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Teaneck resident Eitan Hiller, a Mitzvah Clown, invited his friends to get trained as Mitzvah Clowns as part of his bar mitzvah party. They then visited residents at the Jewish Home at Rockleigh.
Doing Good
Children from the Montclair Jewish Workshop participated in a tikkun olam tour facilitated by Areyvut. They created bags to be donated to Leket, a food
rescue organization in Israel.
Jewish tradition.
We want the kids actions to make a
difference, said Ms. Danon Kaplan. Its
not about the faade of doing good, but
to actually do something like improving
a trail or providing blankets to bone marrow donors.
Each day will feature a theme, and
will be put the theme within a context.
The day will include a guest speaker and hands-on volunteering. The
themes include: The Environment; Kol
Yisrael Arevim Zeh Bzeh (All of Israel
is Responsible for One Another)/Israel
Day; Caring for the Sick & Elderly; Hunger and Poverty; and Intergenerational Understanding.
Included in the weeklong curricu-
lum will be training to become a Mitzvah Clown, one of the most popular
programs put forth by Areyvut; weather permitting, weeding and trail maintenance at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy; a visit to the Community Food
Bank of New Jersey, and more, organizers said.
The exposure to these agencies
may prompt the students to become
future volunteers for the agencies and
to bring back their experiences to their
families, said Ms. Danon Kaplan. We
also hope that the kids have a lot of fun
during the week, and make new friends.
After all, they are still kids.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About
Our Children.
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in magic.
That is until one my
children anointed me
mighty with power.
Ma, do your magic,
Yehuda said.
My magic??
Exactly what kind of
hocus-pocus was he talking about?
Was it cajoling the
ear doctors office manager (having bypassed the scheduler)
for an appointment on a day when
the doctor had a double-booked, jampacked schedule? A day when I was already told: no way, no how, sorry but
we cant accommodate you, absolutely not. And after more pleading (there
was no other possible day and the kid
couldnt hear!), I got an appointment.
Is that the kind of hocus-pocus he
was talking about?
Okay, magic.
Or was it the time I managed to get
that silly prop for Pink Day after being
informed of its necessity pretty much
last-minute, and then called several
stores, and had to travel to the least
Fundraise ndmore!
wasnt getting in the front door, I needed to get through the window. And if
that window was closed, I needed to
climb down that chimney.
But then recently, I listened to another mother talk.
She is a friend, who was never
a journalist, and she was speaking
about her youngest daughter. She was
explaining that she needed to find out
what her daughter wanted to do in
a situation.
And then I heard her say, Please,
Rachel, make up your mind. If you
want to go, Ill make it happen.
Ah. She said shell make
it happen.
Not with a twitch of her nose, or
a swirl of a wand, or an abracadabra.
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New this fall to the menu of the
many options offered at Cresskill
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owner Betsy Daly has just added
Rhythm Works Integrative Dance
for special needs youngsters.
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which is designed for students with
learning disabilities and special
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syndrome, cerebral palsy, lowtone, sensory integration disorders,
and other developmental challenges. Rhythm Works Integrative Dance uses
basic hip-hop dance moves, rhythm, and games. Ms. Daly said the program
will be for youngsters 4 through teenager, and will be able to integrate the
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A U G U S T
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.
Friday, August 5
Preschool Story Time: Join in the story
fun for children 3 to 5 years old. 10:30 to
11:30 in the Childrens Room. Englewood
Library, 31 Engle St., Englewood. 201568-2215. www.englewoodlibrary.org.
Saturday, August 6
Bubblemania. See Thursday, August 11
Monday, August 1
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Celebration:
The store is opening early at 8 a.m. for fans to
rush in and pick up their copy of the just published
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Barnes &
Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus. 201-4454589, www.stores.barnesandnobel.com/store/2597.
Dino Dig at Liberty Science: LSC is transforming
its backyard into a paleontological dig site for a
limited time Dino Dig. Work alongside Dino Digs
teams to discover replica fossils of prehistoric
creatures. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with admission.
Liberty Science Center, Liberty Science Center,
Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard,
Jersey City. 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org
Tuesday, August 2
Toddler Time: Bring your walking toddler up to
age 2 to the library for fun at a session at 10
or 11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Free Movie in Washington Township: Bow Tie
Cinema presents Ramona and Beezus. 10 a.m.
show. First come, first seated. Also on Aug. 3.
Washington Township Cinema 3, 249 Pascack
Road, Washington Township, 201-666-8020,
www.bowtiecinema.com.
Wednesday, August 3
Story Time Craft: Children ages 3 to 6 years
old, and their caregivers come and meet in the
Childrens Reading Garden, weather permitting,
for a story and a simple craft. 3 p.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Crocodile Tricks: For puppet story time come
hear a tale from India performed by puppeteer
Diane Koszarski. 7 p.m. The performance by Pink
Flamingo Puppets is free. Teaneck Public Library,
840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.
teaneck.org.
A Look at Lenape Culture: The Passaic County
Historical Society hosts Lenape Culture: An
Introduction to American Indian Life in New
Jersey. 7 p.m. 3 Valley Road, Paterson. Free. 973247-0085, www.lambertcastle.org
Thursday, August 4
Filmstrip Story Time: Come and see classic
picture books come to life on the big screen. For
youngsters ages 3 and up. 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Groups welcome. Teaneck Public
Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-8374171, www.teaneck.org.
Sunday, August 7
Family Art Project: Celebrate the sun and discover its importance. Through handmade sundials,
learn about shadows and discover a simple way to
tell time. Work on a project. Free with admission.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wave Hill House 675 W. 252 St.,
Bronx, NY, 718-549-3200, www.wavehill.org.
Monday, August 8
Dino Dig at Liberty Science: LSC is transforming
its backyard into a paleontological dig site for a
limited time Dino Dig. Work alongside Dino Digs
teams to discover replica fossils of prehistoric
creatures. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with admission.
Liberty Science Center, Liberty Science Center,
Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard,
Jersey City. 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org.
Tuesday, August 9
Summer Hikes: Offered by the staff at the
Kearney House in Alpine, free hikes for youngsters 7 or older, accompanied by an adult. The
three-mile hikes will take place Aug. 9, 16 and
23 from 10 a.m. to noon. First hike will begin at
Allison Park in Englewood Cliffs. For details, 201768-1360, www.njpalisades.org/calendar.
Toddler Time: Bring your walking toddler up to
age 2 to the library for fun at a session at 10
or 11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Free Movie in Washington Township: Bow Tie
Cinema presents Home. 10 a.m. show. First
come, first seated. Also on Aug. 10. Washington
Township Cinema 3, 249 Pascack Road,
Washington Township, 201-666-8020, www.
bowtiecinema.com.
Pajama Hour: Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to
come in their jammies for a story at Englewood
Library. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Englewood
Library, 31 Engle St., Englewood. 201-568-2215.
www.englewoodlibrary.org.
Wednesday, August 10
Stories in the Garden: Discover the creepy
crawlies and wiggly wormies as Wave Hill educators share some of their favorite nature tails.
Ideal for children 3 to 6 years old, accompanied
by an adult. Free with admission. 11 a.m. On the
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Thursday, August 11
Filmstrip Story Time: Come and see classic
picture books come to life on the big screen. For
youngsters ages 3 and up. 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Groups welcome. Teaneck Public
Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-8374171, www.teaneck.org.
Library Lap Time: Enjoy your little one not yet
walking at the weekly lap time session. Meets
11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Bubblemania: Comic bubble artist Casey Carle
brings his show to the Teaneck Library. Its a
wild and wacky show. 7 p.m. For children 5 and
older. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road,
Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Saturday, August 13
Lake Tappan Family Paddle Day: Join a familyfriendly day of paddling on the Lake Tappan
Reservoir in Old Tappan. The partnership fundraiser between SUEZ and the Hackensack
Riverkeeper helps the Riverkeeper protect the
Hackensack River. From 9:30 a.m. to noon, and
12:30 to 3 p.m. To register and information, www.
hackensackriverkeeper.org, 201-968-0808.
Teen Science Fiction: Meet Karen Bao, science
fiction author who will discuss her books and sign
copies of sci-fi novels, Dove Arising and Dove
Exiled. 8 p.m. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17
South, Paramus. 201-445-4589, www.stores.
barnesandnobel.com/store/2597.
Monday, August 15
Thursday, August 18
Filmstrip Story Time: Come and see classic
picture books come to life on the big screen. For
youngsters ages 3 and up. 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Groups welcome. Teaneck Public
Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-8374171, www.teaneck.org.
Library Lap Time: Enjoy your little one not yet
walking at the weekly lap time session. Meets
11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Young Fantasy Reads: Join the Young Fantasy
Reads book group discuss The Giver by
Lois Lowry. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17
South, Paramus. 201-445-4589, www.stores.
barnesandnobel.com/store/2597.
Sunday, August 21
Auditions for The Wizard of Oz: Auditions for
the all-time favorite play will be held from 2 to 5
p.m. at the Wayne Y, 1 Pike Drive in Wayne. 973595-0100, www.wayneymca.org.
Monday, August 22
Dino Dig at Liberty Science: LSC is transforming
its backyard into a paleontological dig site for a
limited time Dino Dig. Work alongside Dino Digs
teams to discover replica fossils of prehistoric
creatures. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with admission.
Liberty Science Center, Liberty Science Center,
Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard,
Jersey City. 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org
Monday, August 29
Dino Dig at Liberty Science: LSC is transforming
its backyard into a paleontological dig site for a
limited time Dino Dig. Work alongside Dino Digs
teams to discover replica fossils of prehistoric
creatures. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with admission.
Liberty Science Center, Liberty Science Center,
Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard,
Jersey City. 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org.
Tuesday, August 16
Free Movie in Washington Township: Bow Tie
Cinema presents Alvin and the Chipmunks: The
Road Trip. 10 a.m. show. First come, first seated.
Also on Aug. 17. Washington Township Cinema 3,
249 Pascack Road, Washington Township, 201666-8020, www.bowtiecinema.com.
Toddler Time: Bring your walking toddler up to
age 2 to the library for fun at a session at 10
or 11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Wednesday, August 17
Story time Craft: Children ages 3 to 6 years
old, and their caregivers come and meet in the
Childrens Reading Garden, weather permitting,
for a story and a simple craft. 3 p.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
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Simchas
B'nai mitzvah
MAX BENJAMIN
Max Benjamin son of Cindy
and Matthew Benjamin
of Tenafly and brother of
Zach celebrated becoming
a bar mitzvah on June 18
at Temple Sinai of Bergen
County in Tenafly. As a mitzvah project, he took one of
his dogs to visit residents
at the Jewish Home at
Rockleigh and spent time
with the residents.
PETER CLOSTERMAN
LEAH KRANTZ
ISABEL SHKLYAR
LAURENCE FINE
Peter J. PJ Closterman
of Cresskill, son of Kim
Closterman and Joseph
Closterman and brother of
Logan and Samantha, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on June 18 at Temple
Sinai of Bergen County in
SKYLAR GREENBERG
Skylar Greenberg, daughter of Wazel and Kenneth
Greenberg of West Milford
and sister of Peyton, 7, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on June 18 at Barnert
Temple in Franklin Lakes.
ZOE KARAGEORGE
Zoe Karageorge, daughter of Samantha and John
Karageorge of Demarest
and sister of Ari, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
LAUREN NAIDRICH
Lauren Naidrich, daughter
of Shari and Steven Naidrich
of Tenafly, and sister of
Danielle and Jack, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
May 21 at Temple Sinai of
Bergen County in Tenafly.
As a mitzvah project, she
participated in the Challenger
ALEXANDRA SUNSHINE
Alexandra Sunshine, daughter of Pamela and Andrew
Sunshine of Tenafly, and the
JACOB WOLMER
Jacob Patrick Wolmer, son of
Margaret and Robert Wolmer
of Tenafly, and brother of
Sophia and Makenna, celebrated becoming a bar
Mitzvah on June 4 at Temple
Sinai of Bergen County in
Tenafly. As a mitzvah project,
he organized a food drive
benefitting the Center for
Food Action in Englewood.
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