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ixteen candles.
The milestone birthday, immortalized in
song and celebration, remains a rite of passage
for many girls transitioning into womanhood. Similar
to, but less elaborate or formal than quinceanera, the
big birthday bash in Latino communities or the festa
de debutantes in Brazil, both when a girl turns 15, the
Sweet 16 remains an important marker, whether cel-
ebrated modestly or with a larger affair.
I was given a choice. Bat mitzvah or Sweet 16. I
chose the latter.
Since my birthday is in January, the Sweet 16 sea-
son began with me. We picked a catering hall, hired a
DJ, and selected the finger food and other victuals that
would be served at the buffet. The invitations went out
and I had my dress, a floor-length navy striped number
that I thought looked, oh, so mature. The only thing we
didn’t plan for was the snow. And there was a lot. So
much that I thought it would ruin the party.
Thankfully, it did not. The guests came suited
and booted up, and a good time was had. I remem-
ber dancing, opening gifts (my favorite was a guitar,
a gift from my BFF Tina), and following the Sweet 16
protocol of “taking minutes” during the opening of the
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presents, and having my friends make
a “memory glass.” It was a goblet (bor-
rowed from the catering hall) filled
with mementos and sealed with hot
candle wax. It was kind of like a hand-
made snow globe that contained such
ephemera from the party like a flower
or a name card. Another tchotchke for
a teenage girl’s room.
Cont rast t hat wit h Shaina’s
Sweet 16.
This year, Rosh Chodesh Nisan,
Shaina’s Hebrew birthday, dovetailed
with Shabbat. While her English birth-
day a few days earlier was marked by our family tradi-
tion – wake up to a homemade cake (chocolate), funny
signs taped to various walls, a helium-filled balloon,
and of course, communally signed cards and gifts — her
party with friends was Friday and Saturday. She invit-
ed a few and they camped out and enjoyed a lovely
Shabbat, beginning on Friday.
On Saturday, one of her friends hosted the group
for a lavish lunch, and Shaina was celebrated with
more cake, a crown, balloons, and lots of attention.
When evening rolled around, after
havdalah, Shaina and company met
at a subway stop and took the train
to Times Square for an après-Shabbat
pizza jaunt, and then a walk through
the throbbing nighttime action
around Times Square. They snapped
pictures, posted, and had a blast. For
one friend, the evening downtown
marked her inaugural ride on a sub-
way. It was an independent night out
with the friends.
Sixteen had seemed so distant as
Shaina is the “baby.” Sixteen was the
age for permission to (finally) wear makeup, a number
that I thought was far away. Sixteen is that milestone
birthday. Now here it is. And thank God.
Shaina, you’re 16. You’re beautiful. And you’re mine.
Cheers,

Hebrew, Religious Schools
Enhancing Jewish Identity
Heidi Mae Bratt
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n a time when Hebrew and religious
school enrollment supposedly is on
the decline, there are several pro-
grams in our area that through commit-
ment, creativity, and love of Judaism, are
humming along, and even thriving, filling
in the gap that many families want for
their children.
One such program is Jewish Youth
Encounter Program (JYEP) in Teaneck.
Here, there are the “Bigs” and there are
the “Littles.” And there is a big, not little,
bond between the twain. The relation-
ship is forged between the “Big Brothers”
and “Big Sisters,” high school age yeshiva
day school, and the elementary and mid-
dle school-aged JYEP students, whom
they mentor.
The JYEP students, who range from
3rd to 7th grade, meet weekly at Torah
Academy of Bergen County (TABC) in
Teaneck, but come from all over Bergen
County and have varying
levels of Jewish background;
many are unaffiliated and at-
tend public schools. JYEP is
an independent outreach He-
brew School serving the Jew-
ish community, and welcomes
diversity among Jews and em-
braces children on all levels.
The formula of matching
the Bigs and the Littles, said
Dr. Debby Rapps, the direc-
tor, is a win-win that ben-
efits the high schoolers, who
grow in leaderships skills, and
the younger students, who
form a deep connection with
their mentors that lasts years
after they have graduated
the program.
Founded in 1986 by Carl and Sylvia
Freyer of Englewood, JYEP was “a new
vision for Hebrew schools,” said Dr. Rapps.
(Mrs. Freyer still supports the school.) In
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many JYEP alums,
now parents, who
send t heir c hil-
dren there.
One Big Sister,
Na’ama Kaye, a ju-
nior at The Frisch
School, and a resi-
dent of Teaneck ,
said how much she
enjoys the program
and especially the
relationship she has
with her 12-year-old
Little Sister. “She’s
someone who I can
Making menorahs for Chanukah at Temple Beth Sholom Religious School in see myself being
New City, N..Y. close to forever. I
feel like she’s family.”
addition to the high school mentors, the At Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew
school has a crop of “young, creative, up- School, the newest addition to the curric-
beat and energetic teachers” who make ulum, is a dedicated Jewish art program,
learning the curriculum interesting. The which is taught by artist Vicky Katzman,
proof is in the generations. There are See Hebrew on page 7
temple beth sholom
Dynamic Reform Jewish Education in an exciting, nurturing & creative environment
TBS Religious School TBS Nursery School
• Link between early childhood • Baby Steps “Mommy and Me”
and religious school experiences • Toddlers 3-Day Program
• Largest Reform Religious School • 3 Year Old 3-Day or 5-Day Program
in the county with enrichment options
• 4 Year Old 5-Day Program
• Fosters strong Jewish identities
with enrichment options
• Social and Emotional learning • Stories, puppets and songs with
through a Jewish lens Rabbi Leiken and Cantor Anna
• Hebrew and Jewish literacy • After School Sports & Spanish
cultivating family pride programs
Call Education Director, Marilyn Fellows at Call Nursery School Director, Lori Scott at
845.638.0770 • tbsreligiousschool@gmail.com 845.638.0830 • nurseryschooltbs@gmail.com
View photos of our Nursery and Religious schools at tbsrockland.org
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Synagogue membership is not required and
transportation is available. There are also
free dues for qualifying families. It’s not too
late to enroll for the upcoming year. Classes
start in September. Email us at eddirectors@
we provide a warm, nurturing, enriching, de-
velopmentally appropriate environment. We
encourage a spiritual connection to our Jew-
ish identity and promote strong Jewish values
through our mensch program. Please see our
Wednesday afternoons and Sunday morn-
ings, and sixth  – seventh grades meet Tuesday
afternoons. Our staff creates optimal learning
environments for students by blending for-
mal and informal elements with a multisen-

Hebrew Schools geshershalom.org or call: 201-947-1735 co-

education directors Myra London and Zeeva
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Glen Rock Jewish Center
Hebrew School
682 Harristown Road
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Tel: 201-652-6624
Fax: 201-652-6628
www.grjc.org
Grades: Kindergarten through 7th
office@grjc
Glen Rock Jewish Center is now register-
ing for Hebrew School for September 2018.
Classes from kindergarten through grade 7.
Our curriculum includes instruction in con-
versational Hebrew (Ivrit B’Ivrit) prayers, Is-
rael, trips, and special programs along with
music and family education to enrich our stu-
dents’ experiences. We offer student enrich-
ment in the form of music, art, cooking, yoga
and more. Please see our ad on page 7.
JCC of Fort Lee/Congregation Gesher
Shalom Hebrew School
1449 Anderson Ave.
Fort Lee NJ 07024
www.geshershalom.org
Ages: Pre K–7th grade
At the JCC of Fort Lee Hebrew School, we
give our students a solid foundation in Juda-
ism in exciting, innovative ways; with highly
qualified teachers, hands-on learning and
creative programming. Our established 1 and
2 day programs fit busy family schedules.
Sklar. Please see our ad on page 7.
Jewish Youth Encounter Program
1600 Queen Anne Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
201-833-JYEP (5937)
www.JYEP.org
Grades 3-8
The JYEP is a pre-bar/bat mitzvah Hebrew
school for children in grades 3-8, which, in
addition to the traditional classroom instruc-
tion of Bible and holidays by young and vi-
brant teachers, matches each child with a
tutor/mentor. Our JYEP staff directed by Dr.
Debby Rapps is committed to creating an
environment where each child is individu-
ally nurtured to his or her own strength in
a warm, creative, meaningful and stimulating
environment. We offer Bar and Bat Mitzvah
training in the higher grades, where each child
is mentored individually by a Big Brother/Sis-
ter regardless of the level at which they enter.
Please see our ad on page 3.
The Nursery School
at Temple Beth Sholom
228 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY
845-638-0830
www.therockland.org
Mommy and Me through pre-K
nurseryschoolTBS@gmail.com
At the nursery school at Temple Beth Sholom
228 New Hempstead Road
New City, NY
845-638-0770
Grades K through 12
www.tbsrockland.org
tbsreligiousschool@gmail.com
Temple Beth Sholom Religious School is lo-
cated in New City, Rockland County, N.Y. Our
objective and most important goal is to de-
velop a powerful and strong sense of Jewish
community in our children. Please see our ad
on page 5.
Temple Emanu-El
180 Piermont Road
Closter, NJ 07624
Tel.: 201-750-9997
Fax: 201-750-1894
Ages: Pre-K–7th grade
At Temple Emanu-El, we nourish a lifelong
connection with our Jewish heritage. We be-
lieve that Jewish children should experience
Judaism emotionally, intellectually and tangi-
bly. Students learn to connect to Israel, cre-
ate lasting Jewish friendships, develop pride
in Judaism, read Hebrew from the Siddur,
study Torah, Mitzvot and Jewish values, un-
derstand Israel’s past and present, celebrate
Jewish holidays and traditions, practice acts
of Hesed, and pray confidently in a synagogue
service. School is in session for first grade on
Sunday mornings. Second — fifth grades meet
sory, station-based approach in a fun atmo-
sphere. Students learn with our music Tefilla
teacher and clergy, and experience Shabbat
programs. Please see our ad on page 5.
Temple Emeth
1666 Windsor Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
www.emeth.org
Grades/Ages Served: K–7, 8–12
Number of students enrolled: 55
Contact person: Dora G. Friedman
BShaler@emeth.org
Temple Emeth Religious School provides a
rich learning environment that flows with
the Jewish calendar. It builds strong and lov-
ing relationships between students, families,
faculty, and clergy. It builds a foundation of
knowledge and skills in Jewish texts, history,
ethics, culture, Israel, Torah and religious wor-
ship. Please see our ad on page 6
Temple Sinai Early Childhood Center
1 Engle Street
Tenafly, NJ 07670
201-568-6867
www.templesinaibc.org
Ages: 14 months–6 years
Where fun and learning go hand in hand!
Devoted, long-term teachers. Developmental
philosophy. Full, half and 3/4 day options for
all families. 7:30 to 6 p.m. and new kindergar-
ten class for fall. Please see our ad on page 6 .

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Hebrew from page 7
where students who range from kinder-
garten through 7th grade, get a period of
Jewish art history and studio work each
week, said Rachel Blumenstyk, the prin-
cipal of Glen Rock Jewish Center Hebrew
School. The comprehensive twice-a-week
program covers the gamut of subjects
including Israeli history, Chumash, te-
fillah, lifecycles, Holocaust, Irvit b’Ivrit
and more.
“Our goal is for the children to know
the history and tradition and for them
to relate positively to Judaism and make
them life-long learners,” said Ms. Blumen-
styk. “They are learning by doing.”
The school recently hosted an inter-
Vicky Katzman and her daughter Eve, at Glen
Rock Jewish Center Hebrew School.
Should I Take My Child to the ER?
The Valley Hospital will host a
free community health program,
Pediatric Illness: Emergency
Room vs. First Aid Kit, on Thurs-
day, April 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
at The Mahwah Public Library,
100 Ridge Road, Mahwah.
As a parent, it can be scary
to see your child sick or in pain.
However, sometimes the choice
isn’t always clear about what to
do, especially when it comes to
young children and infants. Treat
your child at home? Make an
appointment with your pedia-
trician? Rush to an urgent care
center or the emergency room?
Often in these case, par-
ents opt for a “better safe than
sorry,”approach and decide to make a trip
to the ER. Yet, in many of these cases a
visit to the hospital in unnecessary.
Join Eric Browner, M.D., Pediatric
Emergency Room, for a discussion on
What: Pediatric Illness: Emergency Room vs. First Aid Kit
Who: Eric Browner, M.D., Pediatric Emergency Room
When: Thursday, April 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Mahwah Public Library, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah
Cost: There is no fee to attend this program but registration is required. For more
information or to register, please call 1-800-VALLEY 1 (800-825-5391) or visit www.
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faith mock Seder in preparation for Pass-
over. The Hebrew School students were
asked to bring a non-Jewish friend to
the seder.
“It was really wonderful,” said Ms.
Blumenstyk . “We wanted to share
the seder with others because we are
one community.”
In Rockland County at Temple Beth
Sholom Religious School in New City, offi-
cials said their formula for success — there
are nearly 200 students from kindergar-
ten through 7th grade in addition to a
high school program — is because of its
commitment to “creative, innovative and
dedicated staff that interacts and engages
all of the students,” said Marilyn Fellows,
director of the religious school.
“When you create an environment
of learning that is a space where a Jew-
ish child can flourish, they will,” said Ms.
Fellows, adding that the school’s motto is
“Where relationships matter.”
At Temple Emanu-El in Closter, the
motto is nourishing a lifelong connection
with Jewish heritage. Jewish children expe-
rience Judaism emotionally, intellectually,
and tangibly. Students learn to connect to
Israel, create lasting Jewish friendships,
develop pride in Judaism, read Hebrew
from the Siddur, study Torah, Mitzvot and
making sure your children get the very
best care. Learn how to evaluate what
situations can be safely treated at home
and when a trip to the emergency room
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Jewish values, understand Israel’s past and
present, celebrate Jewish holidays and tra-
ditions, practice acts of chesed, and pray
confidently in a synagogue service.
Temple Beth El Nursery School in
Closter provides a safe and stimulating
environment, which promotes positive
learning experiences, builds strong self-
esteem and nurtures inherent curiosity.
Jewish identity is enhanced through cel-
ebration of Shabbat and the holidays.
At the JCC of Fort Lee Hebrew School,
students get a solid foundation in Judaism A “Big” and “Little” at JYEP in Teaneck.
in exciting, innovative ways with highly
qualified teachers, hands-on learning and edge and skills in Jewish texts and his-
creative programming. tory, ethics and culture, Israel, Hebrew
Temple Emeth Religious School in literacy, and religious worship. In every-
Teaneck exists as a Jewish community thing we do, we foster strong and pro-
in miniature within the congregation ductive relationships among students,
where the director, teachers, rabbi and families, faculty, and clergy through
cantor, build a foundation of knowl- shared experiences.
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Small Class Sizes - All Ability Levels & Learning Needs
▪ One or Two Days Per Week ▪ Smartboards & Computers
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No Synagogue Membership Required
Free Membership Dues for Qualifying Families
Call 201/947-1735 ext 331 or visit geshershalom.org
JCC of Fort Lee / Gesher Shalom  1449 Anderson Ave
At Glen Rock Jewish Center,
we have so much to offer...
Our curriculum includes:
• Instruction in conversational • Art, music, yoga and family education
Hebrew (Ivrit B’ Ivrit) • Our “Gan” class for Kindergarteners
• Prayer study, Israel education meets twice monthly on Sundays
and trips • We will happily accommodate
students with special needs
To register and for more information about
tuition fees and curriculum, please contact
office@grjc.org or 201-652-6624.
682 Harristown Road • Glen Rock, NJ 07452
201-652-6624 • www.grjc.org
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Putting Together Packages of Care
Heidi Mae Bratt
J
onathan Paul wanted to do some-
thing meaningful for his upcoming
bar mitzvah. The 7th grader at Ye-
shivat Noam didn’t want to simply raise
money for a cause; he wanted a hands-on
initiative and to be part of the change.
Taking his cue from his 18-year-old
brother, Steven, who had run a marathon
to raise money for Chai Lifetime for his
own bar mitzvah years ago, and from his
parents, Batya and Nathan Paul of Bergen-
field, active and altruistic members of the
community, Jonathan decided that for his
bar mitzvah project he would find a way
to give comfort to women who were being
treated for breast and ovarian cancer.
Partnering with Sharsheret, the
Teaneck-based non-profit that supports
young women with the disease, and the
organization’s collaboration with Holy
Name Medical Center in Teaneck, Jona-
than created PJ’s Packages, goody bags
filled with warm and fuzzy items to help
10 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • APRIL 2018
Honorable Menschen
the women facing a hospital stay or even a
short treatment. PJ’s Packages (PJ is Jona-
than’s nickname) include pink and teal
warm, fuzzy slipper socks, ginger candy
to ease nausea, chapstick, pink and teal
straws, and, importantly, material from
Sharsheret.
“I had raised money in the past,” said
Jonathan, who raised nearly $400 from a
hamentaschen sale. “But I wanted to make
something with the money, and give some-
thing to the patients to give them comfort.”
In just a few days, he nearly reached
his $5,000 goal. In creating PJ’s Packages
and working with Sharsheret, Jonathan
also wanted to honor Rochelle Shoretz,
who was a close family friend and the
founder of Sharsheret. Ms. Shoretz died
of the disease in June 2015.
“Almost 3 years ago, my mom lost a
very special friend to breast cancer, ” Jona-
than wrote on Sharsheret’s funding page.
“Rochie (Rochelle) Shoretz was a strong,
fun, incredibly smart, and wonderful per-
son. After being diagnosed with breast
Delivering the first batch of PJ’s Packages at the
Cancer Center at Holy Name Medical Center
in Teaneck. Pictured from left, Jonathan Paul,
his mother Batya Paul, Amanda Lipschik, an
oncology radiation social worker, and Coutney
Lozano, program director of the cancer support
community at Holy Name.
cancer at the age of 28, she decided to do
something to help others and she created
an organization called Sharsheret.
“Rochie was an important part of our
family. She was always positive and happy,
and understood that people needed com-
fort during hard times. I wanted to try and
take Rochie’s lessons and apply them to a
new program at Sharsheret.”
Said Elana Silber, executive director
of Sharsheret: “Sharsheret’s b’nai mitzvah
boys and girls have been seeking memo-
rable, hands-on projects that directly help
women living with breast cancer and ovar-
ian cancer. Our partnership with Holy
Name has created a new opportunity for
b’nai mitzvah to connect directly with
women at the hospital. We are so proud of
bar mitzvah Jonathan Paul whose thought-
ful PJ’s Packages are making a difference,
providing comfort items and valuable re-
sources to dozens of women while they are
undergoing cancer treatment.”
Jonathan and his mother already have
delivered the first batch of PJ’s Packages to
the Holy Name Cancer Center. They were
very well received.
Said Batya of her son who is follow-
ing in the chesed footsteps of his fam-
ily, “It really does give us an enormous
amount of pride.”
To donate, https://sharsheret.donorp-
ages.com/BarBatMitzvah/JonathanPaul/
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
About Our Children.
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Out and About During

the Chol Hamoed Passover Break
Heidi Mae Bratt Liberty Science Center are bigger. The new planetarium with a retractable roof and endar to see schedule of events.
Liberty State Park boasts a resolution of 88 million provides clean, safe, affordable Look for special events, such as
222 Jersey City Boulevard pixels, a lighting system that can playtime. Float on a Monday, Wednesdays with Friends, and

P
assover chol hamoed
or spring break gives
time for the family
to explore local fun spots
and spend time together.
There are plenty of places
in and around our area to
get out and about, have fun,
learn a few things, work
out the kinks, or work up
a sweat.
Here are a few of the
places and spaces that will
keep you and your fam-
ily busy:
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of
About Our Children.
Jersey City
201-200-1000
www.lsc.org
The interactive science museum
and learning center located Jer-
sey City first opened in 1993 as
New Jersey’s first major state
science museum and now boasts
and hosts countless visitors and
cutting edge exhibitions. Its
newest addition is the Jennifer
Chalsty Planetarium and LSC
Giant Dome Theater, the larg-
est and most technologically
advanced planetarium in the
western hemisphere. Only four
others in the world, two in Japan,
one in China and one in Russia,
produce over 281 trillion individ-
ual colors, and new speakers ca-
pable of producing 30,000 watts
of digital sound. Check it out. Or
check out the science center’s
other exhibitions.
Sahara Sam’s Oasis
535 North Route 73
West Berlin, NJ
856-767-7580
www.saharasams.com
When school is out, visitors
can get their splash on at Sa-
hara Sam’s Oasis, one of New
Jersey’s premier indoor water-
parks and open all year. The
family fun center was built
celebrate Tim-Buk-Tuesday,
catch waves on a Wednesday
or splash with friends Thursday
through Sunday.
BounceU of Paramus
70 Eisenhower Drive
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-843-5880
www.bounceu.com
Turn any day into a bouncing fun
celebration by visiting one of
BounceU’s Open Bounce events.
The facility with endless inflat-
ables is a great spot for children
and those older to bounce off the
walls and burn off all that pent-
up energy. Check out their cal-
Throw Back Thursdays, as well
as other specials.
Urban Air Adventure Park
69 Wesley Street
South Hackensack, NJ
201-212-6454,
www.urbanairtrampolinepark.
com
The South Hackensack Trampo-
line Park is a great destination
for Bergen County kids, big and
small, to bounce and have some
family fun. South Hackensack
Trampoline Park, in addition to
its open time, has weekly events
and kids birthday parties.

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Gymnastics • Silks & Hammocks & Lyra

Spring
Cresskill
Fashion Forward
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Heidi Mae Bratt
DANCING FOR HOPE

F
Raising funds for asliceofhope.org or the fashion savvy kid, there is magic in the air.
Magic sequins, that is. This spring, the two-in-
one sequin can be found everywhere: on T-shirts,
dresses, patches on denim jackets, backpacks, and more.
Swipe the sequins in one direction and it’s one image;
swipe the other, and it’s another look. What fun! From Carly’z Craze
Also popular for girls, said Susan Silverstein, buyer at
Marcia’s Attic for Kids in Englewood, are ruffles. Ruffles
can be seen on t-shirts and even denim. The hot color this
season is dusty pink. Also popular are retro stripes, star
prints, in foil or not, and the ever-popular unicorn as an
emblem of fanciful fun.
Alene Brodsky
Bloom, co-owner
with Wendy Borod-
kin of Carly’z Craze
in Teanec k , t he
Sunday, April 22 • 3 p.m. store has a variety
Cresskill High School of dresses, skirts From Marcia’s Attic
Summer Performing Arts Camp and tops, includ-
Weekly, Monthly, All Summer ing multi-colored, metal grommet trims are showing on the clothing, as
June 25–August 24 prints, stripes and well.
201 390-7513 • 201 266-8830 f lorals in max i , For young men and boys, the suits keep their slim
swing, fit and flair, and trim silhouette. But just like the spring itself, the col-
studio-info@cresskillperformingarts.com
sheath and bubble d ors are much brighter. Emporio in Teaneck also carries
www.cresskillperformingarts.com
resses for the spring the new spring collection from Princeton, which includes
season. To add a bit all-wool washable pants, perfect for kids.
of edge, splashes of

A Reason to Smile From Emporio metallic shine and Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.

‘Model’ Students
Vogue for a Cause E

Heidi Mae Bratt

I
t was an evening of fashion for a cause for Frisch
students who took part in the second annual Frisch,
Sharsheret, Lord and Taylor Fashion Show.
TEANECK DENTIST There were 14 student models, an event planner,
stylist, and representative of Sharsheret, the Teaneck-
based nonprofit that supports young women with
We put the Care breast and ovarian cancer, and many fashion fans,
into Dental Care! friends and family members who gathered for the eve-
ning at the department store located in Paramus’ West-
Richard S. Gertler, DMD, FAGD field Garden State Plaza.
Ari Frohlich, DMD The women and girls who attended the event got a
Sami Solaimanzadeh, DMD chance to take a look at the new spring line of clothing The students and pros at the Frisch fashion show.
ELLIANNA FRIED (ELLIE FRIED PHOTOGRAPHY)
that Lord and Taylor carries, purchased new outfits — at
1008 Teaneck Road • Teaneck a discounted price — and most importantly, raised money other and the community. And the message of putting
201.837.3000 for Sharsheret.
“Sometimes people see fashion and beauty as su-
your best face forward is a very positive one. I wanted
to use my love of fashion in a way that would positively
www.teaneckdentist.com perficial,” said Na’ama Kaye, of Teaneck, the 17-year-old benefit the community.”
Visit us on Facebook Frisch junior who organized the event. “But it is some-
thing that we can use on a deeper level to help each Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children
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‘Just Be Happy’
Nah, That’s Not the Goal
Adina Soclof competent. Life is tough it from a perspective of We need to give to our children the
and knowing that you are teaching him/her the skills precious gift of meaning and purpose that

S
o many parents say, “I just want my
child to be happy.” But that is not
the goal of parenting. In fact, the
more you try to make your child happy,
the less happy they will be.
Children need structure, limits and
rules. They thrive on this. It ultimately
makes them feel safe and secure. But they
don’t like them. They don’t like being told
to go to bed or to leave the park. Teens
don’t like not being allowed to stay out to
wee morning hours partying with friends.
Parents have to impose these rules mul-
tiple times a day and most kids don’t
take this lying down. Almost everyday
you have to make children feel sad, (take
a bath, don’t eat that cake, turn off the
computer) to help them feel safe, secure
and ultimately happy, healthy and clean.
Not only that, authentic, true hap-
piness stems from feeling capable and
able to handle whatever
life throws you makes
you happy. We need to
teach our children to be
problem solvers so that
they feel more invested in their home and
family and will be more likely to listen
and cooperate.
We need to change our focus from
making kids feel happy to making them
feel competent
Helping children feel that they have it
within them to manage life’s big and little
problems is the ultimate gift we can give
them. That should be our parenting goal.
We need to change our focus from
making kids feel happy to making them
feel competent. We want to raise inde-
pendent, responsible kids. Instead of tell-
ing yourself that you want your children
to be happy in the here and now, look at
she needs for long-term
authentic happiness.
The latest research
in raising emotionally
healthy kids tells us that
not only do children need to feel compe-
tent (or resilient), they need to learn self-
control and to delay gratification. They
also need to feel that they are living a life
of meaning. Finally, they need to feel truly
needed, that they have something unique
to contribute to the world and they, as an
individual human being, make the world
a better place.
Children today are coddled and tak-
en care of in ways that they never have
been before. Children were instrumental
in sustaining their family. Everyone had
chores. This gave children a sense of pur-
pose. Spoiling our kids lessens that sense
of purpose.
comes through challenging effort and the
gratification of work.
When your children have a problem,
big or small, this is not a catastrophe. It’s
a wonderful opportunity to help them
manage and tackle their problem. It is a
great time to teach them important life
skills, how to deal with big feelings, get-
ting along with others, learn how to get
calm.
Happiness is certainly important. But
it’s not the goal. It’s a means to accomplish
the more meaningful and lasting goals in
life. Let’s help our kids feel competent and
confident. That is how we can ultimately
help our kids be happy.
Adina Soclof is a parent, professional develop-
ment instructor and speech pathologist, and
founder of parentingsimply.com. She can be
reached at asoclof@parentingsimply.com.

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A Seat on the Sideline
But Still Front and Center
Ed Silberfarb
A
fter a certain age there’s a limit to what one can
do with one’s grandchildren.
We introduced them to skiing and enjoyed
carving turns with them. Now, one knee replacement
later, skiing for me is in the past while they schuss and
slide on their own.
Skating with them was fun until I needed help get-
ting up after an embarrassing spill. They kindly stifled
their laughter.
Running? Forget it. Not when they do their 5Ks rou-
tinely and an occasional impressive 10K.
Biking? Once a favorite group activity. Now my bike
idles and the tires go flat while grandchildren clock bike
mileage to raise money for charity.
Yet there is a challenging and fulfilling role that re-
mains for a grandparent — vicarious visitant.
In her adolescent years, my granddaughter was an
accomplished figure skater, the result of costly lessons
and many weeks of practice. The year-end ice show was a
time for the young ladies to demonstrate their toe loops,
spins and salchows. I looked forward to a rewarding night
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of glamorous and skillful athleticism.
“Where are you going? The show is for women only.”
Was the greeting at the entrance.
Another granddaughter in her pre-teens took up
horseback riding at a day camp in the far corner of
Brooklyn. Here was an unsurpassable picture opportu-
nity, a young granddaughter in riding boots and jodhpurs
astride a majestic horse.
We headed for the stable on one of the hottest days
of the summer. Instructions to get there were compli-
cated so we allowed extra time to provide for inevitable
errors. From the subway, we crossed Ocean Parkway by
way of the second pedestrian bridge, not the first. We
knew we were on track because of the distinctive stable
odor. We arrived early afternoon, the heat of the day. In
the barn, horses were in the stalls, and a young man was
pitching hay.
“Where are the children?”
“Oh, they’re in the park.”
“But the horses are here.”
“The kids were riding this morning. Now there’s or-
ganized play with the counselors.”
The camera hung limp on my belt. We met our horse-
less granddaughter when she returned from the park,
and stopped for a much needed ice cream cone. One of the many events as the author’s grandson wrestles at a
Our grandson, a sophomore at the high school of Ye- competition.
shiva University in Manhattan, tried out for the wrestling a scrape on his arm, sustained in practice, had not healed.
team, and he made it. Obviously the wrestling matches We went home only to find out that he had wrestled
would be a high priority in our lives. after all, and won.
The first would be at a high school near City College Though his victories had eluded me, I was still de-
of New York. It would be a round-robin tournament termined. The next match was scheduled at Y.U. against
with six schools competing. The subway took me there an important rival from Long Island. My son, father of
part way. The rest of the trip required my hiking up a the wrestling grandson, arranged his work schedule so
Mt. Everest-type hill. In the school gym was a chaotic he could drive up from Baltimore to attend. My other
assemblage of wrestlers and their boisterous followers. son, the wrestler’s uncle, again arranged to come in from
My grandson was in his wrestling tights with a bulging Brooklyn for the much-anticipated event. This time we
apparatus on his head that looked like earphones. faced not only record-breaking cold with paralyzing wind
“Do you listen to music while you wrestle?” It seemed chill, but also a 9-inch snowfall. It was all in vain. The
to be an obvious question. He patiently explained it was other school canceled the match.
protection to prevent cauliflower ears. I was not having much success as a cheerleading
He was matched against a young man a head taller grandpa, but all was not lost.
and seemed a year or two older. Opponents had to be My granddaughter, a fourth grader in Brooklyn’s
in the same weight class, and our grandson was dieting P.S. 39, was in the school chorus, and the time had
to make the 145 pound weight limit. The lack of food come for the December Winter Celebration. Each class
may have weakened him, and he lost on points. I told would sing holiday selections, then the chorus, in their
him he did well. “Better luck next time.” Assuming he was classy red and white uniforms, would sing the climax
through for the night, I went home. I later learned he had of the program.
a second match that night, which he won. The fourth grade, supported by chorus members
His next match was scheduled at Yeshiva University and accompanied by drum percussion, belted out “Win-
High School, a subway ride to Washington Heights, fol- ter Wonderland.” Then came the chorus. They sang three
lowed by an eight-block walk up a windswept hill in De- numbers, including “The Journey” adapted from a score
cember with the temperature in single digits. His uncle by Anton Dvorak. The audience of some 500 erupted in
traveled in from Brooklyn to meet us. After waiting an thunderous applause, which we assumed was directed at
hour-and-a-half for the opposing team, we learned that
my grandson would not be allowed to compete because
our granddaughter.
My role as a vicarious visitant was fulfilled.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen Record in New Jersey, then the New York Herald Tribune where he was City Hall bureau chief.
Later, he was a public information officer for the New York City Transit Authority and editor of one of its employee publications.
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The Blessing of Voice Lessons
by Wendy Mogel
Heidi Mae Bratt
F
amed psychologist Dr. Wendy Mogel gave the
world over, from Brooklyn to Beijing, practical par-
enting advice on how to raise self-reliant, ethical,
and compassionate children in her bestseller, “The Bless-
ing of the Skinned Knee,” and its follow up, “The Blessing
of a B Minus,” which drew on the Torah, the Talmud and
important Jewish teachings to show parents how to turn
their children’s worst traits into their greatest attributes.
Now the Los Angeles-based Dr. Mogel has a new book,
“Voice Lessons for Parents” (Scribner), which offers an es-
sential guide to the new art of talking to children, showing
how a change in one’s demeanor can transform the rela-
tionship. Drawing on the latest neuroscience, anthropology
and fairy tales, her new book, which will be released April
17, the same day that Dr. Mogel will give a talk at the 92nd
St. Y in Manhattan, gives parents a paradigm for speaking
to their children at every age and stage of their develop-
ment, from infant to teen, in an effort to deepen the com-
munication shared between parent and child.
“Children will lead you on an incredible journey if
they trust you, if you make the time, and if you are will-
s ing to follow,” said Dr. Mogel, who spoke to About Our
Children from her office in Los Angeles. “These conver-
sations are about deepening your relationship with your
children — and enjoying them.”
“Voice Lessons” was born out of what she saw with
greater frequency in her practice, that is parents who be-
came transformed “physically, emotionally and mentally”
when discussing how their children had a different point
of view — “which was most of the time,” she pointed out.
“Kids were just being regular kids. They’re supposed
, blessing indeed.
OurChildren
About
to want things that are inappropriate to have — goods,
services and freedoms. And parents are free to, and obli-
gated, to say no in a confident way.”
Instead, what happened with parents was “voices
went up a register, their shoulders were shrugged and
raised, and fingers started pointing.
“The parent became a child. The parent regressed,
lost their stature, lost their confidence. What happened
is that it became a form of sibling rivalry, and the parent
lost. I’ve been doing this for more than 35 years and I’ve
never seen this before. Parents were losing their patience,
their confidence, their clarity.”
So she began to give parents voice lessons. The con-
tent of their message may not have changed, but the de-
livery did. As, did the body language. And, sometimes
the setting. And guess what? It made all the difference.
“One of the remarkable things that happened was
that the voice lessons were so effective. It made a big
difference. It’s never too late to start.”
Dr. Mogel attributed the breakdown in communica-
tion to over scheduling, too much digital time, too much
screen time, angst about the state of the world — “Which
is going to go first? The government or the planet?” Too
much stress, and too much anxiety and home life has lost
its joy, lost its sense of humor.
“Where is the delight?” she asked. “Families were not
developing in-jokes. They’ve lost the opportunity to look
forward to events and then to look back on them. Even a
bad vacation is good.
“Hurry, worry and digital distractions have intruded
on our conversations,”
Wendy Mogel AMY DICKERSON
But Dr. Mogel offers a way to get them back. She
offers specific guidance for talking to children across
the expanse of childhood and adolescence and
explains the best ways to talk about
your child with others.
“No matter how much the
culture changes, kids develop
at the same rate and they
“The way to protect your
need the same things
they’ve always needed
child is by focusing on what
from their parents,”
she said.
is timeless and providing
Words, or voice
lessons, that are a
the basics children have
always needed: stability,
Heidi Mae Bratt is the
editor of About Our
consistency, tenderness
Children.
and acceptance.”
— Voice Lessons for Parents
by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D.
ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • APRIL 2018 15
 Gallery

Yes, They ICAN

Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies (BCHSJS) students
attended the ICAN Teen Conference sponsored by the Jewish
Federation of Northern New Jersey. They learned how to defuse
angry conversations with unbiased facts about Israel, and how
Jewish organizations can help them feel safe and at home in col-
lege.
A Paw-fect Meeting Blondes Have More Fun
Intense rehearsals are underway for the
Kindergarten students at Academies at Gerrard
Tenafly High School production of “Legally
Berman Day School in Oakland got meet with man’s
Blonde,” the Broadway spectacular, with per-
best friends, courtesy of the Ramapo-Bergen Animal
formances scheduled for April 26, 27 and 28.
Refuge, Inc. Paws In Hand Program, which brought
Mabel, George, and Kip to school to teach the young-
sters how to engage positively with dogs.

Teaming With Teens Like the 10 Commandments

Valley Chabad’s C-Teen group recently joined Students at Wayne’s Shomrei Torah religious school drama
2,500 others at the International Teen Weekend, elective presented a musical comedy showcasing Moses and
which took place in New York City, Crown Heights, the 10 plagues in preparation for Passover.
Brooklyn and environs. The weekend included an
inspiring Shabbaton and performances by Jewish
rapper Nissim Black, and Gad Elbaz.

Ice Skating is Nice Skating

What fun they had as participants in FLIPPER USY went ice-skat-
ing at the Ice House in Hackensack.

The Sounds of Music

Lego Lady Liberty
Maya strikes a pose in front of the Lego
sculpture of the Statue of Liberty on a
recent trip to the National Museum of
American History in Washington, D.C.
Lotza Matzah JCC Thurnauer School of Music recent-
Bris Avrohom of Fair Lawn distributed hand-baked shmura matzah from Israel to ly celebrated its annual Gift of Music
the children of the CETT Hebrew School in preparation for the Passover seder. Gala Benefit Concert with an evening
of musical celebration from opera, to
songs by Leonard Bernstein to Irish
ballads and other entertaining perfor-
mances by young people.

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 OurChildren
About

TopChoices APRIL 2018

Compiled by Heidi Mae Bratt

Healthy Shopping at Liberty Science Center

Attention, Liberty Science Center
shoppers! Learn about making smart
food choices at “Liberty Grocery
Store,” a new interactive We Explore
adventure for young learners. Guests
can dress up as shoppers and work-
ers in the grocery store, stock the Liberty Science Center
store with a variety of food choices, Liberty State Park
run the cash register, and help count 222 Jersey City Boulevard
money. Ask questions about the food Jersey City
and see which are the best choices. 201-200-1000
Great for youngsters 2 to 5. www.lsc.org.

Construction Site Bedtime at bergenPAC

“Goodnight, Goodnight
Construction Site: The Musical”
is based on the book by Sherri
Duskey Rinker, illustrated by Tom
Lichtenheld. Bedtime is approach-
ing and this team of construction
vehicles needs to get their rest.
But Crane Truck is getting cranky,
Cement Mixer takes too long Sunday, April 8
with bath time, and Dump Truck 1 and 4 p.m.
just isn’t sleepy. Excavator and bergenPAC
Bulldozer find that preparing for 30 North Van Brunt Street
bed is a job in itself. Will they ever Englewood. 201-227-1030
get some shut-eye before tomor- www.bergenpac.org.
row’s day of work? Find out.

PJ Masks Live! Time To Be A Hero

PJ Masks Live! Time to Be a Hero,
a musical production based on the
Disney Junior animated TV series,
features Catboy, Owlette, Gekko,
and the Baddies who will delight
fans of all ages. PJ Masks follows
the nighttime adventures of three
young friends who transform into
their dynamic alter egos, Catboy, Monday, April 23
Owlette and Gekko, when they put 6 p.m.
on their pajamas at night and activate bergenPAC
their animal amulets. Together, they 30 North Van Brunt Street
embark on action-packed capers, Englewood. 201-227-1030
solving mysteries and learning valu- www.bergenpac.org.
able lessons along the way.

Hopalong Andrew at The Jewish Musuem

Hear the down-home sounds of
Hopalong Andrew and his band of
Americana musicians as they play-
fully adapt traditional folk songs
and classic country songs to reflect
city life for urban cowpokes. Clap
and stomp with the fiddle, banjo,
pedal steel, harmonica, and conta-
gious harmonies that feature songs Sunday, April 22
in honor of Earth Day. Former NYC 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Park Ranger Hopalong Andrew will The Jewish Museum
share tunes such as “The Yodeling 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92 Street
Ranger of Central Park,” “Outside,” New York City.
and many other golden melodies 212-423-3200
that will have you swinging your www.thejewishmuseum.org.
partner in celebration of nature.

ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • APRIL 2018 17

 The Good Life With Kids
APRIL
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.
Sunday, April 1
Educator Appreciation Day at Barnes & Noble:
Pre-K through Grade 12 educators, join us in store
every weekend in April and enjoy 25 percent off
most books, toys, games, movies, music, and
more. The Shops@Riverside, 187 Riverside Square,
Hackensack. 201-488-8037
Wednesday, April 4
Preschool Storytime at Teaneck Library: For
children 3 years old and older. Come listen to a
story and enjoy the company of others. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Swan Lake at bergenPAC: The Moscow Festival
Ballet performs the tale of a woman doomed to
be a swan set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious score.
8 p.m. bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street,
Englewood. 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org.
Friday, April 6
Kabbalat Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El in
Closter invites the community to join a Kabbalat
service at 6:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi David Widzer
and student cantor July Staple. Temple Beth El,
221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Shabbat at Temple Emeth: Family Shabbat
Services at Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor
Road in Teaneck at 7:30 PM. 201-833-1322 or
www.emeth.org.
Saturday, April 7
Meet & Greet at The Dairy Queen: Rabbi Debra
Orenstein of Congregation B’nai Israel will enjoy
food and conversation at the Dairy Queen, 13
Kinderkamack Road, Emerson from 8 to 8:45 p.m.
Stop by and say hi. She will be wearing a kippah
and a smile.
Sunday, April 8
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site:
Musical based on the book by Sherri Duskey
Rinker. Trying to get the members of the
construction site isn’t easy. Shows at 1 and
4 p.m. bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street,
Englewood. 201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org.
Monday, April 9
WiiU Games in Paramus: Welcome grades
kindergarten to 4 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. No
registration required. Bring your friends and
play fun WiiU games. Paramus Public Library,
116 East Century Road, Paramus, 201-599-1300,
www.paramuslibrary.org.
Tuesday, April 10
Little Bookworms in Paramus: Welcome new-
borns to 18 months with parent or caregiver. 10
to 10:45 a.m. For Paramus residents. Paramus
Public Library, 116 East Century Road, Paramus,
201-599-1300, www.paramuslibrary.org.
Teen Tuesday at Paramus Library: Come and
play Family Feud. From 3 to 3:45 p.m. For grades 5
and up. Register one-week prior or call youth ser-
vices desk, 201-599-1309. Paramus Public Library,
116 East Century Road, Paramus, 201-599-1300,
www.paramuslibrary.org.
Pajama Storytime: Bring the whole family to our
evening storytime from 7 to 7:45 p.m. Read bed-
time books, sing fun songs, and do finger plays.
Pajamas optional. No registration necessary.
Paramus Public Library, 116 East Century Road,
Paramus, 201-599-1300, www.paramuslibrary.org.
18 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN • APRIL 2018
Wednesday, April 11
Preschool Storytime at Teaneck Library: For
children 3 years old and older. Come listen to a
story and enjoy the company of others. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Toddler Time in Glen Rock: Glen Rock Jewish
Center hosts a group for children 12 months to
2 years old. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Arts and crafts,
music, songs, stories, finger plays and free play.
Time is set aside each week for discussions
on topics of special interest to the parents and
caregivers of toddlers. You and your child should
dress comfortably and bring a smock and a drink.
We will provide snack. Glen Rock Jewish Center,
682 Harristown Road, Glen Rock. 201-652-6624,
grjcnursery@gmail.com.
Thursday, April 12
Cool Kids Cook: Grilled cheese: Special event
for youngsters kindergarten through 4th grade.
From 4 to 4:45 p.m. Paramus Public Library, 116
East Century Road, Paramus, 201-599-1300,
www.paramuslibrary.org.
Friday, April 13
Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El invites the
community to join in a Kabbalat Shabbat service
at 6:30 p.m. Temple Beth El, 221 Schraalenburgh
Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Temple Emeth Shabbat Music Service: Temple
Emeth presents a Shabbat music service at 8 p.m.
with Rabbi Steven Sirbu and Cantor Ellen Tilem.
Sing, dance, and enjoy Shabbat music performed
by the Temple Emeth band, 1666 Windsor Road,
Teaneck. 201-833-1322, www.emeth.org.
Sunday, April 15
Walk for United Hospice of Rockland: Walk
in memory of a loved one or in honor of a fam-
ily member, friend or colleague. Walk is 8 a.m.,
Rockland Lake State Park, Congers, NY. For infor-
mation or to learn about sponsorship opportuni-
ties, shenry@hospiceofrockland.org.
Let it Be at NJPAC: Direct from London’s West
End and Broadway, “Let it Be” invites you to
experience the rise of the worlds most successful
rock ‘n roll band, from their humble beginnings
in Liverpool’s Cavern Club, through the height of
Beatlemania to their later studio masterpieces.
Adults and youngsters alike will enjoy the show.
3 p.m. New Jersey Performing Arts Center,
1 Center Street, Newark. 888-GO-NJPAC,
www.njpac.org.
Holocaust Remembrance Day at Congregation
B’nai Israel: High school aged and younger
students will read stories of children in the
Holocaust, some who survived and some who
didn’t. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. A candle lighting cer-
emony will follow. Congregation B’nai Israel, 53
Palisade Avenue, Emerson. 201-265-2272, www.
bisrael.com
Tuesday, April 17
Teen Tuesday at Paramus Library: Join in for
Waffle-mania. From 3 to 3:45 p.m. For grades
5 and up. Register one-week prior or call youth
services desk, 201-599-1309. Paramus Public
Library, 116 East Century Road, Paramus,
201-599-1300, www.paramuslibrary.org.
Wednesday, April 18
Toddler Time in Glen Rock: Glen Rock Jewish
Center hosts a group for children 12 months to
Swan Lake, see Wednesday, April 4
2 years old. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Arts and crafts,
music, songs, stories, finger plays and free play.
Time is set aside each week for discussions
on topics of special interest to the parents and
caregivers of toddlers. You and your child should
dress comfortably and bring a smock and a drink.
We will provide snack. Glen Rock Jewish Center,
682 Harristown Road, Glen Rock. 201-652-6624,
grjcnursery@gmail.com.
Preschool Storytime at Teaneck Library: For
children 3 years old and older. Come listen to a
story and enjoy the company of others. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Teen Wednesdays: Cookie Event. From 3:30 to
4:30 p.m. For grades 5 through 8. Decorate and
design your own cooking using sprinkles and icing.
Paramus Library, Charles E. Reid Branch, 239
West Midland Avenue, Paramus. 201-444-4911,
www.paramuslibrary.org.
Thursday, April 19
Cool Kids Cook: Create an Earth Day snack:
Special event for youngsters kindergarten
through 4th grade. From 4 to 4:45 p.m. Paramus
Public Library, 116 East Century Road, Paramus,
201-599-1300, www.paramuslibrary.org.
Friday, April 20
Tot Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El Tot
Shabbat led by Rabbi David Widzer, Rabbi Beth
Kramer-Mazer and Student Cantor Julie Staple at
5:15 p.m. This Tot Shabbat is open to all nursery
school age children and features song, stories,
and a craft about Israel. 221 Schraalenburgh Road,
Closter. 201-768-5112.
Israel’s Birthday in Closter: The community
is invited to celebrate Israel’s birthday as Rabbi
David S. Widzer, Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer and
Student Cantor Julie Staple with the Unplugged
Band and our Junior Choir, Rinat Beth El and
our Religious School students, lead us in a fam-
ily friendly Shabbat service at 6:45 p.m. 221
Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.
Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth El: Temple Beth El of
Northern Valley hosts a Tot Shabbat from 5:15 to
6:15 p.m. Join us for an Israeli-themed service with
Rabbi David Widzer, Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer,
and Student Cantor Julie Staple. All are invited.
221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter, 201 767-5112,
office@tbenv.org.
Saturday, April 21
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: Daniel and all of
his friends invite you for a brand-new adventure
in Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel
learns just what it takes to be King. The beloved
characters come alive on stage tell a story full of
tigertastic f un, valuable lessons of kindness, help-
ing others and being a friend. 1:30 and 5 p.m. ber-
genPAC, 30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood.
201-227-1030, www.bergenpac.org.
To Add Your Event
to Our Calendar
Send it to:
Calendar Editor
About Our Children
New Jersey/Rockland Jewish Media Group
1086 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666 AboutOC@aol.com
or fax it to: 201-833-4959
Deadline for May issue:
published April 27, Tuesday, April 10
Community Awareness Event: Members of
the Teaneck community, along with Amudim,
will hold an evening of awareness and education
about the growing problem of substance abuse
and addiction in the Jewish community. Speakers
will include Rabbi Zvi Gluck, director of Amudim,
Avi Shteingart, LCSW/CASAC, Rabbi Larry
Rothwachs, director of Professional Rabbinics at
RIETS/Rabbi of Congregation Beth Aaron, as well
as a recovering addict and a local parent. 8 p.m.
Torah Academy of Bergen County, 1600 Queen
Anne Road, Teaneck.
Tuesday, April 24
Teen Tuesday at Paramus Library: Make a
Pinterest project. From 3 to 3:45 p.m. For grades 5
and up. Register one-week prior or call youth ser-
vices desk, 201-599-1309. Paramus Public Library,
116 East Century Road, Paramus, 201-599-1300,
www.paramuslibrary.org.
Wednesday, April 25
Teen Wednesdays: Plant a Flower Special
Event. From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. For grades 5
through 8. Come plant a spring flower and take
it home. Paramus Charles E. Reid Branch, 239
West Midland Avenue, Paramus. 201-444-4911,
www.paramuslibrary.org.
Celebrate Earth Day: Grades kindergarten
through 4 are invited to make an Earth Day planter
with a rainforest frog. From 4 to 4:45. Paramus
Public Library, 116 East Century Road, Paramus,
201-599-1300, www.paramuslibrary.org.
Toddler Time in Glen Rock: Glen Rock Jewish
Center hosts a group for children 12 months to
2 years old. 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Arts and crafts,
music, songs, stories, finger plays and free play.
Time is set aside each week for discussions
on topics of special interest to the parents and
caregivers of toddlers. You and your child should
dress comfortably and bring a smock and a drink.
We will provide snack. Glen Rock Jewish Center,
682 Harristown Road, Glen Rock. 201-652-6624,
grjcnursery@gmail.com.
Preschool Storytime at Teaneck Library: For
children 3 years old and older. Come listen to a
story and enjoy the company of others. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Teaneck.
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Thursday, April 26
Cool Kids Cook: Fun with Fruits and Veggies:
Special event for youngsters kindergarten
through 4th grade. From 4 to 4:45 p.m. Paramus
Public Library, 116 East Century Road, Paramus,
201-599-1300, www.paramuslibrary.org.
Free Online Learning for Parents: 18 minute
online class for parents lead by Ami Hersh, Rabbi
at Orangetown Jewish Center and director of
Ramah Day Camp in Nyack. Participate from
the comfort of your home. To register contact
Roberta Seitzman, director of Adult Education at
the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Rockland
County. 845-362-4200 x 130, adulteducation@
jewishrockland.org.
Sunday, April 29
Shen Yun Dance in Newark: The spectacular
Shen Yun – the world’s premiere classical Chinese
dance and music company returns to Newark at
NJPAC. Performances 1 and 6 p.m. Performances
also April 28 through May 3. NJPAC, 1 Center
Street, Newark. 1-888-GO-NJPAC.
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About

Simchas
Blessing from page 15
and too much anxiety and home life has
lost its joy, lost its sense of humor.
“Where is the delight?” she asked.
“Families were not developing in-jokes.
They’ve lost the opportunity to look for-
ward to events and then to look back on
Bnai mitzvah
them. Even a bad vacation is good.
LILLY GOLDFARB “Hurry, worry and digital distractions
Lilly Goldfarb, daughter of have intruded on our conversations,”
Alyson Yashar and James But Dr. Mogel offers a way to get
Goldfarb of Saddle River, them back. She offers specific guidance
celebrated becoming a
for talking to children across the expanse
bat mitzvah on March 24
at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
of childhood and adolescence and ex-
plains the best ways to talk about your
child with others.
“No matter how much the culture
changes, kids develop at the same rate
and they need the same things they’ve
always needed from their parents,”
she said.
Words, or voice lessons, that are a
blessing indeed.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our
Children.

ARDEN DE VAUL
Arden De Vaul, son of
Heather and Jeffrey
De Vaul of Waldwick,
celebrated becoming a
bar mitzvah on March
3 at Temple Emanuel in
Woodcliff Lake.
DEVON FUCHS
Devon Fuchs, daughter of
Amy and Bruce Fuchs of
Upper Saddle River and
JENNA LINCOLN
Jenna Lincoln, daughter of
Michelle Levine and Paul
Lincoln of Ridgewood,
celebrated becoming a
bat mitzvah on March 3
at Temple Israel & Jewish
Community Center in
Ridgewood.
OMER NATHANIEL
Omer Nathaniel, son of
Ayelet and Ehud Nathaniel
of Closter, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah on
March 24 at Temple Beth
El of Northern Valley in
Closter.
MICHAEL REITMAN
Michael Reitman, son of
Robyn and Gary Reitman
of Upper Saddle River
and brother of Stephanie
and Melissa, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah
on March 10 at Temple
Emanuel of the Pascack
Valley in Woodcliff Lake.
GABBY TEITEL
Gabby Teitel, daughter
of Kari and Jon Teitel of
Wyckoff and sister of
Dylan, celebrated becom-
ing a bat mitzvah on March
17 at Temple Beth Rishon in
Wyckoff.
JUDAH WIDZER
Judah Widzer, son of Karen
Loewy and David Widzer
of Haworth, celebrated
Kaplen JCC Accepting Applications
for College Scholarships
High school students in Grades 9-12, who
are seeking support for college can ap-
ply for a scholarship offered through the
Kaplen JCC on the Palisades.
“Our hope is to give local youth the
educational opportunities they deserve,”
says Aaron Atlas, the JCC Youth and
Camping Engagement Director. “We are
so proud to be able to offer the scholar-
ships, as they make education and impor-
tant life-shaping experiences accessible to
young people who would not be able to
obtain them otherwise.”
The College Scholarship Fund of-
fers annual grants to deserving college-
bound Jewish students in Bergen County,
including students with special needs.
They are open to undergraduates look-
ing to attend a 4-year accredited college
in the United States or Israel. Applicants
must possess financial need and good
academic standing. Grants are not re-
newable, but students may apply each
year. Support has been made possible
by the Hildegard & Sidney Schonfeld
Jewish Community College Scholarship
Fund at the JCC. The application dead-
line is May 4, 2018.
For more information, contact Aaron
Atlas at 201-408-1484 or aatlas@jccotp.
org. Application available online at: jccotp.
org/teen-educational-programs.

PARTY
sister of Daniel, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah
becoming a bat mitzvah on March 3 at Temple Beth
on March 17 at Temple El of Northern Valley in
Emanuel of the Pascack Closter.
Valley in Woodcliff Lake.

973-661-9368

Putting on the Passover Polish Include:

Rabbi Yael Buechler, who innovated
teaching Torah through the art of nail de-
sign, and then created a whimsical line of
nail art decals, has added the “Ten Modern
Plagues” for this holiday.
From binge-watching to global warm-
ing, the decals of today’s “plagues” will
1 hours of skating (during public session)
Private decorated party room
certainly spark curiosity and conversation Off ice party attendant
at the seder table. The set also includes Skate rental
Invitations for party guests
the ten traditional plagues. Also new this Pizza and soda
year, Rabbi Buechler has created a matzah Personalized Carvel ice cream cake
Favors and candy
headband to hold hair in place while re- FREE skating pass for future use
clining at the table. For more information, Birthday child receives FREE Ice Vault T shirt
www.midrashmanicures.com.

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