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Jewish Family Network
Metrowest Events & Activities
January 2016
A collaboration of JFS of Metrowest
and the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
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Building Community and Connections
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Jewish Family Network Connectors
Jewish Family Network (JFN) connects young families raising Jewish children ages 0-5 to each other and the Metrowest Jewish community.
Join us every week at our drop-in playgroups. Have fun and take time for your self at PNOs*
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Thursday, January 28
One Book Read
7:00 PM
$36/person
Please join JFN North Connector, Amanda Glynn, at CJP Women's Philanthropy's One Book Read for a conversation with best-selling author Amy Bloom. Hear about the inspiration behind her intricately imagined novel of American reinvention. Lucky Us follows main characters, Iris and Eva, as they journey through 1940s America in pursuit of their dreams. All women new to Women's Philanthropy are invited to a special pre-reception before the event at 6:30 PM.
Hors 'oeuvres will be served. Dietary laws will be observed.
@ Temple Beth Elohim, 10 Bethel Rd., Wellesley
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PJ Library Books & Blocks Drop-Ins!
Ages 0-5 years with an adult
Includes snack and drink for the kids
FREE! NO RSVPs Needed! Just come when you can- Everyone Welcome:
THURSDAYS
Metrowest North @Temple Shir Tikva:
9:30-11:30 AM
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
@ 141 Boston Post Rd. (Route 20), WAYLAND
Make new friends for you and your kids. Snacks provided.
WEDNEDAYS
Metrowest Central @ JFS of Metrowest:
10:00-12:00 PM (NEW TIME)
January 6
January 13
January 20
January 27
@ JFS' Children's Room-475 Franklin Street, FRAMINGHAM
Free play, snacks and social time for grown-ups
TUESDAYS
Metrowest South @ the Medway Public Library:
11:00-1:00PM
January 5
January 12
January 19
January 26
@ 26 High Street, MEDWAY
Join Dawn for Toddler Jam at 11:00AM, great for birth-3, we can stay and play together! Or come at 11:30AM with big brothers and sisters after preschool and join us for snack, friends. You are welcome to bring a lunch!
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JFN news every month!
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Sun., January 10
10:00-11:30 AM
Tiny Tots
0-Preschool
Meet JFN South Connector, Dawn, at a Tiny Tots Playgroup, held by Temple Etz Chaim. Toys, Snacks & drinks provided- come meet new friends & see old ones!
@ Medway High School, 88 Summer St., Medway
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Pretending poverty doesn't exist isn't a solution.
Pretending you're doing just fine isn't either
Raise your hand.
If you're in financial distress, we're here to help. Visit the
or call
1-800-CJP-9500
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Date TBA
Jam Time 
$10/child; $40/max family
Join Connectors Amanda & Kimberly for some Jam Time. Enjoy Snacks, Crafts in an ultra clean, safe and unique indoor playground featuring climbing structures, slides, imaginative play, ball pit, bouncy house, play tables, baby soft play area and more!
@ Jam Time, 251 W Central St, Natick
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Sunday, January 31
Hug-A-Tree for Tu B'Shevat at Drumlin Farm 
10:00-11:30 AM
$10/person
For Families with children 2+ years
PJ Pioneers Outdoor Club Active Adventures for the Whole Family with the JCC wants you to get outdoors this winter! Join PJ Pioneers at Drumlin Farm as we explore tree habitats and learn about animals that live in them in honor of the Jewish Holiday of Tu B'Shevat (Birthday of the Trees). Meet a live owl in a close up animal encounter led by Drumlin staff, and enjoy a tree fruit snack.
@ Drumlin Farm, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln
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Tuesdays, January 12 - March 8
9:45 and 10:45am 
Lucky Day Music Class with Stacey Peasley
Ages 0-4 years, with adult
Cost: $160; Please note: fee is for one child plus an adult. Additional siblings are $95/session
Today is your LUCKY DAY! Popular children's entertainer Stacey Peasley combines her love of young children with her musical talents into a lively class that engages kids and creates fun sing-a-longs. Using instruments and props, kids move to music ranging from pop and rock to children's favorites and Stacey originals.
@ Temple Israel of Natick, 145 Harford St., Natick
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Welcome Baby!
If you who are expecting or have recently delivered or adopted, you are in good hands with Penni Rochwerger, the JCC's family program coordinator in Metrowest.
Penni welcomes new babies into our community with a special Welcome Baby! gift. You can be reach her at 508-879-3300 or by email.
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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SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, February 27th
Starry Night Havdalah
4:00-7:00 PM
Geared for Ages 5-8
Join JFN for An Experience OUT OF THIS WORLD
Registration and more information to come...
@ McAuliffe Center Planetarium, Framingham
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JFN wishes all of our January little ones a very happy birthday!
Bryce B. of Weston turns 3 on January 2
Dominic A. of Holliston turns 4 on January 2
Jake C. of Milford turns 4 on January 3
Charlotte F. of Framingham turns 2 on January 3
Sara O. of Holliston turns 4 on January 3
Nate B. of Brookline turns 5 on January 4
Layla C. of Franklin turns 5 on January 4
Theo G. of ?? turns 5 on Jan. 4
Tyler K. of Natick turns 5 on January 4
Faye R. of West Newton turns 4 on January 5
Jack M. of Wayland turns 4 on January 7
Elise L. of Weston turns 1 on January 8
Noah G. of Framingham turns 1 on January 10
Ethan S. of Roslindale turns 4 on January 10
Benjamin D. of Sudbury turns 4 on January 11
Drew D. of Natick turns 2 on January 11
Maria M. of Natick turns 3 on January 11
Lily R. of Framingham turns 5 on January 12
Noa S. of Newton turns 5 on January 12
Julia S. of Norfolk turns 4 on January 12
Cassandra T. of Framingham turns 5 on January 12
Mylie B. of Gardner turns 5 on January 13
Nate B. of Brookline turns 5 on January 14
Milo F. of Weston turns 4 on January 14
Sadie K. of Natick turns 5 on January 15
Adam A. of Dedham turns 5 on January 16
Owen R. of Natick turns 2 on January 17
Sasha S. of Framingham turns 3 on January 18
Mia H. of Franklin turns 5 on January 20
Natalie F. of Framingham turns 5 on January 21
Danny K. of Bedford turns 2 on January 21
Amira F. of Weston turns 2 on January 22
Ava B. of Needham turns 5 on January 24
Eli B. of Needham turns 5 on January 24
Keren D. of Natick turns 5 on January 24
Emilia B. of Newton turns 4 on January 26
Maya S. of Framingham turns 1 on January 26
Juliet S. of Framingham turns 1 on January 26
Emilia B. of Newton turns 5 on January 26
Charlotte A. of Natick turns 4 on January 29
Gershon B. of Natick turns 4 on January 29
Dani B. of Natick turns 1 on January 30
Madeline G. of Franklin turns 1 on January 31
Let us wish your child a happy birthday next month. Please click here for Birthday Wishes.
Want to arrange a playdate with someone in your town? Contact your connector to get introduced!
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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
Preschools
Congregation Beth Elohim Early Learning Center, Acton
Gan Aliyah Preschool, Needham
Gan Elohim Nursery School, Wellesley
JCC Early Learning Center, Wayland
Judy Gordon Nursery School, Natick
Temple Shir Tikva's Preschool
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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Friday, January 8
TOT Shabbat 
5:30 PM
Celebrate Shabbat with other young families!
@Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Rd, Sudbury
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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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