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ith so many high-profile cases about her rising in the darkest of nights boys to help mold them into great men.
of men falling in disgrace, it’s and never allowing herself to fall into the Begin with responsibility. When we
a good idea for parents to re- depths of hopelessness. Her flame is nev- hurt others we need to recognize the pain
examine how to best raise our sons to be- er extinguished though her heart may be that we’ve caused. Teach children to own
come good men. How our sons view wom- full. She is exhausted but perseveres. their actions. Apologize without ifs, ex-
en when they are children will impact the If we want our sons to respect wom- cuses, or blaming others. Too many adults
way they treat women when they venture en, they must hear and see that respect disclaim the harm they’ve inflicted. We can-
into the world. modeled in the home. not afford to rationalize our sons’ wrongs
We are given the responsibility to by excusing bad behavior. Saying things
provide spiritual training to our children. Teach Self-Discipline like boys will be boys or this is our culture
Fathers and mothers are charged with All children require self-discipline to reign now is pitiful. There is no justification for
the mandate to leave a spiritual imprint in emotions and actions that can harm demeaning others. If you bring damage
on our children’s souls. others. Our technology-obsessed culture into the world through your words or ac-
If we expect the next generation to means that often there is no end. No end tions, you need to be accountable.
listen to us while they grow, they must to the music, no end to the show, no end Inspiring children to respect and
hear us when they are young. What is to the surfing. There is always something have self-control nourishes the inner
the message we impart? How can we nur- else to watch or to listen. How does one voice that becomes their moral compass.
ture our children’s character so that they understand the definition of enough? Empathy means I am responsive to
leave this world better than when they en- From where does a child learn the mean- your feelings. In a world where we have
tered? (It goes without saying the follow- ing of stop? They keep scrolling down and stopped looking at others and focus
ing points equally apply to teaching our clicking more. mainly on ourselves, children have
daughters how to respect men.) In a society of instant gratification, become selfish. Much of the damage
children believe that their wishes come inflicted has happened because self-
Honor the Women in your Life before anyone else. needs take priority over the needs and
More than any strong lecture about treat- Growing up in a world where wants emotions of the person I am hurting.
ing women properly is the firsthand view are fulfilled with a touch of a button can We want our children to grow up be-
of what children observe. When parents strain a child’s ability to comprehend the ing attuned to the hearts of others.
honor one another, when they treat word no. How many parents are able to There is no room for callousness.
women with dignity, respect flourishes. repeatedly deny their children’s desires? How can I cause pain to another
Ask: How do we honor the women in In a society of instant gratification, chil- human being?
our life? Do we easily disparage women’s dren believe that their wishes come be- Put names on emotions like sad,
thoughts? What is our tone and body lan- fore anyone else. “I want it and I want it hurt, and feeling badly so that we place
guage? Do we carelessly mock a mother’s now!” Order from Amazon Prime and it’s ourselves in another person’s shoes. Teach
concerns? Are grandmother’s ignored at your doorstep. Wants and needs are sensitivity. Guide children to distance
and made to feel irrelevant? often confused. themselves from writing and forward-
There are positive ways we can teach Character training demands that a ing mean texts or leaving classmates and
children, too. Instead of always having parent be unafraid to declare boundar- siblings out. Helping children be aware of
mom serve, tirelessly prepare and some- ies. Teaching right from wrong requires how others feel will make them think hard
how make life run smoothly for the fam- our stepping in and setting rules. Wheth- about the ramifications of their deeds; a
ily, let’s involve our spouses and children. er it is no phones at meals and home- much needed asset when they enter the
Even a toddler can learn how to bring a work time or limiting purchases on adult world.
spoon or cup of water to mommy. iTunes, we have the obligation to stand When our sons grow up realizing
And as children grow: “Please sit, up for that which we believe in. Creat- that their actions impact others, they un-
Mom, I’ll take care of this.” What beautiful ing a space within a child’s world where derstand that what they do matters. Our
words to a mother’s ears. it’s okay to not have it all, to respect the choices can hurt or heal. Let us teach our
Expressing gratitude in front of your word no, to realize that it’s not what you children to grow sensitive to the feelings
children is another avenue of honor. have but who you are that creates hap- of others, to see the faces of those who
How often do we leave the dinner table piness, are all essential rungs on the lad- surround them and recognize the shadow
or grab a snack that mom prepared with- der to moral greatness. of pain in their eyes. Inspiring children to
out a backward glance? Mom is expected Judaism provides us with built-in av- respect and have self-control nourishes
to sooth wounded feelings, heal scraped enues toward self-discipline. Mitzvot help the inner voice that becomes their mor-
knees, mediate siblings battles, feed hun- us train our children’s hearts. al compass.
gry tummies, supervise homework, ferry “Yes, you want to have that chocolate We have the opportunity to teach our
after school activities, be sure there are bar but it is dairy and you need to sons how to infuse our world with honor,
clean clothes hanging, and still be the in- wait between eating meat and dairy.” kindness, and dignity so that they grow to
credible woman she was meant to be. “Sure, you have a juicy piece of become the good men we know they are
If we want our sons to respect wom- gossip but that’s lashon hara, and we meant to be.
en, they must hear and see that respect cannot hurt others with our words.”
modeled in the home. Plug into the positive energy of teach- Slovie Jungreis Wolff is an author, parenting
Judaism recognizes the strength of ing your child the strength of ruling over and relationship coach, and the daughter of
women. Every Friday night we sing “Esh- one’s desires. the late Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. Aish.com
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to Schools and Activities
basketball and soccer leagues, and activi- SINAI Elementary at Joseph Kushner States Association of Colleges and Schools
Schools ties program offered. New in 2018: our
first summer STEAM camp (August 13-17
Hebrew Academy accreditation. Please see our ad on page 9.
110 South Orange Avenue SINAI Schools Rabbi Mark and Linda
The Solomon Schechter Day School of and August 20-24) for students in grades Livingston, NJ 07039
5-8. We have partnered with i2 Learning, a Karasick Shalem High School at Heichal
Bergen County 862-437-8000 x 8190
non-profit that creates hands-on STEAM www.sinaischools.org HaTorah
275 McKinley Avenue camps with courses in life sciences, engi-
New Milford, NJ 07646 Grades: 1–8 70 Sterling Place
neering, programming, and more. Contact Teaneck, NJ 07666
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at 201-262-9898 ext. 203. For more informa- www.sinaischools.org
3’s through 8th Grade developmental disabilities. Inclusive, yet
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individualized to fit each student’s social,
Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen emotional, and academic needs. Recog- Functional academic high school program
County (SSDS) is a nationally accredited, Academies Gerrard Berman preparing older boys with developmental
nized for educational excellence; Middle
Jewish day school that cultivates the Day School States Association of Colleges and Schools disabilities for rich and productive adult
next generation of global leaders through 45 Spruce Street accreditation. Please see our ad on page 9. lives. Focusing on life skills, community
an inquiry-based educational approach. Oakland, NJ 07436 awareness, and vocational studies, while
Now in our 44th year, SSDS is a 2018 201-337-1111 SINAI Elementary at Rosenbaum integrating a pragmatic Judaic and secular
International Baccalaureate (IB) candidate www.ssnj.org Yeshiva of North Jersey, curricula. Inclusive, yet individualized to fit
for the Middle Years Programme with a Ages: 2-14 including the Riva Blatt Weinstein each student’s social, emotional, and aca-
newly established Design Thinking Lab Academies @ Gerrard Berman Day School Judaic Studies Program demic needs. Please see our ad on page 9.
and Middle School robotics course. Our offers a warm, nurturing environment
school integrates a rigorous dual STEAM 666 Kinderkamack Road SINAI Schools Maor High School at Rae
for children ages 2-14. Through a focus River Edge, NJ 07661
(science, technology, engineering, art, and in leadership, STEAM, and performing Kushner Yeshiva High School, including
201-262-4202
math) curriculum with Jewish values, and arts, the Academies offers its students a www.sinaischools.org
the William Solomon Judaic Studies
provides a nurturing environment guided comprehensive Judaic and General Stud- Grades: 1-8 Program
by award-winning educators. We offer ies education. We educate children to be- 110 South Orange Ave.
Suzuki Violin and chess, musical theater Elementary-Middle School for children
come successful leaders and learners who Livingston, NJ 07039
and yoga, an organic teaching garden, a with a wide range of complex learning or
will meet future challenges and make the 862-437-8000 x 8160
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world a better place. Please see our ad on www.sinaischools.org
center for Holocaust studies. On-site day individualized to fit each student’s social,
page 11. Grades: 9–12
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schoolers with academic/social challenges. Inclusive, yet Shalom Yeladim Watch your child soar in the arts! Cresskill Performing
individualized to fit each student’s social, emotional, and Multiple locations in Teaneck, Tenafly & New York City Arts specializes in small classes, great teachers and a
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Ages: Infants to 5-years-old gymnastics jazz, tap, acting, musical theater production.
SINAI Schools Rabbi Mark and Linda Karasick Shalem Early childhood dance beginnings, ballet beginnings,
High School at Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School A warm, safe and stimulating environment for children
where our experienced staff helps each child reach his jazz and acro add-ons. Fencing lessons. Aerial arts: Silks
1650 Palisade Ave. or her full potential. Our curriculum is based around the & Hammocks & Lyra classes for age 6 through adults.
Teaneck, NJ 07666 Jewish calendar, incorporating themes for weekly Parsha Rhythm Works Integrative Dance for children with learn-
201-833-4307 x 249 and upcoming holidays. Our Morot concentrate on both ing differences and special needs. CPA Dance Collective,
s www.sinaischools.org & Boys’ Hip-Hop Crew perform for local charities and
. Hebrew and English language skills. Half Day, Full Day. Ex-
Ages: 14–21 fundraise for autism and the homeless. Birthday parties
tended Day offered. Please see our ad on page 7.
Functional academic high school program preparing stu- age 3 — teens, dance, acting, art. Legos, fencing, pajama
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curricula with community awareness and vocational Arts & Performing Arts The Performing Arts School at bergenPAC
studies. Inclusive, yet individualized to fit each student’s 1 Depot Square
Cresskill Performing Arts Inc.
social, emotional, and academic needs. Please see our ad Englewood, NJ 07631
on page 9. 300 Knickerbocker Road, Suite 1100 201-482-8194
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SINAI Schools Rabbi Mark and Linda Karasick Shalem 201-266-8830 Ages: 3 months–21 years.
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Our curriculum includes instruction in conversational
Hebrew (Ivrit B’Ivrit), prayers, Israel, trips and Jewish
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yoga along with music, art and cooking to enrich our
students’ experiences.Our “Gan” class for children in
Kindergarten meets twice monthly on Sundays. We offer
“Kulanu” (Hebrew for “all of us”) — a dedicated class for
students with special needs.To register and for more
information about tuition fees and curriculum, please EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
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lish-Hebrew program. We offer age-appropriate activities
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Clothing
• 5 day hot lunch option
• yoga and music specialists Toddler Time careers they may pursue. STEAM is an acronym for Sci-
• weekly sessions for children ence, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math.
To register and for more 12-24 months of age
information about tuition fees with parent or caregiver
Modeled after the popular TED talks, each guest
and curriculum please contact speaker talked for seven minutes and shared her pas-
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gmail.com or for parents sion for her chosen career. The speakers included Ra-
201-652-6624. • art, music, and movement chel Book, director of Diversity Recruiting Strategies
• indoor and outdoor play
Hebrew School at Fidelity Investments, who spoke about the need for
Judaica
• Our curriculum includes instruction in conversational Hebrew women in technology fields; Shira Rubinoff, cyber-secu- Speakers at Ma’ayanot’s annual STEAMTalks from left, Kelsey
(Ivrit B’Ivrit), prayers, Israel, trips and Jewish yoga along with music, Dunn, Jessica Langer, Wendy Feldstein King, Shira Rubinoff, Rachel
rity executive and president of SecureMySocial & Prime
art and cooking to enrich our students’ experiences. Book, and Tali Cheses.
• Our “Gan” class for children in Kindergarten meets twice monthly Tech Partners, who spoke about the importance of digi-
on Sundays tal citizenship on social media; Kelsey Dunn, product
ages….and MORE!
• Kulanu — a dedicated class for students with special needs. owner at Paradigm Solutions, who described her hectic tured a panel of four Ma’ayanot students who spent their
To register and for more information about tuition fees and but gratifying workload at a startup; Tali Cheses, archi- summer pursuing STEAM internships. The students were
curriculum, please contact office
grjc.org or 201-652-6624. tect at Gensler Architects, who showed a kitchen office Atara Neugroschl (’18), who interned in the Partners in
design in reverse; Dr. Jessica Langer, manager of research Science Summer Program (through the Liberty Science
at L’Oreal who spoke about earning an advanced degree Center), studying osteoarthritis treatments in the lab
Glen Rock Jewish Center in science and conducting biochemical skin research; of Dr. Martin Yarmush; Meital Fuksbrumer (’20), who
682 Harristown Road and Wendy Feldstein, and industrial designer and vice learned advanced robotics and coding and programmed
office@grjc.org/201Ͳ652Ͳ6624
Glen Rock, NJ 07452 president of design at Crestron Electronic, who wowed her own robot at SHAPE, the Summer High School Aca-
Harristown Road,201-652-6624
Glen Rock, NJ 07452 students with the step-by-step design of a universal re- demic Program for Engineers, a three-week program at
mote from concept to development. Columbia University; Miri Cohen (’18), who participated
“Great things never come from comfort zones,” said in a cancer research program at the Cancer Institute
Gymnastics • Silks & Hammocks & Lyra Ms. Cheses, who described her own journey in which of New Jersey at the BOLD (Rutgers) program; and Ha-
she stepped out of her comfort zone to become the first dassah Freedman (’20) who joined Ma’ayanot STEAM
Cresskill student from her high school in Boston to apply to an ar- teachers at the New York University Tandon School of
Dance • Acting • Musical Theater • Voice • Choreography
chitecture program. She attended a five-year curriculum Engineering’s iTEST (Innovative Technology Experi-
Performing Arts at Pratt, and while there she helped with the formation of
a joint program with Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
ences for Students and Teachers) program for robotics
and entrepreneurship. Together they explored robotics,
300 Knickerbocker Rd · Cresskill in Jerusalem. mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, robot de-
Judy Leibowitz, director of education at CIJE, spoke sign, and entrepreneurship. Meital and Hadassah both
Imagine Your Child, to students about the skills they are gaining by taking said that Ma’ayanot’s STEAM class helped prepare them
Dancing, Singing, Learning STEAM courses, such as collaboration and problem solv- with the coding skills necessary to excel in their summer
ing. She told students, “Believe in yourself. If you fail, try programs.
and Having Fun in the Arts! again. You can do anything you want to if you try hard All freshman and sophomores at the all-girls ye-
enough.” shiva high school take a two-year course in Engineer-
“It was really inspiring,” said freshman Leora Burack. ing, Coding, and Robotics, which is offered along with
“There are so many opportunities in biochemistry, engi- traditional math and science courses, and provides stu-
neering, and other fields. These women showed us that dents with a solid foundation in engineering, entrepre-
you could do anything you want.” neurship, and technology. These courses also prepare
STEAMTalks, organized by Orly Nadler and Gila Stein, students for advanced STEAM electives in their junior
co-directors of STEAM Education & Innovation, also fea- and senior years.
INCLUSION by DESIGN
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Lessons A D I N A S O C LO F strengths parents may need to broaden
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ost people have no problem rat- what constitutes a strength. For example,
Art of Excellence Studio tling off their weaknesses and there are nine different categories of in-
Unlock your Creativity with Classes in have a much harder time articu- telligence. These intelligences can assist
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tioned above, they need to be cherished Computers, Engineers: You prefer using
and valued for their natural abilities logic, reasoning and systems.
and strengths. Don’t underestimate the • Interpersonal — Salesperson, Mental
power of being your child’s biggest fan Health, Politician: You prefer to learn in
and supporter. When parents encourage groups or with other people.
children’s strengths, children learn to be • Intrapersonal — Researcher, Novelist,
independent, confident and responsible. Entrepreneur: You prefer to work alone
Help them shine by promoting their in- and use self-study.
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work. We may also need to check our with animals and plants.
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strength may go against what is culturally prefer dealing with abstract theories
valued in our society. Ask yourself: What • Bodily/Kinesthetic — Athlete, Firefight-
does my child enjoy doing? What comes er, Actor: You prefer using your body,
to him or her naturally? Once you have hands and sense of touch.
a picture of what your child’s strengths
are, gently encourage them to pursue
those activities. Play math games with 3. Teach children to notice
your child who loves numbers, sign your their strengths
child up for dance or art lessons, buy Knowing about strengths and weak-
your child a journal if they love to make nesses is helpful to children, but it has
up stories. to be taken a few steps further in order
Give them space. Let them cultivate to be useful to them. How can we help
their talents in peace. Practicing dance children use their personal strengths to
moves in front of their mirror, being able build self-confidence and a positive atti-
to relax and color or write during down tude? Part of this depends on the child’s
time might just be what your child needs. age. Young children love to tell you about
Being pushed to do activities, even ones themselves, and are open to telling you
they may love, can take away the joy in what they like to learn. In contrast, older
doing them. children and teens may have a hard time
opening up. We need to point out their
2. There are lots of ways strengths:
to be smart “I noticed you love basketball, you
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mother tells a story about her their allowance is spent on a new Star shopping, create a budget. Outline what track of her money. Make a file or use an
5-year-old son who wanted to buy a Wars figure and they don’t have enough you’re going to buy, what stores you’re old purse where she can store receipts
toy, a toy that she said she couldn’t left for another object of their desire, going to, and the price range for each and statements.
buy for him. “Just go to the bank and that’s a good thing. It gives them the item. Then compare prices online and It’s hard for children to set priorities,
they’ll give you money,” the boy said to chance to learn about the consequence clip coupons together (consider letting so sit down together and make a wish
his mother. It was then that she realized of overspending. your child keep the savings so she sees list of the things your child wants to do
that it was time to explain where money Teaching children delayed gratifi- that bargain-hunting pays). She’ll learn with her money. Then help her rank the
comes from. It’s up to parents to teach cation will help combat the “buy now, that planning purchases before you buy list by discussing what’s important about
their children smart financial habits, and pay later” mentality that could mire is the routine. each wish.
it’s never too early to start, according to them in credit card debt later on. So, as For example, if your daughter wants Introduce your child to savings ve-
money experts much as you can, reinforce the idea that a new doll that she doesn’t have enough hicles that could earn interest, such as
When children see bills pop out of the waiting pays off. For instance, make a money for, tell her to save. Once she has savings bonds and certificates of deposit.
ATM, they don’t realize that money is a homemade pizza together with all the enough, take her shopping and let her Search for a compound interest calculator
finite resource. A parent should explain ingredients your child loves; then mi- pay the cashier herself. She’ll never forget online and show her how just $1 can grow
that they work to make money and the crowave a store-bought frozen one. The how good it feels to work toward a goal with interest over time.
bank is simply a repository for the money, homemade pie takes longer, but it tastes and be rewarded in the end.
a place that keeps the money safe. way better. Simply knowing where her money is Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
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zvi is the youngest grandson and he became 13 in idea of reading the Torah at the Wall. Now all they have From New York and Virginia come aunts, uncles,
November so, his parents reasoned, what more ap- to do is figure out how to fly the rest of the family over cousins and grandparents, as well as friends and neigh-
propriate time for a bar mitzvah than Thanksgiving there. Where would they stay, and what about transpor- bors from Baltimore. Donned in tefillin, the family took
Day. You read the Torah on Thursday, and you can invite tation once they get there? And how about the party? over the service. Tvzi recited the early prayers. Then
people from afar without having them drive on Shabbat. In Israel everybody comes to a simcha, not only your his older brother led the davening. A cousin, who is a
Even the Pilgrims would have approved. 50 or so Israeli relatives. You can’t just give everyone Levi, was called to the bima, so was Grandpa. Another
“Hold it,” says Grandpa, the voice of reason. “No- some rugelach, and pass around a bottle of schnaps cousin was the gabbai, and in a booming voice called
body will come. Who’s going to give up the traditional for a l‘chaim. up Tzvi.
family Thanksgiving dinner?” They mentally do a count of an Israeli guest list and His reading was flawless until he lost his place and
No problem. There’s an early morning minyan. The the number approaches that of the annual gathering of everyone held their breath, but he picked right up and
kid does his thing. You shout “mazel tov,” throw some Chabad shlichim. Is there an unused airplane hanger that continued. to the end. There was a blizzard of candy and
candy at him, and you’re free to go home, watch football would accommodate them? a reverberation of mazel tovs, then dancing around the
on television and eat turkey. The problem is eased with a new development. Only bima. His uncle, a retired marine, was the hagbahah and
“Doesn’t seem like a very celebratory day for the one of their children will be in Israel at the time. So in- raised the heavy Torah. An advantage of a weekday bar
young man,” says Grandpa, but he has only a vote, not stead of flying the whole family over there, let’s bring her mitzvah is the allowance of photography, and a family
a veto. home for the occasion. Not so simple. Can she get time friend was clicking his camera throughout.
There’s a new factor. Two of Tzvi’s siblings will be off from her job? And does she want to give up most of Of course nobody would attend because of compe-
in Israel so of course that’s where the simcha should her annual vacation time? She gets only 10 precious days. tition with Thanksgiving, yet the party room was over-
Yes, of course she wants to come for the big event, flowing with scores of celebrants for the scrambled eggs,
but keep it a surprise for Tzvi. No one must know she’s tortillas with green salsa, waffles drenched with syrup
coming except her parents and grandparents. and heaped high with fruit, bagels with cream cheese,
A Reason to Smile The clock is ticking. Tzvi has been studying his para-
sha (Vayetze) and has learned how to don tefillin, but
juice and coffee.
It was unanimously agreed that Tzvi’s reading was
nothing else has been done with just six weeks to go. a virtuoso performance, leaving a bittersweet feeling
No invitations have been sent because the venue had among his parents and grandparents. As the youngest,
not been decided — Israel or Baltimore. And one of the his was the last hurrah.
choice synagogues in Baltimore said no because it was
already booked for another affair. Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen Record in New
It’s time for decisions. A synagogue is chosen and the Jersey, then the New York Herald Tribune where he was City
rabbi is pleased at the idea of Tzvi “leining” at a special Hall bureau chief. Later, he was a public information officer
minion. A catered hot breakfast will follow, and later in for the New York City Transit Authority and editor of one of its
the day there will be a turkey dinner at home for the fam- employee publications.
ily. At last invitations go out with a picture of
Tzvi looking cheerfully dignified.
Now there’s a startling realization. Tzvi’s
birthday is the Sunday before Thanksgiving —
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan. That adds another
layer to the already top-heavy structure. Tzvi
TEANECK DENTIST should lein the Rosh Chodesh parasha for his
ba-ba-yom, his birthday. He has only two weeks
to learn it, a formidable challenge and he has no
We put the Care tutor to help. He masters it on his own to great
acclaim. Then a new complication. That’s the
into Dental Care! day his sister will arrive from Israel, flying into
Richard S. Gertler, DMD, FAGD Newark Airport. The highly classified top secret
may be compromised.
Ari Frohlich, DMD
It becomes like a strategically planned mili-
Sami Solaimanzadeh, DMD tary operation. Tzvi, his parents and one broth-
er will drive to New York Saturday night. Sunday
1008 Teaneck Road • Teaneck morning they will go to his grandparents shul
201.837.3000 where Tzvi will lein the Rosh Chodesh parasha.
Then he will be distracted by his grandfather at
www.teaneckdentist.com a museum while his parents pick up his sister
Visit us on Facebook at the airport. She hides in the back of their van
when her parents collect Tzvi at the museum.
Convenient Morning, Evening & Sunday Hours Then she materializes like an apparition while The bar mitzvah of the youngest grandson.
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he facts are not pretty. Approxi- movement patterns and large muscle
mately one third of children 10 to groups, such as standard calisthenics.
17 are overweight or obese, accord- As children go through their physical
ing to the Centers for Disease Control and development stages their abilities and ca-
Prevention, and fewer than 25 percent of pacities change and activities that mirror
children are getting the recommended those changes are recommended. During
60 minutes of moderate-intensity physi- the teenage years, more specific and tech-
cal activity per day recommended by the nical activities, such as utilizing exercise
American Medical Association. equipment, can be introduced to focus on
Add to that the constancy and near-ob- specific fitness goals.
session with technology, suburban living, AOC: What exactly is KidStyles?
crushing academic pressures, along with Mr. Tomaszewski: KidStyles is a kids
other factors, and you get a startling reali- fitness area at our soon-to-open LifeStyles
ty: There is an historically low rate of phys- at The Valley Center for Health and Well-
ical activity among today’s youngsters. ness in Mahwah. It is designed for ages
For 2018 as folks are making their 5 to 12 years old. There will be a variety
resolutions for getting in better shape and of equipment from a playground “jungle
better health, it is incumbent upon par- gym” to youth-sized resistance exercise
ents, teachers, and fitness educators to machines and scooters to video-based
teach youngsters the importance of phys- gaming that gets kids moving. KidStyles is
ical activity — and to get them moving. an exclusive benefit for our center’s fam-
About Our Children turned to Don To- ily membership holders as a supervised
maszewski, director of the Sports Institute, area where parents can bring their depen-
Medical Fitness and Outpatient Rehabilita- dents for unstructured physical activity
tion at The Valley Hospital, for his expertise and free-play. In addition, KidStyles will
and advice on the topic of getting our chil- feature more structured instruction with
dren more physically fit in 2018. specific programming scheduled through-
AOC: Why is it important for young- out the week and weekends.
sters to get involved in fitness? AOC: Can you tell us about LifeStyles
Mr. Tomaszewski: The recommenda- and how KidStyles will fit in?
tion is that children and teens be physi- Mr. Tomaszewski: LifeStyles is a
cally active, at a moderate level of in- Don Tomaszewski helps a youngster get fit. world-class health and fitness center lo-
tensity, most days of the week. With the cated within the Valley Center for Health
technology boom over the last several weights or machines, can also be safe if high level of cognitive maturity necessary & Wellness. LifeStyles is a membership-
decades children and teens now have resistance levels are kept low and proper for learning proper techniques. based center offering individual, couples,
more sedentary hours in their day. When techniques are taught with qualified su- AOC: What would you say are the and family memberships. The facility
combined with a reduced emphasis of pervision. The ACSM recommend age 10 most age-appropriate activities for boasts state-of-the-art aerobic exercise
physical education and playground time, as the youngest for resistance or strength children? equipment and multiple lines of resis-
there exists a higher risk for hypokinetic training primarily due to the need for a Mr. Tomaszewski: By far the safest tance equipment, a rock-climbing wall,
(sedentary) conditions/disease such as gymnasium, walking track and free-
obesity and diabetes. In addition, the list weight area, and three swimming
of health-related benefits of maintaining pools. LifeStyles’ pools include a 25
an active lifestyle with regular exercise meter, six-lane lap swimming pool,
is long. Of course there are well-docu-
mented physical benefits, but, there also
Why Should Children Exercise? a mid-temperature leisure pool well
suited for group exercise, and a warm-
Children who are active 60 minutes each Regular exercise with children promotes
exists a mountain of evidence that there water therapy pool. Other amenities
day demonstrate lower rates of obesity. self-efficacy with regard to health and
are profound psychological and cogni- include a whirlpool, sauna and steam
self-image.
tive benefits as well. Greater rates of activity in children have rooms, locker rooms and family chang-
AOC: At what age should youngsters been associated with higher test scores in Frequent physical activity has been associ- ing rooms, and towel service. Member-
get involved in fitness? reading and math. ated with improved behavior in the class- ship includes a full-access to the fitness
room and beyond.
Mr. Tomaszewski: The normal de- Physical and cognitive development go equipment, pools, and popular group
velopment of the musculo-skeletal and hand-in-hand. While this continues for life, Aerobic activity has been shown to increase exercise classes. The most significant
nervous systems in children and teens this relationship is most critical at a young the size of essential brain structures and benefit of a LifeStyles membership is
are directly impacted by their level of age. When children are active, their brain number of neural connections. access to professional, degreed exer-
physical activity at all ages. Moderate develops, allowing for new types of activity. cise specialists who provide guidance
Frequent activities requiring a high degree
intensity physical activity, playground Play-based activity that requires a high of balance and coordination have been and prescriptive exercise assessments
play for example, is safe at all ages. The degree of sensory input helps develop a associated with improved emotional and goal-oriented exercise program
more intense, sports-based activities broad array of skills that make physical response. development.
carry a few more guidelines, but are also activity more enjoyable later in life.
Active children are more likely to become
safe at very young ages if there is high- Frequent exercise decreases symptoms of active adults. Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
quality supervision and training. Formal depression and anxiety in children. Children.
exercise such as resistance training, with
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1. Ilana Knoll, left, and Shaina Davis, both sophomores at Yeshivat 5. Children and adults at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley sang
Frisch in Paramus, won first place in a North Jersey Debate League and danced at Chanukah Alive with music led by Sheldon Lowe.
tournament at Pascack Valley High School. The junior varsity debat-
ers took the top spot out of a 51-team competition. Frisch is the only 6. Students of Shomrei Torah learned the mitzvah of visiting the sick
yeshiva high school in the league. and then made picture boxes for children at Tomorrow’s Children at
Hackensack University Medical Center.
2. Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies students enjoyed a
bit of Lower East Side history during their scavenger hunt where they 7. The annual Chanukah bash for the JTeen Club at Bris Avroham in
got to check out Shteibel Row, The Forward Building, The Bialystoker Fair Lawn was a fun time with plenty to do, plenty to eat, and plenty of
Synagogue, The Pickle Guys and more. celebration.
3. Among those celebrating the Festival of Lights recently, Glen Rock 8. Tenafly Chabad Academy third and fourth graders showed their
Jewish Center Hebrew School principal Rachel Blumenstyk and Rabbi appreciation to the local police and fire departments recently by bak-
Jennifer Schlosberg lead the students in the blessings on the menorah. ing and delivering cookies to them.
4. The largest Chanukah menorah in memory was constructed from 9. Local teens, friends, and parents took part in Valley Chabad’s
Legos at Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne. Led by architect Stephen Friendship Circle Sports League and trophy ceremony. The event took
Schwartz, more than 100 people gathered to create parts which when place at the Superdome Sports center in Waldwick.
joined became a towering menorah and then was lit.
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CO M P I L E D BY H E I D I M A E B RAT T
Jennifer Chalsty
Underwater Fun Planetarium
Comes to bergenPAC Open at Liberty Science Center
Coming January 14 to Englewood, B-The Underwater Bubble Show. The show takes place Get ready to fly through the universe, roam distant planets, and navigate aster-
in the colorful underwater world of Bubblelandia. After another long day of meetings and oid fields. Liberty Science Center’s greatest experience yet, the Jennifer Chalsty
deadlines, Mr. B finds himself transported to a magical world that is inhabited by sea- Planetarium and LSC Giant Dome Theater, is now open. It is the largest and most
horses, dragon fish, starfish, mermaids, clown fish, and more. They carry Mr. B along his technologically advanced planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Only three oth-
imaginary journey in this beautiful underwater world where fantasy becomes reality and ers in the world—two in Japan and one in China — are bigger. The new planetarium
you are invited to follow him. See for yourself. January 14, 2 and 5 p.m., bergenPAC, boasts a resolution of 88 million pixels, a lighting system that can produce over 281
30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood. 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org, www. trillion individual colors, and new speakers capable of producing 30,000 watts of
ticketmaster.com. digital sound. Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Blvd.,
Jersey City, 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org.
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Wednesday, January 3 Tuesday, January 16 Public Library. 2 p.m. 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck,
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Mommy and Me in Teaneck: Teaneck Chabad Toddler Time in Teaneck: Welcome walkers up
will hold a Mommy and Me group for children 9 to 2½ years old to come and listen to a story at Tuesday, January 23
through 24 months from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. 513 the Teaneck Public Library at 10 or 11 a.m. 840
Toddler Time in Teaneck: Welcome walkers up
Kenwood Place, Teaneck, 201-907-0686. Teaneck Road, Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.
to 2½ years old to come and listen to a story at
teaneck.org.
Saturday, January 6 the Teaneck Public Library at 10 or 11 a.m. 840
Wayne YMCA Open House: Come one, come all Wednesday, Teaneck Road, Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.
teaneck.org.
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see the facilities and try January 17
a class such as zumba, hippity hop for preschool- Face 2 Face at Temple Emanu-El: Join 9th to 12 Wednesday, January 24
ers, sports, swim and more. 1 Pike Drive, Wayne. graders and USY for an evening of Face 2 Face. Preschool Storytime in Teaneck: Welcome
973-595-0100, www.wayneymca.org. 6 p.m. Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont youngsters 3½ to 5 years old to story time in the
Road, Closter, Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997,
Sunday, January 7 ween@templeemanu-el.com.
Teaneck Public Library, 3 p.m. 840 Teaneck Road,
Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Shalom Baby at B’nai Israel: Congregation Preschool Storytime in Teaneck: Welcome Face 2 Face at Temple Emanu-El: Join 9th to 12
B’nai Israel in Emerson with Jewish Federation youngsters 3½ to 5 years old to story time at the graders and USY for an evening of Face 2 Face.
of Northern New Jersey offers a Shalom Baby, Teaneck Public Library, 3 p.m. 840 Teaneck Road, 6 p.m. Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont
Mommy and Me-style playgroup from 9:30 to Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org. “Despicable Me 3,” see Sunday, January 21
Road, Closter, Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997,
10:30 a.m. Following the fun a bagel break-
ween@templeemanu-el.com.
fast will be served. Reservations requested. Thursday, Mazer and student cantor for a family-friendly
201-265-2272, office@bisrael.com or Federation
at 201-820-3902, Congregation B’nai Israel, 53 January 18 Shabbat Service at 6:45 p.m. Temple Beth El, 221
Schraalenburgh Road, Closter, 201-768-5112.
Thursday, January25
Palisade Ave., Emerson. Story Lap Time in Teaneck: Welcome infants and Story Lap Time in Teaneck: Welcome infants and
Addy and Uno Show: Ben Porat Yosef and the little ones not yet walking to hear a story at the Saturday, January 20 little ones not yet walking to hear a story at the
Teaneck Public Library at 11 a.m. 840 Teaneck
Friendship Circle are pleased to present “Addy Teaneck Public Library at 11 a.m. 840 Teaneck
Family Shabbat at B’nai Israel: Family services Road, Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
and Uno Show,” the first family musical about dis- Road, Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
for all ages. For adults and children 12 and older, a
ability, friendship and kindness. 4:30 p.m. at Ben Family Crafts at the Library: Children age 4 and
Porat Yosef, 243 Frisch Court, Paramus. Tickets Friday, January 19 learning service at 10 a.m.; families with children 8
to 11, and “8-11 Club” 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and fami- older are invited to the Teaneck Public Library to
$10; $180 sponsor includes 4 tickets. www. Tot Shabbat in Franklin Lakes: Join a Tot lies with children 7 and younger a family Shabbat make and keep a craft project. 7 p.m. 840 Teaneck
bcfriendship.com/concert. Shabbat and pizza dinner at Barnert Temple program 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Congregation B’nai Road, Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
starting at 5 p.m. Pre-readers are invited to a Israel, 53 Palisade Ave., Emerson, 201-265-2272,
Wednesday, January 10 family-friendly service. Barnert Temple, 747 office@bisrael.com. Saturday, January 27
Mommy and Me in Teaneck: Teaneck Chabad Route 208 South, Franklin Lakes. 201-848-1027, Shabbat with Suzy: Join from 10:15 to 11:15
Shabbat with Suzy: Join from 10:15 to 11:15
will hold a Mommy and Me group for children 9 www.barnerttemple.org, schooloffice@ a.m. for a musical Shabbat experience led by
a.m. for a musical Shabbat experience led by
through 24 months from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. 513 barnerttemple.org. Suzy Rosenberg. Temple Emanu-El of Closter,
Suzy Rosenberg. Temple Emanu-El of Closter,
Kenwood Place, Teaneck, 907-0686. Shabbat Shabang at Temple Emanu-EL: Join in 180 Piermont Road, Closter. Naama Heymann 180 Piermont Road, Closter. Naama Heymann
from 6 to 7 p.m. for a musical Kabbalat Shabbat 201-750-2959, heymann@templeemanu-el.com. 201-750-2959, heymann@templeemanu-el.com.
Face 2 Face at Temple Emanu-El: Join 9th to 12
with stories and song at Temple Emanu-El of
graders and USY for an evening of Face 2 Face.
6 p.m. Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont Closter. This program is geared towards young
COOL’anu Shabbat: First, second and third Tuesday, January 30
graders can join from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m., for
Road, Closter, Tammy Ween at 201-750-9997, families with children ages 5 years old and young- Toddler Time in Teaneck: Welcome walkers up
an engaging and interactive family service for
ween@templeemanu-el.com. er. Temple Emanu-El of Closter, 180 Piermont to 2½ years old to come and listen to a story at
the whole family led by Rabbi Freedman and
Road, Closter. Naama Heymann 201-750-2959, the Teaneck Public Library at 10 or 11 a.m. 840
Naama Heymann. Temple Emanu-El of Closter,
heymann@templeemanu-el.com. Teaneck Road, Teaneck, 201-837-4171, www.
180 Piermont Road, Closter. Naama Heymann
Family Kabbalat Shabbat teaneck.org.
201-750-2959, heymann@templeemanu-el.com.
at Temple Emanu-El: Join
Ninja Night with Kaplen JCC: Drop your children
in with the entire family at 7
grades 2 to 6 off at
p.m. for an interactive ser-
the Kaplen JCC on the
vice led by Rabbi Kirshner,
Palisades for a trip to
Rabbi Freedman and Cantor
High Exposure where
Singer. Temple Emanu-El of
they will take part in
Closter, 180 Piermont Road,
an “American Ninja”
Closter. Naama Heymann
type experience while
201-750-2959, heymann@
rock climbing, going
templeemanu-el.com.
through and obstacle
Tot Shabbat at Temple course and more. From
Beth El: Temple Beth El will 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
hold its monthly informal Transportation and
Tot Shabbat led by Rabbi snacks included. Pick
David S. Widzer, Rabbi Beth up and drop off at JCC
Kramer-Mazer and stu- Lobby. For more infor-
dent cantor Julie Staple at mation, www.jccotp.org,
5:15p.m. Tot Shabbat is open call Leron Bensoussan
to all nursery school age at 201-408-1467.
children and features song,
stories, and crafts. Temple Sunday,
Beth El, 221 Schraalenburgh
Road, Closter, 201-768-5112.
January 21
Family Movie at the
Family Friendly Shabbat
Library: Welcome all
at Temple Beth El: Shabbat
to watch “Despicable
in Closter Rabbi David S.
Me 3” at the Teaneck Ninja Night with Kaplen JCC, see Saturday, January 20
Widzer, Rabbi Beth Kramer-
“Addy and Uno Show,” see Sunday, January 7
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Snow continued from page13 form two teams, then have players slither
long and mound up the snow in the mid- or roll to the pile (no walking allowed),
dle. Divide your family into two teams pull out and put on their shoes and walk
then have each team stand in a line per- back to the next person on their team. Or
pendicular to the mound on either side go feather up, belly down. Opponents get
of the snow. The first team to pull their on their bellies and use a straw to keep
opponent into the snow bank wins. a feather in the air and away from each
Out and about. Many parks are open other. Whoever can blow the feather over
throughout the winter and you can incor- the other person’s line wins.
porate exercise and education by taking Ad lib with obstacles. Create an out-
a hike to scout animal tracks, find crea- door obstacle course that involves differ-
tures that move about in the winter, and ent activities: dribble the soccer ball to a
identify trees that keep and lose their certain point, skip to the next, pick up the
PARTY
Howard Cohen of Wanaque. ebrated becoming a bar mitz- Wyckoff and sister of Jacob,
vah on December 9 at Temple 14, celebrated becoming a
Emanuel of the Pascack bat mitzvah on November 4
Valley in Woodcliff Lake. at Barnert Temple in Franklin
Lakes.
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Seth Kaufman, son of SHARA VanPRAAGH
Julie Rosenberg and Greg Shara VanPraagh, daughter of
Kaufman of Norwood, cel- Jill and Steven VanPraagh of
ebrated becoming a bar Oradell and sister of Dannah,
mitzvah on December 16 at celebrated becoming a bat
Temple Beth El in Closter. mitzvah on December 2 at
Temple Emeth in Teaneck.
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