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September 2015
Tishrei 5776
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First Birthdays
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September Books

AGES 6 MONTHS TO 2 YRS 

Baby Be Kind   

AGES 2 TO 3 YRS

ABC Israel

AGES 3 TO 4 YRS

Tamar's Sukkah

 

AGES 4 TO 5 YRS

 

AGES 5 TO 6 YRS

Night Lights

AGES 6 TO 7 YRS

AGES 7 TO 8 YEARS

Ten Old Men and a Mouse

AGES 8 YEARS AND ABOVE

Shanghai Sukkah

Tell a Friend
Moving Soon?
Mother Circle
Shalom Baby
Birthday Parties at the JCC!
Greetings!
 
Autumn and the High Holidays are here! This is the time of many new beginnings, including the new school year and Jewish year. In my family it is also a time of new routines and resolutions. Although it is not always customary to make Jewish New Year resolutions, I find that it fits right in with all the other beginnings taking place.
 
This year, we have many new programs and opportunities for engagement. Make sure to check our website, read our seasonal guides, and check our PJ Library Facebook page to ensure you don't miss out on anything. And as always, feel free to contact me any time with any questions or concerns.
 
Enjoy apples dipped in honey, bask in the changing of the seasons, build a micro-sukkah, and enjoy a sweet PJ Library book.
 
Wishing you the sweetest of new years,

Michelle Cicchitelli
Chief Program Officer
Fall Holiday Crash Course
Wednesday, September 9      
7:00-9:00pm
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
 
Autumn is filled with a variety of Jewish holidays, but do you know what they are and why we celebrate them? Join members of The Mothers Circle and the entire community as we prepare for all the fall holidays, including Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. Learn the basics behind each holiday, or refresh what you already know.  This workshop, appropriate for members of all faiths looking to learn more, will engage participants in a variety of hands-on activities including cooking, crafting and more. For more information, contact Sara Foster at 401.421.4111 ext. 184

PJ Library Storytime with Bubbie Sara (Rosh Hashanah)

Friday, September 11      

10:00-11:00am

Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

 

Join us for a Rosh Hashanah-themed storytime, with PJ Library books, songs and movement, crafts and snack. All children ages five and under are welcome. For more information, contact Sara Foster at 401.421.4111 ext. 184


 

K'Tantan Family Shabbat

Friday, September 11  

5:30pm 

Temple Beth-El | 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence


Families enjoy an informal participatory Shabbat Service, followed by a light dinner with activities provided by PJ Library. Families with children under age 5 are welcome. This event is open to the community, regardless of synagogue affiliation. For more information, contact Temple Beth-El.


 

Kids' Night Out: Rock & Roll
Saturday, September 26      
5:00-10:00pm
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
 
Kids' Night Out is a chance for children ages 5-12 to spend the evening with their friends in a fun and safe environment. Kids' Night Out runs once a month on Saturday evenings. Each month children will be entertained with a variety of themed activities ranging from sports, crafts, swimming, and more. A pizza dinner and snacks will be served, and the evening will end with a movie. This is also a great opportunity for parents to have a night out "kid free!" Price: $35 | Members: $25 | Siblings: $15. For more information or to register, contact Shannon Boucher at 401.421.4111 ext. 147. 

Just for Parents
Meet Our Shaliach
Monday, September 21      
6:30pm
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
 
Gilor Meshulam will be offering a variety of learning opportunities throughout the year including:
  • Shulchan Ivrit - שולחן עברית
Practice your Hebrew speaking skills each week with our Israeli Shaliach. You will have the opportunity to catch up with Israeli technology, social life, politics or other topics that you are interested in.  Don't speak Hebrew? Come anyway and listen to the conversations to help you learn
  • Israeli History Overview
Learn with Gilor about how Israel was re-established and was formed as a state - beginning from the founding fathers of Zionism, through the different Aliyahs, and ending with our current state of affairs - with Israel as a technological superpower, and an island of democracy in the Middle East.  This class will meet three times.

Come to our program orientation to meet Gilor and learn more about the above programs, including scheduling. For more information or to register, contact Gilor Meshulam at 401.421.4111 ext. 121. 

Wednesday, October 7
6:00-7:30pm 
University Heights Whole Foods | 601 North Main Street, Providence

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Whole Foods and explore each of the departments and the quality standards they uphold, with Whole Foods Healthy Eating Specialist, Jennifer Goff. The tour will feature foods that are free of artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. At the end of the tour, there will be a cooking demo featuring a fall harvest couscous recipe and a gift bag to take home with all of the ingredients necessary to make your own meal. 

Price: $20 | Members: $15 
Pre-registration is required. Enrollment is limited, so sign up early! For more information, contact Erin Moseley at 401.421.4111 ext. 108.

Thursday, October 15
7:00-9:00pm 
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

Andrea Wool, a functional wellness practitioner specializing in fitness and nutrition, will offer the second of a two-part educational series aimed at helping families answer the age-old question: How can I cook quick, healthy meals that the whole family will enjoy? 

Price: $10 per session | Member: FREE 
For more information, contact Michelle Cicchitelli at 401.421.4111 ext. 178.

Save the Dates
GET KRAZY WITH KRAYZELBURG!
Day-at-the-J! with Lenny K
Sunday, October 25
10:00am - 2:00pm 
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

Join the fun as we introduce our new swim program-Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy (LKSA)! Families will have the opportunity to meet four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg and learn about the SwimRight� Method created by Lenny. Class evaluations will take place all day, as well as other activities including a bounce house, music, and special Day-at-the-J! activities. For information about LKSA, contact London Blake, Aquatics Director, at 401.421.4111 ext. 153.

Wedensday, November18
7:00pm 
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

Who inspired stars like Judy Garland  and Better Midler-and may be one of the most important names in jazz and blues? Sophie Tucker, that's who! 

Never heard of her? Come see "The Outrageous Sophie Tucker" and discover this iconic superstar who ruled the worlds of vaudeville, Broadway, radio, television, and Hollywood throughout the 20th century. Admission $9 | Members $7
 
For more information, contact Erin Moseley at 401.421.4111 ext. 108.

From the PJ Library Blog
Build a Micro-Sukkah   
A micro-sukkah is a miniature sukkah made out of things you find around you -- a great project for those short on physical space, sweat equity, or time.

Photo Book of Life    
Tamar Fox has found her own way to bring meaning to her High Holiday experience -- creating photo books to reflect on the past year.

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