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Community News
The North Shore of Boston is a very active community. There are many events happening here for children and adults.
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Local Man Writes Book of Poetry: Borys Zinger, 92, of Lynn has published a book of poetry, Reflections of A Tormented Haunting, recounting his life during the Holocaust, his escape into Russia, his friends and family, life, love and old age. His book can be purchased online through www.Xlibris.com or www.BarnesandNoble.com.
Rosh Hodesh: It’s A Girl Thing: Learn about Special Program for 5th and 6th Grade Girls at December 10th Introductory Session. Come hang out with some cool girls in grades 5-6 for a couple of hours one night a month—and bring some friends. This program brings together Jewish girls in the fifth and sixth grade to celebrate, to learn and to grow together.
Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! draws on the tradition of Rosh Hodesh to build self-esteem and to enrich Jewish identities of adolescent girls. In an intimate and informal setting, Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing! enables girls to:
• Integrate core Jewish values as they focus on the things they care about most; body image, friendships, relationships, competition, stress, and family.
• Articulate their questions and concerns in a safe and trusting environment
• Develop authentic relationships with their peers and have fun.
The program is designed for girls in grades 5 and 6 and will meet one Monday every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the JCC began January 7. Cost is $150.
The class is led by Jocelyn Segal, M.A.T. Jocelyn Segal is a creative and energetic Jewish educator with a B.A. in psychology and Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Studies from Washington University in St. Louis. She also has a Master of Arts in Teaching from Brandeis University. She currently teaches third grade at Cohen Hillel Academy. In addition, Jocelyn facilitates another Rosh Hodesh It’s A Girl Thing! class with Cohen Hillel seventh grade girls. Her passion for women’s health and Judaism makes Rosh Hodesh ”It's A Girl Thing gives young women an opportunity to build strong female relationships in a safe and trusting space while simultaneously exploring their connection to their Judaism. Each month we will mark time as sacred by celebrating the holiday of Rosh Hodesh and we will recognize ourselves as powerful, healthy Jewish women. Laughter, craft making, rituals and anecdotes will fill our special time together,” says Jocelyn Segal, Program Group Leader.
Join in for an introductory meeting on Monday, December 10th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 p.m. If interested, please call Julie Newburg, Program Director at 781-631-8330, ext. 108. Funding from the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation, which sponsors programs that help keep our children Jewish and The Jewish Women’s Endowment Fund, help to make this program possible.
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The Power of Prejudice - The Dreyfus Affair: From February 27, 2008 until April 6, 2008, The Florence & Chafetz Hillel House at Boston University together with the New Center for Arts and Culture and Boston University will present a major exhibit entitled “Power of Prejudice: the Dreyfus Affair” at the 808 Gallery located at 808 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, MA. The exhibit will be accompanied by a film series and a seminar addressing the legacy and the impact of the Dreyfus trial on France and the modern world.
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JCC Summer Prime Time Open for 2-Day Option: Looking for a fun and sun-filled activity for your toddler this summer? The JCC’s Prime Time for Toddlers has openings in its 2 day option which is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9-11:45 a.m.
The Summer Prime Time for Toddler is specially designed to enhance and encourage the social, physical and emotional development of each child in a safe and nurturing environment.
Age appropriate activities include: outdoor fun in the Infant/Toddler playground, water and sand play, language activities such as story time, finger plays and puppets, creative arts activities such as painting and clay, music, dramatic play and more.
Each class, which is limited to nine toddlers, is facilitated by a Department of Early Education and Care certified and experience lead teacher or teacher and teaching assistant under the supervision of Lisa Smith, Infant/Toddler Director.
For more information, call Lisa at 781-631-8330 ext. 109.
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Get Ready to ZUMBA at the JCC Latin and International Music Create a Fun and Effective Cardio Workout: Looking for a fun and exciting way to burn calories? JCC Group Exercise and Dance Director Maria Calla was so pumped up describing ZUMBA that I felt like I burned some calories just hearing her description. “It’s a fun and easy to learn new exercise class with attitude, pizzazz and style. The music is fresh and it’s a really fun way to burn calories,” says Calla.
ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music with dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective cardio workout. .The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. A heart-thumping, shoulder shimmying, hip-shaking, torso twisting, fast-paced festival of dance, laughter, sweat and camaraderie!
ZUMBA will be held on Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m. Class is free for JCC members and $8 for Community Access Users. Call Maria Calla at 781-631-8330 extension 134 for more information. Keep an eye for ZUMBA on the JCC Group Exercise Schedule available in the JCC lobby or online at jccns.com.
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