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Have fun in June with JFN!
Jewish Family Network offers
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Be Kind to Animals Project
Mitzvah Day at Heritage in Framingham, May 20, 2012
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June 2012
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Welcome to Jewish Family Network!
Jewish Family Network (JFN) connects young families raising Jewish children ages 0-5 to each other and the Jewish community. JFS of Metrowest and JCCs of Greater Boston have joined together to engage parents across the region. To find out more about JFS and its services, click JFS. To find out more about JCC and its programs, click JCC.
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Noah's Ark Day at Lil' Folk Farm 
Sunday, June 10
10-11:30 a.m.
For families with children ages 0-5
$15/family before noon on June 7; after June 7, additional $5
Enjoy a morning of animal fun at Lil' Folk Farm. There will be pony rides and a petting zoo where children can pet, brush, and feed an assortment of barnyard animals. Relax in the barn's party room with PJ Library books, snacks, and an animal-related craft.
Lil' Folk Farm
1070 Washington St., Holliston
For more information, please contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300. |
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 Wet and Wild Family Concert with Josh Shriber and the JamTones Sunday, June 24
10 a.m.-noon
Clearbrook members: No charge
Non-members: $15/family before noon on June 21; after June 21, additional $5
Register here!
Enjoy nonstop fun in the pool with water games, crafts, and a special family concert featuring Josh Shriber and his band. Josh is director of Jammin' With You and co-founder of the well-known children's musical group Flooky and the Beans.
120 Parker Rd., Framingham
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CJP Family Farm FestivalSunday, June 3 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
$36/family (includes an $18 tax-deductible donation to CJP)
Plan a day of fun with the kids at Belkin Family Lookout Farm in South Natick, sponsored by CJP's Families with Young Children! Enjoy playgrounds, mazes, animals, and so much more! Pack a picnic lunch, and enjoy drinks on us. Please register soon, as space is limited. For details, visit CJP's website or call 617-457-8591.
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New Beginnings at JFN
This month, Heidi Anderson ends her role as our South-area Jewish Family Network connector. Heidi joins her predecessors, Julie Rubin, Deb Morandi, and Kim Cohen, as an alumna of a distinguished group of women who have worked spiritedly to build a stronger Jewish community in the Franklin-Holliston-Medway area. We thank Heidi for all her work this year.
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Welcome Baby!
Have you had or adopted a baby in the last six months? Are you expecting soon, or do you know someone who is? Let us welcome your baby to the Metrowest Jewish community with a visit and a gift! Welcome Baby! has welcomed 168 new babies to our community already! Welcome Baby! visits new parents with babies aged newborn to 6 months and gives them a complimentary gift basket filled with high-quality baby gifts. Welcome Baby! connects new parents to resources, family activities, and new friends. If you have a new baby or know someone who does, and would like to connect, sign up here! Welcome Baby Registration Find Welcome Baby! on Facebook! Our Welcome Baby! page is filled with lots of great parenting information, including ways to connect with other families with a child aged newborn to 1 year. We hope you'll "Like" us!
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Engaging Metrowest Russian Jewish Families in Jewish Community Life
A grant from the Genesis Fund is enabling us to reach out to Russian Jewish families throughout Metrowest. By developing collaborative relationships, we are identifying and connecting with members of this large and vibrant community through engaging programming and activities.
As part of this program, JFN is also doing special "Privet Malish" visits -- Welcome Baby! visits with gift baskets and resources tailored for Russian Jewish families.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs or "Privet Malish," or if you know someone who is, please contact our Russian community connector, Luba Olshan, for more information.
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Playground Meet-ups
Every Friday morning all summer long!
10 a.m.
Free!
Summer's here, and so are our weekly Playground Meet-ups! Join Jewish Family Network at some of the best playgrounds in the Metrowest area for fresh air, fun, and new friends! A light snack and water will be provided for the kids.
June June 22: Murphy Field (Natick) June 29: SMILE Sudbury Playground (Sudbury)
July July 6: Harold Fay Memorial Park (Southborough) July 13: Kidspot (Ashland) July 20: EMC Park (Hopkinton) July 27: Hannah Williams Park (Wayland) August Aug. 3: No morning meet-up. Instead, join us for a special Shabbat in the Park and picnic, 5-7 p.m., on the Framingham Centre Village Green. Afterward, stick around and enjoy the live band performing as part of the 2012 Concerts on the Green series.
Aug. 10: Murphy Field (Natick)
Aug. 17: SMILE Sudbury Playground (Sudbury)
Aug. 24: Kidspot (Ashland)
In the event of inclement weather, we will meet at the JFS Children's Room, 475 Franklin St., Framingham. Contact 508-879-3300 x4 after 9 a.m. on Friday mornings for a weather update.
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Play Dates and Get-Togethers
with Our JFN Connectors!
For more information about playgroups or activities in your area, or to talk about different ways to connect with local families, please contact any of us at JFN: Amy Kohen (North); Nissa Weiss (Central); Kelly Crockett (South); Luba Olshan (Russian Jewish community); or Julie Wolf.
North Area
Monthly Drop-in Playgroup in Acton
(Contact: Amy)
Thursday, June 14
9-11 a.m.
Free!
Please join Amy at JFN's drop-in playgroup at the JCC Early Learning Center, Acton. The room is safe, bright, and cheerful -- a great place for kids to play and parents and grandparents to connect! A light snack will be provided for the kids.
JCC Early Learning Center, Acton
133 Prospect St.
(at Congregation Beth Elohim)
Central Area Playtime Meet-Ups (Contact: Nissa) Tuesday mornings, June 5 and 12 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free! Please join Nissa for this weekly drop-in playgroup. Perfect for kids up to 4 years, and for moms, dads, and caregivers of all ages! A light snack will be provided for the kids. Please note that Tuesday-morning Playtime Meet-ups will start up again in the fall. For the summer, we will meet on Friday mornings at the playgrounds listed in the section above. JFS Children's Room 475 Franklin St., Framingham Shalom, Shabbat! (Contact: Nissa) Thursday, June 14 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free! Welcome Shabbat with music, laughter, and friends of all ages! With a little bit of Hebrew and a whole lot of fun, Nissa will lead singalongs and playtime in a warm, inviting setting. This group meets after school and is great for kids of all ages, including older siblings.
Thank you to Temple Beth Am for hosting our spirited group throughout the spring. We will announce our new location for the fall later this summer. Temple Beth Am
300 Pleasant St., Framingham
Late-Afternoon Playgroup at Reardon Park (Contact: Julie) Mondays, June 11 and 25 3:30-5 p.m. Free! JFN volunteer Jen Lerman is moving her late-afternoon playgroup outside for the summer! For anyone whose kids need a little late-afternoon activity, please join Jen and JFN at Reardon Park in Framingham, a safe and quiet playground ideal for our youngest kids and lots of fun for our older ones, too. A perfect chance for you to meet other parents and for kids to enjoy new friends and fresh air! For those of you who can't make our morning meet-ups on Fridays, we hope to see you here!
Reardon Park
17 Brownlea Rd., Framingham
In the event of rain, the playgroup will meet at the JFS Children's Room, 475 Franklin St., Framingham.
South Area
Over the next month, our new South-area connector, Kelly Crockett, will be reaching out to you to share with you her ideas for continuing to build a strong Jewish community in your area, and she'll be looking for ideas from you, too. Please feel free to contact her at kcrockett@jfsmw.org. |
Celebrating Our June Babies!
They grow up so fast, don't they?
Wishing a very happy birthday to all the June babies in our community!
Sophie A. of Medway turns 4 on June 5.
Liya A. of Framingham turns 4 on June 10. Danielle S. of Marlborough turns 2 on June 24. Parker G. of Ashland turns 2 on June 26.
Orion D. of Framingham turns 2 on June 27.
And belated birthday wishes to Jason M. of Framingham, who turned 3 on May 21. Sorry we missed it!
Let us wish your child a happy birthday next month. Please click here for Birthday Wishes.
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Tzofim Friendship Caravan
Thursday, June 79:30 a.m.Free! The Friendship Caravan -- 10 Tzofim (Israel Scouts) entering their senior year in high school -- travel throughout North America each summer, sharing their lives in Israel through song, dance, and story. Tzofim Friendship Caravan generally performs for nearly 100,000 people across the U.S. and Canada each year. Here's your opportunity for you and your kids to be among them! 29 Upper Joclyn Ave., Framingham
If evenings are better for you and your family, the Tzofim Friendship Caravan will be performing the night before as well, Wednesday, June 6, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the evening show are $5/person or $15 max/family.
For reservations for either show, please contact Risa Werblin at risa.werblin@mwjds.org or 508-620-5554.
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Free Workshops for Adults
Catch the Career Express
Tuesday, June 5
7-9 p.m.
(Registration and networking start at 6:30 p.m.)
Free!
Register here!
Need help finding a job? Considering a career transition? Here's your chance to ask HR professionals and career coaches for insider advice. Find out everything you need to know to land your next job. Featuring experts in breakout groups on topics from networking, personal branding, and career changes to resume writing. Co-sponsored by CJP and JFS.
Temple Beth Sholom
50 Pamela Rd., Framingham
There is no charge for this event, but preregistration is required.
Taking Charge, Making Changes:Money Management and Budgeting for Women Tuesdays, June 13, 20, and 27
9:30-11 a.m.
Register here!
Do you ever wonder where your money goes? How to set financial goals? What to do about unexpected expenses?
This free workshop series will help you gain control over your personal finances in a confidential and supportive group.
Each participant will receive a $25 gas card. Child care supplements are available.
Space is limited, so please register soon. Contact Diana O'Brien for more information.
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest
475 Franklin St., Framingham
This program is supported by the Metrowest Jewish Community Fund of Combined Jewish Philanthropies and the Boston Jewish Women's Fund.
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Community Connections
Jewish Family Service of Metrowest
JCCs of Greater Boston-Metrowest
InterfaithFamily.com
MetroWest Jewish Day School
CJP (Combined Jewish Philanthropies)
Career Moves-JVS
Reform Jewish Outreach
Jewish Discovery Institute
The Jewish Birth Network
Jewish Family Workshop
Preschools
Beth El Preschool, Sudbury
JCC Early Learning Center, Acton
JCC Early Learning Center, Wayland
Judy Gordon Nursery School, Natick
Temple Beth Sholom Preschool, Framingham
Synagogues Metrowest Synagogues-North Congregation Beth El (R), Sudbury
Congregation Beth Elohim, Acton
Congregation B'nai Torah (R), Sudbury
Congregation Kerem Shalom, Concord
Congregation Or Atid (C), Wayland
Temple Emanuel, Marlborough
Temple Shir Tikva (R), Wayland
Metrowest Synagogues-Central Sha'arei Shalom, Ashland
Temple Beth Am (R), Framingham
Temple Beth Elohim (R), Wellesley
Temple Beth Sholom (C), Framingham
Temple Israel of Natick (C)
Metrowest Synagogues-South Temple Beth Torah (C), Holliston
Temple Etz Chaim (R), Franklin
R=Union for Reform Judaism C=United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism |
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Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat at Temple Etz Chaim
in Franklin
Celebrate Shabbat at this casual, fun-filled service featuring songs, stories, and a Torah parade. The service is followed by snacks and a craft. Geared toward families with toddlers up through kindergartners.
Saturday, June 2
9 a.m.
Temple Etz Chaim
900 Washington St., Franklin
For more information about Tot Shabbat schedules across Metrowest, please contact Julie Wolf.
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Jewish Family Network is a collaboration of Jewish Family Service of Metrowest and the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston with generous support from the Metrowest Jewish Community Fund, Clare and Richard Lesser and Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Interfaith families, single parents, people with disabilities, and GLBT families are welcome.
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