACs Cabaret Space and/or
JCCs Eric Brown Theater Performance:
July 24
An exciting program for intermediateadvanced students that culminates in at
least two performances. Professional skill
development in singing, acting, sketch
comedy and movement. This cabaretstyle performance features favorite numbers from Broadway musicals, sketch
comedy, short scenes and popular rock
songs as well as new pieces. Mr. Baker
will bring in other Broadway colleagues
as guest instructors. Students will be
bused to the JCC at 3:20 p.m. to swim in
the outdoor pool. Joseph A. Baker is a
successful Broadway music director and
accompanist. Drama camp is available
to members of all ages and nonmembers
ages 10 and up. Interview/Audition required. Extended day optional. Contact
Deb at 201-408-1492 or droberts@jccotp.
org.
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A little bit of exercise goes a long way toward inspiring your artists minds. BounceUs Create and Bounce program gives
kids a chance to enjoy physical activity
and creative time in equal doses, offering
an experience thats healthy, mentally engaging and seriously fun. Complete with
lunch, snacks, and games, its a one-of-akind camp experience theyll never forget. Please see our ad on page 14.
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Cresskill Performing Arts
300 Knickerbocker Road, Suite 1100

Cresskill, NJ
201-390-7513
and 201-266-8830
www.cresskillperformingarts.com
Ages: Toddlers-adults (studio)
Ages: 3-teens (camp programs)
April Break Performing Arts Mini Camp
April 6 10. Half and full day camp available. Dancing, Acting, Singing, Art/Crafts,
Yoga and more. Be productive, busy,
happy and challenged during the school
break! Our expanded program includes
Once Upon a Time (reading readiness/
crafts class for age 4 7) and Kids Concoctions to Make and Take (designer
crafts for age 8 and up). Activities include ballet, jazz, tap, modern, hip-hop,
theater dance, voice/musical theater,
acting, improv, fencing (sword fighting),
choreography, on camera workshop and
more! Cresskill Performing Arts teachers are extraordinary: on staff at top NYC
studios; nominated for VMA awards, and
in Cirque shows! Camp runs from June
29 through August 28, 2015. Register for
one week, two, or all summer; we have
camp for ages 3 through teens. Early
drop-off and late pick-up helps working
parents. Fencing Camp will be two weeks
this summer the week of June 29 and the
week of August 24. Beginners as well as
more experienced fencers will get stronger and try all the weapons in our popular fencing experience! And our Creative
Legos Workshops return for the month of
July, for age 5 10. Please see our ad on
page 15.
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Center Stage Musical
Theater Camp
411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
Contact Deb at 201-408-1492
or droberts@jccotp.org.
Grades: 4 9
Of Princes, Beasts and BeautiesBeauty
and the Beast & Snow White are woven
into a very funny version of Rogers and
Hammersteins Cinderella Mon.-Fri., June
29 July 17, 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Show:
Thur., 7/16, 5:15 p.m. Orientation/Placement day: Sun, June 28. An excellent opportunity for students of all levels to experience the fun of performing at a very
high level. Ends with a Broadway style
musical with sets, costumes, challenging
dialogue, big musical numbers and solos
for those who would like them. In the final gala production Of Princes, Beasts
and Beauties the stories are intertwined
so that the dwarfs work in the Beasts
minds. Snow Whites family, Belles town
and her castle friends all dance at Cinderellas Ball. Daily schedule includes workshops in acting, improvisation, stage
combat, movement, singing, and end-ofthe-day swim. Drama camp is available
to members of all ages and nonmembers
ages 10 and up. Contact Deb at 201-4081492 or droberts@jccotp.org.
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Miss Pattis School of Dance
85 Godwin Ave.
Midland Park, NJ
Rear of Midland Park Shopping center
201-670-4422
www.misspatti.com
For all children to experience the wonder
and joy of dance in an environment that
nurtures their individual creativity and
personal growth. To create a school that
enhances childrens sense of confidence
and self-esteem, a place that would assist
them in developing a discipline, which
applies to other areas of their lives. For
the summer, the school is running several
programs including: I. Under Age 9 Dance
Camps, Week of: Monday, July, 6 Friday,
July 13: 4s, 5s, 6s & 7/8s and/or Monday, July 13 Friday, July 17: 4s, 5s, 6s
& 7/8s. II. PreTeen and Teen Dance Camp
(Ages 8/917) One Week: Monday, July 20
Friday, July 24 III. Ballet Intensive Two
Weeks: Monday, July 27 Friday, August
7. Please see our ad on page 19.
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Summer Dance Intensive

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
Ages: 6-16
Dates: Mon-Thurs, Aug 17-27,
10:30 a.m. 3 p.m.
Performance: Thurs, Aug 27, 5:30 p.m.
Four days a week of dance technique in
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz as well as an elective
such as Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Musical Theatre, and Acrobatics. Improve
your skill level, build strength, and gain
more flexibility while having a great time!
All instructors are experienced choreographers and teachers. Early morning and
extended day available upon request.
Dance Camp is available to members of
all ages and nonmembers ages 11+. Contact Allyson at 201-408-1495 or acarolan@
jccotp.org.
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Musical Explorers Summer Camp

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-408-1465
Ages: 3 5, Aug 24 28,
9:15 a.m. 3 p.m.
Summer is a time to create, explore and
play. Children in our camp will become
music investigators, discovering and
building different instruments, learning
to play the drums, singing their favorite
songs, and using movement and games
as a tool to learn to read music! In addition to all of our musical discoveries,
our young explorers will enjoy the water
park and playground! Extended care is
available. Contact the music school at
201.408.1465 or Thurnauer@jccotp.org.
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The Performing Arts School
Summer Camp
1 Depot Square
Englewood, NJ
201-482-8194
Fax: 201-482-8391
bergenPAC.org/summer
Ages: 5 12
Dates: July 6 July 24 and
Aug. 3 Aug. 21
Counselor to camper ratio: 5:1
Deadline for registration: May 31
Theater games, music, dance, arts &
crafts, with a final showcase on the bergenPAC main stage. Every child will feel
like a star. Please see our ad on page 14.
SUMMER
2015
Thurnauer Chamber Music Camp

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-408-1465
Ages 8 18
Dates: June 29 July 10,
9:15 a.m. 3 p.m.
Chamber Music Camp brings together talented young musicians and an acclaimed
faculty of artists and educators to experience the joys of ensemble playing
in an atmosphere of success and enjoyment. The camp accepts a select group
of string players and pianists based on
auditions, interviews and recommendations. 1 and 2-week options available.
Contact the music school at 201-408-1465
or Thurnauer@jccotp.org.
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FluteStars Camp

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
Noelle Perrin, Director
Call for dates, times and fees
FluteStars is a two-day workshop for intermediate and advanced flutists, which
includes master class-style lessons, private practice time, and small and large
ensemble rehearsals with an emphasis on developing musical expression,
beautiful tone and refined technique.
The rehearsal schedule is mixed with
free time for socializing and recreation.
This exciting workshop culminates with
a final concert in which flutists perform
their polished solos on stage for family
and friends. Audition is required. All applicants must present one solo piece of
their choice performed from memory.
Auditions may be scheduled individually with camp director at flutestars@aol.
com.
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The Camp at
The Puffin Foundation /

Teaneck Creek Conservancy
20 Puffin Way, Teaneck
An End-of-Summer Program
for Teaneck Children in the Great Outdoors
The Camp at Teaneck Creek, a three-week arts and science program run at the Teaneck Creek
Conservancy and at the Puffin in collaboration with the Teaneck Community Education Center,
is offered for Teaneck children entering grades 2-6 at a minimal fee, thanks to a very generous
grant provided by the Puffin Foundation.
Program Schedule
August 10-28 / 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. / 20 Puffin Way
Week 1: August 10-14

Grades 2 & 3
Children enjoy two exciting
Hobby Quest programs - Kids
& Cameras - New Techniques
in Photography, where children
learn to become real photographers, and Making Magic, where
children learn tricks of the trade
from a real magician. Children
learn and develop skills that will
last a lifetime.

Grades 4, 5 & 6
Grades 4, 5 & 6
Register for one week or two weeks as each program will have
different activities and adventures.
Children become immersed in courtroom adventures through improvisational theater activities during an award-winning program, Fairy Tale
Trials: Out of the Woods and Into the Courtroom. They learn about
the legal system, present a case to jurors, and render a verdict. In addition, they will explore and learn about the natural world of the Teaneck
Creek Conservancy and what lives there through an exciting program of
Nature & Discovery. Campers will create art inspired by their finds.
NOTE: Enrollment is limited to 15 children per week. Early registration is recommended.

For information and applications, contact the Teaneck Community Education Center,
One Merrison Street (201) 833-5514, or call Karen Yucht (201) 836-0142.
SPECIAL NEEDS SUMMER

PROGRAMS
Neil Klatskin Day Camp Tikvah
Program

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-567-8963
Ages: 5 15
Dates: June 29 Aug 21,
9 a.m. 4 p.m. (extended care available)
Children with special needs participate in
a diverse full-day program including academic remediation, adaptive physical education, arts & crafts, drama, Red Cross
instructional and recreational swim, Judaic programming, music, theme days,
live entertainment, extended nights,
carnivals, playground time, Shabbat
and more. Group sizes range from 3 to 6
campers and are staffed by a minimum of
two caring and qualified counselors. All
prospective campers must receive an intake interview. Contact the camp office at
201-567-8963 or nkdc@jccotp.org.
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Camp Haverim
Art of Excellence Studio
Unlock your Creativity with Classes in

Drawing and Watercolor
Structured Lessons - Relaxed Atmosphere
Fabulous Results!
Age 7 to Adult - All levels of ability
Art Portfolio Preparation Available
Artist, Rina Goldhagen 201-248-4779
www.artofexcellencestudio.com

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-408-1489
Ages: 3 21
Dates: Aug 10 21, 9 a.m. 2: 45 p.m.
Camp Haverim is a two-week camp designed for children and teens with autism and other cognitive and developmental delays, with sufficient communication and
self-help skills, and attend 11 months of special schooling. Campers participate in social skills activities, swimming and water park activities, sports, yoga and adaptive physical education, academic enrichment, music
and movement, art, and therapy dogs. Space is limited.
Group sizes are between 4-8 campers. Priority is given
to returning campers, Special Services program participants and JCC members. Intake interview required. Contact Shelley at 201-408-1489 or slevy@jccotp.org.
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On Our Own
Build skills & confidence
at the historic Teaneck Armory
Spring Soccer Training

Beginner to Premier
Weekday & weekend classes
PLUS!
Adult & Youth

Leagues
Summer Soccer Camp

411 E. Clinton Ave.
Tenafly, NJ
201-408-1489
Ages: 15 30
Dates: June 29 Aug 7,
9:30 a.m. 2: 30 p.m.
This program is six-week life-skills, vocational and recreational program for teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental delays, including autism,
with self-help skills to independently participate within
a 1:3 staffing ratio. Activities include work experiences,
weekly trips, swim, gym, music and dance. Door-to door
transportation is available within a 15-mile radius in
Bergen County only. Intake interview required. Contact
Shelley at 201-408-1489 or slevy@jccotp.org. See our ad
on page 18.
9:00-3:00pm
Indoor fields & outdoor
soccer tennis
SPORTS PROGRAMS/CAMPS
Club Fit - Teaneck Lets Move
401 Water Street

Teaneck, NJ
201-836-9500
www.clubfitgym.com
Grades: 8-12 Ages: 13-17
April 1, 2015
The new after-school Get Fit program for tweens and
teens, ages 8 to 15 begins on April 1. Taking a cue from
Michelle Obamas anti-obesity Lets Move Campaign and
his own more than 30-year expertise in fitness, Club Fit
owner David Kaminsky is introducing new classes that
are reasonably priced and keep the tweens and teens
moving from 3 to 6 p.m. Offerings include spin, yoga,
boot camp, cardio-blast and more. Mr. Kaminsky is even
sweetening the offer with parent and child membership
deals. Please see our ad on page 25.
The Soccer Coliseum at Teaneck Armory
1799 Teaneck Road (Teaneck Armory)

201-445-1900
www.soccercoliseum.com
Ages 3 and up
9 am 3 pm
Build soccer skills & confidence. For over 18 years, The
Soccer Coliseum at Teaneck Armory has helped children
of all levels to enjoy the beautiful game. Top instruction fall, winter, spring. Adult & Youth leagues, summer
camps, too. Spectacular indoor arena with turf fields.
Ice Vault Skating Arena
10 Nevins Drive
Wayne, NJ
973-628-1500
www.icevault.com
The Ice Vault has various activities for kids of all ages.
Public sessions, hockey clinics, hockey teams, figure
skating, free-style, Learn to Skate programs. Birthday
parties are also available. Please check website for camp
information. See our ad on page 3.
Spectacular indoor arena with turf fields

Details and online registration:
www.soccercoliseum.com
Our 18th season!
Teaneck, NJ.
201.445.1900
NOW CELEBRATING 25 YEARS!
Infants Toddlers Pre-K

4 Extended Hours
4 Reasonably Priced
4 Dynamic Curriculum
4 Creative Art, Music and
Gymnastics Sessions
4 Certified Teachers
Now Registering for Summer Camp Ages 2-9
FOUR LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER!
225 Edgewater Rd, Cliffside Park
555 Palisade Ave, Cliffside Park
(201) 945-0234
(201) 945-0266
19 Emerson Plaza East, Emerson
5 Legion Dr, Cresskill
(201) 634-8622
(201) 569-9112
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Autism Fundraiser by Cresskill Performing Arts

Cresskill Performing Arts will hold its annual fundraiser
for The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation, which funds
programs for those on the autism spectrum. The shows
will be held on May 31, 1 p.m. All Together Now, and
5 p.m. Across the Universe, at Cresskill Junior/Senior
High School, 1 Lincoln Dr., Cresskill.

Call 201-390-7513 for tickets to the shows or
donations or email studio-info@cresskillperformingarts.com. For more information about TDJFF, www.
djfiddlefoundation.org.
Jewish Family Service of North Jersey

Offers Group for Pre-Teen Girls
Girls just want to have fun, but sometimes being a preteen and having fun is just not so easy. Jewish Family
Service of North Jersey recognizes the social struggles
pre-teen girls face albeit social anxiety, peer pressure,
or just low self-esteem, Girl Talk speaks to these exact
challenges.
For pre-teens, a small, structured group can effectively teach and develop social and communication
skills that then may be generalized to other settings
outside of the group. By participating in this group, girls
will have an opportunity to improve their self-esteem
through creative and fun activities and discussions as

well as improving problem solving skills, decision making skills and developing more effective ways of handling peer conflict and school-related stress.
Groups will be held at a time and location that is
most convenient for group members. Usually, groups
are held in, but not limited to, either JFSNJs Wayne
or Fair Lawn office. For more information on Girl
Talk, please contact Lauryn Tuchman, Director of
Clinical Services at 973-595-0111 or email ltuchman@
jfsnorthjersey.org.
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185 Court Street Teaneck, NJ 201-833-1741

9-10 Saddle River Road, Fair Lawn, NJ 201-797-0330
www.icanj.net chessdirector@icanj.net
One of the worlds oldest an most popular games!

At the ICA, we offer private, group,
and after-school lessons. Students
of all levels are welcome, from
beginner to master. We host
world-renowned international
coaches and our students have
qualified for the World Youth
Championships! With lessons
6 days a week in two locations.
Enrichment at Montclair State University

Montclair State University is offering its
Gifted & Talented summer program in
two, three-week sessions. The first session is from June 29 through July 17;
second session is from July 20 through
August 7. The summer program offers
students in grades 1 through 12 mathematics, science, technology, fine and
performing arts, English and the humanities, as well activities such as badminton
and volleyball. The Gifted & Talented
program is also accepting applications
for the spring weekend program, which
is offered across nine weekends from

March 7 through May 8. For information
visit montclair.edu/gifted.
Honors and AP-level students in
grades 9-12 can enroll in enrichment
courses online courses in the spring and
the fall. The courses and workshops cater to honors and AP-level students interested in the arts, mathematics and the
sciences. Spring offerings include SAT
preparation, fine arts and college essay
writing. To learn more call 973- 655-4104
or email gifted@montclair.edu.
CHESS
TOURNAMENT in
Bergen Academies
Sunday, Mar. 29
CHESS SUMMER DAY CAMP

June 22 thru August 28 (10 weeks)
(sign up for any number of weeks)
Open to kids from age 6 to 16

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
Camp T-shirts and FUN!!!
Full day also includes:
Creative art projects Guitar, Piano and Drum lessons
Student band performs once a week
See website www.icanj.net for schedule and pricing.
Kidville Ridgewood Debuts

Lacrosse for Little Ones
Registration for spring classes and summer camp is
now open at Kidville Ridgewood. New for the spring,
Kidville is launching North Jerseys first lacrosse program specifically designed for children ages 3 to 7 in its
state-of-the-art gym, which features an Olympic quality
foam-cushioned floor and padded walls, perfect for indoor lacrosse. Kidvilles program focuses on the basic
skills of lacrosse, while building confidence, dexterity,
coordination, and endurance through this cooperative
introduction to the nations fastest growing sport. Other new offerings include Kidville Karate, Family Yoga
and Parents Yoga. Both Lacrosse and Family Yoga will
be offered during the week and on weekend mornings.
Parents Yoga will be offered in the evenings.
Camp Kidville offers camp groups for children 18
months to 5 years old. The separation optional program is a great way for parents to introduce their children to camp and a structured environment, without
the anxiety of traditional camp drop-off. By the summers end, little campers will be exploring on their own
and parents will be able to enjoy a few hours of free
time, knowing their child is safe and having fun. Each
small camp group participates in developmentally appropriate activities in gym, music, art, exploration and
more. Weekly themes such as The Wild Wild West and
Safari Adventure set the stage for sports and movement
games, live jam sessions with a Kidville musician, takehome art projects, interactive story time and dramatic
play in Kidvilles brand new facility.
Camp sessions are offered in 2-week, 8-week, 12week, and 16-week sessions. Early registration discounts of 20 percent are currently available for 8 to
16-week sessions. For ongoing registration contact 201493-1234 or frontdesk.ridgewood@mykidville.com. Visit
www.kidville.com/ridgewood for schedules and to register online.
I. Ages 4, 5, 6 & 7/8
Weeks of July 6 and July 13, Mon-Fri 9:30-12:30

Wonderful quality instruction in ballet, jazz and tap
applicable to each age group. Includes other fun-filled
activities such as crafts, tumbling, hip hop, dance videos
and an endearing end-of-camp week performance.
NYC trip to see Aladdin Saturday, July 11, 2:00pm matinee
performance. Reservations, including round-trip bus
must be made in advance (see website for details)
II. Ages 8/9-17
July 20 - Friday, July 24, 9:30am-3:15 daily

Variety of popular dance styles...ballet & pointe,
musical theater, jazz, modern, hip hop,
character (folk), ballroom and bollywood.
NYC trip to a hit Broadway Musical.
III. Ballet Intensive with Esteemed Instructors

July 27 - August 7
Professional training in classical ballet technique and
performing skills. (Jazz, musical theater and
modern dance instruction also included)
NYC trip to a hit Broadway Musical
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ANNABELLE BARBARA
Club Fit of Teaneck and Lets Move Program

invite your kids for
Annabelle Barbara, daughter of Jennifer and Brent

Barbara of Woodcliff Lake
and sister of Samantha, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on March 14 at Temple
Beth Or in Washington
Township.
ONE FREE TRIAL CLASS

STARTING APRIL 1
Classes: Teen Boot Camp Teen Zumba Teen Spin
Two Age Groups: 8-12 & 13-17
401 Water St. Teaneck, NJ 201-836-9500
ROBERT ELLIS
Robert Ellis, son of David and
Lisa Ellis of Upper Saddle
River and brother of Lauren
and Amanda, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah on
March 7 at Temple Emanuel
of the Pascack Valley in
Woodcliff Lake.
ADERET FISHBANE
Aderet Fishbane, daughter
of Eitan Fishbane and Rabbi
Julia Andelman of Teaneck,
and sister of Tal became a
bat mitzvah on March 21
at Cong. Beth Sholom in
Teaneck.
LINIT FREYDENSON
Linit Freydenson, daughter
of Inga and Ari Freydenson
and sister or Etels, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
March 14 at the Fair Lawn
Jewish Center/Congregation
Bnai Israel.
ABIGAIL GOODMAN
Abigail Goodman, daughter of Dr. Marianne and
Lawrence Goodman of
Wyckoff and sister of Julianne
and Joseph, celebrated
March 21 at Temple Beth
Rishon in Wyckoff.
HEATHER GROSSMAN
COURTNEY GROSSMAN
Heather and Courtney
Grossman, twin daughters of Mallory and Steven
Grossman of Upper Saddle
River, celebrated becoming
bnai mitzvah on March 14
at Temple Israel & JCC in
Ridgewood.
Noah Jacobson, son of

Sharon and Douglas
Jacobson of Oradell and
brother of Ben, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah on
February 28 at Temple Beth
Or in Washington Township.
ETHAN KAHN
Ethan Kahn, son of Elizabeth
Cole and Dr. David Kahn
of Wyckoff and brother of
Lydia, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on March
7 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
ILONA MARGOLIN
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NOAH JACOBSON
Ilona Rachel Margolin,

daughter of Regina and Alex
Margolin of Wayne, and
sister of Arnella, celebrated
February 7 at the Chabad
Center of Passaic County in
Wayne.
MAX MASER
Max Maser, son of Patricia
Sioson and Eric Maser of
Haworth, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on March
21 at Temple Beth El of
Northern Valley in Closter.
ROSS NEWMAN
Ross Newman, son of Melissa
and Ken Newman of Franklin
Lakes and brother of Jake
and Alex, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on March
7 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
JUSTIN SCHEURING
TAYLOR SCHEURING
Justin and Taylor Scheuring,
twin children of Roni and
James Scheuring of West
Milford, celebraterd becoming bnai mitzvah on March 7
at the Jewish Congregation of
Kinnelon in Pompton Lakes.
ANDREW SHAFER
Andrew Shafer, son of Lisa
and Howard Shafer and
brother of Ethan Shafer,
celebrated becoming a bar
mitzvah on March 7 at the
Moriah School in Englewood.
His grandparents are Sheila
and Stuart Kotler of Monroe,
and Fran and Joel Shafer of
East Brunswick.
KYLE SHATTUCK
Kyle Shattuck, son of Meryl
and Steven Shattuck of
Ridgewood and brother of
Olivia and Amanda, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah
on March 14 at Temple Beth
Rishon in Wyckoff.
MILANA SHINDELMAN
Milana Yael Shindelman,
daughter of Nigina and Vlad
Shindelman and sister of
Alan, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on March
7 at the Chabad Center of
Passaic County in Wayne.
Her grandparents are Asia
Shindelman of Wayne, and
Dora and Michael Abayev of
Queens, N.Y.
JAKE RABINOWITZ
Jake Spencer Rabinowitz, son
of Julie and Dave Rabinowitz
of River Edge and brother
of Zack, Will, and Emma,
celebrated becoming a bar
mitzvah on February 28 at
Temple Avodat Shalom in
River Edge. His grandparents are Sheila Rabinowitz
of Edison, JoAnn and Allan
Rabinowitz of Freeport, N.Y.,
and Susan and Larry Scheps
of Chardon, Ohio.
SYDNEY SCHAIR
Sydney Schair, daughter of
Robin and Barry Schair of
Woodcliff Lake, celebrated
March 21 at Temple Beth Or
in Washington Township.
HARRISON SQUADRON
Harrison Squadron, son of
Marcy and Michael Squadron
of Upper Saddle River and
brother of Ethan, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah
on February 28 at Temple
Emanuel of the Pascack
Valley in Woodcliff Lake.
ISABELLA WILSON
Isabella Wilson, daughter of
Nicole Motz and Billy Wilson
of Tenafly and sister of Aidan,
celebrated becoming a bat
mitzvah on March 21 at
Temple Emeth in Teaneck.
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Dino-Mite in Newark All Aboard

the Train Live!
Jim Hensons Dinosaur Train Live! is coming to Newark. Buddys Big Adventure takes preschoolers on an interactive trip back to an age when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and
rode in trains. Join Buddy, Tiny, King, Don and other characters of the PBS series on a
fascinating journey about natural history and paleontology. Through the use of lush projected backgrounds, magical special effects that fill the theater, a full-sized replica of the
Dinosaur Train, and an engaging host, the characters seem larger than life. Sunday April
12. Shows are scheduled for 1 and 4 p.m. Victoria Theater, New Jersey Performing Arts
Center (NJPAC), One Center St., Newark. For tickets or more information, www.njpac.
org or 888-466-5722.
To Infinity and Beyond

at Liberty Science Center
Check out Liberty Science Centers new Infinity Climber, a suspended multi-story play
space that dares visitors to climb, crawl, and balance your way through pathways as
high as 35 feet above the atrium floor. With multiple routes to explore, the Infinity
Climber is a thrilling climbing gym for the 21st century. Consisting of 64 petal-like platforms anchored to mammoth curved steel pipes, the 21,000-pound Infinity Climber is
cantilevered to the wall of a three-story atrium, making it the worlds first suspended
climbing play space of its kind. The structure itself measures 26 feet wide, 24 feet
deep, and 19 feet tall. It is surrounded by 19 miles of hand-threaded wire that forms a
protective mesh to prevent climbers from falling to the ground below. Up to 50 people
can climb at once. Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City.
210-200-1000. www.lsc.org.
Kaplen JCC
Yom HaShoah Program
In 1942, Ella Weissberger performed the role of the cat in the childrens
opera Brundibar at the Theresienstadt concentration camp, in Terezin,
Czechoslovakia a show the Nazis staged as a decoy for International Red
Cross inspectors and to fool visiting delegations and the world at large into
thinking nothing suspicious was taking place there. Now, more than 70 years
later, Ella, the last surviving performer from the original cast, will share her
memories at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades on Thursday, April 16, 7 to 9
p.m., as part of the JCCs annual Yom Hashoah Commemoration. In addition,
members of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music Chorus will sing selections
from the opera, and the Abe Oster Holocaust Remembrance Award will be
awarded to a teen for composing an original piece of music that commemorates the Holocaust. Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, 411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly.
For more information on the program, Ruth Yung, 201-408-1418, ryung
jccotp.org.
Survival of the Fittest

Tweens and Teens at Club Fit
Getting off the couch has just become a whole lot easier in Teaneck. Club Fit will
unveil its new after-school Club Fit-Teaneck Les Move program for tweens and
teens, ages 8 to 15 on April 1. Taking a cue from Michelle Obamas anti-obesity
Lets Move Campaign and his own more than 30-year expertise in fitness, Club
Fit owner David Kaminsky is introducing new classes that are reasonably priced
and keep the tweens and teens moving from 3 to 6 p.m. Offerings include spin,
yoga, boot camp, cardio-blast and more. Mr. Kaminsky is even sweetening the
offer with parent and child membership deals. The response has really been
great so far, says Mr. Kaminsky. For more information, Club Fit, 401 Water St.,
Teaneck. 201-836-9500, www.clubfitnj.com.
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1. Recently, eight guitarists, ages 9-16, selected by audition from

throughout the tri-state area, had the opportunity to learn from
renowned classical guitarist, Nicholas Goluses, head of the guitar
program at the Eastman School of Music, in a master class at the
JCC Thurnauer School of Music, a most exciting event.
2. Recently, 750 young Israeli Scouts, Tzofim from across North
America, gathered in Ojai, California, for a special scouting
experience at Machane Shachbag. Among them, local 38 campers
attended. The Tzofim are a youth-led program for the local Israeli
community who meet at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
3. The 7th Annual CTeen International Shabbaton drew 1,500 Jewish
teens from all over the world, with 100 local teens in their ranks.
Here seen in Times Square are: Nicole Kaplun of Ridgewood; Orit
Wax of Woodcliff Lake; Maddy Gold of Woodcliff Lake; Hanna Kaplun
of Ridgewood; and Ester Shifrin of Woodcliff Lake
4. Recently, the students of SINAIs Karasick Shalem High School
took to the stage at TABC in Teaneck with their musical production
of Newsies. They delighted the audience that packed the house.
5. Purim was celebrated full tilt at the Academies at Gerrard Berman
Day School in Oakland. Rabbi Randy Mark of Shomrei Torah, the
Wayne Conservative Congregation, and 6th grade student Ashley
Becker, assumed their superhero positions.
6. Ben Porat Yosef celebrated Read Across America Day and Dr.
Seuss birthday by reading the classic books. Administrators and
teachers read Dr. Seuss books to rapt audiences of early childhood
and lower elementary grade students, with Rav Ronen, BPYs Head
of School, reading a Dr. Seuss book in Hebrew.
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The Good Life With Kids
A PR I L
DaybyDay
Sunday, March 29
Model Matzah Bakery: Learn to make matzah
from scratch at the Chabad Center of Passaic
County 12:45 to 2:30 p.m. at 194 Ratzer
Road, Wayne. $10 per child includes lunch.
973-694-6274, www.jewishwayne.com.
Model Seder with ShirLaLa: Family prePassover program. ShirLaLa and My Haggadah
creator Francine Hermelin for model seder with
music, storytelling and food. For families with
children 3 to 10 years old. At 2 p.m. Museum of
Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place, Manhattan,
646-437-4202, www.mjhnyc.org.
Mad Men: An afternoon with Matthew Weiner,
creator of AMCs Mad Men and New York
Magazine critic Matt Zoller Seitz. At 4 p.m.
Museum of Jewish Heritage, 36 Battery Place,
Manhattan, 646-437-4202, www.mjhnyc.org.
Monday, March 30
Matza Mania: Families with children 2 to 6
years old (siblings welcome) are welcome to join
Academies at Gerrard Berman Day School for
Matzah Mania, pre-Passover fun, from 9:30 to
11:30 a.m. to make afikoman bags and more. 45
Spruce Street, Oakland. www.ssnj.org, 201-3371111.
Friday, April 3
Chabad Passover Seder: Chabad Center of
Passaic Valley invites the community to its seders
and evening services. First night takes place on
April 3 at 7 p.m. The second seder/evening service takes place at 7:45. $55 for adults; $25 for
children 4 to 11. The Chabad Center, 194 Ratzer
Road, Wayne. 973-694-6274, www.jewishwayne.
com.
Friday, April 10
of the above local synagogues. The concert

is free to the general public and will begin at
7 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 87 Overlook Drive,
Woodcliff Lake. For information, www.TEPV.org,
201-391-0801.
Thursday, April 23
Celebrate Israels Independence Day: The Y will
be celebrating Israels Independence Day, Yom
Haatzmaut, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a tour of Israel,
crafts, Israeli dinner and Israeli dancing. Free.
Yom Haatzmaut at the Y is sponsored by Jewish
Federation of Northern New Jersey.1 Pike Drive,
Wayne.
Saturday, April 25
Petrapuppets: Wacky Friends: PetraPuppets:
Wacky Friends! is a ventriloquist puppet show
for the whole family. Steve Petras cast of puppet
characters will entertain. 1 and 3 p.m. bergenPAC,
Center, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood. www.
bergenpac.org.
Tuesday, April 28
Teen Tuesday at the Library: Free events for
students grades 7 to 12. From 3:15 to 4:30.
Mindcraft Club. Johnson Public Library, 274
Main Street, Hackensack 201-343-4169, www.
hackensack.bccls.org
Sunday, April 12
Jim Hensons Dinosaur Train Live!: Preschoolers
join a fun and interactive trip back to the time of
dinosaurs in this show at 1 and 4 p.m. NJPAC,
Victoria Theater, One Center St., Newark. www.
njpac.org or 888-466-5722.
Tuesday, April 14
Thursday, April 16:
Paste Papers Family Art Workshop: Birdinspired activities and art making, followed by
drop-in science explorations. For children 5 to 10
with parent or caregiver. Learn to use acrylic paint
and paste to make decorative and textured paste
papers. Wave Hill House, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wave
Hill, W. 249th St., Bronx, 718-549-3200, www.
wavehill.org.
Shells and Feathers: Drop-in science explorations for children 5 to 10 with parent and caregiver follows art workshop. Learn more about
Tuesday, April 21
Wednesday, April 22
Sunday, April 5
Tuesday, April 7
Tot Shabbat in Franklin

Lakes: Tot Shabbat and pizza
dinner at Barnert Temple at
5:30 p.m. Barnert Temple
747 Route 208 South,
Franklin Lakes.201-848-1027,
www.barnerttemple.org.
Thursday, April 9
Passover Seder in Glen Rock: Glen Rock Jewish

Center is hosting the second Passover seder with
the community at 5:30 p.m. Glen Rock Jewish
Center, 682 Harristown Road, Glen Rock. Contact
Judi Forer, 201-445-1963, judi,forer@gmail.com.
Reserve no later than April 1.
Eco Fair Family Art Project: Fashion a flower

from a discarded CD, binoculars from cardboard
tubes, insects from found metal zippers, a board
game from bottle caps or an Earth Day pin from
a recycled jar-top. Free with admission to the
grounds. Wave Hill House, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wave
Hill, W. 249th St., Bronx, 718-549-3200, www.
wavehill.org.
Friday, April 17
Teen Tuesday at the Library:

Free events for students grades 7
See Sunday, March 29
to 12. From 3:15 to 4:30. Video
grams, board games, laptops,
hand out. Johnson Public Library, 274 Main Street,
Hackensack 201-343-4169, www.hackensack.
How Birds Fly: Bird-inspired activities and art
bccls.org
making followed by drop-in science explorations.
For children 5 to 10 with parent or caregiver.
Study wing structure and then assemble a flyYom Haatsmaut and Yom Hazikaron Concert:
able kite with wings. Wave Hill House, Wave Hill
Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley, Temple
House, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wave Hill, W. 249th St.,
Beth Rishon of Wyckoff, Temple Beth Or of
Bronx, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Washington Township, and Beth Haverim Shir
Shalom of Mahwah will celebrate Yom Haatsmaut
and Yom Hazikaron with a concert featuring
Temple Emeth Family Shabbat: Join familyCantor Mark Biddelman, Cantor Ilan Mamber,
friendly services at 7:30 p.m. at Temple Emeth,
Cantor David Perper, Cantor Sarah Silverberg, and
1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. 201-833-1322,
Cantor Faith Steinsnyder accompanied by Italy
www.emeth.org.
Goran on the piano, and the combined choirs
Happiest Baby on the Block: Learn techniques

of renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp in
this program sponsored by The Valley Hospital
Center for Family Education. 7:30 p.m., Dorothy
B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. www.
ValleyHealth.com, 201-291-6151.
Teen Tuesday at the Library: Free events for
students grades 7 to 12. From 3:15 to 4:30 p.m.
Video games, board games, laptops, hand
out. Johnson Public Library, 274 Main Street,
Hackensack 201-343-4169, www.hackensack.
bccls.org
Saturday, April 4
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Send it to:
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Teaneck, NJ 0766 AboutOCaol.com
or fax it to: 201-833-4959
Deadline for May issue (published April 24):
Tuesday, April 14
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.
birds and their feathers and

eggs. 2:30 to 3:30. On the
grounds. Wave Hill, W. 249th St.,
Bronx, 718-549-3200, www.
wavehill.org.
Going to College: Lecture on
How To Survive and Win the
College Admissions Process
at 7 p.m. featuring educator
and consultant Judy Winfield.
Johnson Johnson Public Library,
274 Main St., Hackensack. 201343-4169, www.hackensack.
bccls.org.
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About
Yom HaShoah Program: Pascack Valley/

Northern Valley Chapter of Hadassah and
the Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel holds a
Yom HaShoah Commemorative program
7:30 p.m. at Temple Emanuel, 87 Overlook
Drive, Woodcliff Lake to honor survivors and
their family members. Community member
Berta Fromme, will be the featured speaker. For
families and children grade five and higher. Diana
Rosner@201-248-4722 or bub1022@gmail.
com.
Footloose at bergenPAC: bergenPAC
Performing Arts School located at 1 Depot
Square in Englewood partners with Englewood
Public Schools Dwight Morrow High School
for the production of Footloose April 16 and 17
on the bergenPAC main stage. Performance at
7 p.m. Also on Friday, April 17. Tickets are $10.
For tickets email Mindy Rochman mrochman@
epsd.org.
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