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Fathers Day Special . . . . . . . . 12 Schechter students
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t had been 65 years, and my father
finally had a chance to say Kaddish
for his father at his gravesite. We
were standing near a stone monument
in a thicket of a forest in the Ukraine.
How we came upon this grave this
mass grave was not easy.
My father and I had journeyed to
his hometown once Rovno, Poland,
now Rivne, Ukraine, a city of 30,000
that had grown tenfold to 300,000
in the six and half decades since his
hasty departure. He fled his home on
the morning of June 22, 1941, when
the Nazis invaded. It was my paternal
grandfather, Meir Yosef, who told his
two oldest sons, Naftali and Michoel,
my father, to leave. The brothers fled
on foot toward the citys border into
the former Soviet Union. It was their
hope to get a car to come back for
their parents, and their two younger
brothers and sisters. But the border
was sealed. And so was their fate. And
so was the fate of their family.
But my fathers longing never left
him. Not when he created a life across
the ocean with my mother. Not when
he had three children. Not when he
built a successful business. Not when
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he lived a life that was
rich with friends and
family. He still longed to
return to Rovno.
So the journey back
to his hometown was
long in coming. His
mission was to find his
house. A daunting one,
especially in a city that
had been destroyed
and rebuilt. So much
was the same in Rov-
no he recognized so
much but so much was different.
The river even had been moved.
But to have found his fathers
grave was remarkable. We were with
two other men who had roots in
Rovno Abe from Philadelphia, who
was born in Rovno, and Aaron from
Israel, whose father, like mine, was
from Rovno.
We found it with the help of a lo-
cal woman, Luba, who guided us to
my grandfathers grave. She was prob-
ably a bit younger than my father,
flame-haired and warm, she carried
in her bag a medal from Yad Vashem
distinguishing her as a Righteous
Among the Nations. It
was through her guid-
ance that we were able
to drive deep, deep into
the forest of the nearby
town of Kostopil.
Between July 13
and July 14 1942 the
remaining Jews in the
Rovno ghetto, about
5,000, were taken to
that forest in Kostopil
and killed. Among those
was my fathers father,
my grandfather.
When my father, along with Abe
and Aaron, stood at the grave, lit can-
dles, and said the words of the Kad-
dish, it was incredible. I had grown up
with the sight of yahrzeit candles, but
the death of my parents families was
amorphous. They didnt have a place
where we could visit. So to be at my
grandfathers grave, this mass grave,
and to read the monument that paid
tribute was something of a journey of
the soul. How my father must have felt
on that hot July morning in 2006.
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thrived. His way was so kind and
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were always smiling, even if his lips
didnt follow suit. No matter what his
challenge, trouble, or pain, he nev-
er complained.
And the faith he had. I remember
when my brother was sick in the hos-
pital and I was up at night with worry,
I asked my father how he was able
to sleep.
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served him well.
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H E I D I M A E B RAT T
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ts a day when pride bursts up and
down Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, with
song, bands, floats, entertainers, dig-
nitaries, and hundreds of thousands of
people from various Jewish organizations
and groups, and of course, students from
New Jersey, who come to participate.
Its the Celebrate Israel Parade, and
this years march up Fifth Avenue from
57th to 74th Streets on Sunday, June 4
from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., takes on an even
more profound and special significance
because this year marks the 50th anni-
versary of the reunification of Jerusalem.
The Celebrate Israel Parade is a
powerful moment where Jews from
across the political and religious spec-
trum join to honor and demonstrate
our unwavering support for the Jewish
state, said Rabbi Eli Ciner, principal of
The Frisch School in Paramus. In a time
where, regretfully, issues surrounding Is-
rael divide, rather than unite, Jews, the
parade is an important moment of unity
and celebration.
Staff and students at Frisch, like
many other day schools throughout the
area, spend months preparing for the
parade, especially in creating the signa-
ture banner. This year, said Ahuva Win-
slow, the chairperson of the schools art
department, Israeli graffiti artists serve
as inspiration for the graphic look of
their banner.
Ive been marching every year since
5th grade, said Andrew Haberman, 18,
a senior at Torah Academy of Bergen
County (TABC) in Teaneck. Marching
is an opportunity to display our pride in
Israel and take a stand, especially when
Israel is facing a lot of adversity.
There is so much ruach (spirit) at
TABC, he added. Im really looking for-
ward to it.
SINAI students at the parade march with partner
school TABC.
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Students at Soloman Schechter Day School display banner at Celebrate Israel Parade.
Nearly 400 Yavneh Academy students
will be participating, with the theme
Yavneh Academy and Israel All Together
to reflect the parades theme: Celebrate
Israel All Together. In its banner, said
officials of the Paramus-based Yavneh,
Israels diversity was honored and the
banner reflects various shapes and colors
to symbolize the different types of people
that make up the countrys population,
from scientists and poets, to athletes and
entrepreneurs and everyone in between.
The school holds a contest for its T-shirt
design. This years winner was Devorah
Kuperman, a fourth grader, whose de-
sign best conveyed the spirita circle of
children of different backgrounds holding
hands around the State of Israel. Last years rain didnt dampen the spirits of Frisch students at the Celebrate Israel Parade.
On the 50th anniversary of the reuni-
fication of Jerusalem, Maayanot Yeshiva see the light in the sky. Together, heart communication at SINAI schools. And
High School for Girls in Teaneck cele- to heart well open, with hope for love. those who will be marching, she added,
brates: Yerushalayim as Unifier of Jews This reflects our core value of are very excited to do so.
Through the Ages. Throughout the his- cultivating ahavat yisraellove of Is- In 1965, thousands walked down
tory of the Jewish People, Jerusalem has raelbeginning with our youngest stu- Riverside Drive in support of the young
been viewed as a place of Jewish unity. dents, at age three, and culminating in State of Israel. This impromptu walk
The concept of Yerushalayim lo nitch- a two-week annual Israel Encounter for evolved into the Salute to Israel Parade
alka leshvatimJerusalem was not di- our graduating eighth graders. This is a on Fifth Avenue. In 2011 the name of the
vided among the tribesis a pow- capstone to their entire Schechter edu- Parade was changed to Celebrate Israel
erful onethat all Jews should feel cation, said Leah Silberstein, director to focus on celebrating the vibrant and
a sense of connection to Jerusalem, of marketing and communications for diverse country of Israel.
no matter where we currently live, the school. Among the star-studded lineup in this
or how we express our Judaism. As a school community, Schechters years parade, which takes on the theme of
This has been true for Jews around participation in the annual Celebrate Is- Celebrate Israel All Together, will include
the world throughout history, ac- rael Parade represents an intentional Rabbi Haskel Lookstein, Rabbi Emeritus
cording to school officials. act of being present, during which stu- of Congregation Kehilath Jeshuran and
At Solomon Schechter Day dents, faculty, and parents publicly de- Principal Emeritus of The Ramaz School,
School in New Milford, about 225 clare our support and devotion to the who will serve as grand marshal. Honor-
4th through 8th graders, along State of Israel, she said. ary grand marshals include New York Gi-
with their families and facility, will Students of SINAI schools who join ants great Tiki Barber, Jerusalem mayor
march in the parade. The banner the parade will be marching with their Nir Barkat, celebrity chef Jamie Geller,
theme, according to school offi- partner schools in a way that is natural among many others.
cials, is based on the Hebrew song, to the relationship that is shared be-
Yachad Lev el Lev, Together, tween SINAI and their partner schools, Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About
heart to heart well open, and well said Abigail Hepner Gross, director of Our Children.
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 Getting Children to Listen to Our Words
S LOV I E JU N G R E I S - WO L F F its no wonder you experience a sense of 1. Dont be afraid that your kids of showing firmness, parents grow soft
defeat. Children tune us out. Teens and wont like you. and respond to a child with Okay, five

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wall when you speak to your kids?
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When parents repeat the same thing
over and over each day pick up your
laundry, dont leave your shoes in the
middle of the hallway, do your home-
work! stop bothering your sister
pre-teens test limits. And parents dont
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Were stressed and tired, and think
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our parenting?
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2. Act. Dont React.
How often do problems occur because
we were not specific with our kids or ig-
nored a situation that got out of hand?
When children understand what is ex-
pected from them we avoid confronta-
tions and feeling as if we are not being
listened to.
For example: a grandmother I know
told me that she was worried sick wait-
ing up for her teenaged grandson who
was staying with her on vacation in
Florida. The moment he came home
at 1 a.m. she screamed at him, called
his parents and gave him a stiff pun-
ishment. When questioned, the grand-
mother informed me that all she had
said to her grandson before he left was,
Dont come home too late. To this
teen, no rules were broken; 1 a.m. is a
normal time to return.
How much pain would have been
avoided if the adults in this family would
have acted by setting clear limits and
times instead of reacting to this boys
late return?
If only the rules would have been
clearly explained beforehand, confronta-
tion and feelings of being ignored would
never have occurred.
3. Dont Pyramid Parent again but nothing changes. The child After watching us speak to them
Allowing a child to perceive that it is him just does the same action again because with half an ear and half an eye they
or her plus one parent against another he knows that we simply give empty have come to realize that we are dis-
parent is called pyramid parenting. threats. True, some parents blow up, tracted parents. Our bodies may be
One parent should never be thought of scream, yell, and get enraged. So what? present but our minds are absent. We
as the opposing figure. When mother Losing it does not mean that we are be- are missing out and there is no way to
and father are not on the same side ing effective. After a while, parents get make up for all the time and opportunity
and one becomes allied with the child, tuned out. If you keep dealing with the that have passed us by. When our sons
both parents lose. The child observes same issue over and over again it is time and daughters see that they are indeed
division. He translates this as weakness. to address it. Not by losing control. We being looked at and heard, our relation-
Respect and honor for parents become cannot parent out of rage. Rather, we ship with them will reach a whole new
diminished as the child plays one par- must think about effective discipline and level. For our words to be listened to, we
ent against the other. Neither parent will follow through on our words. Mothers must try to build a connection. Until we
be effective because the child knows and fathers who lack consistency are do, fathers, mothers, sons, and daugh-
that there will be discussions and even perceived as weak. ters, will be sitting next to one another
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OurChildren
About
Americas Favorite Pastimes:
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN
O
ne of Americas favorite pastimes
is attending major and minor
league baseball games. Before
you and your family head to the ballpark
this summer, consider how to make it a
more memorable experience.
If your child isnt an avid fan of any
particular team, choose one nearby that
is having a good season or has several
star players to keep it interesting, said
minor league spokesperson Chris Kem-
ple. Next get on the teams website to
see which games offer special promo-
tions for kids either in giveaways,
pre- or post-game events or discounted
tickets.
Thats what Deborah Rowe does.
As former minor league team booster
10 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN JUNE 2017
members, she and her husband have al-
ways enjoyed attending baseball games.
When our daughter came along, we
wanted to give her that same opportu-
nity, said the mother of her 5-year old.
Hannah and I sit at the computer and go
over which games have special promo-
tions so she can pick the ones she wants
to see.
To build excitement for attend-
ing games, play catch with your child,
watch televised games together and dis-
cuss fundamentals of the sport. If your
child hasnt signed up to play in an area
league, encourage participation.
Bill Mitchell has done this. By the
time William was age 3, his father was
taking him to major and more often
minor league games. When our team
wasnt home wed watch the major
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tions about the game and wed discuss
different players and their positions.
Now hes a newspaper and Internet guy.
He loves to read the stats and go online
to see how different teams and players
are doing.
Nearly all major and minor league
teams have websites with pages de-
signed specifically for children. Some
are simple, others are more detailed,
said Meghan Essman, major league fan
development and educational programs
administrator. The elaborate ones
teach children about the team and the
sport on their level. Some even have
video clips kids can watch and word
searches, coloring pages or wallpaper
downloads.
Organization-affiliated kids clubs
are a good way to introduce children
to baseball and build enthusiasm for at-
tending games. For a minimal cost, kids
can join and receive discounted tickets,
invitations to special events, newslet-
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Before leaving home, encourage
your child to dress in team attire. William
does this. He has several team jerseys,
so hell find out which one the team is
playing in and wear his like it; he wears
his cap too, said Mr. Mitchell. When he
was younger, the players called him the
bubblegum kid because hed tote along
a container of bubblegum and offer them
some as they went onto the field. This
Ballgame continued on page 23
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JOA N N E PA L M E R
Men Who Cook
I
ve never been interested in
cooking. Eating, yes. Cook-
ing, not so much.
I come by it honestly. My
mother always made sure that
her husband and three chil-
dren ate well, if blandly; from
what Ive heard of her moth-
ers cooking that benevolent disinterest came straight
down the maternal line.
But I am lucky. I married a man who can cook.
Andys mother couldnt cook either, he tells me.
She was the recording secretary of the Chicago teach-
ers union, a big job that left her with no time for the do-
mestic chores she disliked anyway. She deputized her
sons, and they learned. It was nothing fancy at first it
was often just how to open a can but by the time we
met, Andy cooked well, and hes just got better.
Most of the time when our children were young I
was the one who was at home with them, and I did man-
age to get them adequately if boringly fed. But when
Andy cooked, it was just so very much better.
Andy cooks our Shabbat dinners now. He research-
es recipes, orders food, starts working in the kitchen.
12 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN JUNE 2017
Fathers Day
I stay away, hear crashes, muffled curses, metallic
bangs, and then smells start wafting out. Little nosefuls
of heaven. Eventually I sidle in and try to nibble at tiny
little bits of thing, edges of food, and I do that until he
notices. Eventually he always does notice.
Its not that I dont do anything for those dinners.
I invite guests (theres an art to matching people that
comes clearer with time and through mistakes), I make
salads (Im good at that because its a matter of tossing
in more and more and even more things in, mixing them
up, and adding garlic and olive oil, and what doesnt
taste better with garlic and olive oil?), I set the table,
bring out the food, and clean up at the end. Its also
my job also learned through experience to make
sure that theres enough wine, more than were likely
to need, because theres nothing more festive than hav-
ing enough wine, and nothing less festive than furtively
eying a bottle and wondering if those few drops at the
bottom possibly could be yours, only to see them drib-
bled elsewhere.
But Andy cooks, and his food is the centerpiece of
every Shabbat dinner at our house, and I love it.
My daughter Miriam also married a man who
cooks. Dave always has been interested in food, he
said, and when he was in rabbinical school he started
to experiment. Hes more sure of himself than Andy,
Rabbi David Vaisbergs
smoker, above at
right, sends smoke
but not flame to the
grill. The dry-rubbed
brisket at the top
went into it. Below,
his beer-battered
fried chicken is a
yearly Chanukah
delight.
more quick to ditch the recipe and work with whatever
he has at home.
He can make brisket a dish I usually eat dutifully
but unenthusiastically into a silken tangle of bliss.
He can make chicken taste like almost anything except
basic boring chicken. He can make vegetables taste so
fresh that youd swear theyre not even picked yet.
For Chanukah, Dave makes fried chicken using a
beer batter that is not flaky but instead encases perfect-
ly moist chicken with the most satisfying crunch imag-
inable. For Shavuot, he makes miracles with cheese.
But summertime is best.
Dave has a smoker in his backyard; he had it modi-
fied so now a large metal pipe comes out of it and leads
to a separate grill. He fills the smoker with wood, and
then takes the meat or fish hes prepared with a home-
made rub a day or two before and puts it on the grill.
The fire is not in the same device as the food, which is
slow-cooked not by flame but by smoke.
Hours later, he takes out the food and puts it on the
table in front of his aroma-drunk guests. And then there
are no words, just the sounds of eating, and involuntary
moans of pleasure.
I wish that I could get the pleasure from cooking
that Andy and Dave get. There seems to be something
about the rhythms of chopping and mincing; the dance
of timing, knowing when to drop something into the
boiling water or the hot oil and when to take it out; the
music of sizzling and steaming and slicing; the beauty
of fresh herbs and vegetables, with their vivid colors
and often improbable shapes, the magic of the chemis-
try that changes shapes and colors and textures when
you add water or heat. Its a deeply sensual pleasure,
thats clear.
But I get the deeply sensual pleasure of eating the
food they make, and glorying in the love thats probably
the common and most essential ingredient of all.
Joanne Palmer is the editor of The Jewish Standard.
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 OurChildren
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At left, Solomon Schechter

Day School in New Milford
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with a Wizard of Oz
theme. Right, youngsters
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fire following the March
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L
ag BOmer is a day marked by fes-
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period counting the omer between
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memorates the passing of Rabbi Shimon
bar Yochai, the author of the chief text of
the Kabbalah, the Zohar. He requested
that the day be filled with joy rather than
mourning for all generations. Hence it is
customary to light bonfires on this day
symbolizing the hidden light of Torah,
the Zohar, that Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
revealed to the world.
Each year, Solomon Schechter
Day School in New Milford creates a
theme for its Lag BOmer celebration.
This years theme was The Wizard of
Oz featuring middot (character traits)
connected to the characters in the clas-
sic story: Dorothy (kehillahcommu-
nity), Scarecrow (chochmawisdom),
Tin Man (ahavalove), and the Lion
(ometz bravery). Each team of stu-
dents also was associated with a place
in Jerusalem celebrating Yom Yerusha-
layimthe 50th anniversary of the re-
unification of Jerusalem.
This was a student-led day, with
the middle school students serving as
team leaders. They were responsible
for guiding their respective teams in
creating a team banner, song, a dance
presentation, and, of course, relay rac-
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the day.
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Lubavitch on the Palisades in Tenafly
held a grand parade. Co-sponsored
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of the LPS school, Hebrew school,
members of Yachad, Friendship Circle
of Bergen County, and families from
the Tenafly and Bergen County com-
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through Tenafly. There was live music,
signs, floats depicting Jewish themes,
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Two Students Rank High in Chidon HaTanach
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
I
s there something in the ethos, or in
the water in Bergen County?
Something good, that is. Because
there was not just one, but two Bergen
County students who finished nearly at
the top of the coveted International Chi-
don HaTanach competition, which took
place recently in Israel.
Shlomi Helfgot of Teaneck, a 16-year-
old junior at Torah Academy of Bergen
County (TABC) in Teaneck, came in 4th
place in this years International Chi-
don HaTanach.
And Uriel Simpson, also of Teaneck,
an 8th grader at Yeshivat Noam in Para-
mus, came in 6th place. At 14 years old,
Uriel was also the youngest student to
make it to the final 16 students in the stiff
competition.
This year, there were students com-
peting from eight different countries
from around the world.
The International Bible Contest or
Chidon HaTanach is a worldwide compe-
tition on the Tanach, or Jewish Bible, for
middle school and high school students.
It is held annually in Jerusalem, Israel, on
Yom Haatzmaut, as one of the center-
pieces of Israels celebration of the day.
Because the event is officially sponsored
by the Israeli government, the Prime
Minister of Israel usually attends, along
with the Minister of Education.
The top spot of the contest went to
Sagiv Lugasi, 15, of Maalot in northern
Israel. Second place winner was Naomi
Cohen of Safed, and third place went to
Maria Shpilowitz of Belarus. This years
Bible Contest took place in the Jerusa-
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Bergens Bible Best
commitment, said Rabbi Helfgot. It was
From left, Uriel Simpson, who came in 6th
place in the world Jewish Bible competition
and Shlomi Helfgot, who came in 4th place in
the International Chidon HaTanach, which took
place in Jerusalem, Israel on Yom Haatzmaut.
of unified Jerusalem.
Shlomi and Uriel were among the
four winners (also Nechama Reichman
from Teaneck and Caleb Gitlitz from Bal-
timore) in last years National Chidon
HaTanach. Since winning the American
National Championship, they have spent
a year studying more than 400 chapters
of Tanach in preparation for the Interna-
tional Chidon.
Flanked by their family and many
family fans during the exciting competi-
tion that day in Jerusalem, the pride still
was palpable weeks later.
It was a very special thing to watch
our Shlomi, said Rabbi Nati Helfgot,
Shlomis father and the rabbi of Netivot
Shalom in Teaneck.
Really, to see how he motivated
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front of their friends and family.
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OurChildren
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pare and test himself, and go over the Frisch School in September, said his fa-
Tanach and push himself, and review ther, Mordy Simpson.
and learn, it was a beautiful thing, Rabbi It was an incredible experience
Helfgot said. and obviously nerve-wracking, said Mr.
It wasnt exactly an easy year for Simpson recalling the excitement of be-
Shlomi. As an 11th grader, the year is ing present during the competition with
marked by an intense level schoolwork family members and friends.
and pressure to study and perform on We just have a tremendous feeling
standardized tests, advanced placement of pride in him, and such gratitude to the
courses, and other academic obligations. school, which has given him the building
But despite his obligations, It really blocks, said Mr. Simpson. Obviously he
was the greatest joy for us to see him had to make many sacrifices to study for
delve and dive, and to see his complete the competition, but he really enjoyed
the process.
tremendous for us to see him grow in
his knowledge. Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
That pride was echoed by the fam- Children. (Abigail Klein Leichman contrib-
ily of Uriel Simpson, who will graduate uted to this report.)
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sels, improving circulation to the mus-
cles. Muscle soreness is caused by lactic
acid buildup, and the increased blood
flow carries lactic acid away from the
muscles and eases soreness. Sore mus-
cles after a hard workout can demotivate
you because of the pain involved. There-
fore, one of the biggest aquatic therapy
benefits is that of relaxing muscles. This
also helps prevent accidental injury
from overtraining, reducing the level of
stress inflicted on healing muscles, car-
tilage, or connective tissue.
Massage
Water flows in currents when you move
through it. The gentle flow of water mol-
ecules around the body can acts as a nat-
ural form of massage, helping to further
promote circulation and the relaxation
of tired or sore muscles. By using equip-
ment such as water paddles or aquatic
gloves, the therapist can create gentle
currents aimed at specific areas of the
body, helping to work on problem areas.
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Here Comes the Sun:
Now Be Sure Youre Safe
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
S
ummertime and the living is
easy, breezy and plenty sunny.
Childhood and adolescence
are critical periods during which ex-
cessive exposure to UV radiation is
more likely later to create serious
problems, including skin cancer. Par-
ents have an important role to ensure
their children establish healthy sun
protection habits during their ear-
ly years.
About Our Children consulted
with dermatologist Dr. Tamar Zapo- Dr. Tamar Zapolanski
lanski of the Valley Medical Group in Park
Ridge for her expertise on the issue.
AOC: What are the most important things a parent
can do to protect a child from the sun?
Dr. Zapolanski: The most important element of sun
protection is avoiding exposure as much as possible
when the sun is the strongest, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Seeking shade when outdoors, wearing protective cloth-
ing and using sunscreen correctly are the next lines of
defense. Sun protective clothing should cover as much
skin as possible, hats should have a wide brim, and sun-
glasses help protect the eyes. Some clothing lines and
products are labeled as having a UV protection factor
(UPF), which can be helpful in choosing protective wear.
Look for UPF 30 or UPF 50 items. UV protection for sun-
glasses is not regulated, so look for products with the
most specific wording possible on the label, for example,
98 percent UVA and UVB protection or blocks all UV
radiation up to 400 nanometers. Vague labels such as
UV absorbing should be avoided. Sunscreen should be
applied liberally. Sun Protection Factor (SPF) should be
at least 30, and the product should be labeled as broad
spectrum. For swimming or sweating, use a product
that is also labeled as water resistant. Water resistant
products are further classified as being effective for 40
minutes or 80 minutes. Sunscreen should be reapplied
every 2 hours when spending time outdoors, after towel-
ing off, after swimming/sweating, and should be applied
on cloudy days as well.
AOC: What sort of sun block
should be used?
Dr. Zapolanski: In addition
to looking for broad spectrum,
water resistant products with an
SPF of 30 or higher, looking at the
specific sunscreen ingredients
can be helpful. The chemical
sunscreens can be irritating to
some skin types. Look for physi-
cal blockers, which are titanium
dioxide and zinc oxide. Both
of these ingredients are broad
spectrum. Most products la-
beled as being for sensitive skin
contain these physical blockers.
AOC: At what age should a
parent start using sun block?
Dr. Zapolanski: Sunscreen
can be used on babies 6 months
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AOC: If a child does get sun-
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AOC: Anything else you would like to add about
sun protection for youngsters?
Dr. Zapolanski: Teaching young children about the
importance of sun protection, and instilling good sun
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the best chance of them maintaining these habits in-
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Mayim Bialik Helps Tween and Teens
Girl Up in New Book
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
G
oing from girl to woman isnt easy. Just
ask actress, writer and neuroscientist
Mayim Bialik, who we watched and
loved grow up on the 1990s hit television sit-
com show Blossom, and now we watch and
love as she plays the brainy Amy Farrah Fowl-
er on the current hit television sitcom The Big
Bang Theory.
Ms. Bialik takes that knowledge and puts her
Ph.D. in neuroscience to work by blending scien-
tific facts, personal anecdotes, and lifes wisdom
to help tween and teens go from girl to woman,
biologically, psychologically and sociologically,
in her new book, Girling Up: How to be Strong,
Smart and Spectacular (Philomel Books).
Ms. Bialik tackles six aspects of transitioning
from girl to woman, and covers topics ranging
from body image to nutrition, from relation-
ships to handling stress and finding ones
passion and place in the world. She dis-
cusses everything, including first kisses,
menstrual cramps, the importance of a
healthy diet and exercise, modesty, taking
responsibility and making choices based
on knowledge and self-awareness.
Ms. Bialik, mother to sons, Miles, 11,
and Fred, 8, who embraces her Judaism
in practice, and in her role as an activist,
shared some thoughts on Girling Up,
which hit the number 2 spot on the New
York Times bestselling list for young read-
ers a week after its release, with About
Our Children.
About Our Children: What was
the impetus for your newest book, and
can you explain what the clever phrase
Girling Up means?
Mayim Bialik: I was actually approached to write
this book after Jill Santopolo at Penguin saw a piece I
had written for GrokNation.com (my website) about
what its like to be a late bloomer and play one on TV.
I was specifically writing about the episode of The Big
Bang Theory where Amy and Sheldon have coitus for
the first time. She loved how gently I handled issues of
modesty and intimacy and asked me to write a book
from that perspective. I asked her if I could expand it
out to include the entire female experience and she
said yes. Girling Up is a sort of play on the expression
grow up and man up but I made it into an active
verb since the process of going from girl to woman is
indeed an active one.
AOC: With your many professional, creative, aca-
demic and personal accomplishments you have be-
come a role model for girls and young women. Who
were the strong, smart, spectacular women who served
as your role models?
MB: Thats so nice! My mom is the first woman
who comes to mind. She is a really strong and brave
woman and she taught me to be the kind of women my
grandmothers also were. I am very domestic, detail ori-
ented and organized. Shes really fierce and resourceful
18 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN JUNE 2017
and graceful. My grandmothers left
Eastern Europe to make a new life
in America and their genes and their
struggles live on in me. I admire co-
mediennes like Lucille Ball, Carol
Burnett and Tracey Ullman very
much. I was raised also with the stories of the women of
the Torah and those values and lessons made me who
I am, as well. Of course, there are women trailblazers
in all fields and in particular, women singers like Neko
Case inspire me as an artist.
AOC: You spent your critical tween and teenage
years in the public eye in the hit TV series, Blossom.
How did that affect your Girling Up?
MB: I think I had a special view into the way women
are potentially objectified, and had a lot of attention on
me in my developing years so I was very aware of the
treatment of women for sure because of those experi- is something I would want my daughter to stay away
ences. But I also had all of the normal things to worry
about as a girl in America separate from my fame.
AOC: In the book, you talk about modesty, pride in
ones body, and respect for privacy. How have your Jew-
ish values influenced your perspective on these issues?
MB: My Jewish values lend a lot of support for my
belief in boundaries, modesty (for men and women),
and privacy. I took on a lot of halachic structure in col-
lege and tznius in particular strengthened me. While
Girling Up is not written from a religious perspective,
Jewish readers will absolutely see those notions as the
backdrop for my emphasis on separating expectations
others have on you from individual choices
especially surrounding sexuality and how we
present ourselves as women.
AOC: Why do you think girls havent tradi-
tionally pursued science, and do you think that
is changing in the wake of STEM-centered cur-
ricula now in many schools?
MB: Historically, women have been under-
represented in all fields really, and although we
are making advances in so many ways, careers
such as those in the sciences historically have
not been as flexible for women who may want
to raise families and work in careers which lend
themselves more to part-time flexibility, for ex-
ample. I also acknowledge that the female and
male brains are different and girls tend to be
drawn to social and verbally oriented careers
and activities. The notion of the lone scientist
in a laboratory may not appeal to many girls,
but we need to expand how we think of sci-
ence careers in particular so that we can attract
more girls.
AOC: The chapter on stress was particular-
ly instructive and also very personal. Is there
a way for parents of girls and boys to better
help their children manage stress?
MB: I know what works for my boys as a par-
ent. We do a lot of talking openly and honestly
about feelings. And I am careful not to burden
my children with my struggles, but I also am
very open with them about ways I feel chal-
lenged because of stress, social anxiety, general
anxiety, and complicated feelings. We make sure
to have conversations that build our relationship up
rather than introducing fear or anger since those can
make children less likely to reach out when they do
need help. Physical activity and taking walks together
is a great way to reduce stress and make room for com-
fortability in interactions with my boys, I have found.
AOC: I love the way you in a tone throughout the
book that is warm and never preachy inform and yes,
warn, about the indelibility of posting online. Do you
have any thoughts on how girls can play it safe and
smart on social media platforms?
MB: Thank you. Honestly, limiting time on social
media is a good idea for kids and adults alike. It is in-
deed so addictive. My book talks about the impact of
sharing parts of yourself online that you may someday
regret. You should not send suggestive photos of your-
self at all in my opinion; even sexy or suggestive texting
from. I know that may not be realistic, but its a really
different world than it was when I was a girl and I think
face to face friendships are still the most significant for
the most part.
AOC: Ultimately, what do you hope your girl read-
ers will take away from this book?
MB: Knowledge about your body, brain and devel-
opment are your birthright to have. Once you know
more, you can make smart decisions and lead the
strong smart and spectacular life you deserve.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of about Our Children.
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About

Getting Through the Summer with Sanity and Serenity

A D I N A S O C LO F thing you need stocked and ready to go: temperament. Know your familys per- your kids, I know there seems to be a lot
towels, sunscreens, waters, hats, snacks sonality: Plan your summer activities tak- of fighting when we get into the car. How

A
s a parent, I have a love/hate re-
lationship with summer. I love the
lack of structure but at times find
it daunting. Here are my 10 Best Summer
Survival Skills for Parents
Schedule: Summer time lends itself
to spontaneity, but as parents we still
need to maintain a bit of structure. Kids
do better when they have a routine. Its
best if mealtime, screen time, bath time,
outdoor/indoor activities are built into
a set schedule. There is still plenty of
room for flexibilityyou can make bed-
time later, but still have a bedtime.
Keep your expectations in check:
Many times we have lofty goals for the
summer. The kids will finally stop fight-
ing, we are going to paint and clean out
the garage. We get so disappointed when
we dont achieve anything we have set
our hearts on. Make more realistic goals.
Be happy when your kids are peaceful
for 10 minutes a day instead of the whole
summer. Be glad if you clean that one
shelf in the garage. Be realistic about
what you can and cant do and you and
your kids will be much happier.
Emergency kit: Try to have every-
etc. Stock up on some arts and crafts
supplies, and make sure your sprinkler
is in working order. It will save you the
time and energy that you will need to
take care of your kids.
Plan your menu: We are often on the
go during the summer and then 4 oclock
comes around and we have nothing
to serve our hungry brood for dinner.
Simple meals are essential. Use your grill
and make sure to have a lot of noodles
on hand. It is best to have a simple week-
ly menu to refer to, as well as a standard from a bit of alone time, especially par-
shopping list.
No unsuitable activities for kids:
It seems that kids melt down and have
tantrums more during the summer. It
can be because of the lack of sleep, their
meal times are off, and the heat. To pre-
vent tantrums, try not to take your kids
on one more errand at the end of a long
day. Dont take them to places where
they may be unsuccessfulfancy res- gether in the summer, which means that
taurants, loud and noisy amusement
parks, or to a museum that is not age
appropriate. Make an effort to research
activities that you know will work for
your family according to their age and
ing into consideration your personality
and your familys personalities as well.
Some questions to ask yourself are: Am I a
morning person or evening person? When
do I have the most energy? Do I like a fast,
busy schedule or a slow, easy schedule?
Do I mind crowds? Do I like being out in
nature? Once you figure yourself out, then
think about your spouse and kids, under
what conditions do they work best? Then
try to plan your schedule accordingly.
Quiet time: Everyone can benefit
summer. It is best if we can find activities
ents. It is beneficial for everyone to re-
tire to his or her room with a book or a
quiet toy for a half hour or hour every-
day. One mom put together a special
box with toys for her kids that they were
only allowed to use during quiet time. It
is a great way for everyone to recharge.
Get a handle on sibling rivalry:
Families often spend a lot of time to-
Adina Soclof is the Director of Parent
there is often lots of fighting. Try to fig-
ure out the times where your children
are more prone to squabble. Is it when
they are in the car? Video time? At din-
ner? When you have that figured out, ask
can we keep the peace when we are driv-
ing? Kids can come up with some great
ideas that really work for them.
Real summer homework: Many
times kids have academic work that they
need to complete over the summer. We
dont want our kids to lose the skills that
they have gained throughout the year.
However, learning can be done in so
many waysreading books, museums,
and being out in nature. Many kids who
stress about school blossom during the
that interest our struggling students and
help them shine.
Get a babysitter: Spending all your
time with your kids can be tiring. Every-
one needs a bit of adult time or alone
time. Hire a babysitter and treat yourself
to a night out, or even go to the grocery
store alone. You will be glad you did.
Outreach for A+ Solutions, facilitating How
to Talk so Kids will Listen and Listen so Kids
will Talk workshops as well as workshops
based on Siblings Without Rivalry. She can
be reached at www.parentingsimply.com.

YOUR CHILD needs special education.

You want her to have a Jewish education.
You want him to be included.

Five Star residents David and Hilda Luria, front, are pictured with SSDS students.

Schechter Students Learn Young and Old

Are Better Together
Bob Levin is a resident of the Five Star
retirement community in Teaneck.
Over the past year, he has reveled
in his monthly conversations with sixth
graders at the Solomon Schechter Day
School of Bergen County about aging,
As part of Schechters bnai mitzvah
chesed curriculum, sixth graders vis-
ited with seniors at Five Star through-
out the school year and engaged in
conversations reflective of its monthly
Midat HaHodesh (value of the month)

personal responsibility, the power of
positive thinking, and the value of a well-
lived life.
They are full of questions and en-
thusiasm, Mr. Levin said. They made
me feel that I have valuable insight to
share.
The students played host to Mr.
Levin, together with a robust group of
octogenarian and nonagenarian seniors,
at a year-end party. This event repre-
sents the culmination of the schools
first year participating in Better To-
gether, a two-year program supported
by a prominent national foundation, de-
signed to encourage meaningful interac-
tions between young and old.
INCLUSION by DESIGN
program, including concepts of leader-
ship, bravery, optimism, joy, and so-
cial responsibility.
Students worked with the seniors on
a final group art project, and presented Serving Children with a Broad range of SpeCial needS
them with photo montage-scrapbooks
filled with excerpted nuggets of wis-
dom from their monthly visits. Before Special education uniquely integrated within Jewish Day Schools
returning to Five Star, the group shared
moments of hakarat hatov (gratitude) Individualization Educational excellence
that each experienced in their lives. As Meeting each childs academic, social, and emotional needs
they bade the seniors good-bye, one stu-
dent said, This is definitely something Elementary Schools n High Schools n Adult Services
we should be doing more often.
The program continues in the fall www.sinaischools.org/js 201-833-1134
with a new batch of Schechter sixth
graders at the helm.

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1. The Eternal Flame Teen Fellowship at Valley Chabad, led

by Rabbi Yosef Orenstein, recently went on its annual trip to
Washington D.C. for an educational and spiritual experience.
2. Students and parents at the Bergen County High School
of Jewish Studies celebrated Yom Haatzmaut with a program
on Israeli Innovations, which featured Paul Friedman from
StandwithUs.
3. To celebrate Yom Haatzmaut (Israeli Independence Day)
the 4-year-old class at Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew
School took a mini-trip to Israel. Check out the homemade
suitcases.
4. Students of the religious school of Temple Emanuel
of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake celebrated Israeli
Independence Day, Yom Haatzmaut in Hebrew, by having fun
and making fruit kabobs.
5. Students of Shomrei Torah Religious School in Wayne
celebrated Israel with various activities, including a model
archaeological dig.
6. The Wayne YMCA thanks its Healthy Living partner, St.
Jewish National Fund for firefighters in Israel.
Josephs Healthcare System for sponsoring the recent
Healthy Kids Day at the Y. From left, Richard K. Gorab,
president and chief executive officer, Metropolitan YMCAs of
the Oranges; Laura Tiedge, executive director, Wayne YMCA;
Jennifer Mendrzycki, vice president, Wayne Site Administrator,
St. Josephs Healthcare System; and Kevin J. Slavin, president
and chief executive officer, St. Josephs Healthcare System.
7. Temple Emeth Religious School students Ryan Zaken and
Allegra Alvaro present a check to Rebekah Adelson from the

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CO M P I L E D BY H E I D I M A E B RAT T
Drones: Is the Sky the Limit?
Find Out at the Intrepid Museum
Explore the history of drone technology from the earliest unmanned flying machines to
advanced systems of the 21st century at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. A variety
of drones, historical artifacts, model airplanes and rare videos are on display. The exhibi-
tion features an immersion theater where visitors will experience dramatic images cap-
tured by the unique cinematographic perspective of the drone. Pier 86, West 46th St.
and 12th Avenue, Manhattan. 212-245-0072, https://www.intrepidmuseum.org.
NJSO Presents
Looney
Toons in Concert
Celebrate Looney Tunes and its legendary stars, including Bugs Bunny, Daffy
Duck, Elmer Fudd, Sylvester, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner and, wascally
wabbit. Enjoy classics, including Long-Haired Hare (in its first East Coast con-
cert appearance on the big screen), Whats Opera, Doc? and Baton Bunny,
alongside new Warner Bros. 3D theatrical shorts Coyote Falls and Rabid
Rider. Kids of all ages will enjoy hearing the extraordinary musical scores per-
formed live by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, conducted by George
Daugherty, and perfectly in-sync with all the on-screen action. June 3,
8 p.m. NJPAC Prudential Center,1 Center St., Newark.1-888-GO-NJPAC,
www.njsymphony.org.
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OurChildren
About
Mini World
Awaits at Gullivers Gate
Got a mini globetrotter or wanderlust-filled little one? Prepare to awe
him or her at Gullivers Gate. Named in honor of Jonathan Swifts book,
Gullivers Travels, the attraction features miniature scale models of real-life
locations, sites and scenes from around the globe. Much like its namesake,
Gullivers Gate aims to inspire adventure to hidden, magical places. The
50,000-square-foot display features replicas of scenes from throughout
the world, including Manhattan and Indias Taj Mahal, complete with moving
cars and trains. The museum is located at 216 W. 44th St., Manhattan.
www.gulliversgate.com
A Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
adventure
Come and see Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical based on the stories by P.L. Travers
and among one of the most popular films of all time. The show is playing through June
25 at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Millburn. Mary Poppins takes us on a magical and
memorable adventure. Its an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs,
breathtaking dance numbers, and a little bit of magic. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside
Drive, Millburn. 973-376-4343, www.papermill.org.
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The Good Life With Kids
J U N E
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.
DaybyDay
Tuesday, May 30
Confirmation Services: Temple Emeth in
Teaneck, will hold Erev Shavuot services at
7:45 p.m. with participation by member children
who have completed their confirmation require-
ments. Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road,
Teaneck. 201-833-1322, www.emeth.org.
Wednesday, May 31
Franklin Lakes Shavuout Ice Cream Bash:
Chabad Jewish Center hosts the ice cream party
in commemoration of the holiday at 4:30 p.m.
The ice cream party follows the reading of the 10
Commandments. 375 Pulis Ave., Franklin Lakes.
201-848-0449.
Shavuot in Wayne: Annual Shavuot community
dinner, ice cream party and awards ceremony
starting at 6 p.m. The Chabad Center, lower level,
194 Ratzer Road, Wayne. RSVP to Jewishwayne.
com, 973-694-6274. $10 per person. Free for
Hebrew School students.
Thursday, June 1
Mother Goose at Teaneck Library: Story time
for children 2 to 3 years old. 10 a.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-
837-4171.
Friday, June 2
Family Shabbat Services: Family services for
Shabbat will be held at 7:30 p.m. Temple Emeth,
1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. 201-833-1322,
www.emeth.org.
Saturday, June 3
Seussical: Theatreworks USA presents Dr. Seuss
best-loved characters and stories on stage. The
noble Horton the Elephant, the one-feathered
bird Gertrude McFuzz and the antics of the Cat
in the Hat steal the stage. For ages 5 to 10. 10
a.m. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive,
Millburn. 973-376-4343. www.papermill.org
Come Meet the Hungry Caterpillar: The Very
Hungry Caterpillar is a modern classic childrens
picture book designed, illustrated and written by
the beloved Eric Carle. A costumed character will
be on hand. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, 765 Route
17 South, Paramus, 201-445-4589.
Workshop for Adolescent Dancers: Designed
for dancers 10 through 17 and their parents, this
The Young Peoples Chorus at the Thurnauer School of Music, see Monday June 26
22 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN JUNE 2017
workshop addresses the physical and emotional
changes during puberty and gives strategies for
students to progress as dancers as they learn
how to reduce injuries and emotional frustration.
Cresskill Performing Arts, 300 Knickerbocker
Road, Cresskill. 2 to 3:30 p.m. For questions
call Betsy Daly of Cresskill Performing Arts,
201-390-7513.
Wonder Woman Day Promotion: Celebrate the
new Wonder Woman movie all day with a buy 2,
get the 3rd free offer on all DC graphic novels
and receive a free DC Superhero Girls or DC
Universe Rebirth Wonder Woman Day special
edition comic (while supplies last). At 2 p.m. join
us for activities, a costume contest and more.
Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus,
201-445-4589.
Sunday, June 4
Biscuit: Arts Power National Touring Theatre
brings to the stage Biscuit. A frolicking little
puppy named Biscuit loves exploring, making
new friends and stirring up mischief. For ages 4
to 8. 10 a.m. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside
Drive, Millburn. 973-376-4343. www.papermill.
org.
Wednesday, June 7
Story Time at Barnes & Noble: Story time and
an activity and craft take place in the Childrens
Department. 11 a.m. 765 Route 17 South,
Paramus, 201-445-4589.
Teen Book Club: Calling all teens. If you love
reading and talking about what youre reading
we hope youll join us for our second teen book
club meeting. Our June selection is Caraval by
Stephanie Garber, ideal for fans of The Night
Circus, Stardust and The Hunger Games. 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus,
201-445-4589.
Young Artist Competition: The Adelphi
Thursday, June 8
Lego Clubs: Lego Club, for kids age 6 and
up, meets for story time and building. 4 p.m.
Caregivers may sign up. Teaneck Public Library,
840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171.
Saturday, June 10
Pete the Cat: Presented by Theaterworks USA
and great for ages 4 to 9 and older, Pete the
Cat is sent to live with Jimmy Biddles family to
learn manners, and boy are they square. But he
sets off on an adventure, anyway. 10 a.m. Paper
Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn.
973-376-4343. www.papermill.org.
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Sunday, June 11
Yoga on the Lawn: Theres no
place like Om at the Kaplen JCC
on the Palisades, which hosts a
free outdoor yoga class led by its
instructors from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Participants should bring a mat,
towel, water and sunscreen. The
class will be held in the Taub Gym
in the event of inclement weather.
JCC on the Palisades, 411 E.
Clinton Ave., Tenafly. www.jccotp.
org, 201-408-1477.
Get Camp Ready!: Looking for
volunteers ages 12 and older for
a cleanup day at Camp Veritans
in Haledon. Now Safely@Home!
(formerly Bonim Builders) is
set to get the camp ready with
Come Meet the Hungry Caterpillar, see Saturday, June 3
repair work, painting, raking and
cleanup. Two shifts available: 9 to Saturday, June 17
noon and noon to 3 p.m. Registration in advance.
Jim Wests Dinosaurs: Theatreworks USA bring
Email Stacey Orden, Director, Safely@Home
Fossil, the Dinosaur detective, mixes fun and
at SOrden@jewishhomefamily.org or by calling
facts in this colossal show inspired by everyones
201-518-1175.
favorite prehistoric creatures. Mozart, Beethoven,
Pete the Cat: Presented by Theaterworks USA Mahler, Stravinsky and Prokofiev provide the rich
and great for ages 4 to 9 and older, Pete the Cat musical score. For ages 4 to 9. 10 a.m. Paper
is sent to live with Jimmy Biddles family to learn Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn.
manners, and boy are they square. But he sets 973-376-4343. www.papermill.org.
off on an adventure, anyway. 10 a.m. Pap Paper
Fathers Day Story Time: Special story time
Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn.
to honor Fathers Day. 11 a.m. Just in time for
973-376-4343. www.papermill.org.
Fathers Day, the story follows four father-child
Raising the Barre: The Performing Arts School at pairs as they spend happy, silly times together,
bergenPACs 2016-17 dance program culminates popping bubble wrap, watching cartoons and tak-
with the show featuring the schools pre-profes- ing part in shopping cart races. Activities to follow.
sional dancers. The production includes classi- Barnes & Noble, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus,
cal ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip-hop, tap and 201-445-4589
more. 3 p.m. bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St.,
Englewood. 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org Wednesday, June 21
Story Time at Barnes & Noble: Story time and
Orchestra will honor 2016-17 Young Artist an activity and craft take place in the Childrens
Competition Finalists and Winners at Merkin Department. 11 a.m. 765 Route 17 South,
Concert Hall at the Kaufman Music Center, 129 W. Paramus, 201-445-4589.
67 St., Manhattan. 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 24
Monday, June 12 Intrepid Adventure Drone On: Plan, design, and
Make It Eat It: The cookbook for this meeting is fly in this Intrepid Adventure. Guests will get a
Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook chance to learn how drones work, then use basic
by Ina Garten. Make one regular sized recipe of programming to plan out the route for a drone
your choice from the book so that each member in our interactive workshop. Free with Museum
gets a taste. Bring your dish ready to eat to the admission but registration is required. Pier 86,
Library Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a West 46th St and 12th Avenue, Manhattan.
photocopy of the recipe you prepared. The meet- 212-245-0072, www.intrepidmuseum.org.
ing will begin with a group tasting, followed by a
discussion of the book. Teaneck Public Library, Monday, June 26
840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171. Thurnauer School plays Carnegie Hall: The
Young Peoples Chorus @ Thurnauer School
Wednesday, June 14 of Music has been invited to sing with other
Story Time at Barnes & Noble: Story time and treble choirs to create a new choir called the
an activity and craft taking place in the Childrens Distinguished Concerts Singers International. They
Department. 11 a.m. 765 Route 17 South, will perform in a performance of Music for Treble
Paramus, 201-445-4589. and Youth Chorus at the Isaac Stern Auditorium
at 7 p.m. at Carnegie Hall, 881 Seventh Ave.,
Friday, June 16 Manhattan. For more information on tickets, 212-
Musical Shabbat Services: Temple Emeth is 707-8566, ext. 307 or BoxOffice@DCINY.org.
holding a musical Shabbat service at 8 p.m.
Join Rabbi Steven Sirbu and Cantor Ellen Tilem Wednesday, June 28
by singing and dancing and enjoying Shabbat Story Time at Barnes & Noble: Story time and
music performed by the Temple Emeth Band. an activity and craft take place in the Childrens
Temple Emeth 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. Department. 11 a.m. 765 Route 17 South,
201-833-1322, www.emeth.org. Paramus, 201-445-4589.
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About

Simchas
College Corner
DARA LIEBESKIND
Dara Liebeskind, a senior
majoring in exercise
physiology at the University
of Miami, was named to the
Presidents Honor Roll and
Deans List for the fall aca-
demic semester. She is the
daughter of Susan and Pete
Liebeskind of Hillsdale, and a
member of Temple Emanuel
of the Pascack Valley.
B'nai mitzvah
RANON ABERBACH
Ranon Aberbach, son of
Susan and Eric Aberbach of
Kinnelon, celebrated becom-
ing a bar mitzvah on May 20
at the Jewish Congregation of
Kinnelon in Pompton Lakes.
SYDNEY SCHILDINER
ETHAN BERNSTEIN
Ethan Bernstein, son of
Lisa and Adam Bernstein of
Pompton Plains and brother
of Emily, 11, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah on
April 1 at Barnert Temple in
Franklin Lakes.
GM STUDIOS
AIDEN SALK
Aiden Salk, son of Erica and
Daniel Salk of Woodcliff
Lake and brother of Alec,
10, celebrated becoming a
bar mitzvah on April 29 at
Temple Emanuel in Woodcliff
Lake.
find their seats, avoid food and conces-
Sydney Schildiner, daugh-
ter of Vickie and Andrew
Schildiner of Allendale and
sister of Joshua, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah
on May 20 at Temple Beth
Rishon in Wyckoff.
RACHEL SHERMAN
Rachel Sherman, daughter of
Dalia Sherman of Teaneck,
and sister of Max and Sam,
celebrated becoming a
bat mitzvah on May13 at
Congregation Beth Sholom in
Teaneck.
REBECCA STEINFINK
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made him feel really special.
Some children make signs for their
favorite players to cheer them on. Oth-
ers do face painting, either at home or
when they get to the park. I suggest kids
bring along a glove in the event a foul
ball heads their way, said Ms. Essman.
Dont forget your camera either. Even af-
ter the game you can make a scrapbook
page of your day at the park.
Whatever you do, arrive early. Most
stadiums open their gates 60 to 90 min-
utes prior to game start so patrons can
sion lines, receive limited giveaway items
and watch pre-game events and batting
and infield practice, said Mr. Kemple.
Thats how Hannah landed several
signature balls. We always arrive early
so we can watch the team practice, said
Ms. Rowe. Its also the best time to get
the players autographs. One time be-
fore a game Hannah was standing by the
guardrail asking for autographs when a
player came up and signed her ball. She
was so excited and started hollering,
Look what I got! Look what I got!
Programs can be used to enhance the
experience too, said Mr. Kemple. They
are usually filled with rosters, stats, and
profiles of home team players and may
even contain a score card so children
can learn to follow and record plays.
Above all, bear in mind your childs
age and attention span. If he grows rest-
less watching the game, look for other
activities to provide a diversion. Most
ballparks today offer non-baseball kids
interactive games and activities such
as moon bounces, playgrounds, speed
pitches and virtual games. These may
enable you to stay until the game ends
so you can cheer your team on and take
part in any post-game events, most of
which are geared for families.
Although the Rowes arrive early for
games, they almost always leave before
that final out. Hannah loves the whole
ballpark ambiance but by the seventh
inning, shes ready to go, says Rowe. I
know as she gets older and learns more
about the game shell enjoy it even
more. For now she just likes watching
the team play, seeing the mascots and
special events and receiving the give-
aways. Its what keeps her coming back
for more.
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor
of two parenting magazines, a mother and
grandmother.

MATTHEW GROSSMAN
Matthew David Grossman,
son of Jackie and Randy
Grossman, graduated from
Drexel University Thomas
Rebecca Steinfink, daughter
of Jaime and Sabine Steinfink
REBECCA of Allendale and sister of
PERLMUTTER Matthew and William, cel-

R. Kline School of Law in
Philadelphia with a Juris
Doctor degree. He received
the Faculty Award for
Academic Success as a Law
Student. After taking the
bar exam this summer, he
will be clerking for the Hon.
Maureen Mantineo, Presiding
Family Law Judge, Superior
Court of Hudson County, NJ.
Matthew is a 2010 graduate
of Tenafly High School.
HARRISON PRESCHEL
Harrison Preschel, son of
Claire and Larry Preschel
of Teaneck, graduated from
Long Island University in
Brooklyn on May 18. He
played baseball for the LIU
Blackbirds as a catcher for
four years. Just before gradu-
ating, he was named the
Northeast Conference Player
of the Week.
Rebecca Perlmutter, daugh-
ter of Leslie and Mitchell
Perlmutter of Demarest, and
sister of Jacob and Ethan,
celebrated becoming a bat
mitzvah on May 13 at Temple
Emanu-El in Closter. She
is the granddaughter of Dr.
Ralph and Sandra Myrow of
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.,
Sandra Perlmutter of Monroe
Township, and the late Arnold
Perlmutter.
YAEL PICKER
Yael Picker, daughter of Ilana
and Saul Picker of Teaneck,
and sister of Elisheva, Liora,
and Talia celebrated becom-
ing a bat mitzvah on April 1
at Congregation Beth Sholom
in Teaneck.
SAGE PLACER
Sage Placer, daughter of
Rebecca Rund and Roger
Placer of Franklin Lakes and
sister of Sienna, 18, and
Eden 11, celebrated becom-
ing a bat mitzvah on April 8
at Barnert Temple in Franklin
Lakes.
ALEXANDRIA
REYNOLDS
Alexandria Reynolds, daugh-
ter of Jaimie Schoeffer-
Reynolds and Mark Reynolds
of Washington Township, and
sister of Olivia, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
April 29 at Temple Emeth in
Teaneck.
PARTY
ebrated becoming a bat
mitzvah on May 6 at Temple
Beth Rishon in Wyckoff.
TAYLOR TAUSCHER
Taylor Tauscher, son of
Linda and Brian Tauscher of
Ridgewood and brother of
Bradley, celebrated becom-
ing a bar mitzvah on October
26 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
ILANA UNGER
Ilana Unger, daughter of
Waltraud and Daniel Unger
of Glen Rock, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah on
May 20 at Temple Israel and
Jewish Community Center in
973-661-9368
Ridgewood.
DRAKE YORMACK
Drake Yormack of Franklin
Lakes, son of Amy Yormack
and Brett Yormack, and
brother of Madison, celebrat-
ed becoming a bar mitzvah
on April 29 at Temple Beth Include:
Rishon in Wyckoff. 1 hours of skating (during public session)
Private decorated party room
RYAN ZAKEN Off ice party attendant
Skate rental
Ryan Zaken, son of Damary
Invitations for party guests
and Ace Zaken of Teaneck, Pizza and soda
and brother of Maya and Personalized Carvel ice cream cake
Aria, celebrated becoming Favors and candy
a bar mitzvah on May 20 at FREE skating pass for future use
Birthday child receives FREE Ice Vault T shirt
Temple Emeth in Teaneck.
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