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Supplement to The Jewish Standard June 2015

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First breath. First smile. First steps. Treasured moments begin here.

The MotherBaby Center at Chilton Medical Center.

Whether you are planning to start a family or adding to one, Chilton Medical Center invites you to begin this exciting journey with us. Our MotherBaby Center encourages moms-to-be to personalizetheir birthing experience in a way that makes it memorable for the entire family. We offer private rooms with personalized visiting hours, hydrotherapy for labor, a celebratory gourmet dinner and a Moms spa. For special care, theres a Level II Nursery with board certified neonatologists and pediatricians available 24/7. And with caring nurses, expert medical staff, and our seamless connection to Morristown Medical Center, its no wonder why so many women choose to have their babies here with us, close to home.

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Bugging Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5When bites and stings are worrisome

Englewood is for Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Listings of great spots for youngsters

Generation G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8A grand(father) reflects on his brood

Best Gifts for Mom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Giving to yourself is giving to your family

Teaching Financial Literacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Makes good cents to get them while theyre young

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Pictures of our children

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Simchas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Celebrating lifes milestones

Top Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Great picks for June

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Great things to do this month

Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Summer salads are light and bright

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Not a happy camper.

That would be me, when I was a kid.While it was vacation time and there

was no school, summer wasnt exactly my favorite time of the year. Spring was rst and foremost my favorite. Warming up, owers blooming, spring was tops. The autumn was next with its crisp air and blue skies, and going back to school always meant new shoes. The winter was fun because my birth-day was celebrated in January.

But summer. It was too hot. And summer meant camp.

Camp is fun. Camp is friendship. Camp is some-thing to look forward to.

Not for me. I never liked the way I looked in shorts. I didnt feel athletic at all. There were al-ways awkward body issues. The pools always had too much chlorine. And, dare I say, perhaps un-consciously there was something else: the word camp took on a darker connotation for me, the daughter of Holocaust survivors.

Nevertheless, a camping I did go.My parents sent me to the local day camp at

the Jewish Center, our synagogue, which had a summer program. Most of those memories have faded to black. My only memory remains because of a standard fare camp photo of me, hands pressed up against a tree, wearing the signature camp logo T-shirt and smiling for the camera.

For a few years, I attended local day camps un-til I had a reprieve during the one summer that we had a membership to a neighborhood swim club. I was happy. No camp. And well, that summer there also was not so much swim, lest I mess my just blow-dried hair.

My last year as a camper was at a teen trail camp that I attended with my BFF Tina. Daily trips to amusement parks, museums and other enter-tainment spots kept us busy as we rode the teen tour bus, which was driven by a longhaired, beard-ed, aged hippie named Muzzy.

The next summer it was off to work. I was a counselor-in-training at one Jewish day camp not the one I attended and then later a counselor at a Jewish sleep-away camp. Both experiences were better than being a camper, but I still waited for September. The sleep-away camp (my rst experi-ence at a sleep-away) was not so great. The camp, located in the Harriman State Park area, was woe-fully short staffed, so I was assigned to be the coun-selor for 8-year-old boys. They werent interested in having a mother gure; they wanted a guy to play sports with, and the counselor-in-training who slept with the boys up the hill in their bunk just didnt cut it as role model material.

Now, when I think about the camp choices that my children have these days, its mind-boggling. The specialty programs are amazing, from academ-

ic enrichment to theater, to just about anything you can think of. Comedy camp. Theater camp. Creative writing camp. Sleep-away camp. Pottery camp. I hope that my children feel like the summer is not long enough and that there is not enough time to explore, enrich and enjoy the opportunities.

This summer marks their foray into the work world. My two teens, 14 and 13, will be counselors (one a junior, the other a counselor-in-training) at local Jewish camps. Theyll be on the other side of the whistle (do they still use those?) so to speak. Theyll be role models. Theyll be the big, respon-sible ones.

Its a leap into new territory, for them, and for me, as I watch with wonder and gratitude as they grow up.

Yessss. Heres to camp!

Cheers,

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(Grand)Father Refl ectionson the Day that Celebrates Dad

E D S I L B E R FA R B

On a rack in my closet are 78 ties of all shapes, colors, fabric and design. There, among ties from

Sulka, Brooks Brothers, the Metropoli-tan Museum of Art, and Christian Dior, co-mingled with those of silk, wool, poly-ester and rayon, is the cravat that pass-eth all understanding.

Its made of light cardboard and decorated with bright stripes. Its fabric doesnt lend itself to tying the Windsor knot or the four-in-hand, but instead a length of string is attached. Its just too elegant for daily use. It was the rst Fa-thers Day present from my younger son, who made it in nursery school.

His older brother, not to be outdone, molded a lump of clay into an ashtray, and red it in the kindergarten kiln. Though I never smoked a cigarette, his Fathers Day present remains on my

desk to hold clips, pins and other ephemera.

That was Fathers Day of 40 years ago. Whats become of that sacred holiday? The pomp and circum-stance of Mothers Day, a month earlier, has overwhelmed it. In my case the calendar also conspires against it. My birthday is about a week later, and so the celebrants save their energy for that event.

With this in mind I asked my son, now a father himself with four children, about his meaningful Fa-thers Day experiences. What usually happens each year, he said, is that I forget about it.

My older son, a more recent father

with one seven-year-old daughter, also had trouble re ecting on past Fathers Days, but then he recalled the shing trip. About 20 years ago my two boys decided to take me shing on Fathers Day. The blues are running, they said, and their mother was eager for a dinner of freshly caught sh.

The three of us boarded a party boat in Sheepshead Bay,

Brooklyn with about 25 others. After four hours in the hot sun with many tan-gled lines, we were among the few who caught nothing. We would not admit defeat, though; so back on the dock we bought a sizable blue sh and presented

it in triumph to my wife.If kids outgrow their awareness of

Fathers Day, how about their children? Do they keep the tradition? I asked my 16-year-old granddaughter what her school does to acknowledge the exis-tence of fathers. Nothing. How about when you were younger? Nope. And no, she never prepared a Fathers Day dinner, but she did give her Dad a t-shirt and some books a few years ago.

Her younger brother said they made Fathers Day cards in school, but that was about as far as his observance went.

I can usually count on an elegant and tasty Fathers Day breakfast prepared by my wife, but the rest of the day is a matter of chance. The much-coveted restaurant may be too crowded, and the theater may be sold-out for the much-anticipated play. Some years ago when only partial view seats were available for the drama I had chosen to mark Fathers

Day, I picked instead a Tony-award play spoken with a brogue so thick I under-stood nothing throughout. I have since avoided most works by Irish playwrights.

Ah, but Fathers Day is not just an emotional experience. Its also a commer-cial opportunity as the greeting card com-panies and department stores know well. Schools have taken it a generation further with Grandparents Day. Who would not want to visit a grandchilds class, and, by the way, contribute to help nance the schools extracurricular program?

Grandparents Day at P.S. 39 in Brooklyn was a chance to see my grand-daughters rst grade classroom, its ar-ray of teaching aids and children busy-ing themselves. Grandparents hovered about, and then we had our chance to tell the kids what school was like in our day, many decades ago. A big difference was our class in penmanship. Writing in longhand, the Palmer Method, is appar-ently a lost art.

A few weeks later was Grandparents Day at Baltimores Talmudical Acad-emy where we have three grandchil-dren in the elementary, middle and high schools. Hundreds crowded the gym for a breakfast reception. Then came class visits. We sat in a fourth grade classroom while the Rabbi- led a rapid- re Hebrew translation exercise. The day ended with

The author as a young father.

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(Grand)Father Refl ectionson the Day that Celebrates Dad

it in triumph to my wife.If kids outgrow their awareness of

Fathers Day, how about their children? Do they keep the tradition? I asked my 16-year-old granddaughter what her school does to acknowledge the exis-tence of fathers. Nothing. How about when you were younger? Nope. And no, she never prepared a Fathers Day dinner, but she did give her Dad a t-shirt and some books a few years ago.

Her younger brother said they made Fathers Day cards in school, but that was about as far as his observance went.

I can usually count on an elegant and tasty Fathers Day breakfast prepared by my wife, but the rest of the day is a matter of chance. The much-coveted restaurant may be too crowded, and the theater may be sold-out for the much-anticipated play. Some years ago when only partial view seats were available for the drama I had chosen to mark Fathers

Day, I picked instead a Tony-award play spoken with a brogue so thick I under-stood nothing throughout. I have since avoided most works by Irish playwrights.

Ah, but Fathers Day is not just an emotional experience. Its also a commer-cial opportunity as the greeting card com-panies and department stores know well. Schools have taken it a generation further with Grandparents Day. Who would not want to visit a grandchilds class, and, by the way, contribute to help nance the schools extracurricular program?

Grandparents Day at P.S. 39 in Brooklyn was a chance to see my grand-daughters rst grade classroom, its ar-ray of teaching aids and children busy-ing themselves. Grandparents hovered about, and then we had our chance to tell the kids what school was like in our day, many decades ago. A big difference was our class in penmanship. Writing in longhand, the Palmer Method, is appar-ently a lost art.

A few weeks later was Grandparents Day at Baltimores Talmudical Acad-emy where we have three grandchil-dren in the elementary, middle and high schools. Hundreds crowded the gym for a breakfast reception. Then came class visits. We sat in a fourth grade classroom while the Rabbi- led a rapid- re Hebrew translation exercise. The day ended with

a massive gathering of students and grandparents in the gym for songs and a movie about the school. It created a feel-good atmosphere and a reminder that a costly capital improvement plan was underway.

My rst Fathers Day was memora-ble, but the memories are not all happy. My wife and I were traveling in Israel with our four-month-old son. It was a trip rich in experiences, but not without problems that led to a needless argu-ment erupting on Fathers Day. It didnt mar the rest of the trip, but it was a Fa-thers Day memory that lingered.

My rst Fathers Day as a grandfa-ther followed another trip to Israel. So much had happened childbirth in Je-rusalem, a delayed pre-Pesach Israeli brit, even a side trip to Jordan. Fathers Day that year had new meaning.

The day is not just an arbitrary mark on the calendar selected by the Hall-mark company. Its a chance to re ect on the wonder and mystery that made fatherhood possible.

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 offi cer for the New York City Transit Authority and editor of one of its employee publications.

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OurChildrenAboutH.O.P.E. Springs Eternal and Helps Teens Do GoodMeital Fruksbrumer was called and is serving. I want to make a difference in the community because Im a Jew, and its a Jews duty to help everyone in need, says Fruksbrumer, a seventh grader at Yeshivat Noam and partici-pant of Areyvuts H.O.P.E. Teen Philan-thropy Program.

Areyvut, a Bergen eld-based non-pro t based, just completed the sixth year of H.O.P.E. (Helping Organizations Provide Essentials) at Yeshivat Noam in Paramus. The Teen Philanthropy Program engaged the schools seventh graders and brought them together to act, as a board while teaching them about community needs, philanthro-py, valuable leadership skills and local agencies.

Earlier this month, the 2015 H.O.P.E. participants presented a check for $1,000 to Vision For and From Children, a non-pro t organiza-tion founded by Lillian Pravda, a high school student. The organization pro-vides eye surgeries and vision services for children who cannot afford them.

Not only can you make a differ-ence, you have to make a difference, says Rabbi Chaim Hagler, principal of Yeshivat Noam as he addressed

students at the check presentation. You all have the potential to do so and thats what this program is about, learning how to make a difference.

H.O.P.E. participants often remark on how the program introduced them to and changed their view of philan-thropy and communal involvement.

When I started H.O.P.E., I had no idea what philanthropy was, but I felt that this was something cool to try out, says Shimshon Goldstein. H.O.P.E. taught me that you could nd tzedakah anywhere.

Daniel Rothner, Areyvuts director, says there are more than 100 Jewish Teen Philanthropy Programs through-out the country, but the H.O.P.E. Pro-gram at Yeshivat Noam is the only such program based in a day school in the area.

We value our ongoing partnership with Yeshivat Noam and appreciate their commitment to constantly infus-ing their curriculum and the school community with the core Jewish val-ues of chesed, tzedakah and tikkun olam, says Rothner.

For more information about Areyvut or the Teen Philanthropy Program, 201-244-6702 or e-mail [email protected].

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The Best Gifts a Mother Can GetY V E T T E A LT M I L L E R

Im incredibly lucky to be the recipi-ent of some amazing gifts. I store jew-elry in a lovely plastic box festooned

with stickers, and my desk is decorated with a beautiful orange-juice container-turned-vase full of paper owers my son made years ago.

But some of the best presents Ive ever received as a mother are ones Ive given myself. Here are some gifts that have had the biggest impact on me and my family.

10 Extra MinutesTen extra minutes is what it took for me to go from frazzled to (slightly more) tranquil in the morning. By setting my alarm a little earlier and by making an effort to get to bed on time and get enough sleep I found I was able to stay calmer during the morning rush, and that good feeling could spread to my kids, as well.

Drinking a cup of tea, scanning the days headlines, checking my in-box once Ive had these precious min-

utes to myself, I nd myself able to deal with hectic mornings with just a little more patience and grace.

Learning TogetherLets do it together! The words were no sooner out of my mouth then I won-dered if I could take them back. My daughter was thinking of ways to mark her bat mitzvah, and wanted to embark on an ambitious plan of study, tackling Ethics of the Fathers, a 2,000-year-old classic Jewish text, and its commen-taries. The problem was, she wanted a study partner. I immediately wondered: Was I up to the task? (and would we drive each other crazy spending so much time together?)

Weve been learning together for a year and its been the best gift I ever could have asked for.

TV-FreeWhen our rst child was born my hus-band and I made an unusual choice: not to watch TV. Looking at our new little baby, we didnt feel we needed the dis-traction. Its been one of the best gifts

Ive given my family and myself.Yes, there are lots of positive shows,

but Ive relished not having to parse my kids viewing habits, nor worrying about negative messages theyre getting from some programs. Plus, like all families, were often super-busy and not having to t TV into our already jam-packed schedules frees up our time for other fun activities instead.

ShabbatA friend who is experimenting with in-troducing Shabbat dinners to her young family recently con ded in me what drew her to the idea. Years ago, she and a friend visited a family on Shabbat and found them all sitting together in their living room peacefully, reading books. It was so relaxed, she said. Now that my friend has her own family with a crazy, jam-packed schedule of activities and obligations she nds herself recalling that peaceful Shabbat with yearning.

I cannot imagine life without a weekly 25-hour period to stop and en-joy. Turning off our electronics, tidying up, changing into nice clothes signi es

the start of something special each Fri-day afternoon. Lingering over a bedtime story, enjoying a decadent dessert, set-tling down to play a board game: these are activities Shabbat gives us time for. Its my time to relax, to recharge and reconnect with my husband and kids.

Time OffEvery busy mom needs some time to recharge. I made going to a class part of my regular schedule. Knowing that Ive made a commitment helps me get out the door on those days when its tough to feel motivated. Plus, having a change of scene as well as the intellec-tual stimulation of learning something new leaves me energized and better able to connect with my family.

Saying Thank YouThank you for letting me wake up; thank you for allowing me to see; thank you for letting me be free. One of my favor-ite parts of the day is rst thing in the morning, when I recite a list of tradition-al Jewish blessings saying thank you

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Lay a foundation. Begin teaching your child fi nancial literacy early on through everyday conversations and choices at the grocery store: If we buy this cereal, we cant buy those cookies. This puts it at his level and plants seeds

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Brand a business. Encourage your child to get involved in a busi-ness venture. This can be as simple as shoveling driveways for neigh-bors or as elaborate as starting a pet-care business. If you own a busi-ness, find ways to get your child in-volved in that too.

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Set sizable spending goals. Help your child create spending goals for larger purchases by writ-ing down what he wants to buy and putting a picture of the item in a vis-ible location. Then help him devise a plan: How much do I need to save to purchase this item? How long will it take to save for it?

Communicate competent con-sumer skills. Teach your child to make informed choices by exploring all the options: Can I find this item on sale? Does it need to be new? What other things could I buy with this money? Also talk about the real-ity of marketing: Will this item make me as happy as the children seem on TV? Discuss delayed gratification too. If an item costs more than five dollars encourage him to think about it several days before making the pur-chase. But let him make the final de-cision, as even foolish spending will teach him to be a wise consumer.

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Foster philanthropic giving. En-courage your child to give a portion of his earnings to help those less fortunate as this teaches compas-sion and civic responsibility. Dont dictate where or how much he must give. Let him choose the organiza-tion. Remind him that philanthropy encompasses giving of our time too.

Finally, be a good role model. Talk with your child openly about money and let him help with fam-ily finances by shopping for sales, clipping coupons, comparing prices and checking receipts to make sure you received advertised discounts. Let him see you modeling these and other financially responsible behav-iors too.

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At The Therapy Gym in Teaneck youngsters can continue with the thera-pies they usually do during the school year, including occupational, speech, physical, and behavioral therapy, so there will not be a break in the skills, says Elisheva Fuchs, founder and owner of The Therapy Gym. Ms. Fuchs also is offering a new integrative approach to occupational and speech therapy for those who may benefit from the layered approach. In addition, youngsters can take Yoga for Kids designed for 4 to 7 year olds, Pre-Sports Skills for 3 to 5 year olds, and Mommy and Me classes for youngsters 10 to 24 months old.

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The Performing Arts School Summer Camp in Englewood offers youngsters a chance to do theater games, music, dance, arts & crafts, and with a final showcase on the bergenPAC main stage. The program is for youngsters from 5 to 12 years old. Sessions run from July 6 to July 24 and August 3 to 21.

Dwight-Englewood Summer Connec-tions engages children ages 3 through grade 12 in exploratory learning design, STEM, mindfulness, philanthropy, and more. Scholars can also earn Carnegie school credit in math, science, and world languages. The smallest campers dis-cover the joy of learning with the help of a full day of guided activities by caring and experienced teachers and counsel-ors. Connect to a different community, to your teachers, and to your inner pas-sion. Shakeh Tashjian, the director, says youngsters can also explore intensive art through its Young Visionaries program, and this year it is joining forces with Black Box Studio to include a theater program for youngsters 10 to 18.

The Elisabeth Morrow School Sum-mer Explorations offers a host of enjoy-able and enriching opportunities for youngsters that include an Early Child-

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At Ramapo College, middle school youngsters in 7th and 8th grades can take courses at its academic camp, the Ramapo Explorers where STEM topics are emphasized. A lot of research shows that youngsters lose a lot during the sum-mer so these topics help them, says Rosa Mulryan, assistant vice president for the Center of Innovative and Profes-sional Learning (CIPL) at Ramapo College. There is also a program fror high school students in 9th to 12th grades in one- and two-week sessions that includes stock market trading, game design, band, choir, and accelerated IT classes that are very good for youngsters planning a career in information technology.

Kidville Englewood is an all-in-one childrens enrichment center. It offers a wide range of creative classes for babies, toddlers, and kids up to six years old all developed by our team of early childhood development specialists. Choose from classes in music & dance, gym, art, enrichment, and much more. Kidville was named one of Parents magazines 10 Best Birthday Party Places.

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For nature and nurture under one roof or sky there is the Camp at Teaneck Creek, part of the Teaneck Creek Conservancy, which runs a three-week camp for youngsters from 2nd to 6th grades. Karen Yucht, program direc-tor of the Camp at Teaneck Creek, says the first week, designed for 2nd and 3rd graders, allows them to explore the area with photograph, and then learn magic. For the last two weeks, the older children get to try fairy tale villains and others

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William Paterson University of-fers summer pre-college youth pro-grams for middle and high school students in subjects ranging from music to writing to business prac-tices. The Middle School Experience prepares students for success by of-fering the option to stay on campus and experience college life. Learn to spin records like a real DJ, write novels like a published writer, or sell your business idea like a contes-tant on Shark Tank. These are just a few of approximately 100 courses and workshops to be held on the campus in Wayne from June 29 to August 7.

Mathnasium of Teaneck has a summer math program that helps preserve the 3 months of math com-putational skills that are susceptible to sliding during the summer. Study-ing math during the more relaxed summer break provides some signifi-cant advantages over studying dur-

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SARA FERGANGJOSHUA FERGANGSara and Joshua Fergang, twin children of Cantor Barbra Lieberstein and Scott Fergang of Ramsey, and siblings of Jordana, 10, cel-ebrated becoming bnai mitz-vah on April 25, at Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff. For Saras mitzvah project, she formed a team, raised money, and walked for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For Joshuas mitzvah project, he collected toys and gifts cards for the emergency shelter, Hope and Safety New Jersey. Their grandparents are Madlyn and the late Larry Fergang of Monroe Township, formerly of Paramus, and Gloria and the late Melvin Lieberstein of Paramus.

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AUDREY HABERAudrey Haber, daughter of Adine and Jeff Haber of Upper Saddle River and sister of Jacob, Benny, and Matthew, celebrated becom-ing a bat mitzvah on March 28 at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake.

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EMMA MATTHEWSEmma Matthews, daugh-ter of Alyssa Matthews of Ridgewood, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on May 16 at Temple Israel & JCC in Ridgewood.

JADEN MINDICHJaden Mindich, daughter of Debbie and David Mindich of Woodcliff Lake and sister of Alexandra and Skylar, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on May 16 at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake.

ALYSON NOVICKBRYAN NOVICKAlyson and Bryan Novick, children of Melisa and Paul Novick of Glen Rock, celebrated becoming bnai mitzvah on May 16 at Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff.

DANIEL MURPHYDaniel Murphy, son of Tracey Waldman-Murphy and Stephen Murphy of Emerson, and brother of Rachel, Joshua, and Jacob, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on May 2 at Temple Avodat Sholom in River Edge. His grandparents are Donna and Joseph Waldman from Paramus.

GRANT REEDGrant Reed, son of Carrie and Christopher Reed of Wyckoff and brother of Blake, celebrated becoming a bar mitzvah on May 9 at Temple Beth Rishon in Wyckoff.

SAMUEL REICHERTSamuel Reichert son of Heidi and Steve Reichert and brother of Harrison celebrat-

ed becoming a bar mitzvah on April 25 at Temple Sinai of Bergen County. As a mitz-vah project, he raised money for the Camp Nebagamon Scholarship Fund which offers scholarships at non-profi t summer camps offering specialized recreation for children and teens with dis-abilities and/or who cannot otherwise afford to attend summer camp. He plans to match the funds raised with a personal donation.

DAVID ROSENSTEINClaire Rosenstein, son of Elizabeth and Allan Rosenstein of Old Tappan, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on May 2 at Temple Beth El of Northern Valley in Closter.

MAX RUNYONMax Runyon, son of Laurie and Guy Runyon of Saddle River and brother of Michael, Adam, Todd, David, and Brandon, celebrated becom-ing a bar mitzvah on April 18 at Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley in Woodcliff Lake.

ABBY SCHREIBERAbby Schreiber, daughter of Maureen and Steve Schreiber of Pequannock, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on May 1 at the Jewish Congregation of Kinnelon in Pompton Lakes.

SABRE ZIMMERSabre Zimmer, daughter of Jennifer and Stuart Zimmer of Saddle River, celebrated becoming a bat mitzvah on April 18 at Temple Israel & JCC in Ridgewood.

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The annual Museum Mile Festival will take place Tuesday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. Attendees can walk the mile on Fifth Avenue between 82nd Street and 105th Street while visiting nine of New York Citys fi nest cultural institutions, which are open free. They include the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Neue Galerie New York; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum; National Academy Museum & School; Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum; The Jewish Museum; The Museum of the City of New York; El Museo del Barrio; and the Africa Center. In addi-tion, entertainers will be featured, including Razzle Dazzle, Magic for Kids; Magic Brian; Daisy Doodles Parties, Magic, Face Painting & Balloons and more. www.MuseumMileFestival.org.

Museum Mile Festival for Art and Much More

Has shoe tying thanks in part to convenience of Velcro closures on childrens footwear and other reason gone the way of reading the numbers on a clock or writing in script penmanship? Not if Elisheva Fuchs, founder and owner of The Therapy Gym in Teaneck, has anything to say about it. She is launching a new four-session workshop to help youngsters 6 and older learn how to tie their shoes, a skill that is sometimes overlooked. Instruction by an occupational thera-pist and a $100 fee keeps the goal attainable and reasonable. For more infor-mation, The Therapy Gym, 205 W. Englewood Ave, Teaneck. 201-357-0417. www.thetherapygym.com

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Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Step right up. The circus is coming to town. The Kelly Miller Circus rolls into town on Sunday, June 14 for two shows at noon and 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Bergen County YJCC. This traditional tented circus, which is a fundraiser for the Y, features tigers, camels, ponies, ele-phant and a cast of international circus stars including aerialists, acrobats and clowns, all under the big top. Advance tickets are avail-able at the YJCC and online. Bergen County YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Township of Washington. 201-666-6610. www.yjcc.org.

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What will humans discover next in their quest to explore space? Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration opening June 5 at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, is an immersive exhibition that includes holograms, simulations, and realistic models that will help visitors separate science fact from science fi ction. Glimpse future missions to the Moon, near-Earth asteroids, Mars, one of Jupiters moons, and beyond. Explore a diorama of a Moon colony and fl y over Mars in a digital interactive environment. The exhibi-tion is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with Madatech: The Israel National Museum of Science, Technology, & Space, Haifa, Israel. Liberty Science Center, Liberty State Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. 201-200-1000, www.lsc.org.


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Sunday, May 31Celebrate Israel Parade: Join the thousands along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan who will march to celebrate Israel in the annual parade. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Fifth Avenue from 57 to 74 Streets. www.celebrateisraelny.org.

Circus in Fair Lawn: Benjamin N. Cardozo Lodge, Knights of Pythias, is sponsoring the Alain Zerbini Circus at Memorial School in Fair Lawn. Shows at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15 per person at the door and advanced tickets can be purchased. For more information contact [email protected]

Tuesday, June 2Baby ER: The Valley Hospital Center for Family Education is offering a course from 7:30 to 8:30 to teach emergency fi rst aid and other topics to protect infants and children. Registration required. Dorothy B. Kraft Center, 15 Essex Road, Paramus. 201-291-6151.

Friday, June 5Family Shabbat Services at Temple Emeth: Join services starting at 7:30 p.m. Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. 201-833-1322, www.emeth.org.

Saturday, June 6Black Box Studio Performance: The Teen Drama Ensemble presents The Cripple Of Inishmann by Martin McDonagh at 10 p.m. Performances also Sunday, June 7 at 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 13 at 10 p.m. Shows at Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. www.blackboxnynj.com.

Sunday, June 7Lifes a Beach Bash: Matty Roxx kicks off sum-mer. 10-12 noon. Register in advance for free admission. $5 at the door per family. Rockland Jewish Academy, 450 W. Nyack Road. 845-627-0010 x104, [email protected].

Chabad Benefi t Dinner: Chabad of North West Bergen County will hold its annual benefi t dinner and evening of entertainment at 5 p.m. at the Chabad Jewish Center, 375 Pulis Ave., Franklin Lakes. 201-848-0449.

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Black Box Studio Performance: The Musical Theater Workshop for Kids presents a free pro-duction at 7:30 p.m. Also on Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. Shows at Temple Emeth, 1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck. www.blackboxnynj.com.

Environmental Day in Rockland: Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority pres-ents its Annual Environmental Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event features more than 40 exhibitors and activities, including Plant-a-Seed, kids yoga and more. A great family day. Torne Valley Road, Hillburn, N.Y. www.rocklandrecycles.com.

Tuesday, June 9Summer Reading Sign-Up Party: From 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up at the Johnston Public Library, 274 Main St., Hackensack. 201-343-4169.

Wednesday, June 10Theater Showcase: End of Year showcase for bergenPAC Performing Arts Schools theater program features the students who have taken classes at the PAS. 7 p.m. Black Box Theater, 38 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood. 201-227-1030.

Friday, June 12Music Showcase: The fi nal year-end showcase for bergenPAC Performing Arts Schools music program sponsored by Benzel-Busch at 6 p.m. Located in the Drapkin Cabaret and Lounge, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood. 201-227-1030.

Tot Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El holds an informal Tot Shabbat led by Rabbi David S. Widzer and Cantor Rica Timman at 5:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat is open to all nursery school age children and features song, stories, and crafts. Temple Beth El, 221 Schraalenburgh Rd., Closter. 201-768-5112.

Shabbat Yachad: Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley presents a unique service of togetherness. Starting at 8 p.m. Temple Emanuel of the Pascack Valley, 87 Overlook Drive, Woodcliff Lake. 201-391-0801.

Sunday, June 14Dance Showcase: Feeling GoodbeyondDANCE celebrates 10 years with its showcase at 6 p.m. Show will be on the bergenPAC main stage, 30 N. Van Brunt St. Englewood. 201-227-1030.

Sibshops: OHEL & Jewish Family Service of Clifton-Passaic bring the Sibshops program into NJ. SibShops is a program of fun, support and inspiration for siblings of individuals with devel-opmental disabilities. Group activities take place

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at JFS of Clifton Passaic, 925 Allwood Road, Clifton. 862-686-7205, 973-777-7638, [email protected].

Design Your Own Puppet: Program at the Jewish Museum and part of the fi rst annual Kulturfest celebrating Yiddish and Jewish life. Come design your own puppet character inspired by the clas-sic tales of Yiddish theater. 1 to 4 p.m. The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave., Manhattan. www.thejew-ishmuseum.org

Yoga on the Green: The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades hosts Yoga on the Green with JCC mas-ter Yoga instructor, Brenda Blanco from 10 to 11 a.m. It will be held on an expansive lawn on the JCC grounds and will feature a free, one-hour yoga class for people of all ages and levels. 411 W. Clinton Ave., Tenafl y. 201-408-1475.

Kelly Miller Circus: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls: Step right up! The Kelly Miller Circus has shows at 12 noon and 4 p.m., on the grounds of the Bergen County YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Township of Washington. The event is a fundraiser for the Y. 201-666-6610, www.yjcc.org.

Tuesday, June 16What is Cord Blood Banking?: The Valley Hospitals Center for Family Education is offering a class on the topic of cord blood banking, which is the collection and storage of the stem cells found in your newborns umbilical cord. 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., Destination Maternitys Learning Studio, 35 Plaza, Westbound Route 4, Paramus.www.valley-health.com/familyeducation. 201-291-6151.

Wednesday, June 17 Huey Lewis and The News: New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with Huey Lewis and The News at 8 p.m. in Prudential Hall. NJPAC,One Center St., Newark. www.njpac.org or 888.GO.NJPAC.

Friday, June 26Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El in Closter invites the community to join us for a Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. Temple Beth El is located at 221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. 201-768-5112.

Sunday, June 28Super Swim Day: At the Bergen County YJCC from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Swim instructions and evaluations with reduced rates offered for sign-ing up. YJCC, 605 Pascack Road, Township of Washington. 201-666-6610.

for items that are all too often taken for granted. Starting my morning saying thank you impacts the whole day and helps me try to see the positive.

I cherish all the gifts I receive ap-preciation is the biggest gift of all. But the gifts I give myself throughout the year are what enable me to connect with my family and create a feeling of peace

Best Gifts continued from page 10 in our home not only once a year, but every day too.

Yvette Alt Miller earned her B.A. at Harvard University. She completed a postgradu-ate diploma in Jewish Studies at Oxford University, and has a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics. She lives with her family in Chicago, and has lectured internationally on Jewish topics.

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Summer Salads are Perfect Light, Bright Dishes for the Season

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Summer at last. And heres where the fresh and tasty eating begins. After the

winter weve just endured we deserve every last bright and delicious bite. Salads com-posed of seasonal fruits and vegetables revive the palate and just seem right at this time of year.

Panzanella Salad is made with lots of juicy ripe tomatoes. Fresh chopped basil adds color and a distinctive avor

and aroma. Leftover chunks of bread nestled in with the chopped tomatoes, basil, black olives (or capers) and red onion serves as a kind of avor sponge for the Red Wine Vinaigrette that the dish is dressed in. Pan-fried (or grilled) halloumi cheese is tossed into the midst of

this robustly avored salad and offers more than the perk of melted cheesy avor, but also offers unexpected and ir-resistible texture.

Nectarines and Fried Chicken: Chick n Waffl es Salad.What?? Chicken and waf es are a curious combination that originated in the South. In this com-posed salad, strips of chicken are coat-ed in a thick batter and fried to a golden brown crispy-crunchy texture and can be eaten hot or at room temperature on top of a bed of lettuce. Scattered slices of bright sweet nectarines, waf e crou-tons, and a hot n spicy maple syrup dressing tie it all up nice n tasty. Sweet? Savory? Breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? Yes, to all that and more.

Fresh Berries: Berry Mint Chill-O is an adaptation of the retro Jell-O salad. An assortment of fresh sweet berries and chopped mint suspended in a jiggly, wiggly pool of lemonade avored Jell-O is a really refreshing dessert that slides down cool and easy. The key to making this recipe is nding the right kosher gelatin. In my experience Kolatin works best. The gelatin brand from Israel also works pretty well too; both can be found in kosher markets.

Panzanella Salad2 to 3 thick slices ciabatta type bread

2 1/2 lbs. toma-toes (5 medium) chopped (approximately 4 cups)

1/2 red onion, diced small (approximately 1/2 cup)

1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives or capers

1/4-1/2 cup fresh chopped basil4 ounces halloumi cheese, (3/4 cup)1/4 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard1 tablespoon honey1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil4 ounces halloumi cheese, cubed (approximately 3/4 cup)

Cut bread into bite sized cubes and spread over baking sheet at 375F for 10 minutes, rotating mid-way. Remove and let cool.

In a large bowl combine chopped tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, basil. Fold in prepared bread chunks.

Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a jar and shake together.

Pour over the salad, and let marinate for 20 min-utes.

To prepare the halloumi you can cook it on an oiled grill* or pan fry over medium heat in a skillet with a drop or two of oil.

Serve Panzanella Salad individually on plates and top each with hot and melted halloumi cubes.

*If you use grilling method, cut the halloumi into large slices.

Serves 4 as a meal

Chick n Waffles4 boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded thin to a 1/2-inch con-sistency and cut into strips

2 cups all-purpose fl our1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or Cajun seasoning

1/2 cup coconut milk2 eggs1 cup saffl ower oil1 large egg1 cup almond milk or coconut milk3 tablespoons saffl ower oil1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey1 cup all-purpose fl our1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powderSalad greens of your choice, chopped if necessary

2 nectarines, pitted and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons maple syrup1 tablespoon hot sauce2 tablespoons saffl ower oil

For chicken: whisk together fl our, baking powder, smoked paprika, and salt and place in a shallow dish.

In a bowl mix together eggs and coconut milk until thick and goopy.

Dredge each chicken strip indi-vidually in the fl our, shaking off excess fl our before dunking in the egg mixture. Shake off the strips and then dredge once again in the fl our.

After coating each chicken strip cover and refrigerate for 30 min-utes.

In the meantime: Heat up the waffl e iron. In a large bowl mix

together egg and almond or coco-nut milk. Add oil and honey or syrup.

In a smaller bowl whisk together fl our, salt, and baking powder.

Stir fl our mixture into egg mixture until combined.

Pour and cook in waffl e maker 4 to 6 minutes or until light golden brown around edges. When cool enough to handle cut into bite sized pieces.

Mix together maple syrup, hot sauce, and oil together in a jar or cruet until well combined.

When ready to serve:

Arrange lettuce on individual plates or on a large platter, Top with chicken strips, waffl e crou-tons*, nectarine slices, and douse with hot n spicy maple syrup

*If you want to reheat before serv-ing, brush waffl es lightly with saf-fl ower oil and heat in a 350F oven for 10 minutes.

Serves 4 as a meal

Berry Mint Chill-O2 envelopes unfl avored gelatin (1/2 ounce total)

1 1/4 cups lemonade, divided

3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup water4 cups hulled and quar-tered strawberries, and/or raspberries, blackberries, blueber-ries

1 tablespoon fi nely chopped mint

In a small bowl, sprinkle the contents of both gelatin packets over a cup lemonade. Let stand for two minutes or until gelatin dissolves into a solid layer.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir sugar into 1/4 cup of water until dis-

solved. Remove from heat and then mix in gelatin layer until it dis-solves.

Stir in the remaining 1 cup of lemonade.

Toss the mint together with the berries in a Pyrex loaf pan, and cover with the gelatin-juice mix. Cover and chill in the coldest part of the fridge for 4 to 5 hours.

To unmold: Dip the bot-tom of the loaf pan into hot water for a minute or two to loosen Jell-O before sliding it out of the pan.

Rachel Harkham is a recipe developer, cook-book author and choco-latier. Visit her at www.reciperachel.com

Rachel Harkham is a recipe developer, cookbook author and chocolatier. Visit her at www.recipera-chel.com

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