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 musings from the editor
“Y
our mother didn’t actual-
ly have red hair?” Cousin
Ari asked incredulously
at a recent holiday family gathering.
“Yes. She did,” I said. “Courtesy of
Miss Clairol.”
There was one time that Aunt
Ruthie suggested her chosen hair col-
or — a cross between Disney’s Ariel
and Lucy, star of her eponymous tele-
vision show, “I Love Lucy” — was a tad
too bright.
When she heard that, my mother
flipped her one-time chestnut but now
fiery curls and without pause declared,
“I like it!”
That confidence, moxie, and hair-
without-care attitude was vintage
my mother.
My mother lived loud. Loud red
hair. Loud footsteps on her platform
slides. Loud laugh. It all — loudly — an-
nounced her effervescence and courage.
Life was never easy. Born in pre-
war Poland, survivor of Auschwitz and
other notorious nameless concentra-
tion camps, she was the only one in her
family of seven to make it through the
Shoah. Less than zero is how I’ve de-
scribed what that wave of immigrants
4 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • MAY 2019
had when they arrived in
the United States.
My mother, like so
many other survivors,
rebuilt her life, creating
a family, home, and busi-
ness, and becoming part of
a community.
But life didn’t let up.
Does it for anyone? She
musc led t hrough t he
chronic illness of one son,
infant death of another and the prover-
bial slings and arrows of her fortune.
Yet she found the strength and had the
desire to seize what was good and enjoy
her life.
Some of her pleasures were mod-
est. Nightly swims at the local Jack
LaLanne. Saturday night dates with my
father at the second-run movie house.
Frequent jaunts to the mall, where she
would buy at her favorite department
store, Alexander’s.
Some were big. Her deep friend-
ships, her inexorable love for her family,
and her relentless pursuit to drive her
life forward and never give up. (Speak-
ing of driving, my mother learned to
drive a car later in life. She failed five
road tests until she got
her license!)
So during the recent
holiday, as we enjoyed
all who attended, we
also remembered those
no longer with us.
“I remember that
unpleasant scene at that
seder when Uncle Joe
offered the Afikomen
gift of a few dollars and
Linda refused it. She thought it wasn’t
enough money.”
“Remember Aunt Lena’s gefilte
fish? So much pepper!”
“Dad would also say that Passover
was his favorite holiday.”
My mother missed many seders.
She died decades ago at 55.
But her memory and her wisdom
came alive, especially in speaking
with my newly married niece, Chani,
my mother’s granddaughter, who is a
true redhead.
Sharing details of my mother’s life
with her — as she never got the chance
to know her — I remembered some
nuggets of wisdom that my mother
imparted.
For instance, for my first job out of
college, I answered an ad seeking an ed-
itor for a Jewish newspaper. My moth-
er told me I had gotten a response call
from the prospective employer.
“Great,” I said. “I’ll call back later.”
“Later?” my mother asked. “Heidi,
a job isn’t a boy. You don’t play hard
to get!”
I picked up the phone.
Another nugget. (Again with
a boy…)
“Don’t look for 100 percent in a per-
son,” my mother advised. “Look for 50
percent. And you be the other 50.”
We smiled at the sense she made.
There was more of her pragmatism, hu-
mor, and wisdom that resonated then
as it does now.
Like the hair color she chose, my
mother, despite the hardships and chal-
lenges, created a bright life of passion
and warmth. May that fiery light keep
leading the way.
Wishing all a happy Mother’s Day.
Cheers,

Celebrating Mother’s Day,
Jewish Style
Rabbi Boruch Leff
G
o ahead and take your mother out for dinner,
but make sure your display of gratitude isn’t
just a once-a-year occasion.
If your mother is anything like mine, she proba-
bly told you not to get her anything for Mother’s Day.
“Since when did Mother’s Day become a Jewish holi-
day? Don’t bother yourself over me.”
Of course we know to ignore such comments. But
she may have a point. Isn’t every day supposed to be
Mother’s Day? The Torah tells us to honor and revere
our mothers at all times. So why go out of your way to
show her your gratitude on Mother’s Day?
If Mother’s Day is your way out of showing her
how much she means to you the rest of the year, the
day actually becomes a vehicle to reduce true appre-
ciation for moms.
So how can we benefit from using Mother’s Day?
By treating it like a pseudo-Jewish holiday.
Jewish holidays are fundamentally different than
secular holidays like the Fourth of July or President’s
Day. Such holidays commemorate events, while Jewish
holidays are portals in time when we can re-experi-
ence the spiritual forces that were unleashed due to a
historical event.
For example, on the holiday of Shavuot, the Jew-
ish People received the Torah. Thus, every year on
Shavuot, we have the opportunity to accept the Torah
anew and strengthen our personal commitment.
Rabbi Dessler describes time is a spiral. As we
travel through time we return to key moments of the
past and recapture the inherent spiritual energy. This
is why Jewish holidays are referred to in Hebrew as
“moadim” — meeting places. Similarly, the Hebrew
word “zman” — time — means designated or appoint-
ed because every moment in time has been appointed
with a specific spiritual purpose.
But doesn’t that purpose apply the rest of
the year?
For example, Passover celebrates God freeing the
Jewish people from the slavery in Egypt. But the Torah
requires us to recall the Exodus from Egypt daily, as
recited at the end of the Shema prayer. Why then do
we celebrate Passover if we already recall the Exodus
continuously the entire year?
The same question could be asked for almost
every Jewish holiday. On Shavuot, we celebrate God
giving us the Torah on Mount Sinai. But we also have
a general commandment to remember the events of
Sinai as often as we can. How then does rejoicing on
Shavuot enhance our religious experience?
We celebrate all Jewish holidays with the fol-
lowing idea in mind. Yes, we need to remember all
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of God’s miracles and kindness to us at all times,
but such a proposition is difficult. Doing something
constantly tends to weaken its intensity. Eventually
the dramatic can become tedious, the glory can be-
come rote.
Holidays allow us to concentrate on a vital com-
ponent of our spiritual lexicon for a day or a week and
then transmit that idea into our essence for the rest
of the year.
Yes, we need to constantly work on attaining free-
dom, but Passover arrives and as we relive the Jewish
people’s Exodus from Egypt for a full week, we be-
come empowered to carry over the attitude of true
freedom for the rest of year.
So if you celebrate Mother’s Day, do it with the
same approach as a Jewish holiday. Show your mother
your appreciation, buy the card and the roses, and go
ahead and take her out for dinner. But make sure these
displays of gratitude and affection are not just annual
occasions. Mother’s Day should be a day full of love
and endearment that helps you continuously experi-
ence such feelings throughout the year.
This is Mother’s Day, Jewish style.
To schedule a speaking engagement with Rabbi Boruch Leff,
noted educator and author of six books, contact: sbleff@
gmail.com.
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The Play Way for Healthier Minds

Adina Soclof

P
lay is the most cherished part of childhood.
Sadly, free play for children has steadily de-
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many: tightly structured family and school schedules,
more parents working outside the home, fewer safe
places to play and rise of screen time. The average pre-
schooler uses technology 4.5 hours a day.
Mental health issues are on the rise in children.
Many experts believe that this directly correlates to
the loss of play. Why? Because play is where children
learn life adaptability skills. They learn to cope and
deal with their stress when they run free, swing from
monkey bars, climb trees. In essence they are test-
ing their abilities in “dangerous” situations. Children
themselves are allowed to manage just the right dose
of danger. This knowledge helps them feel in control of
themselves and the amount of stress they can handle,
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skills. Children who are left to play at their own pace
learn to know themselves well. They can discover their
own areas of interest and ultimately engage fully in
the passions they wish to pursue. Play also helps chil-
dren maintain healthy physical activity level.
It is no wonder that experts have found that play
can help prevent children from a slew of health issues,
stress, anxiety, depression and obesity as well.
We need to bring play back into our children’s
lives. Here are eight tips to help increase your child’s
free playtime.
Turn off electronics
This is not so easy to do in today’s world but it is es-
sential. Have a no technology zone for the hours when
your children come home from school. I always appre-
ciate Shabbos because it is a natural break from the
world of technology.
Have toys but not too many toys
Too much stuff just creates a whole lot of clutter and
actually inhibits a child’s imagination. You can try ro-
tating toys, every few months putting some toys away
in a bin and replacing them with toys put away months
before. This keeps your play area clean and also allows
children to experience their old toys as new again.
Have space for kids to play
Children need room inside and outside to play. You
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play freely. We had an old couch in the basement that
we called the jumping couch, our kids were allowed to
do whatever they wanted with that couch, jump on it,
build forts etc. If you have a yard, make sure it has an
area for play, swings, a sandbox etc.
Have an art box or an art area
When engaged in art, children’s brains grow. It does
not need to be anything elaborate: paper, scissors,
crayons, markers, stickers and some glue can keep
children engaged for hours.
Playing solo
Kids need some alone time to play. When they play
with their toys by themselves it helps process new ex-
periences, deal with their fears, conflicts, and everyday
events in their lives. You often will hear your child en-
gaging in fantasy play using different voices and reen-
acting what is happening in their world, which can be
therapeutic. It is also great for developing their fantasy
and imagination.
Get outside
Try to get outside everyday, even in the winter. Let
them explore and play in nature — the woods, the
park, the beach, wherever. If you live in a safe area,
try to just sit on the side and let them let them have as
much freedom as possible. They don’t need an adult-
led activity; they really need to be left alone, in control
of their own play.
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Mix children of different ages
It is helpful to encourage your child to play with chil-
dren of different ages. Older children help facilitate a
younger child’s learning, helping them get to a new
level naturally. Older kids can practice their leadership
skills more readily. Children will also learn to partic-
ipate as well as challenge the game. This also helps
them learn self-control and negotiation skills.
You also want to avoid intervening. Don’t try to
protect your child from others. Try not to judge other
kids to harshly. Remember learning how to deal with
difficult kids can give children the practice they need
to deal with all types of people as they grow. These are
the times where they are learning the biggest lessons
in self-control and resilience.
Get support
You are not alone. Try talking to other parents, wheth-
er it’s in your neighborhood or just on your block. Put
your heads together and see how you can encourage
your kids to get outside like how it was naturally done
back in the olden days.
Reference “The Danish Way of Parenting”
by Jessica Joelle Alexander,
Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition
Adina Soclof is a parent educator, professional development
instructor and speech pathologist She is the founder of
ParentingSimply.com and available for speaking engage-
ments. Reach her at asoclof@parentingsimply.com.
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 What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?
Heidi Mae Bratt

Plenty of folks in Teaneck

have a claim to fame one
way or another. The
mayor! The owner of the
favorite pizza joint! The
soccer coach!
How fun it is to spot
the local celeb at the mall
or on the street? Kevin Jonas, guitarist of the Damon Lindelof, movie and Singer-songwriter Phoebe Touro College president and Actress Amanda Troya,
Jonas Brothers television producer and writ- Snow ceo Alan Kadish “Annie,” “Are We Three
But did you know er of “Lost,” “The Leftovers,” Yet,” and “Luce”
that Teaneck is rife with and “Star Trek”
“breakout stars” that
pepper the arts, music,
sports, politics and more.
Hey. It must be the
water!
Check out this who’s
who list of famous folks
with Teaneck ties.

Josh Sussman, actor on Actress Sarah Jessica Parker Robby Anderson, wide David West, basketball
“Glee” and other Hollywood receiver for the New York player
projects Jets
Fashion designer Marc
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Getting the Most Out
of Your Child’s Screen Time
Adina Soclof
P
arents are always looking for ed-
ucational toys, games, book and
activities. Recently, technology
has offered even more options.
I am torn by the richness of online
educational options and the concerns
about excessive screen time. Although
I benefit so much from the Internet,
social media and the online world, I
also wax nostalgic for the days before
we were so attached to our screens. I
fondly remember when children played
outside, used their imaginations, and
had time to daydream.
My concerns are not unwarranted.
We do know that screen time has its
drawbacks. It may cause obesity, sleep
issues, attention problems and even
contribute to anxiety and depression.
Children who started watching tele-
vision before 12 months of age and
watched television 2 hour per day were
approximately six times more likely to
have language and attention delays.
When children are engaged with
screens they are losing valuable time
where they could be interacting with
those around them, practicing the give
and take necessary for developing posi-
12 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • MAY 2019
tive and meaningful relationships.
The American Academy of Pediat-
rics (AAP) has recently issued a state-
ment suggesting a new mode of tech-
nology use that can help. I hesitate to
report on it because I still feel that ab-
staining from technology use, certainly
when a child is young, is the best way to
go. But as my husband always tells me,
it’s time to get with the times. So here
it is: “co-engagement.” This is the new
byword for children’s technology use.
Parents and children engage around a
game or app-based activity in the same
way they would with a picture book,
game or toy.
Online books do offer a lot in terms
of education. There are apps you so that
you can read together with your child
without schlepping along a little library.
Furthermore, apps can help you read
anywhere, anytime. It is best to find
“simple” e-books that are illustrated but
with fewer animations because animat-
ed e-books can be distracting. To make
the reading even richer, it is helpful to
pause often to talk about what happens
in the book and how it connects to your
life. An added bonus, you can also re-
cord your own versions of the book us-
ing video or audio apps.
Of course, we do need to mention
the benefits of video chat and Face-
Time. These can also help children con-
nect with loved ones who live far away.
Grandparents love to see, and children
love to share their crafts and drawings
in their calls. Grandparents can also
read to their children via FaceTime.
Many grandparents can even do home-
work with their grandchildren. That can
be a win-win situation for everyone.
T h ere i s a g re a t re s o u rc e ,
Joanganzcooneycenter.org that counsels
parents to use apps in the educational
category in the app store. For Android:
In Google Play, select Family and acti-
vate the Education category. iPhone: In
App Store, go to Categories, select Ed-
ucation and click Apps for Every Grade.
This website provides many re-
sources for parents including some
questions that can be asked to help de-
cide on apps are:
• Does it help them engage in creative
play?
• Does it encourage my child to
be active?
• Does it provide opportunities to talk?
• Does it offer ways to create together?
• Does it help the family have fun
together?
• Does it bridge activities across spaces
(like home and school)?
• Does it prepare us for
new experiences?
• Does it connect us to distant friends
and family?
Some great educational apps are:
PBS Parents Play and Learn, Fred Rog-
ers Center, free Alien Assignment app
For older children it’s important to
keep the computer in the central areas
in your home and filters should be in
place. It’s important to talk about the
pros and cons of screen use and have
times where everyone is unplugged.
Dinnertime, an hour before bedtime
and of course on Shabbos.
So there you have it. I have gotten
with the times. But I still think the best
way to interact with our children is to
unplug, get outside, play board games
and read from real books.
Adina Soclof is a parent educator, pro-
fessional development instructor and
speech pathologist She is the founder of
ParentingSimply.com and available for
speaking engagements. Reach her at aso-
clof@parentingsimply.com.
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With Vaccines in the Headlines

Don’t Forget HPV
Heidi Mae Bratt

V
accines have
dominated the
headlines with
parents, politicians, pe-
diatricians and people
of all walks weighing in
on the import of pro-
tecting our children and
others from prevent-
able diseases — diseas-
es that are causing an Dr. Harry Banschick
imminent threat to the
public’s health.
“Since I began my pediatrics practice in 1982,”
wrote Dr. Harry Banschick, M.D., and chairman of
pediatrics at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck,
in a recent editorial in the Jewish Standard, “I have
vaccinated thousands of children against measles and
other life-threatening illnesses … Over the years, these
vaccines have saved many lives, while causing few to
no side effects.”
While addressing the current state of emergen-
cy regarding the measles outbreak that has resulted
in bans on unvaccinated children and prompted the
World Health Organization to announce that the virus
is again a global threat, Dr. Banschick wrote, “Let’s also
not forget the other life-saving vaccines that protect
us against such potentially deadly diseases as polio,
hepatitis B, pneumococcal pneumonia, the flu, Hae-
mophilus influenza type B, and HPV, which can cause
cervical and throat cancers.”
Among the newest vaccines that are administered
by pediatricians is a vaccine that helps prevent the
HPV (human papillomavirus), a virus that is spread
through sexual contact and is linked to the develop-
ment of cervical and throat cancer. is that they thought it [the HPV vaccine] was going to gerous and prevalent it is.
In June 2006, the first human papillomavirus be perceived as telling their children it’s okay to have There are millions of people in the United States
(HPV) vaccine was licensed for use in the United sex. And this was not the intent,” Dr. Banschick said. that are currently infected with the HPV virus. Most
States. When it came out, rather than celebrate the “There are still people who are still on the fence people don’t even know they are infected with the vi-
development of a vaccine to prevent a deadly form of about it but I try to explain to them this is a real po- rus because they are asymptomatic. Since it’s possible
cancer, some parents were misguided by fear. As a re- tential problem,” he said. “Not every person gets cer- to develop symptoms years after first being infected,
sult of myths and inaccurate information regarding the vical cancer. The incidence is becoming less common, it’s especially difficult to diagnose exactly when a per-
safety of the HPV vaccines, some parents refused or partially because of this vaccine and the awareness of son first became infected.
delayed inoculating their children, which leaves them more proper use of condoms. In about 90 percent of cases, an HPV infection
vulnerable to the potential of a serious disease. “It’s a very effective vaccine and I personally nev- will eventually clear in about a year or two. However,
“All these vaccines do have a benefit,” Dr. Ban- er have seen a side effect in one of my patients,” Dr. during that time, those infected with HPV are often
schick told About Our Children. “It’s not a debatable Banschick said. unknowingly spreading the infection to others.
fact. As a young doctor I actually saw patients die The latest recommendation is to inoculate children A significant percentage of those infected eventu-
from diseases that are now preventable via vaccine. as young as 9 and all children over 11. Depending on the ally will develop cancerous cells years, or even decades
“When it first came out, the HPV vaccine got a age of the patient, the vaccine is given in two or three after initial exposure.
very bad reputation. A lot of people were against it. doses. It is important to give the vaccine before the pa- Since there is no way to determine which cases
There was an article about there being an incidence tient becomes sexually active, Dr. Banschick said. will clear and which will lead to cancer, universal vac-
of a neurological problem called Guillain-Barre Syn- HPV is the most common sexually transmitted cination is the most effective means of prevention,
drome. But with further studies, the incidence was no infection in the United States and is often referred to experts said.
greater than it was in the general population. as the common cold of the genitals. HPV is not a new
“But what a lot of people also were objecting to virus, but many people are unfamiliar with how dan- Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.

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Sweet Dreams are Made of This

Bergenfield Tween Hopes to Spin Cotton Candy into Gold
Heidi Mae Bratt Everyone gets a piece of the action eries sponsored by the Rotary Club Asher’s mother, Tova Miller, mar-
as they tear off a bit of cotton candy of Teaneck. vels at the venture.

W
hat is sweet, colorful and 3
feet tall?
A small child dressed
in a bright outfit?
Could be, but the correct answer to
this particular “What is sweet, colorful
and 3 feet tall” is Asher Miller’s massive
cotton candy confections.
Asher, a sixth grader at Yeshivat
He’Atid and his father, Yehuda Mill-
er, devised a way to create the puffy,
sugary treat into a mega-edible party
novelty that definitely has a show-stop-
ping factor.
“When you bring something like
this to a simcha,” said Mr. Miller, “guests
are like, ‘Wow! We never saw anything
like this.’”
and enjoy.
Father and son began with an idea,
an uh, big idea — “Who doesn’t like cot-
ton candy?” Yehuda said – and about
four months ago began to make the
oversized treat using a “special system,”
said Mr. Miller, who chooses not to di-
vulge the particulars of how they make
the cotton candy so big. The process
takes place in the basement of their
Bergenfield home.
Mr. Miller said that so far, Asher,
who is drawn to science, robotics and
gadgets, has created the oversized
cotton candy for a friend’s vort (an en-
gagement party) and has brought the
product to the recent annual “Taste of
Teaneck,” at the Marriott Glenpointe,
The cotton candy comes in a 10
flavors, including strawberry, choco-
late, pina colada, and Asher’s favorite,
pink vanilla.
“I was trying to find something to
do,” said Asher, who now shares this
venture online at asher@crazycottons.
com. “I always liked cotton candy, and
making it looked interesting.”
Mr. Miller said there is a lot of food
science yet to master. And transport of
the massive cotton candy can be tricky.
If the weather is too wet, humid or
moist, the cotton candy can melt. So
the Millers are figuring out this as they
move forward.
“It’s quite amazing,” she said. “It’s so
creative and it’s something different.”
Mrs. Miller said that Asher hopes
to stage cotton candy workshops in
camps, where the massive cotton candy
is not only made on site, but there is
a bit of a cotton candy history lesson
as well.
“We’d like sell as much cotton can-
dy, and educate as many people as pos-
sible about cotton candy,” she said.
Now that’s sweet.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
About Our Children.

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Getting Ahead of the Tick Threat

and Lyme Disease
Heidi Mae Bratt

T
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have proclaimed May as Lyme
Disease Awareness Month in an effort
to raise awareness of Lyme and tick-
borne diseases during this time of year.
The declaration is one way to
remind people that with the onset of
spring, ticks are out, and prevention
and proper education are your best
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About Our Children consulted
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preventing and treating the illness.
AOC: What exactly is Lyme
Disease?
Dr. Gaffin: Lyme disease is an in-
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of the count r y
and transmission
New Space and Place for Fair Lawn Teens
to humans usually The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library of Fair Fair Lawn teens were given the opportunity
occurs during May Lawn has got new digs for its teen readers with to suggest names for the new space and were able
through Septem- the recent opening of its refurbished Teen Space. to vote for their favorite. Young adult librarian
ber. Infection is The new space features updated furniture, Elizabeth Portelli ran an online contest open to
usually transmit- USB charging stations, and a cozy booth, which teen residents. Sara Manikam won for her entry,
ted to humans by was made possible by a donation from the Fair Teentastic Reads and a mural featuring the new
the nymph ver- Lawn Rotary. Shelving is updated and expanded name was designed by a local art teacher, Frankie
sion of the tick to include new displays as well. DiMitri of the Henry B. Milnes School.
t ha t in na t ure
feeds on the com-
mon white-footed Dr. Neil Gaffin
mouse. Although
not all ticks are infected, humans can be incidentally
infected if and when they come into contact with an
infected tick in a backyard, woods, hiking or camping,
if that one that is carrying the bacteria. Ticks must be
attached for at least 24 to 36 hours for the infection
transmission. The nymph is the size of a poppy seed
and its bite is painless. In addition, it usually attaches
to places like the back of knee, groin, armpit or back
of head or neck in small children so most people nev-
er know the tick was attached. It falls off after it had
its blood meal from its host. The earliest and most
common symptom is an expanding red, circular rash
that usually starts 10 to 14 days after transmission. It
is called erythema migrans. Approximately 80 percent
will develop the rash. Some may simply have flu-like
symptoms with or without the rash. Left untreated,
the early manifestations will resolve on their own.
Some folks will later go on to develop neurologic (e.g.,
facial palsy), cardiac (involvement of the conduction
system of the heart) and, or orthopedic (typically knee
swelling and pain).
AOC: How can a parent tell if a child has Lyme
Disease?
Dr. Gaffin: Most common and earliest manifes-
tation that we see is the red rash as described above.
Also, it important to note that the diagnosis of early
infection, e.g. rash, is made on clinical grounds – that
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the typical classic rash, during the right time of year, in
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be positive (only positive 40 percent of time) when
someone presents with erythema migrans, so one may

recreation program
be mistaken if they rely on blood test alone.
AOC: What is the best-known treatment?
Dr. Gaffin: Treatment is antibiotics. Amoxicillin
would typically be the first choice for children. Early
infection is easily treated and cured with 10 to 14 days
of therapy.
AOC: What is the best prevention for Lyme
The Watershed Recreation Program is now open from April 1 to November 30, 2019.
Disease?
Dr. Gaffin: Performing body checks for ticks after
being outdoors paying special attention to the above Participants can fish, walk, bird watch, hike, or simply enjoy nature. Your permit provides access
sites where the nymphal ticks like to attach (e.g., back to four reservoirs – Old Tappan, Oradell and Woodcliff Lake in New Jersey and Lake DeForest in
of knee, groin, armpits, back of neck). Also wearing Rockland County, New York.
bright colored-clothes, socks tucked into pants if hik-
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AOC: Is there anything else you would like to add?
Dr. Gaffin: Please speak with your doctor if you
have any questions or concerns.

Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children. mysuezwater.com

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How Relevant Is Judaism
These Days to Young Jews?
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff
S
peaking to Jewish high school stu-
dents I was alarmed by their igno-
rance and indifference to Judaism.
How do you take the pulse of a nation?
Get into the classrooms and speak to the
kids. Walk on college campuses and have
some conversations.
Standing in front of an assembly of
high school children, I was confronted with
the spiritual malaise that is taking place
amongst our children. They lack the cour-
age to stand strong for our people. Too
many don’t know enough about who they
are as Jews, their purpose, their mission,
their reason for being.
I n d i f fere n t o r i g n o ra n t — t a ke
your pick.
Concluding a talk on Jewish pride, I of-
fered to take questions. A hand shot up in
the front.
“You speak about our heritage and
what it means to be a Jew. So many around
us are clueless when it comes to Juda-
ism. How can we share with others and
teach more?”
Another hand shot up in the back. The young boy
stood up and said loudly, “To speak up and think that
you have what to teach the world about your Judaism
means that you think you are better. That’s racist!”
A wave of tension swept through the auditorium.
I had just a few moments to respond before my time
with these teenagers was up. Here before me sat the
future fathers and mothers of our people. These souls
would soon be asked to lead, commit, create and cry
out for Israel and the Jewish People. How tragic to be-
lieve that knowing our holy mission in this world and
understanding that we are to be a “light amongst the
nations” is racist.
Like Abraham, we are charged to go out and make
a difference in the world, to be a moral and spiritual
compass. That’s not racist. It is a life of purpose.
I explained in those few minutes that striving to
share our legacy of wisdom and justice is far from be-
ing prejudiced against others. It means that we are ob-
ligated to know who we are; how we have the ability
to sanctify and make this world into a better place as
we tenaciously hold onto the wisdom and values of
the Torah. Like Abraham, we are charged to go out and
make a difference in the world, to be a moral and spir-
itual compass. That’s not racist. It is a life of purpose.
Kindle the light of Shabbat, banish the darkness, and
bring illumination to the world.
Another student raised his hand. “Why do you
think most kids my age find Judaism to be irrelevant?”
I threw the question back. I was curious. “Why do
you think they do?”
“Because,” he responded flippantly, “it is.”
“Yes,” another student added. “It’s archaic. How
18 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • MAY 2019
can you tell me how to live? I resent that.”
It is difficult for me to describe the sadness that I
felt that moment.
“I am sorry for you,” I responded. “I am sorry for
you because that’s not my Torah that you are describ-
ing. My Torah is my oxygen. My Judaism carries me day
and night through light and through darkness.”
We spoke about Torah’s relevance in this world.
I shared how Torah is alive and gave examples from
the harm of over sharing on social media to protect-
ing the dignity of women Judaism is current and via-
ble. One just needs to know where to look and how
to study.
I was grateful for the questions. I touched a
nerve. But this was only the beginning. Obviously we
have a problem here and I don’t pretend to have all
the solutions.
There are some glaring issues though that we, the
parents and grandparents, the educators and lay peo-
ple, must confront.
First, the passion is missing. What are we willing
to sweat for, sacrifice for, and stand up for?
As a child I remember standing in the cold and
marching for the freedom of Russian Jewry. I recall
being in synagogue when the Yom Kippur War broke
out. I saw real tears being shed; worry and grief etched
on the faces around me. It had nothing to do with be-
ing religious or not. At that moment we were a family
of Jews, united. I felt part of a people, a nation that
stood together because we were family.
The eyes that once searched for Jerusalem now
seek the next best app.
Somehow, we’ve lost that connection. When
asked what they are willing to sacrifice
for, what will our children say? Most will
respond: making money, becoming famous
or playing fortnite for hours on end. This
bond that had held us together as we were
scattered throughout the four corners of
the earth has frayed. The eyes that once
searched for Jerusalem now seek the next
best app.
For millions of Jews, Judaism has be-
come irrelevant. What can we do?
Let’s recognize that we must put our
hearts and heads together and think hard
about the Jewish education, in school and
at home, that our children are getting. It’s
time for a detox. All the excess that we’ve
thought to be religious values but are really
spiritual junk food should be let go. These
meaningless bar and bat mitzvah parties
that have become the defining moment of
our children’s Judaism. The open bar which
have nothing to do with mitzvah, the wa-
tering down of Torah study and knowledge
of our people and history, and the desire
to live less as Jews and more as ‘citizens of
the world’ have all contributed to our chil-
dren’s disconnect.
We must look at ourselves in the mirror. What do
we reflect when we greet the Shabbos Queen, when we
sit at our holiday table, when we speak about our faith
and our values? How do we pray? Our children see it all,
watch it all and take it all in. Do we live as active Jews
and make Judaism come alive each day? Do our children
ever hear us make a blessing, express gratitude to God,
study Jewish wisdom and embrace a mitzvah?
Finally, when it comes to Israel, our homeland, we
have taken our gift for granted. After thousands of
years of persecution and indescribable suffering, God
has brought us home. The world slammed its doors
on us. No country wanted us even after we were taken
by cattle cars to be gassed in ovens. From a nation
of skeletons we reclaimed Jerusalem, fought the Arab
nations who surrounded us and pierced the sky with
the sound of the shofar by the Western Wall. Brave
soldiers touched the ancient stones and wept. We wit-
nessed miracles from Above.
Yet today our sons and daughters are clueless.
Their heritage eludes them. Our story remains blank.
There is no memory. The promise of our Land is writ-
ten in our Torah. It is up to us to educate, to teach, to
speak out and speak up.
We have much work to do. Let us strengthen our-
selves and touch the hearts of the next generation. The
future of our people is in our hands.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a teacher, parent educator, couples
counselor, author and daughter of the late Rebbetzin Esther
Jungreis. Her book, “Raising a Child With Soul,” is published by
St. Martin’s Press..
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Brit of a First Grandson
and a Side Jaunt to Jordan
Ed Silberfarb
I
t was a new era of good feeling. Is-
rael and Jordan, countries that had
fought bitterly in 1948 and again
in 1967, and continued hostilities in
the interim. Now, in 1998 there was a
handshake across the border. Israeli and
American tourists converged on Aqaba
and the Allenby Bridge to visit Jordan,
this land of mosques, Roman ruins and
rock hewn mountain dwellings.
My wife and I had another reason
for going to Israel, one that a Jordan vis-
it seem petty and pale by comparison.
We were to become grandparents. Our
son and daughter-in-law, newlyweds,
spent the first year of marriage in Isra-
el in a rinky dink two-room apartment
without heat through a chilly Jerusa-
lem winter with him learning at the
Ohr Someach Yeshiva and her study-
ing Hebrew, and incidentally becom-
ing pregnant.
We arrived in time for the birth of
an 8-pound boy with a shock of black
hair and a penetrating gaze, which
grandparents took to mean intelli-
gence. We threw ourselves into prepa-
ration for the brit, which, of course
would be an opulent and elegant affair.
Only it was not going to happen. Our
healthy grandson was jaundiced. The
brit would have to be postponed, and
no new date was set. His mother took
refuge in a postpartum rest home, and
we prepared for at least a week of anx-
GENERATION G
iousness. Then Ahmed appeared.
Now was the time to visit Jordan,
he said, in a private car with Ahmed as
chauffeur and tour guide. The chance to
see Jerash and Petra and Mount Nebo
from which Moses is said to have gazed
upon the Promised Land, and experi-
ence Amman, not as exciting perhaps
as a few minutes with a new grandson,
but this is what fate had decreed. We
would have to make do.
Ahmad was a delightful and knowl-
edgeable companion. On the high-
way we passed many half completed
buildings, which, he explained were
the victims of Jordan’s ailing economy.
The carcass of a dead deer gave rise to
a discussion of halal food as compared
to kashrut. As with kosher meat, even if
he had seized the deer right after it had
been killed by a passing car, he could
not carve it up for food because he had
not shecked it.
Up ahead was Jerash, ancient
Rome’s best-preserved city anywhere,
certainly in the Middle East. We ex-
plored in exquisite detail, the market
place, the homes of the nobles, the am-
phitheater, the remains of the temple.,
the hippodrome, venue of the chariot
races. Even the stone roadway was a
revelation with its gullies carved to
guide the carriage wheels.
To Ahmad’s frustration, we spent
the whole day in Jerash instead of the
few hours that our guide original-
ly planned. We lived a fantasy, being
transported to ancient Rome.
Amman, Jordan’s capital, is a city
bustling with natives and a new influx
of tourists. There was a message for us
from Israel. Baby is fine but brit post-
poned again. We prepared for the next
day’s travel, which would take us 2,500
years back in time to the land of the
Nabateans, and the fabled city of Petra,
which had been made even more lus-
trous by Indiana Jones and the “Raiders
of the Lost Ark.”
Indeed arriving in Petra is to find
oneself in a movie set. Harrison Ford
was missing, but the rest of it was
there. Past the 250-foot high sandstone
entranceway was the Canyon of the
Crescent Moon, known less poetically
as the Siq. And there was the Treasury,
a breathtaking display of pillars and lin-
tels carved in the face of a sandstone
hill. Unlike the movie version, entrance
to the Treasury, leads not to death-defy-
ing adventure, but rather to a small dark
hall, perhaps once a royal tomb.
And we gained bragging rights by
climbing to the hilltop Monastery, a
daunting feat but made possible by an
unusually cool day.
The Nabatean Empire prevailed
some 2,500 years ago on the east-west
trade route until conquered by Rome
about the year 400.
We received word from Israel.
The baby’s jaundiced complexion had
bloomed to a healthy glow. The brit was
scheduled for eruv Pesach at the Royal
ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • MAY 2019
Suites, the only hotel that could be found
in all of Jerusalem that would provide a
room allowing chometz. Our vision of a
gala celebration with our scores of rela-
tives and friends throughout Israel quick-
ly faded because of the timing. No one
could come the night before Pesach ex-
cept a cousin who lived walking distance
away. She showed up with a jar of gefilte
fish and a package of pita. Our son pro-
duced a box of stale cookies that he had
bought two weeks ago in anticipation of
a brit in eight days.
We were in for a surprise. We had
forgotten about the Fast of the First
Born, in which first–born males are for-
bidden to eat or drink throughout the
day before Passover unless they attend
a siyyum (“completion”). The ceremony
accompanying a brit would qualify, and
so instead of a party attended by just
the baby’s parents, grandparents, an
uncle and a cousin, some 60 young men
throughout the Yeshiva appeared. The
brit released them from the Fast of the
First Born, and they were free to eat our
sumptuous refreshments, stale cookies,
and a taste of gefilte fish and pita. It
was a party after all.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen
Record in New Jersey, then the New York
Herald Tribune where he was City Hall
bureau chief. Later, he was a public infor-
mation officer for the New York City Transit
Authority and editor of one of its employee
publications.
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Yes, I Can with iCAN!
Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey’s iCAN teen leadership program led a group of 18 high
school students to the United Nations. The students had the chances to see the international stage
on which Israeli diplomacy is played.
Making Merry and Making Matzah
Bris Avrohom and Congregation Adath Israel held a joint Model Matzo bakery at the Bris Avrohom Center in
Hillside. The children learned about the laws of making matzah and prepared their own. Local public officials
joined in the fun.
A Space Trek
Through Torah
Students in Temple Emeth ’s Religious
School put on an original play,
“Torah Trekkers & Other Amazing
Adventures through the Space/Time
Continuum,” which takes place in
present and Biblical days. Book, music
and lyrics were by Rachel Maddock
and the students.
Stocking Up on Food
Third graders from JFK Elementary School, recently brought
food donations to the Wayne Interfaith Network Food Pantry.
They helped stock the shelves and learned how good it feels to
help their neighbors when it is most needed. WIN is a coalition
of individuals and volunteers from houses of worship and ser-
vice organizations in Wayne, who provide assistance to Wayne
residents in need.
Getting Tech-Savvy With Ma’ayanot
Seniors recently had a chance to work one-on-one with stu-
dents from Ma’ayanot’s STEAM classes, who underwent
training and volunteered to mentor retirees. “Senior Tech
Time” was facilitated by Senior Source and Jewish Family
& Children’s Services of Northern New Jersey (JFCS), two
organizations that care for the elderly in our NJ community.
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About

TopChoices MAY 2019

Compiled by Heidi Mae Bratt

International Chess Tournament in Teaneck

A chess tournament held by International
Chess Academy will take place for the first
time in Teaneck at Teaneck High School
giving local children and adults the chance
to compete for awards, said Diana Tulman,
owner of International Chess Academy. Sunday, May 19
Chess players from kindergarten through 1 to 5 p.m.
adults (four different age categories) are eli- For more information and to
gible to join the tournament. pre-register for $25 a player, icanj.net.

The Lion Doesn’t Sleep Tonight

at Liberty Science Center
Embark on an adventure through the Pride
Lands and protect the Circle of Life. “The Lion
Guard: The Exhibit,” an adventure for young
learners is on view now at Liberty Science
Center. Based on Disney Junior’s hit series The
Lion Guard, the exhibition takes guests on an
adventure through the Pride Lands, the magnif-
icent kingdom first introduced in The Lion King. Liberty Science Center
Children will be inspired to protect the Circle of 222 Jersey City Boulevard
Life, train in the Lion Guard’s secret lair, explore Jersey City
the power of teamwork by going on special 201-200-1000
missions, and learn about the African savanna lsc.org.
and the animals that live there.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!

at bergenPAC
Do you love Daniel Tiger on PBS?
Now you can catch Daniel Tiger’s
Neighborhood Live! King for a
Day at bergenPAC in an upcoming
show. The beloved characters of
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood are
hopping back on board the trolley
as Daniel learns just what it takes Sunday, May 12
to be King. It’s an event filled with at 1:30 and 5 p.m.
tigertastic fun, teaching the valu- bergenPAC
able lessons of kindness, helping 30 North Van Brunt St.
others, and being a friend. Great Englewood
for children 3 and older. 201-227-1030
bergenpac.org.

Jewish Museum Art Classes

Inspired by Leonard Cohen
The new exhibition at The
Jewish Museum is inspiration
for adults and children. Sunday
workshops give youngsters an
opportunity to view the art and
then create. Children can explore
different types of lines using a
variety of drawing materials to
make a portrait of someone they Sunday, May 5
know or a person they imagine. 1 to 4 p.m
The workshop is inspired by The Jewish Museum
Leonard Cohen’s self-portraits 1109 Fifth Ave., at 92 Street
in “Leonard Cohen: A Crack in Manhattan 212-423-3200
Everything.” Recommended for thejewishmuseum.org.
children 3 and older.

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 The Good Life With Kids
This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, it’s a good idea to call to verify details before you go. Deadline for May issue:
Saturday, April 27
New Jersey’s Sleeping Beauty: Sleeping
Beauty delivers high drama, tender romance,
spectacular dancing and glorious Tchaikovsky
music. The stage is filled with familiar char-
acters like Princess Aurora, the Handsome
Prince, the King and Queen and their splendid
Royal Court, as well as characters from the
fairy realm, including the Lilac Fairy, the wicked
Carabosse, Puss in Boots, Red Riding Hood, the
Blue Bird and the Enchanted Princess. 8 p.m.
bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood.
201-227-1030, .
Maker Day: The Elisabeth Morrow School
invites families with children of all ages to this
free event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be
numerous hands-on, interactive science and art
exhibits from attending students who will share
and explain their projects. Visitors will have the
opportunity to participate, engage and experi-
ence in the making their own creations. This is
a hands-on event that is part science fair, part
county fair, and full on exploration and fun. The
Elisabeth Morrow School campus located at
435 Lydecker Street, Englewood, New Jersey.
Sunday, April 28
Meet the Farmer in Tenafly: Kaplen JCC on
the Palisades Launches HAZON Community
Supported Agriculture from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.
with a Meet the Farmer Event. The Kaplen JCC
on the Palisades is now taking registration for
its 22-week partnership with a local farm, pro-
viding members who purchase advance shares
with the opportunity to enjoy locally grown,
certified organic produce. JCC on the Palisades,
411 E. Clinton Ave., Tenafly. For more informa-
tion or to purchase a CSA share, register online
at or contact Marilyn Yeshua at myeshua@
jccotp.org.
Tuesday, April 30
PJ Storytime & Stuffed Toy Sleepover:
Celebrate the 100th Children’s Book Week with
us at PJ Storytime and Stuffed Toy Sleepover.
Escort your favorite stuffed toy to a toys-only
sleepover. We’ll have a storytime together
and then your stuffed toy will sleep over. Pick
up of toys is after 3 p.m. the next afternoon.
Age 4 and older. Teaneck Public Library, 840
Teaneck Road, Teaneck. 201-837-4171, www.
teanecklibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 1
Story Time in Teaneck: Children age 3K–5
are invited to our fun Preschool Storytime. This
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story time is held at 3:30 p.m. No registration
required. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Thursday, May 2
Author Storytime honoring Holocaust
Remembrance Day: Teaneck author Andria
Rosenbaum will visit with her new picture book,
“Hand in Hand” for a reading at 4:30 p.m. for
Holocaust Remembrance Day. There will be a
reading, discussion and craft activity. Best for age
7 and older. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Teen Gaming in Teaneck: Join us for board
games, card games and video games on the Wii
and Switch consoles. Grades 5 through 12. 4
to 5 p.m. No registration necessary. Please feel
free to call ahead to verify the program is taking
place. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Friday, May 3
Family Shabbat Services at Temple Emeth:
Family Shabbat services are specially planned
for youngsters in grades 2 to 7 and include lots
of singing and a story from Rabbi Sirbu. Services
are followed by a kid-friendly dessert oneg. All
are welcome. 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck,
201-833-1322, emeth.org.
Shabbat Concert in Closter: Temple Beth
El invites the community to join us at 6:30
p.m. for a mini concert with organ and pianist
James Rensink. It will be followed by a wine and
cheese Pre-Neg and Shabbat Service at 7:30
p.m. 221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. Tbenv.
org, 201-768-5112.
Sunday, May 5
Birthday Party for Israel: JCC of Paramus/CBT
Hebrew School invites 3–5 year olds and care-
givers to a birthday party for Israel from 9:30 to
11 a.m. Music, food, activities, crafts. Free event
but RSVP required. 304 East Midland Avenue,
Paramus.
Tuesday, May 7
Commemorating Israel’s Fallen: Ben Porat
Yosef invites the entire community to a ceremo-
ny commemorating Israel’s fallen soldiers and
victims of terror. “The Path of the Heroes of Am
Yisrael” Featured speaker, Joey Rubinstein, origi-
nally from Silver Spring, MD serves as a machine
gunner in the Explosives and Engineering unit of
the Nahal brigade in the IDF. Let us come togeth-
er to show our support for those who protect and
defend Israel. The program will be both in English
and Hebrew. 8 p.m. East 243 Frisch Court,
Paramus. drhadar@benporatyosef.org
Wednesday, May 8
Story Time in Teaneck: Children age 3K–5
are invited to our fun Preschool Storytime. This
story time is held at 3:30 p.m. No registration
required. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Thursday, May 9
Teen Gaming in Teaneck: Join us for board
games, card games and video games on the Wii
and Switch consoles. Grades 5 through 12. 4
to 5 p.m. No registration necessary. Please feel
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free to call ahead to verify the pro-
gram is taking place. Teaneck Public
Library, 840 Teaneck Road, 201-837-
4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 15
Story Time in Teaneck: Children
age 3K–5 are invited to our fun
Preschool Storytime. This story time
is held at 3:30 p.m. No registration
required. Teaneck Public Library,
840 Teaneck Road, 201-837-4171,
teanecklibrary.org.
Thursday, May 16
Teen Gaming in Teaneck: Join us
for board games, card games and
video games on the Wii and Switch
consoles. Grades 5 through 12. 4 to
5 p.m. No registration necessary.
Please feel free to call ahead to verify
the program is taking place. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road,
201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Friday, May 17
Temple Emeth Music Service:
Congregants join Rabbi Steven Sirbu See Thursday, May 2, Author Storytime
and Cantor Ellen Tilem by singing
and dancing and enjoying Shabbat
Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 p.m. Service
music performed by the Temple Emeth band at
is led by Rabbi David S. Widzer and Cantor
8 p.m. 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, 201-833-
Elizabeth Goldmann. 221 Schraalenburgh Road,
1322, emeth.org.
Closter. ., 201-768-5112.
Tot Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El will
hold its monthly informal Tot Shabbat led by Monday, May 27
Rabbi David S. Widzer at 5:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat
Family Festival in Teaneck: Come to Teaneck’s
is open to all nursery school age children
and features song, stories, and crafts. 221
annual family festival on Memorial Day from
11 to 6 p.m. The street is closed to traffic from
Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. tbenv.org, 201-
American Legion Drive to Elm Avenue. Stores
768-5112.
and eateries are open, vendors line the street
Family Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El and there are activities for children of all ages
invites the community to a Family Shabbat ser- on Garrison Avenue. Free parking. Rain or shine.
vice at 6:45 p.m. led by Rabbi David S. Widzer Sponsored by Cedar Lane Management Group,
along with our Religious School students. at 201-907-0493, cedarlane.net.
221 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter. tbenv.org, 201-
768-5112. Wednesday, May 29
Saturday, May 18 Story Time in Teaneck: Children age 3K–5
are invited to our fun Preschool Storytime. This
Kol HaNeshamah Family Shabbat: Our next
story time is held at 3:30 p.m. No registration
Family Shabbat will be at 11:15 a.m. on 113 Engle required. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
St., Englewood on the campus of St. Paul’s.
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Wednesday, May 22 Thursday, May 30
Story Time in Teaneck: Children age 3K–5 Teen Gaming in Teaneck: Join us for board
are invited to our fun Preschool Storytime. This games, card games and video games on the Wii
story time is held at 3:30 p.m. No registration and Switch consoles. Grades 5 through12. 4 to
required. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck 5 p.m. No registration necessary. Please feel
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org. free to call ahead to verify the program is taking
Thursday, May 23 place. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
Teen Gaming in Teaneck: Join us for board
games, card games and video games on the Wii Friday, May 31
and Switch consoles. Grades 5 through12. 4 to Shabbat Unplugged in Closter: Temple
5 p.m. No registration necessary. Please feel Beth El invites the community to join them
free to call ahead to verify the program is taking for a Shabbat Unplugged Band Service at
place. Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road, 201-837-4171, teanecklibrary.org.
7:30 p.m. We will also bless our high school
seniors. Service is led by Rabbi David S.
Widzer and Cantor Elizabeth Goldmann. 221
Friday, May 24 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. tbenv.org.,
Kabbalat Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth 201-768-5112.
El invites the community to join them for a
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Chilton Medical Center Named

Top Hospital in New Jersey
Simchas Chilton Medical Center in Pompton
Plains has again been named the top
tween our physicians, nurses and
support teams, as well as the confi-
hospital in the New Jersey with less dence physicians have in Chilton,” said
than 350 beds by Castle Connolly and Stephanie Schwartz, president, Chil-
Jersey’s Best in a recently published ton Medical Center. “We are proud
Bnai mitzvah new list. to again be recognized as the top
Chilton Medical Center, part mid-size hospital in New Jersey for
ALEX BANDEL MARISSA ROTH of Atlantic Health System, was also the fourth consecutive year, and will
JAKE BANDEL Marissa Roth, daughter named the number one hospital in continue to deliver the highest levels
of Cheryl and Andy Roth the state under 350 beds for the treat- of care for our patients.”
Alex and Jake Bandel, of Woodcliff Lake, and
children of Elyse and ment of strokes, as well as among the Atlantic Health System’s hospi-
sister of Sam, celebrated
Steve Bandel of Ridge- becoming a bat mitzvah
top two for the treatment of breast tals dominated the top rankings with
wood, celebrated be- on March 30 at Temple cancer, prostate cancer, hip and knee Morristown Medical Center main-
coming b’nai mitzvah on Avodat Shalom in River repairs, and congestive heart failure. taining its number one ranking, and
March 23 at Temple Beth Edge.  These results were based on phy- Overlook Medical Center ascending
Rishon in Wyckoff. 
sician votes and reflect Chilton Medi- to the number two spot among large
HOLLIN BARTH cal Center’s reputation among physi- hospitals. Goryeb Children’s Hospital,
PAYTON LIEBERMAN cians across the state. and Newton and Hackettstown med-
Hollin Barth, son of Payton Lieberman, “This recognition serves as a tre- ical centers also all ranked among
Liza and Gary Barth of daughter of Michelle
River Edge, and brother mendous testament to the mutual the top 5 hospitals in the “under 350
and Benn Lieberman of
of Samara, celebrated Upper Saddle River and
spirit of trust and collaboration be- beds” category.
becoming a bar mitzvah sister of Noah, celebrated
on April 6 at Temple becoming a bat mitzvah
Avodat Shalom in River
Edge.
on March 30 at Temple
Emanuel of the Pascack
Rockland TEEN Summer Program
Valley in Woodcliff Lake. The Rockland County Youth Bureau Rockland County Executive Ed
NATALIE LAUB ALEC SALK is accepting applications for the 2019 Day said, “The T.E.E.N. Works pro-
Natalie Laub, daughter of Alec Salk, son of Erica summer session of the T.E.E.N. Works gram opens the door to opportunities
Ingrid and Daniel Laub of and Daniel Salk of
(Teen Employment Education Net- for valuable work experience and a
Ridgewood and sister of Woodcliff Lake and
brother of Aiden, cel- work) program. summer paycheck today, which will
Jack, celebrated becom-
ebrated becoming a T.E.E.N. Works is a workforce lead our young people to realizing a
ing a bat mitzvah on April
6 at Temple Beth Rishon bar mitzvah on April 13 preparation and placement program brighter future and reaching their
in Wyckoff.  at Temple Emanuel of that combines a summer work experi- full potential tomorrow,” said Ed Day,
the Pascack Valley in ence with career and life skills training. Rockland County executive.
Woodcliff Lake. 
Designed for youth between the ages Applications for T.E.E.N. Works
Send us your simchas! of 15 and 20, the four-week program are available at RocklandGov.com, at
offers pre-employment training and the offices of the Rockland County
We welcome simcha announce- Send to pr@jewishmediagroup.com
a possible job placement upon suc- Youth Bureau in Pomona, or by email-
ments for births and b’nai mitzvah. or mail to NJ Jewish Media Group,
Announcements are subject to edit- ATT: Simchas cessful completion. The mission of ing RCYB@co.rockland.ny.us. The ap-
ing. There is a $10 charge for pho- 1086 Teaneck Road T.E.E.N. Works is to assist our teens plication deadline is June 10. For more
tos. Photos must be high resolution Teaneck, NJ 07666 and young adults in growing into suc- information, RocklandGov.com or call
jpg files. cessful, contributing members of our the Rockland County Youth Bureau at
If a photograph is to be returned,
Call (201) 837-8818 for information. include a SASE. local workforce with strong goals for 845-364-2929.
their future.

Musical Theater: RENT for Free

The Per for ming Ar t s Sc hool at
bergenPAC is partnering with Engle-
wood Health to present a free produc-
tion of RENT — The Musical: Concert
Version Performance in recognition
of National Mental Health Aware-
ness Month.
Winner of the Tony Award for Best
Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Dra-
ma, RENT has become a pop cultural
phenomenon with songs that rock and
a story that resonates with audiences.
Set in the East Village of New York City,
the show is about falling in love, finding
your voice and living for today.
Directed by Alexander Diaz, with
musical direction by Ben Boecker, the
performances feature local actors and
will be held at Englewood Health, 350
Engle Street, Englewood on Friday, May
17 and Saturday, May 18 at 7 p.m. and
Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m.
Audiences will also get to hear
from Englewood Health’s behavioral
health experts about addiction and
ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • MAY 2019
mental health issues facing our com-
munity today, the support and treat-
ment resources available, and how
everyone can work together to reduce
the stigma associated with these im-
portant issues.
Last year, Englewood Health
opened The Gregory P. Shadek Be-
havioral Care Center — with the pri-
mary location at 25 Rockwood Place
in Englewood — featuring a dedicated
care team of psychiatrists, licensed
clinical social workers, an addiction
specialist, and associated healthcare
professionals.
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With the opening of our brand-new Mother-Baby unit, all of our
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All the advanced care and personal touches
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To arrange a tour of the Center for Childbirth,
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