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Our October Cover Kid is Luca Becker St. Louis Jewish Parents Magazine features St. Louis kids on our cover every issue. Photo by Spoonful of Sugar Photography.
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DADDY & ME DR. JESSE KAVADLO 40
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Bedwetting By Kirstin Campbell, MD RABBI TO PARENT
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September CALENDAR 42 Jewish, Secular, & School/Synagogue Events JEWISH HOLIDAY EXPLAINED
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High Holidays for ALL Ages!
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TATER TOT SHABBAT
Friday, September 23, 5 p.m. Join us for a preschool service and program highlighting the theme of forgiveness followed by a dinner and activities for families with children ages five and younger. RSVPs are required by Friday, September 16 to Kendra Brown 314-692-5321
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Spend the Holydays with us!
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Wednesday, October 12, 9 a.m. Interactive experience for ages Preschool-Grade 2 with worship, song and skit led by the Shaare Emeth clergy and staff. Download a free booklet with all of our High Holiday services and children’s programs at www.sestl.org/highholidays
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Traditional Congregation 12437 Ladue Rd, Creve Coeur A warm & welcoming community rooted in tradition
All are welcome TICKETS NOT REQUIRED
•Family & separate seating options •Free childcare and youth services
For information and schedule of services: Rabbi Seth D. Gordon Kenneth Bohm, President
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Do you know that feeling when you are so grateful and proud and happy at the same time, such that you feel teary-eyed and physically full? It doesn’t happen often, but it becomes a permanent memory that you look back on, both when you need the courage to go on and when you are succeeding. Well, readers, writers, supporters, and advertising business owners, THANK YOU!!! Because of all of the help you have given, the magazine has now reached the halfway point of what was requested. Additionally, the online, offline, verbal, and written support has given me that amazing feeling. Best thing is, that as a community, we can be proud! The magazine is now okay for a few more months, while I look for the best local businesses to advertise. St Louis Jewish Parents magazine was created to benefit the readers, writers, and reputable local businesses. The best way to support these outstanding businesses is for the magazine to give them visibility, and for the readers to shop local whenever possible. This magazine was set up to be a Community Beneficial Business, a Social Entrepreneur venture that is not yet formally recognized in the state of Missouri as its own tax category (B Corp or LC3). But I feel strongly that the magazine is becoming part of the healthy local business “ecosystem”, which could not have happened without your support. If you would still like to support the magazine, please help me find the best businesses to advertise in the magazine, or sponsors for sections of the magazine such as the 3 page Feature that presents the local Jewish preschools, private schools, religious schools, youth groups, and shuls, or the Rabbi to Parent page. Truly, thank you for showing that you care about the importance of this magazine. You will find a page in the Community section that acknowledges and thanks many of the people who financially helped to Support St Louis Jewish Parents magazine. There are others who wished to remain anonymous. I am looking forward to working hard to continue producing a connected and engaging local, high-quality resource!
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THE VOICE OF GENERATION J OUR GENERATION OUR FUTURE
A TEEN’S BALANCING ACT by Kobi
Recht
Some of the most common phrases you hear in my house from my parents are, “Offer your best effort in whatever you’re doing.”, “Have something in your life that you are passionate about and love to do.” “It’s important to have an outlet that brings you joy and happiness.” AND “It’s all about balance.” I never completely understood what they meant, until I started high school. Kobi Recht
Freshman Parkway Central High School
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Over my years of growing up and advancing through elementary and middle school, I never completely understood what my parents were talking about when it came to finding balance. After going through my first few weeks of 9th grade, it suddenly clicked. I was juggling more things. This year, as a freshman, in addition to my school work, I am playing fall ball, basketball, babysitting for a family down the street, participation in youth group, going to Sunday school and family time.
“...over time I’ve learned good strategies to maintain all of my activities…”
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Aside from school, all of these things are my choice. Even going to Sunday school. In order to go to camp, I need to be enrolled in a Hebrew school program. So I choose to do it because camp is by far my most favorite “privilege” that I have. That’s another thing you’ll hear in my house. That we are very privileged and we need to appreciate everything we have. If at any point this balance isn’t working, we make an appropriate adjustment. Another big piece of my life balance is being in good physical condition, eating healthy and getting good sleep. I know that when I’ve felt more stress in my life, I tend to eat junk and stay up late. I always feel worse when this happens. At the same time, when I’m active and finding time to do things that bring me joy, I eat better, sleep better and do better in school. I have found that the best thing I can do is when I get home from school, I take a short break with a snack and then make a plan for the evening. Homework always comes first. I have made doing my homework first, a good habit and really like getting it out of the way. It gives me time in the evening to do things like go to youth group, lift weights with my dad and brother, shoot hoops outside, or watch a
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show. I like to do my reading before bed which helps my mind slow down and helps me fall asleep easily. My weekly babysitting job has probably taught me most about balance. I babysit every Wednesday from 3-7pm. I wanted to be able to make some spending money and also contribute to paying for the basketball clinic (that is also considered a “privilege”). I am lucky to have found a job with a really nice family down the street. They have 4 kids. A seven year old, a five year old, an almost 3 year old and a nine month old. I’m able to walk there after school and then home once I’m done. In preparation for babysitting each week, I plan in advance with homework as best as I can and often have to make choices about whether I get to go to youth group or not that evening. While babysitting, I’m balancing A LOT! My eyes are always on the 9th month old, often holding him as I make sure the almost 3 year old is happy and has everything she needs. I don’t always have all four kids at once, but when I do It’s the craziest balancing act. I’m often exhausted when I get home and usually need some down-time before I can get to homework, so it makes for a really long day. But, I’m really proud of what I’m doing and it makes it worth it. As you could see, my weeks are very packed, but over time I’ve learned good strategies to maintain all of my activities along with also having free time. Yes, every once in awhile I watch a TV show or put on a Cardinals game. Today, things feel busy, but good. It’s possible that I will feel differently next week, but for now I’m balanced.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
BABY
PEER PRESSURE
When you are a young adult, many people ask, “Do you have a boy/girl friend?” When you have a significant other, many people ask, “When are you getting married?” Once married, the next question is “ When are you going to have children?” When you have your first child, … Here is when it gets noticeably difficult for many parentsespecially the primary caregiver. As a new parent, the high school experience and the peer pressure everyone learned about there, is far behind and even forgotten. However, once there is a baby, much of that same forgotten pressure returns. The peer pressure to do anything the way someone else says is right, is tremendous. 95% of new parents are told within the first week of the baby’s life that they are doing something wrong, be it holding the baby the wrong way, not doing the diapering process correctly, or not feeding the baby enough. While frustrating and not particularly inspiring self-confidence, this still does not prepare the new parents for playgroup banter- which can be even worse. “My baby made 2 dirty diapers today. How many did yours make? None? You know there really must be a problem.” “My baby ___________, fill in the blank, be it smiled, rolled over, crawled, babbled, etc … Researchers find that mother-baby playgroups where the moms self-identify as highly competitive, induce more stress and anxiety for both the children and the parents than those playgroups with moms who self-identify as highly collaborative. The peer pressure
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that many parents feel regarding developmental milestones causes more than 90% of today’s parents to go home and look online for a diagnosis of why their babies are “behind”. In most of those cases, the babies are not at all behind. They are either working on different activities or are perfectly within the range of normal. The parents worried for nothing, and only because of the pressure to conform. Good sources for confirmation that your baby is not behind include the pediatrician, a parent that has older children, and your spouse. Most importantly is the idea that the parents need to start trusting their instincts such that what other people say, carries less importance and effect.
Tips for dealing with Parent Peer Pressure in playgroups: - Listen politely, and say, “Thank you. I will keep an eye on that, but my baby is working on _____ right now. - Stand up and go to a different part of the room, saying, “It is amazing that with all of these differences, the babies enter childhood doing so many of the same things.” - If the verbal peer pressure is really bad, you can look for a different playgroup, with parents who are more collaborative.
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“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”: This phrase was coined in 1913 but was based on the original form with a different rhyme, roughly 149 years previously in Wales: “Eat an apple on going to bed and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread,” went the proverb in Pembrokeshire. “He’s as healthy as a horse.”: The term started appearing in the 1860s and since then seems to have been used in the US but not the UK. The imagery behind it is linked to other expressions whereby a horse is seen as symbol of strength and physical capacity, such as ‘eat like a horse’ and ‘strong as a horse’.
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”: The Benjamin Franklin axiom that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is as true today as it was when Franklin made the quote. Although many use the quote when referring to health, Franklin actually was addressing fire safety while moving hot coals from one place to another. “She’s like a cat with 9 lives.”: Cats don’t really have nine lives. But hundreds of years ago cats got a reputation for reincarnation because of their ability to jump and land from high places, surviving when many other animals would surely get hurt. “Good health and good sense are two of life’s greatest blessings.“: In 42 B.C. Publius Syrus, a Roman scholar taught this phrase. This phrase is now considered one of the most motivational ones from that time period that is still in active use today.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD
SAYING NO! It always seems to parents that their child’s favorite word is “No”. Parents hear it very often, especially when they ask a child to do something. The 5 top situations for when a child says “No!” include when a child is:
1. asked to stop an activity that s/he is
engaged in, and doesn’t want to stop.
2. asked to wear something. 3. offered particular food. 4. told to use the potty. 5. Not given a choice over something that is directly related to him/her.
However, despite this ability to say no to their own parents and caregivers as part of a quest for
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independence, saying no to strangers, coaches, new teachers, and others is not so easy. Children have to be taught to trust their instincts, tell the less-familiar person “no”, and then tell a parent what is happening. The most common situation in which a child will not say “no” is in a sport, or activity that a lot of the child’s time is invested in, like theatre or an instrument. Regardless of whether a child is tired, in pain, or does not enjoy the activity anymore, when the coach/ teacher asks the child to do more, a high percentage of children will push past the pain and discomfort to the point of injury. This “work through it” trait is often praised by society, and becomes a source of pride for the child and parent. Unfortunately, this can lead the child (and his/her parents) to not recognize the boundaries of when to
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find a new activity. More importantly, newer research suggests that when the “push” to succeed despite injury, illness, or burn-out is praised publicly both on a large scale in the media, and on a small scale at a local event, children are less likely to learn to listen to themselves. This creates problems with low self-reliance, selfconfidence, and independence as teens and adults. If you tell a parent of a young child that s/he will have to teach him/her to say “No”, you will likely be laughed at. However, parents get caught up in the older child’s quest for success and the words “No” and “Enough” do not get used in necessary situations. Following the suggestions below can be good openings into teaching children how and when it is okay to say “No.”
When starting an activity that is more than 3 hours per week, discuss with the child that s/he should tell a parent every time s/he wants to stop that activity. Together they can figure out WHY the desire to stop is there. You can both figure out whether to “push through” or find a new activity.
Saying No at the right point is an important aspect of being successful at endeavors throughout adulthood. It does not often happen on its own, given the high level of activity that today’s children do. Hence, it falls on the adult to teach children this skill.
When in an activity, children should be instructed to tell a parent or caregiver if there is any pain that is being experienced. Teaching a child to work through soreness, but stop at pain is a huge benefit. Teaching a child to recognize the difference is difficult, but important. Make sure to discuss that the child will still be loved, respected, and paid attention to, even if s/he stops a particular activity.
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Hillel at Wa shington University in St. Louis (WashU Hillel)
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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY? Whether you are new to St Louis, visiting for a time, or are looking for a place to go for the Jewish High Holidays, here are some of the amazing places and what they offer. Congregation Bnai Amoona Identifies as:
Conservative Michael Samis, Execut ive Director, michael@bnaiamoona.co m, 314-576-9990 x106 Full Schedule: www.bn aiamoona.com/high-hol y-days-5777/ Children’s Svcs: Yes Family Svcs: Yes Contact:
Tickets Needed: Ticket s not required for any of the Youth Programming – onl y the Main Sanctuary Services. Contact Michael Samis with any questions. Babysitting: Yes
Central Reform Congregation (CRC)
Reform es, 314-361-3919 Contact: Tristan Jon .org tristan@centralreform m.org dule: centralrefor
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Parents want to know which shuls offer family activities and services, as well as for what ages. Parents of teens and college students want to know where their teens+ can go for the Jewish High Holidays.
Tickets needed for services? Who to contact? Find this information and more on these file cards. Don’t see your favorite shul, remind them to send in their information for next year!
Chabad of Chesterfield Chabad
Identifies as:
Chanala Rubenfeld, Chanalar@gmail.com, 314-258-3301 Contact:
Full Schedule:
www.ChabadOfChesterfield.com
Children’s Svcs: Family Svcs:
Tickets Needed: Babysitting:
Yes
Yes No, but RSVP is appreciated.
No
Kol Rinah
Identifies as :
Conservative Jessica Wax, 314-727-1747 , jessica@ko Full Schedule lrinahstl.or : www.kolr g inahstl.org Children’s Sv cs: Yes Family Svcs: Yes Contact:
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Bais Abraham Congregation Modern Orthodox
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Rabbi Hyim Shafner, 314-721-3030 or rabbi@baisabe.com Contact:
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Reform Main office at 314-469-0 700 Schedule: www.unite dhebrew.org
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St Louis Jewish Parents Magazine wishes you a healthy and happy new year!
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PLAYING HOOKY Definition: “Play hooky” means to be absent from school without an excuse. It is an “American-ism” first recorded around 1848. Bartlett’s Dictionary of Americanisms gives a slightly later example found in a well-known piece of literature: “He moped to school gloomy and sad, and took his flogging, along with Joe Harper, for playing hooky the day before.” (Mark Twain, Tom Sawyer). And here’s another example, from a U.S. President, showing the extended use of the term: “I played hooky from the Appropriations Committee this morning.” (Harry Truman, Dear Bess).
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According to the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES), children in Missouri must attend school from the ages of 7- 17 years. There can be no more than 8 unexcused absences. School districts often tell parents/caregivers that students should only miss school for illness-related reasons, or religious holidays. However, often parents recognize that there are other reasons for tweens especially, to miss a day of school.
Parents report, anonymously, that they have kept tweens home from school for the following reasons: To take care of a younger sibling. For a “mental health” day. To play in the snow. To finish homework.
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To spend time with visiting out-of-town family or friends. For sports events or other activities, e.g. acting/modeling. Travel and family vacations. To spend “quality” time together. The question is, what are tweens learning when they miss school for the above reasons? Some educators argue that tweens don’t learn a good work ethic if they miss school for the above reasons. Other educators say that the tweens are learning from the parents that school and school work are not a priority. However, there are still other educators who recognize that it is not the reason for why the tween missed school that is as important as the reason that the parent decided that another activity was better for the tween on the given day. If the parent talks to the tween and creates learning points from the situation, the results can be more positive than not! For example, if the parent discusses with the tween that there are increased responsibilities with being older, such as finishing school work on time, and that school work is often more involved, there is a one-time lesson that can be taught. If the tween stays home from school and figures out how long the assignment actually takes, s/he knows for next time how to organize the allotted time better. This is a life skill that will benefit the student, teacher, and parent in the future. As long as it is not done often and there is parental involvement and teaching about the issue, many educators would agree that this is an absence that is “worth it”.
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Although officially it is negligent* to keep a tween home from school, there are situations that are unexcused but acceptable. Education has always been a partnership between parents and educators. When parents communicate, and intentionally instruct the tweens on why they are home, with a goal accomplished, education is still happening. In MO, a combination of schooling, e.g. public, private, and homeschooling is permitted. On days when the parents are indeed teaching the tween, it can be written up as a homeschool lesson or field trip. Communicating with the tween is crucial for the success of the educational lesson. *Every person having custody or control of a child between the ages of 7 and 17 years has the primary responsibility of ensuring that school is regularly attended. Any caregiver of a child or children who do not regularly attend school may be reported to the Department of Social Services, Children’s Division, or to the county prosecutor’s office. A violation of the compulsory attendance law is a class C misdemeanor.
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NEWS & BOOKS
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Back in the dark ages when I was in first grade, one of my favorite movies was Xanadu. Along with some highly cheesy songs and bizarre plot lines, it featured the ethereal Olivia Newton John. My love of leg warmers originated from that movie, and also my belief in magical things beyond what our eyes can see. I’ve never really outgrown that belief, although thankfully I have gotten rid of the leg warmers.
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.
This time of year is kind of magical, since Rosh Hashanah is a time when we can push a figurative reset button, symbolically cleansing the slate from any bad deeds we’ve done over the past year. Watching the news these days, I wish we had a literal reset button, but instead it’s on us to try to fix things. There is an example of selfless acts to improve the world in the PJ Library book, The Magic Pomegranate by Peninnah Schram. In the story, three brothers travel to different parts of the world searching for unusual gifts. Don’t be fooled; the book isn’t about shopping. The brothers end up saving a princess, but if you put aside the obvious cliche’, it’s a great story of the impact of good deeds, all of them valuable, but not all equal. One brother finds a crystal ball. Another finds a flying carpet. But the brother who wins the day (and of course, the princess’ hand in marriage) is the one who gives her some of his pomegranate, as a present. “Fruit?” you might be asking, “What’s so great about a piece of fruit??” Well, a pomegranate isn’t any ordinary fruit; it is one of the only ones where we discard the flesh and instead eat the seeds. The number of seeds is sometimes rumored to be 613, the number of good deeds we are able to do, but let me save you the trouble of counting them... I’ve tried several times and have come up with far fewer seeds than that! Pomegranates are considered symbolic though, and when we eat the seeds, especially during this time of year, we hope that our good deeds will increase like the seeds inside. The world today, far from a fairytale, provides many opportunities for us to make it better. We can donate money, give time, or practice armchair activism and strive for change via social media— each of these is invaluable. As we metaphorically push reset and start the “new year,” may our mitzvot, no matter what form they take, be made even greater because we let ourselves be changed by them. I hope you enjoy these PJ books, which are all magical in their methods of improving our world.
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Magic Pomegranate Written by Peninnah Schram Illustrated by Melanie Hall
Ages: 5 to 6 Years Three clever, adventuresome brothers search the world over for something unique, use what they find to help save a princess, and then vie for the privilege of marrying her.
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“Mama, I have to go pee-pee,” the small voice calls from across the hall. I can feel my anxiety rise as I stumble from my own bed. Fingers crossed, I hope to find a dry child in a dry bed. Most of the time we make it to the bathroom, but then there are the nights when I find myself in front of the washing machine with a pile of sheets at 3am.
Facts: Bed-wetting is common. Also known as nocturnal enuresis, bedwetting is considered normal for kids until the age of 5 years. Boys are twice as susceptible as girls. Normal bed-wetting occurs without any other symptoms. It is hard to stay dry at night. The bladder has its own complex system of nerves and also relies on detailed communication with the brain. These systems take a long time to develop and train. The systems are also affected by genetics (bed wetting runs in families), hormone release patterns, sleep patterns, abnormal muscle activity of the bladder and other varied factors that you and your child cannot control. Even children who potty train easily may struggle with bedwetting. Sometimes, a stressful life event will result in the start or return of bedwetting. This is known as secondary nocturnal enuresis. This is less common than the primary form that begins during toilet training.
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CALL your pediatrician for a medical evaluation if your child has other symptoms that you notice in association with bed wetting (pain, fevers, weight loss, loss of daytime control, frequent urination, weak or inconsistent streams of urine, increased hunger or thirst, etc.). RELAX as much as possible. Most children will outgrow this, in time. It is not your child’s fault and it is not your fault. Stressing yourself out or reprimanding your child only leads to further emotional distress and embarrassment.
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DISCUSS training techniques and other treatment options with your pediatrician especially if your child is older than 7. Younger children often respond well to motivational therapy (sticker charts, predetermined awards). Older children may make use of moisture alarms, scheduled nighttime urination, and other mental training techniques. A medication is available with a prescription from your doctor, but this only works for certain types of bedwetting and is most suited for special nights like sleepovers, camps, etc.
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THAT DIFFICULT THIRD YEAR Case Scenario Two teens are walking to the car. They have heavy looks on their faces and even heavier looking book bags. The one driving, opens his door, and says, “I didn’t think it would be this stressful”. His friend answered, “Yeah. This is worse than freshman year. Have you even had time to start the college stuff?”
As it turns out, the stress associated with the 3rd year of a 4 year school is extremely stressful for both teens and their parents. Turns out- it does not really matter whether it is high school or college, that one, Junior year is often thought to decide the future.
For some families, it is how to deal with the moodiness that is exhibited when the teen is stressed “to the maximum”. For many families, it is both the question of what the teen is going to do after high school, and what is needed to get there.
Common stressors on Juniors in High School:
Research shows a major shift in the college application process, with more teens applying to college than ever before, and more teens applying to more schools. This makes the application process more competitive than ever. The NACAC Admission Trends Survey provides detailed information on how the applications have changed since 1999, as well as how the college application reviewers make decisions.
- Harder classes and higher expectations from teachers. - More assigned school work. - College-placement exams. - Learning complex new skills, such as driving friends in the car. - Increased activities after school, e.g. job, sports, volunteering. - College tours. - Hormonal changes and new interests. - Parents’ expectations. Some of the most well-balanced teens feel high levels of anxiety during Junior year of high school. It is not just the teen that is overwhelmed, but the parents as well.
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Over the past 20 years, there has been little change in how applicants are considered, with admission offices identifying the top factors in the admission decision for the Fall 2015 admission cycle as: grades in college preparatory courses, strength of curriculum, overall high school GPA, and admission test scores. Among the next most important factors are the essay, a student’s demonstrated interest, counselor and teacher recommendations, and extracurricular activities.
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With grades and test scores still remaining so important, many families feel that Junior year is the time to push and get grades and test scores as high as possible. This adds to the stress and creates moodiness, anger, and resentment for both teens and parents. Here are some tips to help in getting through this important year:
1. If possible, start in sophomore year to plan out the goals of the next 3 years. Even if the goals and plan need to be readjusted, there are fewer surprises and less pressure.
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RABBI
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Feeling the Alphabet
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Scott Shafrin is currently the Assistant Rabbi and Religious School Director At Kol Rinah. Ordained from the American Jewish University’s Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles in 2013, he also received a Master’s Degree in Education. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rabbi Shafrin is an avid musician, playing piano, guitar, drums, trumpet and others. Rabbi Scott works tirelessly to connect people of all ages to the world of meaning found in the Jewish tradition by engaging with them through dialogue, Jewish texts, tefillah, music, social justice, and leadership building. He was one of the founding AIPAC Leffel Fellows, recruiting and inspiring future Jewish leaders to advocate in support of Israel. Beyond his rabbinic work, Scott loves to engage with new people in places all around the world, like Nicaragua and Siberia. He is blessed to share his adventures with his wife Rabbi Jessica Shafrin, who is also a chaplain and a passionate teacher of Torah, and their son, Amitai.
There’s a wonderful story I have come to love year after year:
with love, began to repeat the letters as one.
One evening, a young shepherd was walking home from market. Though the boy worked hard, he had little time for learning, but as he trudged down the road, he heard distant sounds which he soon recognized as Hebrew words. Following the sounds, he came upon a synagogue full of people chanting and singing, swaying and bowing their heads. He walked in and asked a woman what was going on.
As parents, most of us have felt like we didn’t know how to do things “right.” Whether our child asks us about God or our middle-schooler needs help with math homework, we often feel ill-prepared for the tasks that confront us. How much more daunting can it feel when we think about creating Jewish experiences that cultivate a sense of identity for our children?
“This is Kol Nidrei,” she replied, “the evening of Yom Kippur, our sacred day of Atonement.” The boy quietly sat down in one of the rows at the back of the room. Minutes passed, and the boy was the only one who was not loudly praying. Without warning, he stood up began to shout each letter of the Hebrew alef-bet, “Alef! Bet! Gimmel!” he cried. People stopped their own prayers, turning to glare angrily at the boy. Soon, everyone had stopped their prayers. All of a sudden the rabbi came down off the bimah and walked over to the boy’s row. As he approached, the boy cried out, “Master of the Universe, I want to feel the meaning of this day, but I do not know the words or tunes to these songs. Please God, take these letters and rearrange them to form the words that mean what I want to say and what is in my heart.” The entire crowd stared, awestruck. Then the rabbi began to joyously recite, “Alef! Bet! Gimmel!” One by one, they each began to call out the letters of the alef-bet, until the whole synagogue, overflowing
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It turns out, however, the secret is not doing things “right”, but doing things with feeling. Growing up, my family did not celebrate Shabbat the most traditional ways. But every Friday night, rain or shine, we were there, lighting candles and making sure we ate together. I didn’t learn what made a sukkah kosher as a kid, but I did know that my Gramps had one that he put together before Sukkot, often with a few inches of Wisconsin snow already on the ground. And even though our Pesach seder didn’t go all night, we told the story of the Exodus from Egypt with dozens of props and silliness to spare. These are just some of the Jewish experiences that made an impact on my life. Anyone can learn new ways to engage with their community; the trick is to approach new ideas not with fear or cynicism, but with joy, with life. Sometimes, this helps us connect with our children or community. Other times, it will give us insight into ourselves. Still other times, it may lead to silliness that we can laugh about for years to come. No matter what, you will find that positive energy is contagious, and the memories we make as a family become parts of our innermost selves forever.
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I love science. I hate cilantro. In the world of superheroes, good versus evil, and we all cheer that goodness prevails. You guessed it, in this superhero story, the most sinister, evilest herb, ruiner of all good tasting food, mass destroyer of any recipe, is none other than the awful tasting cilantro. Who then, you ask, are the superheroes who will defeat cilantro and banish it forever more? This part of the plot gets complicated and depends upon which kind of “taster” you are. In Tongueland, the fungiform papillae (location of the taste buds) reign supreme, guiding our decisions on what we taste, all the while allowing civilized cohesion among the three classes of human tasters: Super-tasters, Average-tasters, and Nontasters. You might think in this story Supertasters would get their rightly due as the superheroes of the tasting world; sadly, that is not the case. Super-tasters are the outcasts, misunderstood, and often mislabeled as “picky eaters”. Simply put, Super-tasters (both children and adults), experience sense of taste with much more intensity than others; flavors such as broccoli, grapefruit, cabbage, and radishes taste stronger or extremely bitter, while sweets taste sweeter, salt tastes saltier, the burn of chili peppers and ethanol and the astringency of wine are stronger to Super-tasters. Don’t give up hope; every good story has a plot twist! Average-tasters are the laissez-faire tasters, not taking a strong stance on either side of various flavors and tastes, and pretty much enjoying most food. Non-tasters, these are often the wildly adventurous, eat anything and everything because, unbeknownst to them, they cannot truly distinguish particular strong or offputting tastes. It is the Non-tasters and the Supertasters who most often clash when trying to cook together or share a meal. Thus, it would appear that villainous cilantro would be the arch nemesis of the Supertaster and the beloved herb of the Non-taster. It turns out, that’s not quite the case.
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For years, I have pegged my selective taste preferences (far better than calling myself a “picky eater”) and hatred of cilantro on being a Super-taster. Many haters of cilantro claim the pesky plant tastes like soap, which has always caused me to wonder how many people eat soap?! So, I started looking more into the research on Super-tasters, cilantro, and soap. Surprisingly, I learned that cilantro does not contain the compounds that most Super-tasters dislike. It looks to be that the divisive cilantro may have more to do with smell, and THAT makes much more “sense”! The various odors of cilantro may be behind the hateful taste. In other words, Supertasters may smell things differently too!! Of course, I can’t end the story there, because where would we be without knowing who Super-tasters are, and what makes a super eater? It’s important to point out that not all Super-tasters are “picky eaters” and vice-versa. Some people just don’t like the taste of cilantro, period. The super bitter taste that Super-tasters experience is from a chemical called, propylthiouracil (PROP), that not everyone can detect. Only ~1/4 of the population are Super-tasters, with more women being so than men. Research finds that Non-tasters have the fewest taste buds. Food tastes bland, and these tasters often choose extreme bold, hot and spicy foods to get a taste sensation. Below is a DIY kitchen experiment that can test which family members are super, average, or non-tasters. Knowing who in the family are Super-tasters and who are Non-tasters can help remind you to take a deep breath at the dinner table when one of your kids makes the scrunchy face and says “Brussel sprouts taste yucky”, while another one adds hot sauce to everything. The funny thing about Super-tasters and Non-tasters is that biology may make our
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www.BranhamElectric.com tongues a bumpy landscape, but we still have the wonderful ability to make choices, learn to explore, and enjoy the taste of new foods. Some foods can become a pleasantly acquired taste! I will continue to refuse to eat or cook with cilantro, and after I try the experiment I will probably have to concede that I’m not really a Super-taster (as cool as that sounds and as convenient an excuse it’s been to rationalize my selective food choices), but I also will appreciate the crazy extremes of our taste buds, and try to set a good example and be a role model of healthy eating for my children. So in the end, we parents are the superheroes for our kids! Use this link to test your tastebuds- have fun! http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/supertasting-science-find-out-if-youre-a-supertaster/
References: 1. Above link 2. Hadhazy A. Life’s Extremes: Supertaster vs. Nontaster. November 27, 2011. Livescience. http://www.livescience.com/17190-supertaster-nontaster-tongue-evolution. html 3. Kurz J. Getting to the root of the great cilantro divide. December 26, 2008. http:// www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98695984 4. Hayes J, Keast R. Two decades of supertasting: where do we stand? Physiol Behav. 104(5):1072-1074; 2011.
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JEWISH
HOLIDAY EXPLAINED
Yom Kippur is the Jewish Day of Atonement. This day is the holiest day of the year. As found in Leviticus 16:30, “For on this day He will forgive you, to purify you, that you be cleansed from all your sins before G-d”.
BEGINS (9TH OF TISHREI)
On Yom Kippur, Jewish adults around the world (with the exception of those with certain health conditions) fast for approximately 26 hours. During this time, no food or liquid passes our lips. We do not wash or “anoint” our bodies. We do not wear leather footwear or any other animal skin. We do not go to school or work. Instead we go to shul (houses of worship).
ENDS
There are 5 prayer services, starting with Kol Nidre on October 11th in the evening, and ending with Neilah on October 12th in the evening. The holiday ends with the blast of the Shofar (ram’s horn).
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Although this is a very solemn holiday, there is also an underlying joy. We are confident that our genuine repentance will be accepted, our sins forgiven, and our verdicts sealed for a year of life, health, and happiness. After all of the prayer, repentance, and fasting, there is a festive meal that is typically a dairy one, including bagels, salads, fish, blintzes, cheeses, apples and honey, and more. Some people break fast at their shul. Others go home and celebrate with immediate family. Others have a large gathering/party to usher in the New Year.
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BLANKETS In the 1973 movie “Sleeper,” Woody Allen’s character wakes up two hundred years in the future. When he requests “wheat germ” and “organic honey,” his doctor wonders, “No steak or cream pies or—hot fudge?” “Those,” another scientist points out, “were thought to be unhealthy, precisely the opposite of what we now know to be true.” What was once beneficial is bad, and vice versa. But sometimes parents don’t have to wait two hundred years.
Later, when my wife and I tried to use the game to stream movies as usual, we received an unusual error code. When we called the phone number provided, we were told that we would have to receive a call back from someone else. Someone special. It turned out that my son was smart enough to break the codes, but as a 12-year-old he was still naive enough to think that his actions—including his screen name of Hacker Lord— might go undetected. They didn’t.
When my son got his first laptop, he quickly figured out how to download everything he needed for free. “Cracking,” he said. It didn’t sound healthy. When he got his cell phone, he removed the software restrictions. He said that now he could customize it. I just knew he voided the warranty. He called it “jailbreaking.” Great, I thought to myself. We’re going to have to jailbreak him in a few years at this rate. When he got his game system, he hacked that, too, allowing him to trounce all the other online gamers with some well-timed and hard-earned chicanery.
The videogame police eventually called back to let us know that unless the hacks were deleted—and never installed again—we wouldn’t be allowed to connect. Our son had electronically grounded us. So over his objections we dutifully deleted his hacks. Of course, he had backed them up, and he did in fact do it again, but at least he knew better than to go online to humiliate strangers. He would have to be content humiliating his friends. During the next few years, he spent a lot of time on his computer. Like most parents, I grew concerned.
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It’s funny that I worried, though, since on the surface he was doing the safest thing imaginable—spending time at home, securely, in his room. If, like other boys his age, he spent most of his time outside, or playing sports, or driving, I’m sure I would have worried too. When I was a teenager, I spent most of my time reading or practicing the guitar, two activities that worried two different generations of parents—the Victorians, who were sure that reading novels was wasteful, self-indulgent, and bad for the eyesight, just as parents would later say of TV, video games, and computers. And the parents of 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s guitar players were sure that their kids were being antisocial and antiestablishment. And we were! That was the point. Now, as the establishment, we wish our kids would do something wholesome like read novels or practice the guitar. Parents are sure that whatever their kids like must by definition, be bad for them.
cybersecurity. It turns out that most of the job is cracking, breaking, hacking, and other violent words that just look like typing to me. And already, two acquaintances have asked when he’s graduating, since their companies are hiring—is there even a name yet for what he’ll do? Cybersecurity guard? What seemed unhealthy is not only fine but fantastic, a livelihood but also a secure life, just as my teenage passions for novels and music turned out to mold me, so that I can now do what I love. “Sleeper” was right. Wait long enough, and what seems bad may turn out to be great. If we can get hot fudge to be healthful as well, we’ll be all set.
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The Great Godfrey Maze
10/1 11am-10pm
Aish Hebrew School & Adult Sunday School
The Village of Godfrey and the Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Village of Godfrey with HAPPY BIRTHDAY GODFREY as the theme for the 2016 Great Godfrey Maze!
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.
Secular
1401 STAMPER LN, 62035 FREE- $6
Dino Mysteries 10/1 1pm-2pm Explore the mysterious lives of dinosaurs. Discover how dinosaurs ate, learn about dinosaur anatomy, examine real fossils and make your own cast of a real dinosaur tooth. Designed for children ages 5 and older, Dino Mysteries will be offered on the 11st Sat of every month in 2016.
STL SCIENCE CENTER $5 FOR MEMBERS, $7 FOR NONMEMBERS
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Backstoppalooza 10/1 6pm The headlining band for this year’s Backstoppalooza concert is 7 BRIDGES BAND, THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE. All of the proceeds from food and beverage sales support Backstoppers, an organization that provides immediate financial aid and other support to the families of Police Officers and Firefighters who lose their lives in the line of duty.
Schools & Synagogues
Sunday
10/2 10am-12pm
457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION
Art Exhibit at City Hall (Chesterfield) 10/2-10/31 10am Features two-dimensional artwork, including mixed media, paintings & photographs from established regional artists Adrienne Patel, Billyo O’Donnell, Charles Dana and Tito Gay and sculptor, Joy Beckner. 690 CHESTERFIELD PARKWAY WEST
Annual Safety Day 10/2 12pm-3pm Metro West Fire Protection District presents their annual Safety Day with fun for all ages. Fire trucks, EMS, rescue & police vehicles will be on display. Other activities and events inlucde live fire demontrations, giveaways, K-9 demonstrations, food and more. 17065 MANCHESTER RD., WILDWOOD MO 63404 FREE
CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER FREE
www.chesterfieldamphitheater.com
Monday
Rombachs Farm Pumpkin Patch & Fall Fun
10/3 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
Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden 10/3 9am-4pm Join us for another season of activities for the whole family. Explore the great outdoors and have a Missouri adventure as you experience all the Children’s Garden has to offer including a waterfall, steamboat, cave, rope bridges, tree house and more! MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN VARIES BASED ON DAY AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS.
Route 66: Main Street through St Louis 10/3 10am-5pm This exhibit features pieces from the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center’s archives, & will run June 25, 2016 through February 5, 2017. The Missouri History Museum has become one of the largest museum institutions in our community to look for natural partnerships with Holocaust Museum and Learning Center. MO HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK
Rosh Hashanah
CALENDAR
10/2-10/4 Starts and ends at sunset.
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Toddler Tuesdays
Baby N Me
Pipsqueak Class
Baby N Me
10/4 9am
10/5 9:15am-10:45am
10/6 9:15am-10:30am
10/7 10am-11:30am
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.
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.
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.
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
314-569-0048
Paws for Reading
Baby & Me
10/4 10am-12pm
10/5 9:30am-11am
The Support Dogs, Inc. “Paws for Reading” program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more and to read better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing and increase interaction and social skills in the child.
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.
MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES
Hoop & Flow Jam with Drum Circle 10/4 5:30pm Join us for a fun evening of hooping and drumming. Bring your favorite hoops, flow toys and instruments. We also have lots to share.
WE MEET AT SAILBOAT COVE AT CREVE COEUR PARK. FREE
CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.
Wine Down Wednesday 10/5 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 10/5 8:30pm-9:50pm Open gym is for children and adults ages 13 & 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.
Ready Readers 10/5 10:15am Enjoy an interactive reading of a science themed story, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book is featured each week. Ages 4-5 years.
BNAI 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
10/6 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
Open Play at the J 10/6 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)
Ladies’ Knight 10/6 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
10/7 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)
First Fridays 10/7 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 and 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.
FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 10/7 Dusk Discover different constellations and stars through complex telescopes. Observing starts at sunset and lasts for two hours.
BROEMMELSIEK PARK, 1615 SCHWEDE RD, 63385.
CENTER STAGE AT THE SCIENCE CENTER, 5050 OAKLAND AVE 63110 FREE
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Autism Speaks Walk
Route 66: Main Street through St Louis
An inspirational and impactful opportunity to raise money & awareness to help change the future for all those who struggle with autism.
10/9 10am-12pm
10/10 10am-5pm
1 Theatre Drive, 63112
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
This exhibit features pieces from the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center’s archives, and will run June 25, 2016 through February 5, 2017. The Missouri History Museum has become one of the largest museum institutions in our community to look for natural partnerships with Holocaust Museum and Learning Center.
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Keeper Talks 10/8 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. WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
Sensory Saturdays 10/8 9:30am-10:15am
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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. STL ZOO $2-$3 PER PERSON
Vintage Market Days 10/8-10/9 10am-5pm An upscale vintage-inspired outdoor market returning to Chesterfield this year! Features homemade art, handmade treasures, clothing, antiques, jewelry, home decor, outdoor furnishings, seasonal plantings, consumable yummies, live musicians, and much more!
CALENDAR
CHESTERFIELD AMPHITHEATER $5 PER PERSON
Vintage Market Days 10/8-10/9 10am-5pm
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TE Tots 10/9 10am-11am Join us at Temple Emanuel for a Jewish-themed music and movement program for children 6 months to 3 years with an adult
TEMPLE EMANUEL, 12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE AND OPEN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
Sunday Chess Classes 10/9
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.
Wabash Frisco & Pacific Railroad 10/9 11am-5pm Scheduled departures from the station, with trains departing about every 20 minutes. The final train leaves at 4:15 p.m. The ride is a two mile round trip lasting about 30 minutes and travels along the scenic Meramec River.
199 GRAND AVE, GLENCOE, MO, 63038 $4 DONATION/RIDER. CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER RIDE FREE.
MO HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK
Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden 10/10 9am-4pm Join us for another season of activities for the whole family. Explore the great outdoors and have a Missouri adventure as you experience all the Children’s Garden has to offer including a waterfall, steamboat, cave, rope bridges, tree house and more! MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN VARIES BASED ON DAY AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS.
Open Jump 10/10 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
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Thursday
Friday
Knit Wits at Covenant Place
Stingrays at Carribean Cove
Pipsqueak Class
Baby N Me
10/11 1pm-2pm
10/12 9am-5pm
10/13 9:15am-10:30am
10/14 10am-11:30am
A free public viewing session is scheduled for every Friday night when skies are clear, year ‘round.
Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT
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.
MILFORD AND LEE BOHM SOCIAL HALL, LOWER LEVEL OF COVENANT HOUSE II, 8 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DRIVE FREE
DRIVE, 63110 ADMISSION IS FREE THE FIRST HOUR THE ZOO IS OPEN.
Toddler Tuesdays
Wine Down Wednesday
10/11 9am
10/12 6pm
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.
Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!
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.
Paws for Reading 10/11 10am-12pm The Support Dogs, Inc. “Paws for Reading” program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more and to read better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing and increase interaction and social skills in the child.
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 10/12 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.
MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE
anita@bnaiamoona.com
Together Time
10/11-10/12 Starts and ends at sunset.
314-569-0048
10/13 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
Open Play at the J 10/13 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)
Ready Readers Yom Kippur
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
10/13 10:15am Enjoy an interactive reading of a science themed story, followed by a related hands-on activity. A different book is featured each week. Ages 4-5 years.
10/14 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 10/14 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
Suson Farm Fridays 10/14 10:30am-5pm 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. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
CENTER STAGE AT THE SCIENCE CENTER, 5050 OAKLAND AVE 63110 FREE
Ladies’ Knight 10/13 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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Tower Groves Farmer Market
10/15 8am-12:30pm Start your morning with free yoga at 9 a.m., browse booths offering cheese, meats, baked goods, fruits, vegetables and more, and then take the kids for a dip in the Muckerman’s Children’s Fountain.
Secular
4256 MAGNOLIA AVE, 63110 FREE
Free Admission Mornings for STL City/County Residents 10/15 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
Fall Festival in Des Peres
Jewish
10/15 4pm-9pm
Schools & Synagogues
Listen to live music by the band Contagious, bring your homemade Pumpkin Racer to compete in our annual race, take a hayride and watch a movie (Zootopia) under the stars. Three local restaurants will be selling food at the park from 4 – 6:30 p.m.
DES PERES PARK, 12325 MANCHESTER RD. FREE
Sunday
Colors of the Garden: Sukkot Experience for Young Families
10/16 2pm-3:30pm 6 yrs and younger w/adult (siblings welcome). Come learn about Sukkot by working in our community garden, stations with hands on STEM activities from the Rozzy Learning Company, songs with Miss Holly, blessings in the sukkah and more. This program is coordinated with the Shirlee Green Preschool at Congregation Shaare Emeth, the Garden of Eden Community Garden and Amir. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE?
Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
Careers in the Arts: Opera 10/16 1pm-2:30pm High School and College Students aspiring to a career in opera will want to check out this new program. One-hour facilitated discussion with well-known opera professionals. There will be also be a 30 min QandA with the panelists. CENTENE AUDITORIUM, 7700 FORSYTH BLVD. FREE
Monday ECE
10/17 10am-11:30am Programs geared for families with children ages 1 month to 5 years old. Siblings are welcome. Please join us. SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE
Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden 10/17 9am-4pm Join us for another season of activities for the whole family. Explore the great outdoors and have a Missouri adventure as you experience all the Children’s Garden has to offer including a waterfall, steamboat, cave, rope bridges, tree house and more! MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN VARIES BASED ON DAY AND MEMBERSHIP STATUS.
Open Jump 10/17 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
Sunday Chess Classes 10/16
starting from 1 pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
CALENDAR
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.
Sukkot 10/16-10/23 Starts and ends at sunset.
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Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Toddler Tuesdays
Baby N Me
Pipsqueak Class
Baby N Me
10/18 9am
10/19 9:15am-10:45am
10/20 9:15am-10:30am
10/21 10am-11:30am
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.
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.
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.
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
314-569-0048
Paws for Reading
Baby & Me
10/18 10am-12pm
10/19 9:30am-11am
The Support Dogs, Inc. “Paws for Reading” program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more and to read better. Dogs are viewed as a non-threatening entity to promote reading, writing and increase interaction and social skills in the child.
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.
MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES
Knit Wits at Covenant Place 10/18 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
HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum 10/18 9:30am-4:30pm 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.
CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.
Bais Abe, TMK & EHA Sukkah Party 10/19 5pm-8pm Email office@baisabe.com for more info.
BAIS ABRAHAM, 6910 DELMAR BLVD, 63130 $8 PER PERSON
Wine Down Wednesday 10/19 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
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE
anita@bnaiamoona.com
Together Time 10/20 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 10/20 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 non-members. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)
Pie in the Sky @Traditional Congregation 10/20 5:30pm-7:30pm Pizza, salad and dessert under the stars in our west parking lot sukkah! Plus special musical entertainment! Fun for the whole family! 12437 LADUE RD, 63141 KIDS 6 AND UNDER EAT FREE!
RSVPs appreciated to Marian, 314576-5230 or tradcong@sbcglobal.net
Ladies’ Knight 10/20 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
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 10/21 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)
Stingrays at Carribean Cove 10/21 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110 ADMISSION IS FREE THE FIRST HOUR THE ZOO IS OPEN.
Suson Farm Fridays 10/21 10:30am-5pm 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. 6073 WELLS ROAD, 63128 FREE
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
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Open Play at the J
10/22 10:30am-11:45am
10/23 10am-11am
10/24 10:30am-11:30am
For 1-5th grade students led by Rabbi Scott Shafrin & Sarah Beth Waxman. This learning service focuses on giving young Jews the opportunity to practice their prayer skills aand learn tefilah choreography, liturgy, tunes & more. 829 N HANLEY RD,
Join us at Temple Emanuel for a Jewish-themed music and movement program for children 6 months to 3 years with an adult
63130 FREE
TEMPLE EMANUEL, 12166 CONWAY RD, 63141 FREE AND OPEN TO THE JEWISH COMMUNITY
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.
Rhythm n’ Ruach at Kol Rinah
MoCHIP Child ID Ages 0-21
10/22 11am-11:45am
10/23 10:30am-2:30pm
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.
Comprehsive child ID program. For more information, please contact the Missouri Masons (Randy Davis (314)920-6306 or randy.davis@gmail. com. Parents are encouraged to download the forms and permission slips in advance at www.mochip.org by clicking on “resources”’.
Pumpkin Fantasyland & Pick Your Own Pumpkins
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10/22-10/23 10am-5pm Walk into out farmstead and be surrounded by pumpkin characters and Halloween fun. We decorate with full size pumpkin and gourd figures representing farm folks, storybook characters and some of your favorite movie characters. There are aliens and a crashed spaceship.
Schools & Synagogues
CENTENNIAL FARMS, 199 JACKSON ST., AUGUSTA, 63332 FREE
Not So Haunted House 10/22 9:30am-5:30pm Kids of all ages are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time trick-ortreating and getting autographs from their favorite storybook characters. Each child will receive a trick-or-treat bag and an autograph book for the not-so-spooky characters to sign.
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Powder Valley Nature Conservation Center 25th Anniversary Celebration 10/22 10am-3pm Special activities, exhibits, and the highlight will be musical performances by Jan and George Syrigos of Wildheart.
11715 CRAGWOLD RD., 63122 FREE
Sukkot 10/16-10/23 Starts and ends at sunset.
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MifgaShabbat at Kol Rinah
829 N HANLEY RD, 63130 FREE
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BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE
Sunday Chess Classes 10/23 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)
Stingrays at Carribean Cove 10/24 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110 ADMISSION IS FREE THE FIRST HOUR THE ZOO IS OPEN.
Open Jump 10/24 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
JEI Sukkot Potluck/Project Noah Event 10/23 11:45am-3pm We will begin with a potluck lunch in the Sukkah at the J–please bring an organic, vegetarian dish to share. Then volunteer at the JCC’s Garden of Eden, which grows vegetables that are donated to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE BUT PLEASE RSVP TO GWECHSLER@JCRCSTL.ORG AND LET US KNOW WHAT COURSE DISH YOU ARE BRINGING.
Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 10/23-10/25 Starts and ends at sunset.
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Toddler Tuesdays
Baby N Me
Pipsqueak Class
Baby N Me
10/25 9am
10/26 9:15am-10:45am
10/27 9:15am-10:30am
10/28 10am-11:30am
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.
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 & have some fun. Hamorah Cheri (Parent Educator Specialist) is the facilitator. Go for a walk, have a light snack & 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.
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.
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
314-569-0048
Paws for Reading
Baby & Me
10/25 10am-12pm
10/26 9:30am-11am
The Support Dogs, Inc. “Paws for Reading” program places dogs in settings in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. The dogs act as an incentive for the children to read more and to read better. Dogs are viewed as a nonthreatening entity to promote reading, writing and increase interaction and social skills in the child.
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.
MUSEUM OF THE DOG, 1721 S. MASON RD, 63131 VARIES
CONGREGATION TEMPLE ISRAEL, #1 RABBI ALVAN D. RUBIN DR.
Knit Wits at Covenant Place
Wine Down Wednesday
10/25 1pm-2pm
Join all of us every Wednesday for fabulous guest instructors and wine!
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
The Healthy History-Lovin’ Halloween Party 10/25 4:30pm-7pm Put on costumes and visit the Museum. Candy-free event, but kids will receive plenty of goodies. Trickor-treat in the galleries and learn fun facts along the way, do kiddie calisthenics to earn prizes, dance in the Halloween disco dance party room, take a Halloween yoga class, make crafts, and join author Carolyn Mueller for a special story time with her book St. Louis Boo.
10/26 6pm DIMVALOO ACTIVE LIVING, 8813 LADUE RD., 63124
314.824.8224. For more information call our store or visit us on-line www. dimvaloo.com
BNAI AMOONA, 324 S MASON RD, 63141 FREE
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Together Time 10/27 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 10/27 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)
314-569-0048
Open Play at the J 10/28 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)
FREE Public Stargazing Every Friday Night 10/28 7pm 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
Ladies’ Knight
10/26 8:30pm-9:50pm
10/27 6:30pm-7:30pm
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.
Open to women of all ages; the perfect class to learn and improve. Taught by IM Irene Sukandar and WGM Katerina Nemcova
TEAM CENTRAL, 2675 METRO BLVD, 63043 $8 PER TEEN.
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH, 11645 LADUE ROAD, RM 8 FREE TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.
CHESS CLUB AND SCHOLASTIC CENTER OF ST LOUIS, 4657 MARYLAND AVE, ST LOUIS, MO 63108
NCJW Couturier Sale 10/27-10/29 varies See www.ncjwstl.org for more info 295 N LINDBERGH, 63141
MO HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK FREE Image Credit: © A.RICARDO / Shutterstock.com
NCJW Couturier Sale 10/27-10/29 varies
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Open Play at the J
10/29 8am-5pm
10/30
Remember Gumby, Barbie, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, Wham-O, Spirograph, and Hot Wheels? Popular toys from the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s will be on display at this exhibit. The stories of the kids who played with these toys, the adults who bought them, the child-rearing experts who judged them and the people who invented them reflect the rhythms of American life. Experience the toys and their stories through three imagined living rooms that bring the decades back to life.
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.
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.
Keeper Talks 10/29 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.
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TOYS of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s
HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK FREE
WORLD BIRD SANCTUARY FREE
HealthWorks! Kids’ Museum 10/29 9:30am-4:30pm Infectiously contaminating kids and the community to have fun, learn and make great life choice... Let the epidemic begin with you!
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Sunday
1100 MACKLIND AVE, 63110 AGES 3+, $7 PER PERSON.
10am-12pm
457 N. WOODS MILL RD., CHESTERFIELD, MO 63017 AFFORDABLE TUITION
Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad 10/30
11am-5pm
Scheduled departures from the station, with trains departing about every 20 minutes. The final train leaves at 4:15 p.m. The ride is a two mile round trip lasting about 30 minutes and travels along the scenic Meramec River. 199 GRAND AVE, GLENCOE, MO, 63038 $4 DONATION/RIDER. CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER RIDE FREE.
10/31 10:30am-11:30am
JCC STAENBERG COMPLEX, 2 MILLSTONE CAMPUS DR FREE
Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox)
Stingrays at Carribean Cove 10/31 9am-5pm Watch, touch and occasionally feed the unique and fascinating stingrays, as they glide through a warm saltwater pool, also featuring sharks! STL ZOO, ONE GOVERNMENT DRIVE, 63110 ADMISSION IS FREE THE FIRST HOUR THE ZOO IS OPEN.
Sunday Chess Classes
Route 66: Main Street through St Louis
10/30 starting from 1 pm
10/31 10am-5pm
Beginners to advanced level classes for both kids and adults
This exhibit features pieces from the Holocaust Museum and Learning Center’s archives, and will run June 25, 2016 through February 5, 2017. The Missouri History Museum has become one of the largest museum institutions in our community to look for natural partnerships with Holocaust Museum and Learning Center.
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.
MO HISTORY MUSEUM, FOREST PARK
Open Jump 10/31 10am-3pm Who can jump higher or find their way through the obstacle course first, the kids or the parents?
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Shabbat Youth Programs 2016-17 MifgaShabbat 10:30-11:45 (1st – 5th graders) led by Rabbi Scott Shafrin and Sarah Beth Waxman. Kol Rinah offers engaging Shabbat services for 1st-5th grade students. This learning service focuses on giving young Jews the opportunity to practice their prayer skills and learn tefilah choreography, liturgy, tunes, and more. Totally Tot Shabbat 11:00-11:45 (ages 0 – 5) led by Tammy Arnow and Sarah Beth Waxman. Wiggles are welcome at this joyful, interactive service! We will explore the Shabbat prayers with our hearts, bodies, and souls. Children and their grownups will feel the beauty of Shabbat as they dance, pray, and sing together. Our time together ends with a special Shabbat Kiddush! Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach 11:00 - 11:45 (ages 0 – 5) led by Shelley and Jeff Dean Rhythm n’ Ruach is a program that introduces Jewish songs to your children’s young souls. High-energy singing, praying, and playing with guitars, drums, shakers, tambourines, and more. Our time together ends with a special Shabbat Kiddush! Shabbat Room 10-11:45 (1st – 5th graders) Kids, come relax in our Shabbat room, a
kid-friendly space filled with games, books, and friends. Take a break from the rush of the week and catch up with your friends on Shabbat. (Parents, you can rest easy knowing the room is supervised!)
Babysitting is available every Shabbat 10:00 - 12:00.
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Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach MifgaShabbat Tot Shabbat, Shabbat Room Shabbat Room Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat New Member Shabbat 12/3 Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat 12/10 Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, Shabbat Room 1/7 Shabbat Room 1/14 Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat New Baby Shabbat 1/21 Shabbat Room
Contact Jessica Wax for information. jessica@kolrinshstl.org
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Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat Shabbat Room Shabbat Room Tot Shabbat, MifgaShabbat Rhythm ‘n’ Ruach, MifgaShabbat
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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!
We specialize in the doll cake, but I am a full service bakery. Donuts,pastries, cookies, cheesecakes,cake balls etc.
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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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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!
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. Ben Fox 914-523-3843 befox18@gmail.com
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/
Andrea Ledbetter 314-395-9215 elegantreaders.com 9838 Clayton Road Ladue, MO 63124
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Aspire Learning We offer online tutoring for SAT, ACT, Grade Level Common Core and subject level Math. Pick your own schedule in the comfort of your home for one-on-one learning. We have trained tutors who coach competitive Medical and Engineering entrance exams like ITT, JEE etc... and our mission is to provide quality tutoring at an affordable cost. We have demo class every Monday at 7:00 PM CST if you would like to try us out first. Email for more information.
Joseph Gollapudi 636-787-7843, 314-974-0890 info@aspirelearning.com aspirelearning.com/onlinetutoring/index.aspx
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(636) 529-8282 www.werockthespectrumfentonmo.com/
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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.
Ben Fox, Life Coach
We Rock the Spectrum
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.
Nia With Neshama
Neshama Roash (314) 570-1493 neshama@niaawakening.com www.nianow.com/neshamaliora
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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!
Elegant Readers
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Fred & Ricky’s
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April Hickman 314-329-4555 accessorizemefor5@gmail.com www.paparazziaccessories.com/45557
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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.
314-942-8900 Facebook.com/fredandrickys 64 Weldon Parkway, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 11252 Olive Boulevard, Creve Coeur, MO 63141
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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.
Solomon Segal, M.D.
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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Ajaene’s $5 Jewelry Store
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A2Z Selfie Company An open-air, state-of-the-art, booth-less photo booth experience for weddings, parties, school or corporate events, grand openings, sporting or charity events, bar and bat mitzvahs, and more. It comes with a green screen and a 32” inch monitor for editing. It has printing capabilities, as well as the ability to share via text and email, or on social media. Amber Smith 636-284-8282 a2zselfiecompany@gmail.com /A2Z Selfie Company a2zselfiecompany.com
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