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Welcome New JFN Metrowest Central Connector!
Kimberly Yaari lives in Framingham with her husband Alon and their two children, Ariella (7) and Liora (10 months). The family made a cross-country move from Southern California to Massachusetts over three years ago and has embraced their new life in the Metrowest area...
In addition to her new role as Connector, she is also the Volunteer Coordinator for the professional choral group Cappella Clausura and a soprano with the Heritage Chorale in Framingham. Kimberly and her family are active members of Temple Israel of Natick and Ariella is a first grader at the Metrowest Jewish Day School. Here, Kimberly talks about her new home and experiences within the Metrowest Jewish community.
What brought you to the Massachusetts from California, and how did you first connect with Jewish Family Network?
My husband got the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to become a research scientist at MIT so we decided to make a fresh start. We packed up our then three year old and moved here without knowing anyone! Our decision on where to live was based almost entirely on the Jewish community and the availability of services in the area. Before we moved I did extensive internet research on synagogues, schools, and of course Jewish Family Service. The Metrowest area seemed like a natural fit with so many options for being part of a community. I was excited to see that JFN had a playgroup and events for toddlers and started going to them as soon as we moved to the Metrowest area.
In your position at JFN, do you have any special goals for yourself?
I feel like I have been a Connector in the Metrowest Jewish community long before I started working for JFN! My main goal as the Central Connector is to reach out to other Jewish families and let them know about all of the different ways they can be part of a community, be it at JFN, through a school or synagogue, or just hanging out at the park on a summer day. There truly is something for everyone in the Metrowest area.
You moved to Massachusetts looking for a Jewish community, how might your experiences help to other parents?
In California we felt isolated as a Jewish family, where there may be one synagogue for miles and no way for a Jewish community to come together. When I first came here I was overwhelmed with how warm and welcoming the community was, and I hope to share that experience with other parents who are new to the area. As someone who has direct experience with several Jewish organizations in Central Metrowest, I can give hands on knowledge and suggestions, and hopefully ease the transition.
What are some additional ways parents can get connected in the Central Metrowest Area?
In addition to our regular emails, I will be making frequent posts to our facebook page:
www.facebook.com/JewishFamilyNetwork. I will post up-to-date information on activities, including rain dates and other changes.
You can also follow me on twitter: @JFNCentral, where I will keep people up to date about any activities that I am participating in, including non-JFN events.
This summer I will be out and about with my two kids and hope that parents will join me at local parks, beaches, concerts and more!
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Thank you for your Dedication to Building Jewish Community for Young Families in Metrowest!
Saying Goodbye to Central Connector, Nissa Weiss, on June 31st after over four years of service to JFN families. Still keep updated with our: Jewish Family Network Facebook page
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Thursday, June 4
Kulanu Parents' Night Out
Vegetarian (Vegan) Cooking Class
7:00 PM
$5/Person- Space is limited (Adults only please)
Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone! Are you curious, meatless?
Let's get together at Whole Foods in Bellingham where Healthy Eating Specialist, Dawn Berthelette will demonstrate easy vegan and vegetarian recipes that we can taste and enjoy these good foods together. No need to be a Vegetarian or a Vegan! Jewish values of taking care of our health, showing compassion to animals, protecting the environment, conserving resources, helping hungry people, and seeking and pursuing peace add an additional layer of meaning to this fun and social evening. Space is limited, so register today.
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Sunday, June 14
10:00-11:30 AM
PJ Library's Strawberry Field Jam with JFN
Cost $15/Family; Walk-ins: Additional $5
For Families with Children 2+ years
Strawberries are the first spring fruits to ripen. Join Jewish Family Network in the fields as we pick our own berries and celebrate spring's arrival with live "jammin" music, homemade jam tastings and more!
@ Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Rd., Concord
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Playground Meet-Ups Are Back!
Keep Thursdays at 10:00 AM Free all Summer
For children ages 0-5, siblings & parents!
June 18: SMILE Tot Lot, Sudbury
June 25: Kidspot, Ashland
July 2: Choate Park, Medway
July 9:Walnut Hill, Natick
July 16: Goodwill Park, Holliston
July 23: Hannah Williams Park, Wayland
July 30: Cushing Park, Framingham
August 6: SMILE Tot Lot Park, Sudbury
August 13: EMC Park, Hopkinton
August 20: Walnut Hill Park, Natick
Friday, August 7: Shabbat in the Park, 5:30 PM
Framingham Village Green, Framingham
Celebrate Shabbat (welcoming the Sabbath) with a summer outdoor picnic in a relaxed setting with family and friends. Families provide picnic dinner. We will provide Challah and Grape juice. Stay for the Framingham Concert on the Green!
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Welcome Baby! Announcement
Many of you have been fortunate enough to have had a Welcome Baby! visit with Debbie Dylan, the JCC's Welcome Baby coordinator in Metrowest for the past 6 years... Debbie has visited 320 babies, and in many cases has had the privliege of delivering baskets to you more than once! Debbie and her family are moving to West Hartford and we will miss her greatly.
THANK YOU Debbie for being their to bring joy to hundreds of Metrowest families!
Fortunately, all of you who are expecting or have recently delivered or adopted are in good hands with Penni Rochwerger, the JCC's family program coordinator in Metrowest. Penni will be delivering our Welcome Baby! gift bags over the summer and can be reached at 508-879-330 or prochwerger@jccg.org.
If you are looking to get connected, sign up below:
"Like" Welcome Baby! on Facebook! Local parenting information, and ways to connect with other families with babies during their first year of life.
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JFN news every month!
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A safe place for parents to express concerns and share resources with other parents who understand.
Facilitators: Nancy Fried-Tanzer, M.Ed.
& Francine Rothkopf, M.A.
Tuesday evening 7:00-8:15 PM
JFS of Metrowest 475 Franklin Street Suite 101 Framingham
For more information, contact Nancy
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Spring into Summer with
JFN Connectors!
Wednesday, June 10
PNO- MOVIE NIGHT!
8:00 PMish
Beat the (almost) summer heat at the kickoff of our new monthly Parents Night Out! Join us at the newly remodeled AMC Framingham Theaters for a movie night that does not include ANY animated films (movie and time TBD). Please RSVP to Kimberly by Monday, June 8 for time and details.
@ AMC Framingham, 22 Flutie Pass, Framingham
Monday, June 22
Fun Fair & Children's Book Sale 
11:00-2:00 PM
Meet connector Dawn at the Millis Public Library's Fun Fair! There will be Children's Books for sale, a bake sale, cookout, face painting, games and superhero photo booth. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Millis Public Library. Please let Dawn know you are coming for this festive day.
@ Millis Public Library, 961 Main St., Millis
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SAVE THE DATE IN JULY
Sunday, July 12
Kulanu Family Fun Day 
10:00-11:30 PM
Ages 2-6 & siblings
Cost: $5/Family;
Walk-Ins: Additional $5
The whole family will enjoy the morning full of fun! Bouncy house, face-painting, crafts & known performer, Bubble Man! Bubble Man brings music, games & lots and lots of bubbles.
@ YMCA, Bernon Family Branch, Franklin
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Happy Birthday
June JFN Children!
They grow up so fast...
JFN wishes all of our June little ones a very happy birthday!
Let us wish your child a happy birthday next month. Please click here for Birthday Wishes.
Eliana S. of Hudson turns 4 on June 1
Arseniy I. of Chestnut Hill turns 3 on June 2
Macy H. Southborough turns 3 on June 3
Mia A. of Ashland turns 3 on June 4
Julia A. of Holliston turns 3 on June 5
Sloane D. of Holliston turns 4 on June 5
Ivan P. of Framingham turns 3 on June 5
Tasia V. of Worcester turns 3 on June 6
Michael H. of Southborough turns 5 on June 7
Madison R. of Natick turns 4 on June 8
Jaymeson R. of Millis turns 5 on June 9
Kenzie R. of Millis turns 5 on June 9
Romy M. of Jamaica Plains turns 5 on June 10
Avi F.-M. of Marlborough turns 2 on June 12
Phoebe S. of Hopkinton turns 4 on June 14
Jeffrey H. of Marlborough turns 5 on June 15
Gabriel S. of Ashland turns 4 on June 15
Beatrice C. of Sudbury turns 4 on June 16
Sara S. of Holliston turns 2 on June 16
Aaron W. of Wellesley turns 5 on June 17
Zachary F. of Newton turns 3 on June 20
Susanna R. of Franklin turns 3 on June 20
Theodore G. of Framingham turns 2 on June 21
Julian S. of Concord turns 3 on June 21
Eva S. of Needham turns 5 on June 23
Olivia C. of Ashland turns 3 on June 24
Reggie S. of Framingham turns 4 on June 24
Sydney T. of Natick turns 4 on June 24
Parker G. of Ashland turns 5 on June 26
Orion D. of Framingham turns 5 on June 27
Ries A. of Northborough turns 2 on June 28
Sam G. of Framingham turns 5 on June 28
Ada G. of Framingham turns 5 on June 28
Bentley K. of Marlborough turns 3 on June 28
Alec M. of Sherborn turns 2 on June 29
Lindsey S. of Newton turns 5 on March 29
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Community Connections
Gateways
JFS of Metrowest
JCCs of Greater Boston-Metrowest
Keshet
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
Yachad New England
Center Makor, Natick
Preschools
Congregation Beth Elohim Early Learning Center, Acton
Gan Elohim Nursery School, Wellesley
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),
Hineini, Weston
Ma'ayan Tikvah, 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 Congregation Ael Chunon, Millis 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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Visit JewishBoston.com! Your one stop resource for all things Jewish in the Greater Boston area.
While browsing JewishBoston.com, check out Jewish Family Network's blog under Personal Stories, where you can find JFN profiles with some of the amazing people in our community, all in one place.
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Wednesday, June 3
BBQ & Stacey Peasley
5:00-7:00 PM
$18/Family
RSVP here
Judy Gordon Nursery School invites all families to enjoy good food and entertainment by Stacey Peasley. Please let any allergies known during RSVP.
@ Temple Israel Social Hall, 145 Hartford St., Natick
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Jewish Family Network is a collaboration of JFS of Metrowest and the JCCs of Greater Boston with generous support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Interfaith families, single parents, people with disabilities, and GLBTQ families are welcome.
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