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December 2011
In this Issue
BulletJewish Holiday Hints
BulletParenting Matters
BulletMelton Class for Parents
BulletCommunity Calendar
 
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From the Blog
BulletEric Kimmel Reads Hanukkah Books Aloud
BulletPJ Goes to Camp
BulletColorful Fun for Families
 
December CDs

AGES 6 MONTHS TO 2 YRS.

Every Little Soul Must Shine 

 

AGES 2 to 3 Years

Oy Baby! 2

Oy Baby 2 

Ages 3 to 4 Years

Look at Me! 

Look at Me

Ages 4 to 5 Years

Zeh Hayom (This Is the Day)

Ages 5 to 6 Years

We Sang that at Camp

We Sang That at Camp

Ages 6 to 7 Years

Shalom Sesame: Welcome to Israel

Shalom Sesame: Welcome to Israel 

Age 8 Years

Sounds Like Summer

Sounds Like Summer 

 
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Greetings!  

 

Long winter nights can help us appreciate the miracle of light. Get your hanukkiah (aka menorah) ready for Tuesday evening, Dec. 20, as the Festival of Lights begins.  

 
The magic of flickering candles, wide-eyed children, and anticipation of each day's celebration may bring back memories and stories of Hanukkah from your own childhood to pass on to your children.  This year, consider creating new family traditions as you build rituals and memories for years to come. And, as you take a few minutes to appreciate your family, you may notice that miracles happen every day.
 
This month's PJ Library selections are CDs instead of books to help add music to Hanukkah and throughout the year as you play those favorite songs over and over again. 

 

The Cincinnati PJ Library staff wishes you and your family a holiday of meaningful celebration!


Relax a little and enjoy!

 

Linda Kean

Co-coordinator, PJ Library Cincnnati

Lkean@jfscinti.org

Jewish Holiday Hints
It's Hanukkah!

8 Ideas for Hanukkah Nights
Enrich your family's holiday experience by incorporating a different, fun theme each night. Here are some ideas.

Read All Eight Ideas »

Parenting Matters
Raising Eco-Conscious Children
Raising Eco-Conscious Kids
Hanukkah is a good time to think about energy conservation. Here are some ideas for an eco-friendly holiday with the family.
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Community Calendar

Saturdays, Dec. 10, 17, 24,

& 31, 10:00 am

Tot Shabbat
Golf Manor Synagogue 

(for children ages 2-5 years and their families)    

Tefilla, Songs, Parsha, Stories  

6442 Stover Ave.

Contact: Batya Kahn, 513-638-5886, cincyjewishevents@gmail.com

 

 

dreidel-wood

Friday, Dec. 16, 4:00 pm

Tot Hanukkah

Congregation Beth Adam 

(for children ages 0-6 years and their families)    

Holiday Stories, Songs, Snacks,

and Crafts to get you ready for Hanukkah!  

10001 Loveland Madeira Rd

(just off 275) in Loveland

 RSVP to rabbibaum@bethadam.org

 

daisies

Sundays, Dec. 11, 18, 25

Jewish Girl Scouts-Daisies

Golf Manor Synagogue 

(for girls in grades K & 1)

6442 Stover Ave.

Contact: Batya Kahn, 513-638-5886 cincyjewishevents@gmail.com

 

 

Friday, Dec. 16, 6 pm
YOFI Chanukah Preparation

& Shabbat Service
Wise Temple 

Fun Shabbat Service, Music & Story 

8329 Ridge Road 

for more information: 

hspegal@wisetemple.org513-793-2556

 

 

Happy Hanukkah
Saturday, Dec. 17 @ 5:30 pm
Chanukah Dinner 
Rockdale Temple  

Games, Dreidels, & More!

DJs: George & Lori Zahn, 

Zahnadu Productions

at Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Rod

Information: 513-891-9900, rmiracle@rockdaletemple.org


shabbat 4
Friday & Saturday
Dec. 16 & 17

Shabbat with the Maccabeats Congregation Sha'arei Torah
Services led by acclaimed
a cappella group
Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat,
Friday, 4:55 pm 
& Shacharit, Saturday, 9:00 am 
(RITSS, 2209 Losantiville Rd.)
 
Shabbat Dinner at 6:00 pm Friday
(Cincinnati Hebrew Day School)
Information: shaareitorahcincy@gmail.com or Tamar Smith 513-317-1948

menorah

Friday, Dec. 23, 6:15 p.m.
YOFI Chanukah Shabbat Service & Dinner - Wise Temple 

Wise Center

8329 Ridge Road 

Information: 513-793-2556
 
 
bowling

Monday, Dec. 26 12 noon-5 pm

YOFI & Brotherhood

Family Bowling Party

Wise Temple 

Loveland Lanes,
897 Loveland-Madeira Rd.
Information: 513-793-2556
 
 
PJ Library Cincinnati Staff  

Linda Kean, Director of Family Life Education,

Jewish Family Service

513.766.3318

lkean@jfscinti.org

 

Erin McNew, Educator, Jewish Family Service

513.766.3328

emcnew@jfscinti.org

 

Elizabeth Woosley, Community Educator, Mayerson JCC

513.985.1539

ewoosley@mayersonjcc.org

 

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