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ARTICLES LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

SPECIAL FEATURES 6

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Are Our Voices Truly Heard?

Concussion: To School or Not To School RABBI TO PARENT

HAPPENING IN September “BABY” BUSINESSES

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Bad Parent I was recently told by 5 separate people that I am a “Bad Parent” for my younger 3 children, and that THEY could be a better parent for that particular child of MINE. With all 5 comments being in the same 6 week period, I turned to my husband and asked, “Am I really a bad parent??” My husband politely suggested that I could stand to minimize my screaming at (and for) them, but that I was a wonderful parent. (He also suggested that I read the book “Thinking, Fast and Slow”, by Daniel Kahneman, and maybe that I should take a relaxation class.)

STEPHANIE BERK, PH.D. Stephanie Berk, author of “How to Potty-Train Your Dragon Child”, is a mother of 4 boys. She has a degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology from University of Connecticut, a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Language Acquisition from Haskins Laboratory/Yale University, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimaging from Washington University.

Most parents could do a bit less screaming. Most parents could do with some more knowledge from a good book. But why was I winning the “Bad Mom” award? What should I do about it? For my youngest, it was that I didn’t discipline him enough. For my 3rd born, it was that I focused too much on his gymnastics, and that I was not working with him on improving his personality or prioritizing school. For my 2nd born, I was not strict enough with his chess training. No parent likes hearing that they are doing a bad job. No parent likes it when someone else thinks that s/he can do a better job. But it does force you to take a step back and ask, “Why is there the expressed perception? Are they right, and if not, why not? Can I do better?” As it turns out, I believe that asking these questions and thinking about the answers actually makes us BETTER parents. Self-evaluation increases confidence. I am not alone. Every parent must be a decision-maker and advocate for his/her child. Almost every parent is going to have instincts on how to best guide his/her own child. So what do you do when your confidence gets shaky? You stop and evaluate, changing direction if you must. But most parents, do a good job for their particular child, and continually try to do their best to improve. I know that I’m not perfect, but I am certainly NOT a “Bad Mom” (movie reference and all!)

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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE

ARE OUR VOICES TRULY HEARD? by Meghan

Platke

With the upcoming election quickly approaching, for a teenager, like myself, it is hard to know what to think. With two extremely controversial candidates, we often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what side to take. Do we side with whatever our parents feel, or branch out and develop our own opinions? And then there is the REALLY big question we begin to ask ourselves: Do our voices even matter? [continued pg 10]

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[Voice of Generation J, Cont. from pg 8]

Being a seventeen year old during an election year can be extremely frustrating. We’re old enough to understand everything that is going on and form an opinion, yet it is difficult for our voices to be heard due to the fact that we are not yet able to vote. At school in my Government class, the topic of the presidential election has consumed our discussions on a daily basis. Coming from such a diverse school like Parkway North, I am fortunate to be able to hear opinions from classmates of all different backgrounds.

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Although many of my classmates have different views on political issues, there is one common concern among the majority of the class. Many of my classmates fear that due to our age, our voices do not matter, and therefore focusing our time on the election is a waste of our time. This is where I disagree. This election will determine our future as American citizens. Although I am unable to actually participate in the voting process, I fully believe that my voice can make a difference if I truly want it to. Our generation is one of the most technologically advanced, and that’s something we need to take advantage of. Take social media for example, this generation thrives off of sharing our lives via the internet, so why not use it to influence others? A tweet is 140 characters. Even a message as short as that, can reach and influence at least a few of the hundreds of followers that many teens have on social media. And if someone retweets? It is shared to all of their followers, and the endless cycle continues, during which it may catch the eye of individuals who are of age to vote. Do our voices still not make a difference? Another place teenagers have influence in this election is with their parents. All a parent wants is what is best for their

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child, and the future of this country will affect that. If picking a certain candidate will ensure their child a better future in this country, then it is clear where their vote will most likely be placed. Young people, whether it is apparent or not, truly do affect the way their parents or even grandparents vote. Last winter, my confirmation class took a weekend-long trip to Washington D.C.. While we were there, we had the opportunity to speak with Missouri’s senators and representatives and lobby to them about issues important to us. We spent the weekend studying different political topics and then eventually picking one that was meaningful to us. My group members and I got the chance to speak with someone who works for Senator Blunt, and lobby for funding for stem cell research. Although not every teenager gets the opportunity to travel to the capital of the nation to lobby for important issues, it can be as simple as writing a letter to the White House or posting something on social media. There is so much potential in this generation, and now is the time to start rising to the occasion. Even though we, as teenagers, are young, that does not mean our voice is unheard. Robert Kennedy once said: “Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation”, and I could not agree more. Although 2016 has been a tough election year, one of our nation’s founding principles and ideals was that each and every citizen influences and has involvement in the decisions that the government makes. This even includes teenagers if we use our voices to lobby for something that matters to us.

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One of the most common parental complaints is that the baby just will not sleep! Sometimes the baby, ages 0-2 years, won’t FALL asleep. Other times, the baby won’t STAY asleep. Still other times, the baby wakes up screaming and scared. Parents get to a breaking point, unsure of what to do or how to get the child to sleep. Many parents are willing to pay someone to sleep-train their babies. Most parents ask WHY sleeping is so difficult. There have been numerous studies that have looked at the problems that happen with sleep in babies and children. Bad news for tired parents: Sleep researchers find that although sleep improves over time, the children who have problems sleeping as babies often continue having problems through age 6 years. Researchers find that 30-40% of babies have sleep

problems, but only 15% of 12 month olds have problems, and still as much as 6% of 2 year olds. Byars and colleagues, conducted a longitudinal study that found that night wakings and shorter sleep duration that were reported as sleep problems at 6 months of age, remained a concern for the parents even when the children were 2 years old. When these researchers investigated what specifically the parents were responding to, from the ages of 12-36 months of age, the parents reported a high rate of nightmares and night terrors as well as restlessness and vocalization. It is nearly impossible to figure out what causes babies younger than age 9 months to have sleep problems. There have been several studies that look for WHY the sleep disturbances happen, and although there does not seem to be one answer for every child, there is evidence that separation anxiety is associated with persistent night wakings and sleep terrors (Petit, et al 2007). Hence, as separation anxiety goes away, so do the night wakings.

go to sleep. Bedtime problems for these ages typically include bedtime struggles and refusing to go to bed (e.g., verbal protests, crying, getting out of bed, and attention-seeking behaviors). These sleep behaviors can be changed when parents adequately enforce bedtime limits and routines (Morganthaler, et al, 2006). So what about those nightmares? What can a parent do? Here are some things to try: Tell your child to turn the pillow over. If the bad dreams are on one side, the good ones must be on the other. (If no pillow, the same works with saying to put the head where the feet are, and vice versa.) Tell your child to get a drink of water and use the bathroom. That will give time for the nightmare memory to fade away. Tell your child that s/he should go back to sleep and think about the nightmare, but change the “story ending” to something happy.

There are strategies for parents with older children, ages 18 months and older to use in helping the children

Night Terror vs Nightmare: Both are common sleep disturbances Night terrors typically happen soon after the babies/children are sound asleep. Nightmares typically happen soon before babies/children wake up. Night terrors are rarely remembered by the child. Nightmares are remembered as scary stories or scary scenes. Night terrors have a physical reaction that does not easily respond to a parent’s soothing attempts, e.g. faster heartbeat or breathing, sweating, screaming out. After a few minutes, the child will go back to sleep. Nightmares wake a baby/child up, and a parent can often soothe the child, or the child can self-soothe, and can reluctantly go back to sleep.

References: Kelly C. Byars, Kimberly Yolton, Joseph Rausch, Bruce Lanphear, Dean W. Beebe (2012). Prevalence, Patterns, and Persistence of Sleep Problems in the First 3 Years of Life, Pediatrics, vol 129:2. Petit D, Touchette E, Tremblay RE, Boivin M, Montplaisir J. (2007). Dyssomnias and parasomnias in early childhood, Pediatrics, 119:5. Morgenthaler TI, Owens J, Alessi C, Boehlecke B, Brown TM, Coleman J Jr, Friedman L, Kapur VK, Lee-Chiong T, Pancer J, Swick TJ; American Academy of Sleep Medicine (2006). Practice parameters for behavioral treatment of bedtime problems and night wakings in infants and young children, Sleep, vol 29:10, pp. 1277-81.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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Scenario: A relatively new teacher looks at her students standing in line to go to art, and notices that one boy’s pants are above the ankles. She sees that his socks are completely unmatched. She wonders whether his family has enough money, or whether they need help. (Luckily parent teacher conferences were coming up.) At parent-teacher conferences, the boy’s parents walk in. They are well-dressed and seem completely different from the boy. The teacher casually asks: “So what is with the mismatched socks that your son wears?” The parents look at each other, laugh, and respond, “The quest for independence has begun with that one!”

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In almost every class, teachers report that there is at least one child with purposefully mismatched socks, or “loud” sneakers, or some other article of clothing that seems like it does not belong. When asked, some of the kids will say, “I like it this way.” Others will discuss proudly how they picked it out themselves. Even in schools that require uniforms, there are children who find a way to wear something that stands out as different. Parents, teachers, and researchers have asked the following questions:

1. Why is this child “rebelling”? 2. Is a child who stands out as

different going to be isolated and/or bullied?

3. If the behavior is not squelched now, will it get worse as the child gets older?

As it turns out, when researchers survey

children ages 5 - 11 years, it is not that the children are consciously rebelling. Of those surveyed, 80% of the children reported that they saw other children on either TV or in real life doing something similar, and they wanted to try it too. Another 10% of children reported that they thought it was cool to have a unique style. 7% said they did not know or didn’t want to talk about it, and 3% said that they could not find what they wanted to wear, so they just chose whatever they first found. One of the most remarkable conclusions was that for this age group, it was less rebelling, and more conforming.

The studies that look at rebellion and independence have hypothesized that children who challenge authority or conformity, will be more likely to get piercings and other body art as they become teens and young adults. However, the data does not support this hypothesis. The studies do not show that trying out “unique” looks as a child will result in extreme looks as young adults. Child Developmentalists recommend allowing children at this age to try out different looks, with the parents communicating about why the look is being tried and where it comes from.

When researchers look at “unique style” and bullying, there seems to a very low correlation between the two factors and clear confounds like socio-economic status, demeanor, and self-confidence that are more highly correlated with bullying. Hence, for most children, wearing mismatched socks does not mean that they will be bullied.

Wearing mismatched socks or other articles of clothing, and other looks that seem to be individualized is not a sign of rebellion. It can be a fun attempt at independence, expressing individuality, or assimilating with peers. And best of all, it makes sorting laundry MUCH faster!

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chalutzim Grade 8 Chalutzim, which translates as “pioneers,” is our 8th grade group. Members of Chalutzim elect a board that are responsible for the programming of the group. They participate in some USY events and attend EMTZA Region’s Kadima Kinnus each year.

USY Grades 9-12 USY is for our students in grades 9-12. This group meets every Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Each week offers a program with a different flair of excitement. Monthly Shabbat dinners and the new Abraham Joshua Heschel Honor Society are great additions to the program. Conventions and Kinnusim are, without a doubt, unforgettable experiences!

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Thanksgiving November is a confusing month for many parents, especially Jewish parents. It is not uncommon for a Jewish person to be asked: “Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?”, along with “Do you eat turkey?” In fact, many Jewish people consider Thanksgiving to be an American, secular, or non-religious holiday, and hence will celebrate. For those Jewish people who only study and celebrate the holidays associated with the Torah, Thanksgiving is likely to not be any different than any other day. Saying “thank you” is a very important part of Jewish life and it makes sense that families would gather to do so, but the history of this holiday can present an added challenge, especially when multiple children in one family may have learned different facts and levels of historical detail. One way of celebrating Thanksgiving honestly, without discussing the negative aspects of the Pilgrims’ arrival is to discuss the beauty of the United States, the importance of friendship, similarities of the Pilgrims to the people of Moses ‘ time, and quirky facts like the Turkey being considered for the position of “national bird”, losing to the Bald Eagle.

Here is a brief list of topics that can be discussed over the Thanksgiving dinner, and the dinners leading up to it:

Turkey vs Eagle: Why should the Turkey be the National Bird? Why should the Bald Eagle? Which one would the child choose and why?

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Friendship: Why is it important to have friends? Why is it important to learn about other people? What is respect and how does that affect a friendship? Being thankful: What does it mean to be thankful/grateful? Who should we be thankful to? How do we express our thankfulness? Helping others: Who might need help in the coming months? What might they need? What are the right and wrong ways to help (perhaps specific to your family)?

By discussing the above questions at an age-appropriate level, your children can learn to accept the positive aspects of the holiday now, and be prepared to hear the less positive aspects later on, when they are older. These questions can also be used to help clarify each family’s strengths, values, and thoughts.

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TWEEN

Expensive Creativity Multiple Choice Question: What happens when your child comes home from school, excited about the idea for a project, and then you realize how much it is going to cost? You say: A)

“How nice Dear! Let’s go shopping.”

“Are you crazy? I am not buying all of that!”

“Do you know what your budget is?”

“Pick another project!”

All of the above.

The right answer, as it turns out is E) All of the above. When it comes to Tweens, there is a noted similarity that Tweens often like to find unique and creative ways to working on a project. Often, the expense can rise to over $100 in materials alone. Add in the driving to different stores and any help needed in putting it together, and the “cost” of the project can double. Not a great thing when the assignment was to build a bridge that spans 2 feet and can hold half of a pound.

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So how can the answer be “All of the above”? Easily. When the tween presents a shopping list and the urgency to complete the shopping, a valuable lesson can be taught. Researchers suggest that this is the PERFECT age to respond with, “Yes, we can go shopping for what you need, but let’s make sure you need what is on your list. Do you have a budget that you want to stick with, because all real-world projects have budgets.” And sometimes, after this brainstorming conversation, it is okay

to say, “Wow, don’t you think that we should pick a different project.” Studies with children in this age group report higher levels of impulsivity, but greater acceptance of “real world” logistics, IF taught and discussed. Unfortunately very few students do the initial planning and development part of a project in the classroom. The teachers do not have time, and they often have too many students.

One recommended way for parents to teach their Tweens is to do the following: At the beginning of the school year, guesstimate how many “big, expensive” projects there will be. Establish a maximum amount that will be spent in that school year. Acknowledge each assigned project and your tween’s creative way of completing it, but create a budget per project. Looking online and keeping a notebook of potential expenses is crucial. See if price comparison shopping is an option, and teach the Tween about this concept of looking for the best price and value. Discuss when the project will be considered a “no-go” due to either the high price tag of time or money, or because it doesn’t work. Follow the same process with each new idea until the correct project is found. Helping Tweens with logistics and planning is extremely important, and leads to good habits later on. Teaching them HOW to think through the initial stages is an invaluable way of encouraging the habits to remain.

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NEWS & BOOKS

JENNIFER BAER LOTSOFF Jennifer Baer Lotsoff is the PJ Library Coordinator in St. Louis and has worked in the non-profit sector for nearly twenty years. Born in Memphis, she holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Texas in Austin and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Washington University. Jennifer works with professionals and lay leaders to build a vibrant Jewish community by encouraging collaboration through creative, fun experiences. With programs in secular and Jewish spaces, Jennifer encourages all community organizations to use the vehicle of PJ Library books to meet families wherever they are on their Jewish journey. Jennifer is a passionate connector of ideas, people, and institutions, and she credits her kids for bringing daily doses of humor to her life and endless crumbs to her car.

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One, Two, Three Strikes We’re Out I once dreamt of becoming a professional basketball player. Don’t laugh! I grew to my towering height of five feet two inches at a young age, and my dad coached me and the rest of my JCC team. I remember one story about him telling a teammate to go “take the ball out” and realizing that she had literally taken it outside the gym.... I’m guessing that we weren’t very good. I soon realized that the combination of my klutziness and height made the likelihood of my becoming the first 5’2” pro basketball player pretty slim. Fast forward a bunch of years and I’m here in St. Louis, a town that is without a doubt focused on baseball. I like the Cardinals though, and I love that everyone has a chance in baseball— tall or short, great pitcher or great hitter. It takes a village, or to stick with the sports lingo, the right combination of batting and fielding to make a winning team! One thing that has continued to puzzle me, however, is the St. Louis Cardinals/ Chicago Cubs rivalry. I’ve done some unofficial investigating, and even my 9 year old son looks at me like I’m crazy to even ask about EVER rooting for the Chicago Cubs, even though they have only won two World Series, compared to the Cardinals’ eleven. I get it; there is nostalgia at play.

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Sports rivalries are like family traditions; they connect us to memories of our past and help create memories for the future. Asking someone to root for a rival is similar to asking that person to root against a family member. And who wouldn’t want to trade one or two of our family members away to another family after a certain length of time?? Now that our sports family is taking a breather after not making the playoffs, we’ll have to figure out ways to spend our fall season that don’t have to do with baseball. There goes my excuse for not doing yard work. Maybe I’ll shoot some baskets with my kids. So far, they are still shorter than I am.... While everyone braces themselves for the possibility of a Chicago Cubs’ win, I hope you find time to enjoy some PJ Library books about baseball. And don’t forget to RSVP to PJ Library’s 9th birthday celebration. It’s on Saturday night, December 3rd, from 5:30-7:30PM at COCA. For more details or to let us know you are coming, email pjlibrary@jfedstl.org. Hope to see you there!

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Across the Alley Written by Richard Michelson Illustrated by E.B. Lewis

Ages: 6 to 7 Years Abe’s grandfather wants him to be a violinist; Willie’s father assumes he’ll grow up to be a baseball superstar. As it turns out, the boys are happiest when they exchange hobbies!

Hammerin’ Hank Written by Yona Zeldis McDonough Illustrated by Malcah Zeldis

Ages: 8+ Years This story introduces Hank Greenberg, baseball superstar and the first Jewish inductee to the Hall of Fame. Greenberg’s story takes place at a time when “outsiders” were breaking through barriers in American professional sports.

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Concussions have been in an important topic for student athletes over the last few years. They continue to happen in any variety of sports—contact, non-contact, and sometimes they even happen outside of an athlete’s regular sport (falls, motor vehicle accidents, etc). Research has continued to emerge on what to do with athletes with concussion. Originally it was thought that kids with concussions should stay in a dark room, miss school, do no activity, and avoid all types of stimulation. This is no longer the case!

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It is not a question of “Brain rest”. Newer studies have shown that this may actually make kids feel worse. Keeping them out of their normal social circles by keeping them out of school and off of their phones can lead to feelings of isolation and depression. So what do we do in terms of school now? The goal is to try and get kids back to school safely and to minimize symptoms as much as possible. With the right accommodations, most kids should be able to return to school within the first day or two after the injury. Below is a list of things that will help make school more manageable:

Allowing the student to wear sunglasses at school-helps with light sensitivity.

May need to take a break from band, shop classes, or other classes that are loud.

Reducing brightness of screens or sitting further from smartboards- Also helps with light sensitivity.

Allowing students to take breaks and go to the nurse’s office if symptoms worsen.

Reducing overall amount of work, necessary assignments only—this allows students to focus on the important homework. Additional time to complete tests—trouble focusing can make finishing tests in the standard time difficult. Lunch in a quiet place— cafeterias can be noisy and loud which can make concussion symptoms worse.

Allow students to go home if symptoms don’t improve—this way they know that if it gets bad, they are able to go home without be stressed. Even these small changes can make handling a concussion at school more bearable for the student. It is important for doctors, teachers, school nurses, and parents to work together to help the student keep up with work while dealing with concussion symptoms. Accommodations can be adjusted on a weekly basis to reflect how the student is feeling.

At home, parents can also help students by encouraging a few simple things. ● Do homework in 20-30 minute blocks (especially at first). Frequent breaks can help with headaches and other symptoms that may worsen as kids concentrate on work. ● Create a quiet environment for doing homework—this will eliminate distractions especially since students already have a difficult time focusing. As always, it is important to discuss with your doctor your child’s concussion and what the best plan of treatment will be. Every concussion is different and every child is different. Being supportive and being your child’s advocate at school can help eliminate stress during this difficult time.

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CHILD DEVELOPMENT

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ENABLING TEENS Ask almost any employer of a teen or young adult, and you will be told that most of today’s teens are less independent and feel more privileged than ever before. Researchers that look at generational cohorts, have written books about the Millennials, who were teens not too long ago. Psychologist Jean Twenge described Millennials as “Generation Me” in her 2006 book Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled - and More Miserable Than Ever Before. Twenge, and other recent studies find that Millennials have the traits of confidence and tolerance, but also a sense of entitlement and narcissism. These data are based on personality surveys that showed increasing narcissism among Millennials compared to preceding generations when they were teens and in their twenties.

Experts in adolescent development find the following complaints from adults who work with teens:

While this is hard to quantify for today’s teens, there are definitely tools for parents, that can empower them to help each teen become more independent, hard-working, and act less “enabled”. Ask most teens if they feel like they have been given too much, and they can point to someone who is consistently given more. Teens have been reported to feel as if the complaint is the same as that in every previous generation; that the same would have been said about their parents.

4. Teens rarely say please or thank you anymore.

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Top 5 Complaints About Teens:

Teens have too many electronic devices, and would rather be plugged in than interacting with people.

2. Teens ask for, rather than get a job to pay for much of what they want.

3. Teens have no problem asking an adult to give/ bring them something they forgot. Similarly, teens think that they should go to events/trips, even if it is inconvenient for the parents.

They expect what is given to them, and are not appreciative.

5. Teens rarely help others unless there is a direct benefit to them.

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Certainly this paints a very negative picture of the majority of teens. Given that the data is murky on what percentage of teens, the above list is actually representative of, below is a list of tools that parents and adults who work with teens can use to guide this generation of teens to become independent, hardworking, young adult citizens.

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Create “house rules” together with the teen about how and when each electronic device can be used. For example, when at work, or engaging with an adult, keep the cell phone on silent, and attention focused on what is being done.

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When a teen asks for “X”, discuss together how much “X” costs, and how it should be paid for. Perhaps the teen can be asked to pay for part of X, either with money or time. (Likewise, teens can be asked to get up from the chair to get their own glass of water.)

Many parenting programs suggest that the child/teen “feels” the consequence of forgetting something, despite the parent wanting to bring the forgotten item right away. This suggestion is always better after evaluating the situation. If a teen forgets his school tablet once, it is a different situation than if it is forgotten several times per week. Regardless, an open discussion of WHY the forgetting is happening is most important, not just letting the teen get in trouble for forgetting.

While “chores” may be a thing of the past, every teen should have some responsibility, and contribution to the positive functioning of the family. Define specific responsibilities for each teen, along with punitive consequences if they are not met.

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Rabbi Hershey Novack co-directs Chabad on Campus where he also serves as senior campus rabbi. The organization serves collegiates at WashU, UMSL, SLU, Webster, and throughout the region. He was recently named by The Forward as “one of America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis.” He serves on the board of the JF&CS and as trustee of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis.

On occasion, parents will get calls from their students who are away at college that may cause the parents to worry. Some college students unintentionally offer their parents an unbalanced view of their life and struggles. Too frequently, it seems, parents only get the bad news: social or roommate stress, issues with significant others, bad grades, or any of the myriad challenges that may arise in a college setting. Parents on the receiving end get the feeling that things are worse than they actually are. Additionally, students don’t cultivate the crucial ability to work through issues on their own, as they have outsourced this emotional processing to their parents. For other students, they fail to reach out to parents about any of the experiences in their lives. These students rarely share their problems or even successes because they fear that their parents will over-worry or micromanage. By not sharing at all, students deprive themselves of their parents’ wisdom and leave their parents with a blank view of college life. My suggestion to parents is straightforward: Set up the expectation

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of a daily text or a weekly phone call. Negotiate the expectation that each communication should have one positive thought, one negative thought, and one concern/question/neutral-interesting aspect. This way you encourage independence, and the student learns how to handle failures/successes/issues, with a supportive network. My suggestion to students is simple: Provide your parents with a balanced view of your realities, so that they can be confident that you are simply learning how to manage life on your own. They will be glad to hear that you are celebrating the highs and working through the lows. They will offer a listening ear when they can, and help as needed. Parents want to know that they raised you to be a well-balanced adult. The next time you call your parents, make sure that you don’t censor yourself. The transitional period through college is an interesting and complicated time. Parents move from active parenting to more distant mentoring while their children both need to learn greater responsibility and be open to accepting advice.

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Recently my aunt has very generously taken it upon herself to be my personal clothing shopper. Call it early Chanukah! So, it got me thinking about food shopping and taking time to look at new food products. Food trends are an ever-changing landscape, it’s hard to keep up, and more importantly, it’s hard to know if any of these new foods actually taste good. I did a little grocery shopping exploration and here is my list for a combination of sweet and savory:

Red or Green Lentil Pasta. Two brands with great names to try: Explore Cuisine® and Tolerant®. Both are certified Kosher, gluten free, GMO free, and vegan. Easily interchangeable for any other pasta dish, and since the pasta is made from lentils it provides a variety of nutritional benefits which are not found in traditional pasta, such as higher in protein, fiber, iron, zinc, and B vitamins.

Noosa® yoghurt. Not necessarily a new product, but new flavors and smaller container size are now available. These are so creamy and tasty they easily can pass as dessert or sweet treat. Add a little granola and fruit; you have a very nice parfait. Noosa® yoghurt is Kosher, GMO free and not made from cows treated with rBGH; however, it is not vegan…probably you knew that!

WOATS® Oatsnack. Food born from a sweet story: A very young (16 years old) food entrepreneur was looking for a less hard, crunchy granola snack that wouldn’t damage his braces. Like all great food ideas, WOATS was created in his mom’s kitchen. Also, he’s a young man very committed to giving back to communities. Gotta love that! Unfortunately, these snacks are not Kosher, although I wrote the owner/creator and suggested he consider investing in this process.

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Honey Smoked Salmon® If you like salmon and you like smoked white fish, try this on bagels or sandwiches, or in salads or pasta. The packaging is a little goofy and I very much dislike the verbiage of the claims, but I can overlook the packaging for the nutrition and taste; a 2 ounce serving does provide a high amount of healthy omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein. This product is Kosher, gluten free, offers versatility to meals, and can be stored in the freezer up to 6 months.

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Garden Lites® brand has expanded from veggie muffins to soufflés and frozen mac and cheese. The individually wrapped, 2 ounce frozen muffins provide a serving of vegetables. The muffins are gluten free, nut free, vegetarian, and Kosher. There are a variety of flavors, such as chocolate zucchini, ninja power, and blueberry oat. Or you can try the veggie bites, such as broccoli and brown rice, kale and brown rice, or Italian veggie. With so much variety, one of these might be a hit for a new favorite go-to snack.

Soom Foods created a sesame chocolate butter spread that is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, peanut free, and Kosher. Soom is made from Ethiopian White Humera seasame seeds (tahini) and the company is a certified WomenOwned company founded by three sisters. Soom Foods also makes organic tahini (non-chocolate) and features a number of interesting recipes on their website, such as sweet potato and chickpea burgers.

This list is just a taste of what is new on the market; I’d love to hear about other new favorite foods you have found on your grocery adventures! Happy eating!

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Oops, perhaps we should not have had the news on in front of our 4 year old son. He went into school and starting asking people if they were going to vote for Rump or Stilkin. Oops, we kept yelling at our 16 year old daughter to clean all of the food wrappers from her room because it stunk. Well, the good news is that she listened. The bad news is that it was a dead mouse that was causing the smell!! Oops, I can’t believe that after driving my teenagers all afternoon, and had only one more to drop off, I was in such a hurry that I left quickly. I forgot to wait for my son to get IN the car! He was waiting on the front porch! Oops, I can’t believe that I was so sleep-deprived that I forgot to put the freshly pumped milk in the fridge. I hate having to throw it out! Perhaps I taught my 8 year old daughter too well that parents have the role of teaching children about religious holidays and culture. She put her ear on my chest to hear my heartbeat and said, “Mom, you know I can’t hear G-d like you can! That’s why I still have to depend on you to tell me what he’s saying.” Oops, my son was all prepared to take his driver’s permit test, only for us to realize that we misplaced his birth certificate. He had to wait 4 months for me to order a new one! Oops, we were so distracted at a fun event that we missed that our daughter swallowed her loose tooth. She had thought that it was a watermelon seed and didn’t spit it out. Now to make sure that the tooth fairy isn’t similarly distracted! I can’t believe I got confused and put my children to bed at 7:30 instead of 8:30! Oops, perhaps it was a hint to spend more quality, fun time with my daughter when my 9 year old wrote me a letter saying that she thought oral surgery was great mother-daughter bonding time. I can not believe that my 2 year old finger painted his sheets yesterday! Bedtime was delayed for SURE!

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Although the holidays are over for this year, several non-Jewish people have asked about the “huts they see in people’s yards”, and several Jewish people have said, “I am not sure why we do what we do, or how to build a sukkah”. Hence, even though the holiday is officially over for this year, some information is provided below. Sukkot is the first joyous festival after the start of the new year, Sukkot is also the first of the three pilgrimage festivals, during which biblical Israelites made the pilgrimage to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. (The other two are Passover and Shavuot.) Sukkot is a harvest festival and a time for rejoicing, referred to in the Talmud as simply “The Holiday,” and it commemorates the 40 years that the Jewish people were sustained directly by G-d while wandering in the desert, after receiving the Ten Commandments at Mt. Sinai. It was during this 40-year time period that the Jews dwelled within small huts or booths called Sukkot, and our sages teach us that it was at this time that G-d provided direct protection to the entire encampment of Israel by surrounding the people with the Clouds of Glory. This year, in the secular calendar, Sukkot began on October 16th, at sundown. It ended on October 23rd. These dates correspond to the 15th- 21st of the Hebrew month of Tishrei, every year. For these seven days and nights, meals are eaten in the sukkah, with special blessings. Some people even sleep in the sukkah. Sukkot is celebrated in synagogue, and ALSO outside in a hut of temporary construction with a laid roof that is made from cuttings of raw vegetation, like branches or bamboo. This “hut” or “booth” is called a sukkah and it is used to remember that our ancestors lived in similar Sukkot when they traveled through the Sinai Desert. On a philosophical note - it is this holiday when we realize that our own true protection and safety are gifts that should never be taken for granted - whether living in our homes or in make-shift huts.

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Today I saved a worm. Writhing on the concrete, drying in the sun, alive but dying to get back to the soil after the rain and going at a snail’s—worm’s? —pace, it didn’t stand a chance. So I moved it. I’ve been saving worms for years, after my son taught me to. Since he could walk, my oldest boy could never cross a road without worrying about the worms, dejected about the desiccated ones for whom we were too late. Over time, we caught and released house moths, sometimes delivering one out the front door only to see two more fly in. We liberated the lady bugs, shooed the flies, and, against my better judgment, set the spiders free. Years later, my younger son, raised on rescues, discovered—as best we could tell—a baby blue-tailed skink in our basement. He silently staked it out for hours, finally corralling it into a cardboard box, and we freed it in a nearby field. I was thankful that it was not immediately pounced upon by a hungry hawk or cat, which would have taught a different lesson, I suppose. Then, after years of asking, cajoling, bargaining, and pleading, we finally adopted a rescue puppy: a “cheagle,” or Chihuahua-beagle mix, although she looks like an adorable, floppyeared little mutt to me. My daughter proclaimed it the best day of her life. “Am I dreaming?” she asked, again and again. She wasn’t. And

then, only a day later, our new pup, who came with the name Angel, became gravely ill. We returned her to the shelter’s on-site vet, who, after a week of dewormers, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids, warned us, ominously and euphemistically, to “adjust our expectations.” When we adopted Angel, I knew that eventually—in a decade or more—we would know the heartache that the lost earthworms foretold, yet infinitely worse. But this was too soon. We were all lovesick, broken hearted. I superstitiously worried that Angel’s other-worldly name was a warning. I wished we were only dreaming.

save, but also to the children who save them, and who are saved in return by unconditional puppy love. It matters to us, the parents, who sacrifice our mornings, and sometimes our shoes, to model and teach the unique responsibility that comes with naming a living creature. They worm their way into our hearts—ideally, in metaphor only—and take a bite, sometimes literally. For every protected puppy, earthworm, and starfish, we rescue a piece of ourselves. Today we saved a dog. And she saved us. Am I dreaming? I am not.

But fear not, Gentle Reader: I would not submit this column if it ended in tragedy! Angel rallied! And so, 48 hours ago, she came home to us for good, her front legs shaved from all the needles—a bald cheagle—but with a jaunty spring in her step. After all of my food-related names were rejected (Noodles, Cookie, Waffles, Roast Beef), the kids decided to call her Eevee, a name parents might not recognize but your Pokémonobsessed children will. As a different tale—about saving starfish on the beach—suggests, we can’t rescue everything. But, the moral tells us, our actions matter a great deal to the few we can save. But it’s more. It matters to our children, who need their world with worms, and their puppies without them. (But not the same kind of worms.) It matters to the pups we

Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.

St. Louis Jewish Parents

NOV 2016

Sunday, November 13th Barnes & Noble Ladue Crossing All Day Bookfair 10:30am-12:30pm Early Childhood Program Shop all day and help support our early childhood classroom needs and professional development. Free gift wrapping available from 10:30am-12:30pm. Enjoy a beverage or food item from the in-store Starbucks CafĂŠ (kosher options available). Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 11/13/16 to 11/18/16 by entering Bookfair ID 11994035 at checkout. A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit our school/organization.

Visit the Butterfly House for a special reading program with some favorite characters, mascots and authors from St. Louis region. 15193 OLIVE BLVD, 63017 RANGES: FREE- $6

Knit Wits at Covenant Place 11/1 1pm-2pm A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year ‘round.

MILFORD AND LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

Toddler Tuesdays 11/1 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Baby N Me

11/2 9:15am-10:45am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me 11/2 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday 11/2 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

Teen Open Gym 11/2 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

Thursday

Friday

Pipsqueak Class

11/3 9:15am-10:30am Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit. B’NAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

anita@Bnaiamoona.com

Together Time 11/3 9:30am-10:30am 4 mos-24 mos. w/adult Together Time is a great first-time class experience for your young one. There will be eight weeks of class, each including a parenting topic for discussion, periodic speakers, take home materials, music, snack, circle time and more. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Open Play at the J 11/3 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Stingrays at Carribean Cove 11/3 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110

Baby N Me

11/4 10am-11:30am Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8. FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

First Fridays 11/4 6pm Join us for a full Friday evening Shabbat service for all generations. Those celebrating a birthday this month are invited on the bema for a special birthday blessing and treat! Following the blessing, children ages 7 & under and an accompanying adult leave the Sanctuary for a special program in the preschool. CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD. CONTACT DEBBIE BRAM AT 314.692.5308 OR DBRAM@SESTL.ORG

Contact Debbie Bram at 314.692.5308 or dbram@sestl.org.

First Friday: A Traditional Shabbat Experience 11/4 5:45pm-8:30pm Our monthly Shabbat dinner experience continues! Join us for Kabbalat Shabbat services, followed by a delicious, full-course kosher dinner.

TRADITIONAL CONGREGATION, 12437 LADUE RD 63141. $15/PERSON (BUT NO CHARGE FOR FIRST-TIME GUESTS OR KIDS UNDER 6)

RSVP by 8/26 to 314-576-5230 or tradcong@sbcglobal.net

Open Swim With Waves 11/4 4pm-8pm At the Indoor Aquatic Center at The Lodge, you can simmer in the warmth of the 104-degree whirlpool spa or drift along the gentle surf of the 84-degree wave pool, which doubles as a sixlane, 25-yard lap pool. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131. VARIES $1- $10

Ladies’ Knight 11/3 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

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11/1 10am-4pm

Wednesday

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Books and Butterflies

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FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 11/4 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours.

BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.

St. Louis Jewish Parents

NOV 2016

Schools & Synagogues

Tuesday

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Saturday

MifgaShabbat at Kol Rinah

TE Tots

11/5 10:30am-11:45am

11/6 10am-11am

For 1-5th grade students led by Rabbi Scott Shafrin and Sarah Beth Waxman. This learning service focuses on giving young Jews the opportunity to practice their prayer skills aand learn tefilah choreography, liturgy, tunes and more.

Join us at Temple Emanuel for a Jewish-themed music and movement program for children 6 months to 3 years with an adult

829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

Rhythm n’ Ruach at Kol Rinah 11/5 11am-11:45am Led by Shelley and Jeff Dean, a program that introduces Jewish songs to children’s young souls. High-energy singing, praying, and playing with guitars, drums, shakers, tambourines, and more. 829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

Jewish

Keeper Talks 11/5 9am-10am Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

Schools & Synagogues

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

America Recycles Day 11/5 9am-1pm To promote energy conservation and recycling, the Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment will be hosting an event. First come, first served until capacity. Shred It (five box limit), Electronics recycling, St. Louis Bicycle Works, St. Louis Teachers’ Recycle Center, and more. CENTRAL PARK PARKING LOT FREE. CALL FOR INFO: 636.537.4000

CALENDAR

Go Off Trail with Map, Compass and Laser 11/5 12:30pm-4:30pm Ages 10+, Day 1, we’ll learn to use the instruments in class and then test your new skills finding fixed landmarks

BUSCH MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA, 2360 HIGHWAY D, 63304 FREE

NOV 2016

Sunday

St. Louis Jewish Parents

TEMPLE EMANUEL, 12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE AND OPEN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Aish Hebrew School and Adult Sunday School 11/6 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun and enthusiasm. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Delta Dental Health Theatre Great Candy Exchange 11/6 12pm-4pm Children are invited to hand in their unopened Halloween candy in exchange for chances to win prizes and do fun, healthy activities. There will be balloons, face painters, performances, healthy snacks and giveaways. HEALTHWORKS KIDS’ MUSEUM ST LOUIS, 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 FREE

Sunday Chess Classes 11/6

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Monday

Toys of the 50s, 60s, and 70s

11/7 8am-5pm Remember Gumby, Barbie, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, and Hot Wheels? Stories of kids who played with these toys, adults who bought them, child-rearing experts who judged them and people who invented them reflect rhythms of American life. 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Open Jump 11/7 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

Stingrays at Carribean Cove 11/7 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! Admission is free the first hour the Zoo is open. STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110

8 9 10 11 Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Temple Tots

Baby N Me

Pipsqueak Class

Baby N Me

11/8 10am-11am

11/9 9:15am-10:45am

11/10 9:15am-10:30am

11/11 10am-11:30am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Toddler Tuesdays 11/8 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Knit Wits at Covenant Place

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me 11/9 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too.

11/8 1pm-2pm

CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year ‘round.

Wine Down Wednesday

MILFORD AND LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

You and Me Under the Canopy

11/9 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

11/8 10am-11am

Teen Open Gym

Families will children ages 2 through 6, meet in the nature center lobby for a “nature” adventure. Everyone will hike with the naturalist to a special place in the forest and enjoy a nature story under the tree canopy. Siblings are welcome.

11/9 8:30pm-9:50pm

POWDER VALLEY, 11715 CRAGWOLD RD, 63122 FREE

Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

Friday

B’NAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141. FREE anita@Bnaiamoona.com

Together Time 11/10 9:30am-10:30am 4 mos-24 mos. w/adult Together Time is a great first-time class experience for your young one. There will be eight weeks of class, each including a parenting topic for discussion, periodic speakers, take home materials, music, snack, circle time and more. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR. FREE

Open Play at the J 11/10 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR. FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Let’s Talk Turkey 11/10 10am-11:30am Children ages 5 to 7 are invited to come learn about November’s favorite bird—the Thanksgiving turkey. We will learn about turkeys, play a game, and make a craft.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Open Play at the J 11/11 10:30am-11:30am FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Veteran’s Day Open House 11/11 9:30am-11:30am We invite all veterans and friends to meet with other veterans and to be recognized on this special day. Refreshments provided!

SAMUEL C. SACHS BRANCH LIBRARY, LOCATED AT 16400 BURKHARDT PLACE FREE.TO REGISTER, PLEASE CALL 314.994.3300 OR VISIT SLCL.ORG

ROCKWOODS RESERVATION, 2751 GLENCOE ROAD, 63038. FREE

STL Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert #1

Ladies’ Knight

11/11 8pm

11/10 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

The Great Big Challah Bake

Set to begin a new era under the direction of Music Director Gemma New, she is the first woman to hold this position with the Youth Orchestra. New will conduct 100 of the bi-state area’s most advanced young musicians in a concert featuring music of Beethoven, Copland and Grieg. POWELL HALL FREE

11/10 7:30pm Every participant will receive their own bowl, ingredients, apron and other goodies to bake. Learn how to whip up a batch of dough and braid it into a beautiful challah. Then take it home. Celebrate with song and dance, linking our community with other women all over the world. CLAYTON PLAZA HOTEL REGISTER AT WWW.CHALLAHBAKESTL.COM SUGGESTED DONATION OF $18.

St. Louis Jewish Parents

NOV 2016

NOV

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ECC book fair fundraiser

Open Play at the J

11/12 9am-10am

11/13 10:30am-12:30pm

11/14 10:30am-11:30am

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

Special early childhood component mid-day. Come out and buy your books! Support the Kol Rinah preschool at the same time!!

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

Secular

Sensory Saturdays 11/12 9:30am-10:15am 2nd Saturday monthly, children with sensory or special needs and their families will be met by trained Zoo staff when they enter from The Living World at the North Entrance. They will then go downstairs to Monsanto Education Gallery. The Gallery’s goal is to provide unique opportunities for children, age 0 to 8, and their caregivers to explore the wonders of the natural world together and discover ways to extend love of nature to their everyday lives.

Jewish

STL ZOO $2-$3 PER PERSON

Go Off Trail with Map, Compass and Laser 11/12 6:30pm-9:30pm Ages 10+, Day 2, return with your family and find your way on the same course, but in the dark! BUSCH MEMORIAL CONSERVATION AREA, 2360 HIGHWAY D, 63304 FREE

BARNES AND NOBLE LADUE CROSSING (PLUS 5 DAYS ONLINE)

Aish Hebrew School and Adult Sunday School 11/13 10am-12pm At Aish, our kids love coming to Hebrew school because we teach them to love Judaism. We combine a rich learning environment with fun and enthusiasm. 457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION

Sunday Chess Classes 11/13 1pm - starting from 1 pm Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Super-Moonlight at the Confluence 11/13 4:30pm-6pm All ages can come watch the full Beaver moon rise over the Confluence. Stroll beneath the light of a Supermoon while looking and listening for Night Shift creatures. Meet at parking lot N – about 4 ¾ miles from the front entrance. Call 314-877-6014

CALENDAR

COLUMBIA BOTTOM CA FREE

NOV 2016

Monday

Keeper Talks

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

Schools & Synagogues

Sunday

St. Louis Jewish Parents

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Rombachs Farm Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun 11/14 9am-6pm We offer a variety of activities for all ages including pumpkin picking, hay rides, Great Pumpkin Pyramid and more. The farm includes a country store and private label jellies and jams.

18639 OLIVE STREET RO, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63005 FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Diabetes Store Tour at Dierbergs Des Peres Market 11/14 10am-11:30am Join a St. Luke’s registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator to learn how to make healthy food choices, decode food labels and get meal planning ideas. The tour includes a tasting, a gift bag and the opportunity to get all your food and nutrition questions answered. SPACE IS LIMITED. VISIT DIERBERGS.COM $5

15 16 17 18 Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Baby N Me

Pipsqueak Class

Baby N Me

11/15 10am-11am

11/16 9:15am-10:45am

11/17 9:15am-10:30am

11/18 10am-11:30am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Temple Tots

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Toddler Tuesdays 11/15 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Knit Wits at Covenant Place 11/15 1pm-2pm A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year ‘round.

MILFORD AND LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

Winter Practice Session 11/15 1pm-8pm Come out to the Purina Event Center with your dog to practice agility, obedience and conformation. Winter practice sessions will occur on select Tuesdays and Thursdays. 300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 $10 PER PERSON.

All the Right Ingredients 11/15 7pm-9pm Roll up your sleeves! Whether you are intrigued by the idea of a Mirowitz education or simply want your children to be curious learners, this workshop is for you! Mirowitz teachers will guide you in experiential learning and share strategies that provide children the perfect blend of ingredients to help them reach their potential.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me 11/16 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday 11/16 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

Teen Open Gym 11/16 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www. teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

B’NAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

anita@Bnaiamoona.com

Together Time

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

11/17 9:30am-10:30am

Open Play at the J

4 mos-24 mos. w/adult Together Time is a great first-time class experience for your young one. There will be eight weeks of class, each including a parenting topic for discussion, periodic speakers, take home materials, music, snack, circle time and more.

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Ladies’ Knight 11/17 6:30pm-7:30pm Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova

CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108

11/18 10:30am-11:30am

JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Historic Soulard Market 11/18 7am-5pm The market has hot food, bakeries, produce, flowers and even a pet shop. The market is open year round 730 CARROLL STREET, 63104

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum

Suson Farm Fridays

11/17 9:30am-4:30pm

Suson Park animal farm display. Most breeds of farm animals are represented for urban dwellers to see and enjoy, from the draft horses that helped plow our soil to examples of the modern cattle breeds.

Infectiously contaminating kids and the community to have fun, learn and make great life choice... Let the epidemic begin with you! 1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 AGES 3+, $7 PER PERSON.

11/18 10:30am-5pm

6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE

“Kid”dush Club 11/18 6pm-7pm Join us for a 30-minute Shabbat Experience complete with singing, prayer, dancing with the Torah and community.

BARNES AND NOBLE CHESTERFIELD, 1600 CLARKSON RD, 63017 FREE

SAUL MIROWITZ JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL, 348 S. MASON RD. FREE

St. Louis Jewish Parents

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Saturday

ECE

Open Play at the J

11/19 10:30am-11:45am

11/20 9am-10:30am

11/21 10:30am-11:30am

Programs geared for families with children ages 1 month to 5 years old. Siblings are welcome. Please join us.

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

Sunday Chess Classes

Totally Tot Shabbat at Kol Rinah

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

Jewish

starting from 1 pm

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

Keeper Talks

Trivia Night at Epstein Hebrew Academy

Meet outside the Wildlife Hospital at 9 am and join our keepers as they feed and water our birds. Learn what they are, how they got here, and what they all eat.

Save-the-date for EHA’s first annual Trivia Night. All friends of EHA are welcome to attend! 1138 N WARSON RD, 63132 VARIED

National Family Volunteer Day

Schools & Synagogues

11/20

829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

11/19 7:30pm-10pm

11/19 1pm-2:30pm Bring your family! Gather grandparents, aunts, uncles parents, teens and young children together to help create graduation bags for enlisted military personnel to be distributed by USO mobile bus and create bags for children of military families visiting USO. MID-COUNTY YMCA, 1900 URBAN DR, 63144 FREE

Great Green Adventures

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SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE

829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE

Wiggles are welcome at this joyful, interactive service led by Tammy Arnow and Sarah Beth Waxman! We will explore the Shabbat prayers with our hearts, bodies, and souls.

11/19 10:30am-2:30pm Explore a special part of the Garden each month. Children can learn about plants, nature and green living through hands-on activities, journaling, stories and games. Designed for ages 6–12. Adults may accompany up to three children. 4344 SHAW BOULEVARD, 63110 FREE- $10

NOV 2016

Monday

MifgaShabbat at Kol Rinah

11/19 11am-11:45am

Sunday

St. Louis Jewish Parents

11/20 9am-10am

WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE

Teen Giving Circle, Session 1 11/20 3pm-5pm All Jewish teens 9th – 12th grade are welcome. PLEASE EMAIL AMY AT APAKETT@JFEDSTL.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION. FREE

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Toys of the 50s, 60s, and 70s 11/21 8am-5pm Remember Gumby, Barbie, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, and Hot Wheels? Stories of kids who played with these toys, adults who bought them, child-rearing experts who judged them and people who invented them reflect rhythms of American life. 5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Rombachs Farm Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun 11/21 9am-6pm We offer a variety of activities for all ages including pumpkin picking, hay rides, Great Pumpkin Pyramid and more. The farm includes a country store and private label jellies and jams.

18639 OLIVE STREET RO, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63005 FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

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Temple Tots

Baby N Me

Pipsqueak Class

Open Play at the J

11/22 10am-11am

11/23 9:15am-10:45am

11/24 9:15am-10:30am

11/25 10:30am-11:30am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

Bring your stroller, make some friends and have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack and let your little ones visit.

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Knit Wits at Covenant Place 11/22 1pm-2pm A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year ‘round.

MILFORD AND LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

Winter Practice Session 11/22 1pm-8pm Come out to the Purina Event Center with your dog to practice agility, obedience and conformation. Winter practice sessions will occur on select Tuesdays and Thursdays. 300 CHECKERBOARD DR, GRAY SUMMIT, MO 63039 $10 PER PERSON.

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

314-569-0048

Baby & Me 11/23 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday 11/23 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

B’NAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE

anita@Bnaiamoona.com

Olivette 3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot 11/24 8am-10am Olivettes 3rd Annual 5K Turkey Trot is now a chip timed event. This charitable fund raising run starts and ends in Stacy Park, down scenic Old Bonhomme Rd, through a tree lined paved path and back to Stacy Park. All proceeds go to the Harvey Kornblum Food Pantry. VARIES. CONTACT 314-991-1249

JCC MARILYN FOX BUILDING, 16801 BAXTER RD, CHESTERFIELD, MO 63005 FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Open Swim With Waves 11/25 4pm-8pm At the Indoor Aquatic Center at The Lodge, you can simmer in the warmth of the 104-degree whirlpool spa or drift along the gentle surf of the 84-degree wave pool, which doubles as a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool. 1050 DES PERES RD, 63131 VARIES $1- $10

FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 11/25 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours.

BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.

Teen Open Gym 11/23 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www. teamcentral.org. TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

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Monday

Open Play at the J

Great Green Adventures

Preschool Open Gym

11/26 10:30am-2:30pm

11/27 12:10pm-1pm

11/28 10:30am-11:30am

Explore a special part of the Garden each month. Children can learn about plants, nature and green living through hands-on activities, journaling, stories and games. Designed for ages 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. Adults may accompany up to three children.

Open gym for children ages 3-6 years old occurs the last Saturday of every month

FREE indoor playtime for kids 5 and younger with an adult. Snack included. Families are welcome to stay for the Early Childhood Tot Shabbat each week at 11:30am. Open to members and nonmembers.

4344 SHAW BOULEVARD, 63110 FREE- $10

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Sunday

TEAM CENTRAL GYMNASTICS, 2675 METRO BOULEVARD, 63043 $6

Sunday Chess Classes 11/27

starting from 1 pm

Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 FREE FOR MEMBERS. FIRST TIME TO THE CLUB IS FREE, SO NON-MEMBERS GET IT FREE ONCE.

JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE

Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)

Toys of the 50s, 60s, and 70s 11/28 8am-5pm Remember Gumby, Barbie, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, and Hot Wheels? Stories of kids who played with these toys, adults who bought them, child-rearing experts who judged them and people who invented them reflect rhythms of American life.

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5700 LINDELL BLVD, 63112 FREE

Rombachs Farm - Pumpkin Patch and Fall Fun 11/28 9am-6pm

Schools & Synagogues

SHAKE IT UP!

TRY OUR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SHAKES! 2 shakes a day help melt the weight away.

CALL MARK DOERING 314-629-3263

We offer a variety of activities for all ages including pumpkin picking, hay rides, Great Pumpkin Pyramid and more. The farm includes a country store and private label jellies and jams.

18639 OLIVE STREET RO, CHESTERFIELD, MO, 63005 FREE ADMISSION AND PARKING

Open Jump 11/28 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?

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PUMP IT UP, ST CHARLES, 3691 NEW TOWN BLVD, 63301

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Wednesday

Temple Tots

Baby N Me

11/29 10am-11am

11/30 9:15am-10:45am

Bring a snack and join us for a free playgroup for children up to the age of 3, accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or caregiver.

Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack, and gentle activity. As always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat.

UNITED HEBREW CONGREGATION, 13788 CONWAY RD

Toddler Tuesdays 11/29 9am Children ages birth to 3 yrs and their caregivers. Each weekly session includes light refreshments and socializing followed by activities focusing on creative and cognitive development.

WORLD CHESS HALL OF FAME, 4652 MARYLAND AVE., ST LOUIS, MO 63108 $5 PER ADULT/CHILD PAIR, FREE FOR WCHOF MEMBERS. ONE ADULT PER CHILD REQUIRED.

Knit Wits at Covenant Place 11/29 1pm-2pm A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year ‘round.

MILFORD AND LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE

SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. 314-569-0048

Baby & Me 11/30 9:30am-11am Geared toward parents/caregivers with infants and children who aren’t yet walking, classes are taught by Lisa Cohen. Each class is open to all families in the STL Jewish community. You are welcome to attend any or all class meetings. Special guest speakers and discussions too. CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.

Wine Down Wednesday 11/30 6pm Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine! DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124

314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www.dimvaloo.com

Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 11/30 8am-12pm Enjoy free admission to the Garden on Wednesday and Saturday mornings before noon. Proof of residency is required. MO BOTANICAL GARDENS, 4344 SHAW BLVD,63110

Teen Open Gym 11/30 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 and up, wanting to practice gymnastics, cheer or parkour. Includes use of floors and trampolines. Waiver must be signed by parent if under 18 years old. Waivers available online at www.teamcentral.org.

WANT TO LIST YOUR EVENT HERE? EMAIL US AT:

INFO@STLOUISJEWISHPARENTS.COM

TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.

St. Louis Jewish Parents

NOV 2016

COMMUNITY

WE WELCOME OUR NEW ADVERTISERS! Please make sure to stop in, or send them a note saying hello and thank you. Without our Top-Notch advertisers, this magazine would not be possible.

Jordan Massey with RiteHandRobot

Epstein Hebrew Academy

You’re Baking Me Crazy

www.eha.org

314 517-6239 or 314 469-6682

www.ritehandrobot.com

We also greatly appreciate all of our advertisers! Please join us in patronizing their businesses. Jewish Federation of St Louis St. Louis Children’s Hospital Shanon Forseter, OBGYN Marty Levison & Sherri Welner, Coldwell Banker, Gundaker Milder Musical Arts Organizing Magic Affordable Health Insurance, Alayna Lerner Personal Care Cleaners Childproofers Lynne Prywitch, Goodies for Guests Robert’s Fine Apparel The Coffee Guy Shana Watkins Bounce U: Chesterfield, St. Louis Sophia’s Jewelry Studio Center for Jewish Learning A2Z Selfie Company JOLT Laurie’s Shoes The Law Office of Daniel Battan An Olive Ovation PJ Library Bead Lizzy

NOV 2016

St. Louis Jewish Parents

Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School Tap Snap Creve Coeur Dentistry Rhymes Contracting Shaare Emeth Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool The Magic House Camp GUCI Camp Ramah Camp Sabra Herzl Camp Joe Liebmann of Lou Fusz Mack Daddyz Tips on Trips and Camps The Law Offices of David A. Rubin, LLC Gifted Counseling St. Louis B’nai Amoona Passport to Israel Cub Creek Camp JPAT Classic Aire Care Pinnacle Cleaning Services Mad Science

Oppland Fundamentals Basketball Camp Wade Weistreich Smart Mouth Frosty Treats Videocakes Productions Solomon Segal, M.D. Dr. Debra F. Fink, D.M.D M.S P.C Card Care Connection Eyewearhaus Extraordinaire The Muny Cozy Couture Premier Window Tinting Keri Simon, MSW, LCSW Jen Lorch, Peach Personal Stylist Traditional Congregation Shelley Dean, Kidding Around Yoga Kidzxplor The Little Medical School Craft Central Branham Electric Millbrook Pharmacy ATA Martial Arts

THANK YOU We want to thank all of the readers who have sent in contributions since last month. I am so touched by your continued generosity, and am grateful for your support. In addition to those who wished to remain anonymous, I would like to personally and professionally thank: Mr. & Mrs. Paul Gallant Winnick Family The family that contributed in honor of our First Responders The family that contributed in honor of our Veterans

Let your child come and experience Little Medical School®, where we are inspiring tomorrow’s healthcare professionals today. Little Medical School® brings medicine, science and the importance of health to children in an entertaining, exciting and fun way. Our educational enrichment programs provide a fun, innovative, and engaging curriculum. We create an opportunity to experience role playing using tools that real doctors use. We offer after school programming, birthday parties, and special events that we can customize to fit your needs. All of our curriculum is aligned with STEM objectives. Please check us out at www.littlemedicalschool.com

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Truly, thank you for your support! When You Need Effective Guidance and a Broader Perspective. Big Firm Experience, Small Firm Cost. My clients receive “full package” representation. I specialize in representing St. Louis-grown businesses and start up entrepreneurs, and can assist with a broad range of services including, but not limited to: setting up your business, negotiation and drafting agreements and contracts, ensuring proper trademark and copyright protection, advising on risk avoidance, and asserting and defending your rights in court. Let’s discuss how I can help you succeed!

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St. Louis Jewish Parents

NOV 2016

We are one of the fastest growing Chambers in Missouri! We are a Chamber without borders. We provide unique opportunities to do business and build relationships. If you have any questions or are interested in the Chamber, give us a call!

314-291-2131

8944 St. Charles Rock Road, 3rd Floor info@northwestchamber.com http://www.northwestchamber.com/

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ShuttrPlace An online platform designed to make the connection & communication process between consumers and photographers more efficient and enjoyable. The process is so simple and fun.... Select your genre, love your favorite images, then ShuttrPlace will connect you to your ideal photographers. And even better, the platform is completely free for consumers! ShutterPlace is the only place to find a photog! Try us out!    

Kidzxplor Kidzxplor is a new revolutionary web and app-based service that connects kids to local class providers. Kidzxplor opens the doors to discovery by offering a membership that syncs children to a multitude of different classes and activities including art, music, dance, fitness, mind, open plays, cooking, and many, many more- all for one flat-fee per month. Drop into the best St. Louis children’s class providers and discover your child’s passion conveniently and economically. info@kidzxplor.com www.kidzxplor.com kidzxplor kidzxplor kidzxplor

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With 15+ years experience working with adolescents, young adults and families providing therapy for social and interpersonal relationship issues and emotional regulation, anxiety and depression. Specializes in individuals and families with autism spectrum disorder and or developmental disabilities. Keri excels at creating therapeutic rapport with even the most resistant of clients. Social skills and support groups offered in evenings and after school.

HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum St. Louis has the distinction of being the only free-standing children’s museum in St. Louis that is dedicated solely to health education. It is completely accessible to those of all abilities and showcases a unique model of health edutainment through hands-on, interactive exhibits and live engaging presentations. Our goal: To infectiously contaminate children of all ages to learn, have fun and make great life choices. We Make Health Fun!     

ABC Parenting We believe that answers to concerns and the solutions to problems often lie within the families themselves. Our Child Development Specialist will coach your family while building a foundation for the child’s future. ABC supports families with children from birth through high school. Developmental screenings and bilingual sessions also available. Heather Cushing, Owner 314-701-4100 info@abcparenting.com abcparenting, llc ABCParenting.XYZ

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314) 241-7391 info@hwstl.org hwstl.org hwstl 1100 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110

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Many of you have visited our children’s boutique, Lu Lu Belle in Naples, FL owned by St. Louis couple Charlie and Linda Kilo. We have now opened a store in Ladue bringing the same personalized service & brands most of them unique to St. Louis for girls & boys newborn & up. Come in for a fun-filled experience for Grandparents, Parents & kids. We look forward to meeting you! Mon-Sat 10:00am-5:00pm. Expanded hours by appointment.

NOV 2016

636-385-6828 connie@heydollcakes.com www.heydollcakes.com 2956 Highway K, O’Fallon, MO 63368

Stephanie Cotta stephanie@shuttrplace.com www.shuttrplace.com shuttrplace

Lu Lu Belle’s

We specialize in the doll cake, but I am a full service bakery. Donuts, pastries, cookies, cheesecakes, cake balls, etc.

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New listing for November Listed in October Turning 1 year old!

Hey, Dollcakes

Keri Simon Therapy

Keri Simon, LCSW 314-265-5791 www.kerisimontherapy.com 745 Craig Rd, Suite 308, 63141

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NORTHWEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

lulubelleofnaples@yahoo.com 314-736-5588 9727 Clayton Rd., Ladue, MO 63124 lu lu belle

Helping young mothers & families to empower their children who struggle to reach their potential. For the comfort of children with special needs & convenience of families, we are a house call based practice.

Stephanie Nicholson 314-485-9897 www.treeoflifepedandfamilychiro.com treeoflifepediatric

Tree of Life Pediatric and Family Chiropractic

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Young start-ups help our community’s economy. Look here monthly to see what is new!

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“BABY” BUSINESSES

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Shine Boutique Jewelry, clothing, gifts, accessories, monogrammed items, and free gift wrapping. Come see us! Tamara Netsch (owner) 314-942-3055 www.shineboutiquestlouis.com ShineBoutique 9811 Clayton Rd, STL 63124

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Peach by Jen’s Cafe

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Nia With Neshama

HooPla Fabulous Themed Parties for girls and boys to celebrate their special day. Choose a theme, as well as Kids Night Out and summer campsxtravagant dress up party filled with lots of activities, crafts, games, karaoke & dancing on our stylish stage. Our private space and unique approach to birthday parties makes a great celebration for your loved one. Pick a theme or create your own party & let HooPLa take care of the rest. You just bring the cake! Tracey Richardson 314-733-5858 Info@hooplastl.com /hooplastl http://hooplastl.com/index.htm/

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Ben Fox, Life Coach What stops you from living your dreams? Money? Time commitments? Fears and doubts? We internalize many messages from society, family, and friends about who we are supposed to be and how to spend our time, and this often conflicts with what we truly want. Even if we know our utmost desires and plan to achieve them, doing so alone is isolating and seems insurmountable. As a life coach, the presence I offer will allow us to co-create a future of your choosing. Together, we will discover what blocks you from your dreams and transform how you are in the world.

Elegant Readers Carries the largest selection of optical quality reading glasses and sun-readers in the St. Louis area. With 1000 plus options of top quality, fashion forward styles, for both men and women, you’ll discover frames that are functional, fashionable and Rx capable. Choose from national brands such as Eye bob, Scojo, Proof, Jimmy Crystal, Vera Bradley, Maui Jim’s and private label collections. With a vast choice of colors, magnification and unique frames why shop any where else for your eye ware needs.

Andrea Ledbetter 314-395-9215 elegantreaders.com 9838 Clayton Road Ladue, MO 63124

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Congratulations successful sprouts celebrating 1 year in business!

Nia, a holistic movement practice, blends dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts into a mind-body-emotion-spirit experience. Practiced with soulful and enlivening music, it is safe for all ages, body types, and fitness abilities. Weekly classes available! Neshama Roash (314) 570-1493 neshama@niaawakening.com www.nianow.com/neshamaliora

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Inclusive indoor playground with autismfriendly equipment, where the slogan is “A place where you don’t have to say I’m sorry.” The staff includes volunteers and occupational therapy students, all given tools to diffuse a disagreement or frustration, encourage play and keep children safe. Infants up to kids age 13 can play at their leisure for $12 per child and $10 per sibling. Packages are also available. A nonprofit, My Brother Rocks the Spectrum Foundation, helps needy families cover the cost.

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With backgrounds in Medicine, Neuroscience and Psychoanalysis I offer treatment to adults and the elderly experiencing emotional difficulties. I provide treatment with psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which is a type of talk therapy focusing on people’s deep emotions. I can help people experiencing problems with disabling symptoms such as fears, anxiety, depression, sadness, panic, phobias, anger, violence, stress or impulsivity in their personal life, family, relationships, intimacy and work. Solomon Segal, MD 914-275-7047 solomonsegalmd@gmail.com 141 North Meramec Avenue Oxford Building 3rd Floor, Suite 304 Clayton, MO 63105

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We Rock the Spectrum

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Peach is redefining the way women and teens shop for intimates & basics while working to fix the problem of 80% of women wearing the wrong size bra! I specialize in 1:1 fittings using 10 points of measure in your home, my home, or virtually one-on-one. And, you don’t even need to take your shirt off! I will work with you until we discover your Bra-Ha™ moment. Need basics such as tanks, cardigans, and panties? Discover our Simply Soft basics that are so soft you will never want to wear anything else. Call or email today to set up your fitting or host a trunk show. Fittings are always free. Jen Lorch 602-301-3194 jenscafe7227@gmail.com groups/llrjenscafe

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EMAIL US AT: INFO@STLOUISJEWISHPARENTS.COM

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314-942-8900 Facebook.com/fredandrickys 64 Weldon Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 11252 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Want to be listed here or know of a new business?

Caters to the fashion needs of anyone who desires to add a little pizzazz to any outfit without spending a lot of money. Every piece is only $5! You can’t beat that! Order online, host a jewelry party with friends, or call me! We want to help you look EVEN better at a very reasonable price.

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Our delicious plant-based foods are fresh, 100% natural, preservativefree, and made from scratch in small batches. Our savory handcrafted dishes range from pastas, rice dishes and hearty soups to breads, salads & desserts. Local and organic ingredients when possible, and many dishes are gluten-free. Two convenient retail locations: 64 Weldon Parkway in Maryland Heights, and 11252 Olive Boulevard in Creve Coeur. Everything comes packaged in BPA-free, reusable and recyclable containers, and all you do is heat them. Best of all, they taste fabulous!

Ajaene’s $5 Jewelry Store

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Millbrook Pharmacy Your local, family-owned, independent pharmacy in University City. Come see us!

Ben Fox  914-523-3843  befox18@gmail.com 

St. Louis Jewish Parents

314-802-7012  www.millbrookrx.com  7010 Pershing Ave.,  University City, MO 63130

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SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED The Kaufman Fund is a 501c(3) charity and has raised and donated over $1,000,000 to over 100 local veteran and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charities since our beginnings. Our mission is to support local veterans and children who are at risk of abuse or poverty, needing food, shelter, clothing, medical care and basic needs.

SUPPORT TREES FOR VETS NOV. 11 - DEC. 11, 2016

The Kaufman Fund has a goal of giving away 400 Christmas trees and stands to deserving veterans and their families to help make their Holiday season. We are working with St Patrick Center, UMSL, USO, Catholic Charities, several reserve units and others to obtain the names of veterans to receive trees.

To purchase 1 or more trees: www.thekaufmanfund.org/events/treesforvets or email: treesforvets@thekaufmanfund.org and purchase the number of trees you want to sponsor. Tree and stand are $25.00. Any contribution is appreciated. For other types of sponsorships contact treesforvets@thekaufmanfund.org NOTE: Any funds donated that exceed the tree expenses will be donated to charities that support veteran causes.