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Useful Information for the Next Generation of Jewish Families

Fall into Autumn

The Teenage Brain Chol Hamoed Fun
Author Nancy Krulik
Supplement to The Jewish Standard October 2017
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I
drive. Have been since 17. Even
took a job in Motor City, where the
first paved road in North America
emerged and where the car was born.
Detroit and its suburbs and exurbs de-
veloped because of and alongside the
automobile.
I do drive, but Im not exactly an ea-
ger or enthusiastic driver. My memory
of learning to drive was a high school
course, practice in a double brake stu-
dent driver car, and then more practice
in the ghost-like outer corners of Brook-
lyn where no car and no person is seen.
My father, who as a young man living
in Cleveland, Ohio, acquired a car even
before he acquired his knowledge of the
English language, was my teacher. That
first lesson was sobering.
Heidi, he said as I sat behind the
wheel of his Oldsmobile Cutlass Su-
preme. Continuing in Yiddish, Driving,
he warned, is life and death.
Da-dum.
Not, Hey, this is great. Now youll
have your freedom.
musings from the editor
Not, Hey, this is big. Now youre old
enough to handle this responsibility.
But instead, Life. And. Death.
Of course, now as a parent of a driv-
ing-age teen, I understand the fear factor.
But that not-so-subliminal message of fear
that I first learned has been my front-seat
passenger. Still, Ive pushed through. Ive
traversed half the country behind the
wheel. Ive commuted on major highways
and byways. Ive driven through snow, ice-
slicked roads, and rainstorms. Ive gotten
from point A to point B in the car.
Not that I liked it. Ive never been the
one to suggest we pile the family in the
car and take a drive into the country or
head for an impromptu day trip. I wish I
were that woman. But Im not.
So when I recently had the kids
in the car after picking them up from
school with a pre-holiday long to-do
list shopping, tailor, etc. it was much
to my chagrin that the weather forecast-
ers were predicting heavy rains from one
of the many hurricanes that have been
devastating the Caribbean. I was hop-
ing that we would complete our errands
before the rain and the nightfall. But it
was not to be. It turned dark quickly and
the drizzle turned to drops, and I wasnt
happy.
Add to that, the weight of my old girl,
Tanya, the Toyota. I had been food shop-
ping for a three-day yontif and the gro-
ceries, including cases of seltzer, were
weighing down the car something fierce.
(A three-day yontif, means shopping to
prepare for the apocalypse.)
So between the car feeling like it was
sagging from overweight, and the rain,
and the darkness, I was going to head
home as soon as I could before more rain
fell. I inadvertently took a wrong turn
and was to be headed onto the highway
in the wrong direction. Instead of taking
that highway, I turned around on the
road to head in the opposite direction.
What I didnt realize was that the value. If you find yourself heading down
turn I made was not exactly legal. Not
only wasnt it legal, I unwittingly crossed
a divider. I figured I would turn around
through a gas station and get onto the
right highway heading home. When I
reached the gas station, I didnt think it
polite to simply use the gas station to
turn around. I decided to get some gas.
Fill it up please. Regular. Cash.
My tank was already full, but the at-
tendant who witnessed my ridiculous
illegal lane switch managed to pump a
few dollars in anyway.
Is that all? he asked.
Yes. Thanks.
To which he replied, Oh, my God!
But really, thank God, we were okay.
It was not exactly a moment of glory
for me. Both having capitulated to my
fear and doing a crazy thing on the road
right there in front of the driving-age kid.
What can I say?
I hope thats a driving lesson that we
definitely leave behind.
But as a life lesson, perhaps theres
the wrong road, even if its hard to do,
you can always turn around.
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cience and sukkah?
But of course. At Liberty Science Center, the
world-class interactive science museum, which
never ceases to amaze and inspire, visitors during Suk-
kot chol hamoed will have a spacious sukkah to enjoy
their meals while checking out the Jersey City museums
new exhibitions.
Just opened for fans of Thomas the Tank Engine
and his friends is a trainload of adventures with the new
exhibition, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails. The
Painting greenware at Sunshine Pottery.
Tank Engine and his friends. Young learners can practice
counting objects, comparing sizes, and learning colors.
Older children can practice math skills, learn basic engi-
neering concepts, discover science ideas through play
and see how technology works.
Another new exhibition, We Explore, takes young-
sters on an inside adventure to camp where they learn
about campfires and the science of the great outdoors.
Children 2 to 5 years old can join the LSC park rangers,
build a faux fire, toast play marshmallows, tie knots, go
fishing, and explore the ecosystem of a log. We Explore:
Camp Liberty takes place daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30
p.m. Liberty Science Center is located at Liberty State
Park, 222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City. 201- 200-
1000, www.lsc.org.
If creating art is your thing, Sunshine Pottery in En-
glewood is hosting a mini-camp on October 9, 10, and
11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for youngsters 6 and older. The Thomas the Tank Engine at Liberty Science Center.
mini-camp will include instruction, and campers will
complete two art projects: a pottery project and a can- ers should bring along their lunch and dress to make a
vas project, said Alice Small, owner of Sunshine Pottery. mess. There is plenty of parking available at the location.
Ms. Small will offer a $5 discount for those campers Sunshine Pottery, 260 Grand Ave., Englewood. 201-541-
who make reservations. The daily mini-camp fee is $50. 5559. www.sunshinepotterynj.com.
She said that walk-in clients, who just want to do individ-
ual projects, not in the camp, are also welcomed. Camp- Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About Our Children.

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How to Encourage
Your Childs Art from the Heart
DENISE MORRISON YEARIAN

A
t some point in time, nearly every preschooler
picks up paper and crayons and begins to draw
out disjointed circles and haphazard lines. Al-
though this may appear to be random doodle, it could
be the beginning of a life-long love in the visual arts. Even
if your child isnt a budding Botticelli you can nurture
a love and appreciation for the fine arts. So where do
you begin?
Art Educator Malissa Rees believes art appreciation
begins with everyday experiences early on. It can be
as simple as looking at illustrations in books and talking
about the colors, shapes and mediums used, she said.
Or take your children outside and point out the trees
and the effects of the sun on nature.
For Devon Godek, this came naturally. From the time
she was 3, Devon would say, Daddy, look at the colors of
the sunset, or Look at the design in the clouds. Then
she would try to draw them, said Joe of his now 9-year-
old daughter. It was obvious even from preschool that
her work was more intricate than other kids her age.
Valerie Schulte had a similar experience with Maggie,

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now 5. From a very early age, my daughter was extreme- said Mr. Godek. Now I ask questions to stimulate discus- art museums. Many facilities cater to children with kid-
ly creative, said Ms. Schulte. At 2, she was enthralled sions and she responds better. friendly audio headsets, printed booklet and/or guides.
with crayons and moved quickly on to finger paints. She Ms. Pozzi and Ms. Reese both think accentuating the Even if they dont, you can create impromptu games such
also loved to manipulate clay. Even now when she plays positive is the best approach. Praise the process and as scavenger hunts for various shapes, colors, animals,
waitress, she takes our orders and draws pictures of point out positive features of each piece. And dont be portraits and/or landscapes. Keep the experience upbeat
what we want. concerned if its a little off color. and fun, and leave before boredom sets in.
Experts agree Maggie and Devon both display signs Its okay if kids want to make the hair blue or a tree What if repeated attempts to encourage your child
of an artistically gifted child. purple, said Ms. Reese. Thats the beauty in childrens in the visual arts are met with failed endeavors? Back off
If a child has an intense desire to color, draw or ex- artwork; its carefree and whimsical. Encourage that. and try something else such as dance, music or theater.
plore other materials, it may be a sign he has a natural One way Ms. Schulte encourages Maggie in art is to I didnt set out to make my girls artists. I just wanted
gifting, says Art Educator Debra Pozzi. There may also enroll her in community classes. to give them a well-rounded education and help them
be an unusual perception of his surroundingsthings She really enjoys being with other kids who are develop an appreciation for all things, said Mr. Godek.
r other children wouldnt notice, like figures or forms working on the same project, she said. Shes just real- Devon and [her sister] Taylor have both taken dance
w or colors. izing her individuality and how everyones work turns and are learning to play the keyboard. We take them to
- Even if a child doesnt initially display extraordinary out differently because they all have their own styles. plays too. I think if you expose kids to a variety of op-
d artistic skill, its a good idea to continue exposing him to When children take instruction, they are exposed portunities, sooner or later youll start to see their inter-
n the arts. to a variety of materials and new techniques taught by ests emerging.
e Parents shouldnt make assumptions their children trained individuals, says Ms. Pozzi. This helps them
o arent talented because it may not show up until later grow as artists. Denise Yearian is the former editor of two parenting maga-
in life, Ms. Pozzi said. Even if it turns out they arent Another way to instill a love for the arts is to visit zines a mother and grandmother.
n gifted or dont have a desire to do art, exposing them will
e enrich their lives and give them a better appreciation of
g their surroundings.
. Schulte hit this roadblock with her son, now 11.
s When Jack was little, he enjoyed coloring like most kids.
But by the time he was 4, it was apparent he was all about
e sports, she said. Thats when the struggle began to get
f him to participate in creative projects.
n Like Jack, there are many children who prefer other
- activities to visual arts. But Reese says those interests
t can still be translated into art.
Find out what your child is interested incartoons, Sunday, October 29
, cars, video gamesthen use those as springboards for
projects, she said. If you have a boy who likes cars, say,
1pm 3pm @ Camp Veritans
Lets make a cardboard car together. If hes into sports,
suggest a 3-D shoebox scene.
Whats most important is that you encourage, but
dont push. Be careful with correction too.
On a few occasions, Ive tried to correct Devons
work but it wasnt well received. Shes her worst critic,

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on these habits. Our children recognize our priorities
when we dont drop the ball despite the pressures and
stress of family life.
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Successful children understand that they can be self-
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is about accountability and responsibility.
2. Good relationship skills
Children who are socially happy in school and know how
to settle conflicts with peers will be more successful stu-
dents. If you see that your child is getting bogged down in
arguments with siblings or friends, make a mental note of
what is happening. Is your child overly sensitive? Is she
easily explosive? Does he always have to get his way?
Does your child know how to give space to others-both
physical and emotional? Is shyness or lack of self-confi-
dence preventing socialization?
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may notice that they are being excluded. Some children
are socially awkward. Others dont know how to read so-
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nored or misread. They do better with emojis than living
breathing human beings. Texting all types of emotions is
easy but saying Im sorry, Im so happy to see you,
or Im excited feels clumsy. The power of a kind word,
reassuring gesture, and sympathetic eye cannot be mini-
mized. Our children are losing this vital human connec-
tion through which relationships are built and endure.
Teach your child to put down his phone, especially
at dinnertime. Be sure to lead by example. Sit down and
communicate together. Share a funny story or something
that happened to you during the day.
3. Good study habits
Children require calm and adequate time to study. Push-
ing off studying until the last possible minute is a bad
habit. Checking texts or Instagram while doing home-
work ensures a distracted mind. A loud noisy environ-
ment does not encourage concentration. If you know
that your child is a procrastinator, or that assignments
are consistently missed as the year passes, set a goal to
tackle the issue this year. Ask your child before the prob-
lems begin: what can we do to make this year better? In-
volve your child in the solution. Good study habits bring
children to feel more secure and self-assured as they face
their school day.
Parents should be careful not to put down their chil-
drens teachers and authority figures. We must model
the behavior we expect. When we speak respectfully
of teachers and school rules, children understand that
their behavior towards school and authority matters.
We will not look away at rudeness, ignoring of tests and
projects due.
4. Value effort over grades
We have come to fear failure. Many parents would rather
stay up the entire night and complete the science fair
project than see their child grapple with a poor grade.
Take a step back and recognize that even when not do-
ing well there is opportunity for growth. There is no life
that will not be touched by disappointment. Each per-
son will find themselves in a situation where he has fallen
and must pick himself up and try again. If never allowed
the experience, how will our children know the power of
their efforts?
Resilience cannot be taught; it must be lived. Give
your child space to grow.
Pushing the idea that grades matter more than ef-
fort strips children of discovering their inner power to
accomplish greatness.
This year pave the road toward success by focusing
daily on these four habits.
Slovie Jungreis-Wolff is a parenting educator, relationship
coach, teacher, and the author of Raising a Child With Soul,
St. Martins Press.
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More than 200 Childrens Books and Counting
H E I D I M A E B RAT T
N
ancy Krulik and I definitely could
have read her books when we were
in second grade class in our Brook-
lyn elementary school some decades ago.
We would have laughed and delighted at
the characters shenanigans, and when
we finished one book, we would have
hungered for the next, and the next, and
the next.
Of course Nancy
Krulik and I were only
7 years old. We were
learning how to create
the curlicues in cur-
sive writing and the
basics of addition and
subtraction.
How ironic was it
that when she was in
elementary school my
daughter, Shaina, came
home from the library
with a stack of Katie
Kazoo, Switcheroo books written by
none other than Nancy Krulik, my one-
time friend and neighbor who moved to
Cherry Hill, N.J. after she finished second
grade?
When we got the chance to meet re-
cently after all these years, I didnt know
whether to feel old or to feel young.
I remembered Nancy as an ador-
able, brown-eyed, loquacious friend, who
hands down, was the smartest girl in
our class. And here she was, grown up,
charming, and successful: Nancy Krulik,
the prolific and popular childrens author
of such book series including, Katie Ka-
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About
Our Children.
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Nancy Krulik
zoo, Switcheroo; How I Survived Middle
School; George Brown Class Clown; Magic
Bone, and others.
She has written more than 200 books,
for children and young adults, including
three New York Times bestsellers.
After I got my head wrapped around
the chunk of time and the chunk of ac-
complishment, we just chit-chatted like
two girls.
Now Ms. Krulik has a
new protagonist with mis-
adventures, Zeke Zander,
an alien who lands on Earth
and is confused by the
weird things humans do
here. The Kid from Planet
Z is illustrated by Louis
Thomas.
Nancy Krulik, first full row, and Heidi Mae Bratt, middle row, in their first grade class picture.
He cant blend in, said
Ms. Krulik of Zeke. I think
that all children sometimes Ms. Krulik predicts that there will always they will always be hiding underneath
feel like they dont fit in one be a robust market for childrens books. their blanket with a flashlight reading,
way or another. Children will always want to sit on she said.
Ms. Krulik will be visit- your lap and have you read to them, or Lets hope so.
ing our area on October 17, making a stop
at the Harrington Park Elementary School
and Cottage Lane Elementary School
in Rockland County. She also will meet
and greet more young fans at Books and
Greeting in Northvale at 4 p.m.
I try to make it fun, said Ms. Krulik,
who lives in Manhattan with her husband,
composer Daniel Burwasser. She has two
grown children daughter Amanda,
who writes with Ms. Krulik and teaches
elementary school, and Ian, a musician.
Theres no letting up in her plans to
keep writing, and to keep school-age chil-
dren reading. Already on the horizon with
a 2018 publishing date is yet another se-
ries, Princess Pulverizer.
Even with the digitized landscape,
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e shot to fame as the kippah-clad
11-year-old on The Food Networks
show Chopped. Now Eitan Ber-
nath, 15, has appeared on The Food Net-
work for a second time this time as a
contestant on Guys Grocery Games,
hosted by chef and television personal-
ity Guy Fieri in a show that aired Septem-
ber 24.
It was literally a dream come true,
said Eitan, who has idolized Mr. Fieri to
the point where he has the celebrity chefs
cookware decorating the walls of his bed-
room, collects his autographed posters
and cookbooks, and has even dressed
up like the spiked, platinum-haired chef
for Purim.
So to be asked to become one of three
contestants on the show where super
fan chefs competed for a $20,000 prize
was beyond his imagination. He met Mr.
Fieri for a second time at a book signing
last year, and chatted with the chef about
his own food blog, and his appearance on
Chopped. He then gave Mr. Fieri his busi-
ness card and asked him to check out his
food blog.
Before he got home that night, there
was an email requesting him to chat with
I was jumping up and down, said Ei-
tan. I was flipping out. It was so surreal.
I am so grateful and glad that I went that
night to meet him. Guy is amazing. Hes so
warm, so enthusiastic and has such a pas-
sion about cooking.
Being on Guys Grocery Games, where
Eitan cooked turkey burgers and hand cut
French fries for the first challenge, and
spicy fish tacos with cole slaw and salsa
verde for the second challenge, was un-
believable, Eitan said. On the show, he
had the help of his show mentor, Food
Network star Aarti Sequeira, who assisted
him, and very importantly, tasted his food
because, keeping kosher, Eitan could not.
It was unbelievable, said Eitan, a
Frisch sophomore. To be cooking for my
idol. For Guy to taste my fish tacos. And
for him to show me how to use a man-
doline (a kitchen tool used to thinly slice),
was incredible.
I am a super fan.
Eitan is also a super committed
chef, recipe developer, food blogger and
food photographer.
To date he has more than 18,000 fol-
lowers on his Instagram account, with
500 new followers each week. He creates
Eitan Bernath
and posts a new recipe weekly on his food
blog. Major companies, such as Manisch-
ewitz, have recognized his food photogra-
phy and he has interned with profession-
als, including noted food photographer
Matt Armendariz.
Having seen Eitans photography
work improve leaps and bounds over
the past few years, its been an honor to
witness the talent and drive he has first
hand, said Mr. Armendariz. Im beyond
thrilled to see what the future holds for
him and his photography.
Feedfeeds Instagram Stories, which has
1.3 million followers. He is the only kosher,
and perhaps the youngest contributor to
the new social media app, Collide. He
was asked to be part of the new platform
by Food Network star Justin Warner, who
was one of the judges on Guys Grocery
Games, and who called Eitan the Culinary
Kosher Batman on the show.
My husband and I are continuously
shocked by the quality of what he produc-
es, said Eitans mother, Sabrina Bernath,
who lives with her family, husband Jason,
and son, Yoni, in Teaneck.
While Eitan may not have captured
the grand prize on Guys Grocery Games,
his award is even greater.
Said his mother: It is at times surreal
that our little 14-year-old was invited by
one of the biggest Food Network stars to
appear on his show. With simply no fear
or hesitation, he has befriended some of
the biggest players in the secular culinary
television world, while remaining true
to his frumkeit. We simply could not be
more proud.
Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About
Our Children.

Visiting Colonial Williamsburg, Va.

E D S I L B E R FA R B ing fire. If the fire began to die, he pumped the bellows to
bring it to life. He was holding metal rods in the fire until

I
t was a magical dress, simple blue and white calico,
with a turquoise sash and a white bonnet, but when
she put it on nine-year-old Sonia became a maiden of
18th century Williamsburg. She was ready to tour Virgin-
ias colonial capital.
As she walked down Duke of Gloucester Street local
tradesmen passing by bowed and tipped their hats an
unexpected thrill. In a yard called Patriots at Play she
took a turn with a bow and arrow, milked an imitation
cow, did some colorful drawing and learned about the
kind of sheep and cattle in the colony.
This was amusing, but her keen interest was the ar-
tisans. She liked making things and watching the experts
do it. Who could be more skilful than the silversmith?
She was in luck. The silversmith was making spoons. She
watched as the smith put the heated metal in a curved
mold. Sonia held it in place. The smith with a heavy iron
weight punched it into a spoon shape. Sonia was particu-
larly pleased to see the silversmith was wearing the same
kind of costume she was.
The blacksmiths work was not as delicate as the sil-
The authors granddaughter in Colonial garb shooting an arrow.
versmiths, and the workplace not as comfortable. On a
summer day with the temperature in the high nineties,
the blacksmith sweltered over a huge forge with a roar-
they became white-hot and could be bent into horse-
shoes or other shapes.
I feel very sorry for the blacksmith, Sonia said as
she stepped outside into the hot sunshine.
At home she had computers to do her typing and
printing. In the colonial print shop Sonia was transported
to a bygone age. There in hand set frames were the let-
ters that spelled the message of the day. The printer with
ink-stained hands banged two spongy balls to stimulate
the ink, then rubbed them on the frame to spread the
ink, covered it with a sheet of paper, then turned a huge
screw that pressed the paper onto the inked plate. Thus
was printed the news of the day, a broadsheet perhaps
alerting the colonists to the latest taxation outrage by
the British.
In the courthouse, Sonia learned how laws were
enforced in the 18th Century revolutionary days, and
was startled to see that one form of punishment was
whipping with the cat-o-nine tails. Compared to that she
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Understanding The Developing Mind
H e i d i M a e B rat t
T
he teenage years. Ask any parent
about the joys and frustrations as-
sociated with that nearly decade-
long period when their children transi-
tion into adulthood. The hormones. The
rebellion. The new drivers license. The
newfound independence. We all know the
changes too well.
But the brain?
Absolutely, said Dr. Kai-Ping Wang,
director of pediatric psychiatry at The
Valley Hospital. He hopes to educate par-
ents and others about the critical changes
taking place in the brain during the teen-
age years.
Whether its the stress of school or
social pressures, the life of a teenager is
filled with many challenges. Meanwhile,
teenagers confront these challenges while
their brains are not yet fully developed.
In fact, the brain continues to mature
and develop throughout adolescence and
well into early adulthood.
That is why it is important for par-
ents to understand what their childs
brains are going through. Its no secret
that teenagers behave differently than
adults. Teenagers are more likely to act
impulsively without pausing to consider
the consequences of their actions, experi-
ence mood swings or misinterpret social
cues and emotions.
Dr. Wang, who recently spoke
about the subject in Washington Town-
ship, shared his thoughts with About
Our Children.
AOC: What exactly is going on in the
teenage brain?
Dr. Wang: With new advances in neu-
roimaging in the past two decades weve
learned that the brain undergoes a sig-
nificant period of remodeling during ado-
lescence, that is neuronal proliferation,
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chronic sleep deprivation is making ado-
synaptic pruning and axon mylenation.
This occurs in an uneven fashion with the
prefrontal cortex being the last to mature
in late adolescence.
AOC: How long does the brain con-
tinue to mature and develop into ear-
ly childhood?
Dr. Wang: The brain doesnt fully ma-
ture until around age 25.
AOC: Why is this impor-
tant information?
Dr. Wang: The development period
means the brain is highly fragile to insults,
particularly alcohol and drug exposure,
and concussions. Poor impulse control,
judgment, and peer influence can be bet-
ter understood by these brain changes.
Being aware helps us address the greatly
increased risks during the time period,
such as accidents, suicidality, aggression,
criminality and risky behavior.
AOC: Have todays stressors for
teens had any additional impact on their
brain development?
Dr. Wang: Increased academic and
social pressures, electronic devices, and
social media are among the more signifi-
OurChildren
About
cant stressors on a lot of levels. ents during this period.
AOC: How does this brain develop- Dr. Wang: We cant underestimate
ment impact the teenager and what can the value of sleep. Have your kids get
parents do to help their teens transition enough sleep, as close to 9.25 hours as
more smoothly? possible. Be consistent and practice
Dr. Wang: A lot of the stereotypes good sleep hygiene. Absolutely no drink-
of teens are due to this maturation pro- ing or drug use. The brain is very fragile
and highly vulnerable to addiction. If a
ing, impulsivity, peer influence, poor teenager starts drinking at 14 or younger,
planning, and the like. Changes also this can create a 45 percent chance of
make sleep more of an issuedelayed dependence verses a 9 percent chance
circadian rhythm, sensitivity to light ex- of dependence if drinking begins at age
posure, homework/social media, early 21. Make sure your teens are choosing
high school start timesmeans that 59 a good peer group. Its also a good idea
percent of high school students get less to have your teenagers be involved in
than 6 hours of sleep on school nights. music, sports, and or other academic
With the recommendation of 9.25 hours, pursuits. And warn them of the dangers
of distraction, especially with driving,
lescence worse and can lead to deficits in and multitasking, which can lead to
their attention, increased irritability, acci- poor focus.
dents and injury, and suicidality.
AOC: In very practical terms what is Heidi Mae Bratt is the editor of About
the best advice that you are giving par- Our Children.
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1. Exciting beginnings. Eitan Huberman, 5, heads for his first day of school, while his younger
brother, Yehuda, 9 months, looks on.
2. A student at the Bris Avroham Hebrew School in Fair Lawn learns about Rosh Hashanah.
3. The newest 8th graders to attend the Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies
(BCHSJS) joined their new school friends for an afternoon of bowling.
4. Waynes Shomrei Torah PreKadima and Kadima students learn to make apple cider and
explore nature at the Lorrimer Audubon Center in Franklin Lakes.
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5. Members of Temple Beth Tikvah in Wayne gathered to welcome Shabbat under the stars
with a potluck dinner.
6. C-Teen high schoolers gathered for a graffiti art competition event sponsored by Valley
Chabad. They collected school supplies for children affected by the hurricane in Houston.
7. The students at Sinai Schools show what they are learning about Rosh Hashanah.
8. Students at the JCC of Paramus/Congregation Beth Tikvah religious school in Paramus met
Karen Ashram, author of Seasons and Colors, at the first Sunday Special.
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CO M P I L E D BY H E I D I M A E B RAT T

Peppa Pig Live!

At bergenPAC
Peppa Pig Live! Peppa
Pigs Surprise comes to
bergenPAC. Peppa Pig, the
number one family show
of 2016, is back with an
action-packed live show
featuring kids favorite
characters as life-size
puppets and costume
characters in Peppa
Pigs Surprise. Peppa
and George know that
Mummy Pig and Daddy

Lisa Loeb Concert

Pig have a big surprise for
them but what is it? Join
the family and the rest of
At The Jewish Museum their friends in an all sing-
ing, all-dancing adventure
Lisa Loeb is a singer-songwriter, producer, touring artist, actress, author, eyewear designer, full of songs, games and surprises. Sunday, October 9. Shows 3 and 6 p.m.
philanthropist and mother. The Renaissance woman, whose award-winning songs from bergenPAC, 30 North Van Brunt St., Englewood. 201- 227-1030, www.
Catch The Moon, (with Elizabeth Mitchell), Nursery Rhyme Parade!, and Feel What U bergenpac.org.
Feel, will perform at The Jewish Museum on October 22. Youngsters 3 to 8 years old and
anyone else can delight in her irresistible pop melodies. Ms. Loeb hit the scene with her
1994 song, Stay, which was the soundtrack for the film, Reality Bites. Concert by Lisa

Chol HaMoed Workshops:

Loeb. Sunday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave.
at 92 St., Manhattan. 212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.

Mobiles for Modigliani

The Jewish Museum presents
the first exhibition in the United
States to focus on Italian art-
ist Amedeo Modiglianis early
drawings made in the years
after he arrived in Paris in
1906. These works illumi-
nate Modiglianis heritage as
an Italian Sephardic Jew as
pivotal to understanding his

The Cosmic Wheel

artistic output. The museum
is offering workshops for
youngsters during the Sukkot

For All Biking Needs break. They may discover the

portraits found in the exhibi-
Now is the best time to get out the childrens bicycles and have them ride in the crisp tion, Modigliani Unmasked
fall air and take in the colorful foliage. For any and all biking needs, The Cosmic Wheel and create a colorful mobile
has been the go-to place since it opened in 1976. The knowledgeable and attentive that includes portraits of the
staff is helpful, and they can fit or fix a bicycle for any and all riders, regardless of level. family. The workshops for children 3 to 10 years old
The Cosmic Wheel also has been a first place winner in the Jewish Standards Readers are 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 8; Monday, October 9; and Tuesday,
Choice survey. We are a family-oriented, full-service bike shop, said owner John Russo. October 10. The Jewish Museum, 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92 St., Manhattan. 212-
423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
We strive to make our customers happy with a proper fit and fair pricing. The Cosmic
Wheel, 184 Main St., Ridgefield Park, 201-440-6655. www.cosmicwheel.com

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The Good Life With Kids
OCTOBER
To Our Readers: This calendar is a day-by-day schedule of events. Although all information is as timely as we can make it, its a good idea to call to
verify details before you go.
Tuesday, October 3
Digitally Distracted: The Valley
Hospital will host a free community
health program, Digitally Distracted
7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Mahwah Public
Library, 100 Ridge Road, Mahwah.
Join renowned therapist, author and
TV Host Tom Kersting, for an eye-
opening discussion of how parents
can help their kids use technology
in a healthy way. There is no fee, but
registration is required. 800-825-
5391, www.valleyhealth.com/events.
Wednesday,
October 4
See Wednesday, October 11, on the big screen. No registration
Family Fun for Sukkot in Closter: Author Anthony Horowitz at required. Children 9 years and
Temple Beth El invites the com- Books & Greetings
munity to join in a Sukkot Family
Fun Night with dinner at 6 p.m. led by Rabbi
David S. Widzer, Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer, and
student Cantor Julie Staple. RSVP required. 221
Schraalenburgh Road Closter. 201 768-5112. www.
tbenv.org.
Friday, October 6
Family Shabbat at Temple Emeth: Family
Shabbat services at Temple Emeth at 7:30 p.m.
1666 Windsor Road in Teaneck. 201-833-1322.
www.emeth.org.
Family Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El in
Closter invites the community to join a Shabbat
Family Service with a Sukkot Pie Tasting Oneg at
6:45 p.m. All are welcome. 221 Schraalenburgh
Road, Closter. 201-768-5112. www.tbenv.org.
Saturday, October 7
Pizza and Sukkot Services in Emerson:
Congregation Bnai Israel hosts family services and
sukkah Pizza in the Hut lunch. Adults and chil-
dren 12 and older can join a learning service at 10
a.m., familes with children 8 to 11 can join services
at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Familes with children under
7 will be able to join a Family Shabbat program
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All followed by lunch. No
charge, but reservations requested. Congregation
Bnai Israel, 53 Palisade Ave., Emerson. 201-265-
2272, office@bisrael.com, www.bisrael.com.
Sunday, October 8
Mobiles for Modigliani: To dovetail with its new
exhibition, Modigliani Unmasked, The Jewish
Museum is offering art workshops for children dur-
ing Sukkot chol hamoed. In the workshops from
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. youngsters ages 3 to 10
can discover the portraits found in the exhibition
Modigliani Unmasked and create a colorful mobile
that includes portraits of their family. The workshop
will also run on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday,
October 10. 1109 Fifth Ave. at 92 St., Manhattan.
212-423-3200, www.thejewishmuseum.org.
Sukkot Chol HaMoed in Woodcliff Lake: Join in
the fun to Chabad of the Pascack Valley Lulav &
Esrog Mobile Sukkah. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Jewish folk singer Tali Yess & Band will be on
hand as will Judd Memphis BBQ. Bring family and
friends for a morning of fun in the park. Wooddale
Park in Woodcliff Lake. 201-476-0157.
Tuesday, October 10
Toddler Time at the Library: Stories, song and
play for early readers, walkers up to 2 years old.
14 ABOUT OUR CHILDREN OCTOBER 2017
Sign up for 10 or 11 a.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck
Road,201-837-4171, www.teaneck.
org.
Family Craft Program: Children
age 4 and older are invited to
make and keep a craft project. 11
a.m. and 7 p.m. No registration
required. Teaneck Public Library,
840 Teaneck Road, 201-837-
4171, www.teaneck.org.
Wednesday,
October 11
Family Movie Matinee: Join
friends at the library for movies
younger must be accompanied by
a caregiver. At 10:30 a.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, 201-837-4171,
www.teaneck.org.
My First Book Club: Perfect for kids in kinder-
garten or first grade reading on their own or with
help. The club will read a book in preparation for
the meeting, discuss and do crafts and activities.
Teaneck Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, 201-
837-4171, www.teaneck.org.
Author Anthony Horowitz at Books & Greetings:
Anthony Horowitz, author of the #1 New York
Times bestselling Alex Rider novels, will be appear-
ing at Books & Greetings at 4 p.m. to promote his
latest book, Never Say Die. Books & Greetings, play for early readers, walkers up to 2 years old.
Camp Veritans
Holds Open House
Camp Veritans is holding its open house on Sunday,
Oct. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. for new and returning campers
for the summer 2018. Attendees can take advantage of
a one-day special discount.
The camp, for youngsters turning 4 by Oct. 15
through those entering 10th grade, will provide new
programming, have a newly heated pool, and offer
campers in 6th and 7th grades who attend the spe-
cialty camp weekly trips.
The open house will feature hayrides and lots of
family fun, said director Carla Rudow. We hope to be
able to give kids a great summer experience, create
great memories and make lifelong friends.
For more information, 973-965-1220, www.
campveritans.com. Camp Veritans, is located 225
Pompton Road, Haledon.
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To Add Your Event to Our Calendar
Send it to:
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1086 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 0766 AboutOCaol.com
or fax it to: 201-833-4959
Deadline for November issue (published October 27):
Tuesday, October 17
271G Livingston St., Northvale. 201-
784-2665. www.booksandgreet-
ings.com.
Welcome Simchat Torah in
Closter: Temple Beth El invites
the community to join for an Erev
Simchat Torah/Consecration Service
at 6:30 p.m led by Rabbi David S.
Widzer, Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer,
and student Cantor Julie Staple,
featuring our Shabbat Unplugged
Band. 221 Schraalenburgh Road,
Closter. 201 768-5112. www.tbenv.
org.
Thursday,
October 12
Celebrate Simchat Torah: Fun for See Sunday, October 29, Kids N Comedy Show
the entire family as Chabad of the
to all families with 2- to 5- year-old children and
Pascack Valley celebrates the completion of the
siblings. 221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. 201
Torah. Dinner and dancing at the Groves Rooms at
768-5112. www.tbenv.org.
the Hilton Woodcliff Lake. There will be a kids pro-
gram. 6 p.m. 200 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake. Family Shabbat in Closter: Temple Beth El in
201-476-0157. Closter invites the community to join a Shabbat
Simchat Torah in Emerson: The public is invited Family Service at 6:45 p.m. All are welcome.
to Congregation Bnai Israel in Emerson to cel- Temple Beth El is located at 221 Schraalenburgh
Road, Closter. 201-768-5112. www.tbenv.org.
ebrate Simchat Torah at 7 p.m. Join the clergy
and Hebrew School in this multi-generational Music Service at Temple Emeth: Musical Shabbat
event. Congregation Bnai Israel, 53 Palisade Ave., service at 8 p.m. featuring Rabbi Steven Sirbu,
Emerson. 201-265-2272, office@bisrael.com, Cantor Ellen Tilem and the Temple Emeth band.
www.bisrael.com. Enjoy Shabbat with music, singing and dancing.
1666 Windsor Road in Teaneck. 201-833-1322.
Toddler Time at the Library: Stories, song and
www.emeth.org.
Sign up for 10 or 11 a.m. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, Tuesday, October 24
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org. Toddler Time at the Library: Stories, song and
Wednesday,
play for early readers, walkers up to 2 years old.
Sign up for 10 or 11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library,
October 18 840 Teaneck Road, 201-837-4171, www.teaneck.
org.
Bubblegum Book Club: Designed
for kids in 2nd or 3rd grade. The Jazz House Kids Returns: New Jersey Performing
club will read a book in prepara- Arts Center (NJPAC) presents an evening with
tion for the meeting, discuss and Jazz House Kids. Jazz House returns to its roots in
enjoy related games or activities. Newark with this stylish, all-star celebration featur-
Registration required. 4 to 4:45 ing David Sanborn, Sheila E and Kenny Barron, all
p.m. Teaneck Public Library, 840 under the musical direction of virtuoso bassist and
Teaneck Road, 201-837-4171, bandleader Christian McBride. 5:30 p.m. NJPAC,
www.teaneck.org. Prudential Hall, One Center St., Newark. 888-
466-5722,www.njpac.org.
Thursday, Sunday, October 29
October 19
Lisa Loeb in Concert: Delight in irresistible pop
Got Code?: The Teaneck Public melodies and award winning songs from Catch the
Library is offering a chance Moon (with Elizabeth Mitchell), Nursery Rhyme
to learn how to create mobile Parade!, and Feel What U Feel, in Lisa Loebs debut
applications, websites and com- concert at the Jewish Museum. For kids 3 to 8
puter games for students grades
years old. From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 1109 Fifth
4 through 8. Learn, have fun
Ave. at 92 St., Manhattan. 212-423-3200, www.
and explore with Tech Roots
thejewishmuseum.org.
Academy. Meets Thursdays
through November 16 at 5:30 Kids N Comedy Show: Monthly show highlight-
ing the funniest kids on the block. Kids N Comedy
p.m. Registration required. Teaneck
Public Library, 840 Teaneck Road, helps tri-state area teens and tweens ages 9 to
201-837-4171, www.teaneck.org. 18 do their own stand-up. 1 p.m. Gotham Comedy
Club, 208 W. 23 St., Manhattan. 212-877-6115,
Friday, October 20 www.kidsncomedy.com.
Tot Shabbat in Closter: Temple
Beth El holds its monthly Tot
Tuesday, October 31
Shabbat, led by Rabbi David S. Toddler Time at the Library: Stories, song and
play for early readers, walkers up to 2 years old.
Widzer, Rabbi Beth Kramer-Mazer
and student Cantor Julie Staple Sign up for 10 or 11 a.m. Teaneck Public Library,
at 5:15 p.m. and featuring songs, 840 Teaneck Road,201-837-4171, www.teaneck.
stories, crafts and snack. Open org.
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Simchas
Births
SARINA EMMA GERTLER
Sarina Emma (Sarina Zahava) Gertler was born on August 29,
2017, in Hackensack to Beverly and David Gertler. Maternal
grandparents are Chana and Avraham Kramer of Savannah,
Ga. Paternal grandparents are Ellen and Dr. Richard Gertler of
Teaneck. Sarina Emma is named after her great-grandmothers,
Yetta (Sora Yitta) Massarsky and Dorothy (Devora Sara) Levy and
a great-great grandmother, Golda Minna Levy.
ALEXANDER JOSEPH STERMAN
Alexander Joseph Sterman was born August 16, 2017, to Shlomit,
ne Gertler, and Koby Sterman of Teaneck. Alex is named after
his maternal great-grandfather Sidney Gertler, Alexander Zusha,
(Shalom), and his maternal great-uncle, Steven Jay (Shmuel
Yosef) Massarsky. His grandparents are Dr. Richard and Ellen
Gertler and Howie and Ruchie Sterman, all of Teaneck.
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thought the stocks and pillory, which
were on display outside, were not so se-
vere. They were among the favorite pho-
to opportunities in Williamsburg. Sonia
obliged by inserting her head and hands
in the pillory and feet in the stocks for
the camera.
It was time for a break at Chownings
Tavern where minstrels played while
Sonia sipped cider.
With her colonial dress, Sonia was a
natural to visit the grand home of Peyton
Randolph, the wealthy 18th century po-
litical leader who sought freedom for the
colony yet owned 27 slaves.
It was a short walk from the Randolph
House to the Governors Palace where
the royal ruler of the colony presided in
grandeur until the Revolution. From the
nearby parade ground came the sound
of pipes and drums and musket fire. It
was tempting to rush over and watch,
but by then the 90 degree heat was tak-
ing effect. It was decided instead to rest in
the shade, and wait for the Williamsburg
shuttle bus that tours the Revolutionary
City, and visit the 1773 Public Hospital to
learn how the sick were treated in colo-
nial days.
It was a frightening sight. The mental-
ly ill were restrained in cruel devices like
entrance to a delightful exhibit, one of So-
nias favorites, the art museum. The folk
art section gave Sonia a chance to create
her own quilt on a computer. She could
watch an intriguing display of fabric worn
by models as they appeared one after
another in a showcase on a full-length
video screen. There were antique toys
and Noahs Ark with animals entering
two by two, and dollhouses with minia-
ture furnishings.
A special treat was in the museum
auditorium where a duet performed a
concert of sea shanties accompanied by
fiddle, castanets and even a hurdy-gurdy.
The audience joined the finale, a rousing
What do you do with a drunken sailor?
By days end it was time to give up
the dress and return to real life. It was a
sad moment, like Cinderella at the stroke
of midnight. Yet there was excitement
ahead the motels swimming pool. So-
nia, fishlike, was diving, splashing and up-
ending herself under water. Best of all, she
found a friend to do it with. Together they
made plans for the next day. The magic
dress and the 90-degree heat were a thing
of the past.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen
Record in New Jersey, then the New York
Herald Tribune where he was City Hall

B'nai Mitzvah straight jackets, shackles for the wrist and

JESSE BROSS
Jesse Dylan Bross, son of
Maria and Michael Bross of
Bloomingdale, and brother of
Willow and Sasha, celebrated
becoming a bar mitzvah on
September 9 at the Jewish
Congregation of Kinnelon in
Pompton Lakes.
BENJAMIN CARTER
Benjamin Carter, son of Robyn
and John Carter of Hillsdale
and brother of Rachel, Chris,
Andrew, and Catherine,
celebrated becoming a bar
mitzvah on September 9
at Temple Emanuel of the
Pascack Valley in Woodcliff
Lake.
JAMIE FREEDMAN
Jamie Freedman, daughter
of Robyn and Jay Freedman
of Upper Saddle River and
sister of Jordyn, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
September 16 at Temple
Emanuel of the Pascack
Valley in Woodcliff Lake.
ALEXANDRA PUTZER
Alexandra Putzer, daughter
of Jane and Jason Putzer of
Harrington Park, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah
on September 9 at Temple
Beth El of Northern Valley in
Closter.
ankles, even cages. It seemed more like a
bureau chief. Later, he was a public infor-
mation officer for the New York City Transit
SAMUEL MODLINGER torture chamber than a hospital. Authority and editor of one of its employee
Samuel Modlinger, son of Yet next to this grim display was the publications.
Jennifer and Alan Modlinger
and brother of Zachary
Modlinger, celebrated becom-
ing a bar mitzvah on Shabbat,
September 2 at Congregation
Beth Sholom in Teaneck.
PARTY
BRIDGETTE NORR
Bridgette Norr, daughter of
Svetlana and Peter Norr of
Oradell and sister of Danielle
and Gregory, celebrated
becoming a bat mitzvah on
September 16 at Temple
Emeth in Teaneck.
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ETHAN SQUADRON
Ethan Squadron, son of
Marcy and Michael Squadron
Include:
of Upper Saddle River and 1 hours of skating (during public session)
brother of Harrison, celebrat- Private decorated party room
Off ice party attendant
ed becoming a bar mitzvah Skate rental
on September 2 at Temple Invitations for party guests
Pizza and soda
Emanuel of the Pascack Personalized Carvel ice cream cake
Valley in Woodcliff Lake. Favors and candy
FREE skating pass for future use
Birthday child receives FREE Ice Vault T shirt

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