Tu B' Av Love Festival for Families

The day of love - Russian Jewish Family Style! 

Join us in the courtyard of PSJC for an afternoon celebrating Tu B' Av: The Israeli Festival of Love.

Sunday, July 21st 4:00-6:00pm 
@PSJC Courtyard

Tu B'Av- the fifteenth day of the Jewish month of Av, marks the beginning of the grape harvest during the time of the Temple.

What goes better with wine than love? and thus the Day of Love was born (well almost).

So we will be celebrating love with wine and festivities for the entire family.

For kids
Get (slightly) messy with Grape Stomping
Music and Dancing
Jar of Hearts Treasure Hunt
Face Painting
Sprinklers and water fun

For grown-ups:
Wine tasting
Renew your wedding vows at our mock Chuppah
Discuss the ancient Jewish texts and learn about the relevance of tradition in modern day love and marriage.

Delicious food, fun for everyone and lots of outdoor activities.

Meet families and det a taste of the fun activities planned for KIBBUTZNIK Retreat!

$15 per family
Please register in advance.

This Project is sponsored by GENESIS Philanthropy Group.

Photos from Shavuot and Mother's Day Brunch

Facebook Photo Album

Milk and Honey Brunch with Tottussovka and RJeneration

Sunday, May 12th 10:00-12:00

TotTussovka and RJeneration team up again!

Join our family focused celebration of Shavuot, a holiday most associated with milk. Why milk? It is believed that we eat dairy to symbolize the "land flowing with milk and honey", also the Torah is likened to milk. 

Oh, and it’s Mothers Day and what’s better symbolism than milk!

In honor of a wonderful holiday, and because we all love Mama, we invite you to join us wearing ALL WHITE ( that’s right, don’t be afraid). 

Our brunch celebration will feature milk friendly goodies, a hands on workshop on how to make butter and yogurt and a talk on the history of milk in America. You will leave knowing more about milk then you ever thought possible.

Our amazing location features an in and outdoor space so we will take advantage of amazing weather but still be safe in case it rains.

Toys, music, workshops in Russian, old and new friends of all ages, mothers day morning with family, traditions, stories, gifts from ANBBaby, milk and honey flowing...

$15/family
Advance registration is required! 

TotTussovka Spring BBQ in Prospect Park

Our annual spring BBQ celebrating Lag B'Omer and the beautiful weather we have been waiting for! Lots of activities in store: sensory pop-up play nature exploration kite making family games and of course delicious BBQ Spend the afternoon with likeminded families from the neighborhood and help build a strong Russian Jewish community for your children Learn about and get involved in various Russian language initiatives in Brownstone Brooklyn $15 per family South Side of Picnic House Map: http://tinyurl.com/d8ojw5z Register in advance and be entered to win family tickets to the Children's Museum of the Arts in Tribeca. http://www.cmany.org/

Birth Order and Personality

Parent WorkshopThursday, March 21st, 20136:30- 8:00pm 

Conversation and Workshop with Meri Wallace, author of Birth Order BluesDo parents treat their firstborns differently? Are kids more prone to success based on their birth order or family size? What is the effect birth order has on our children’s development?Join us for an engaging conversation and talk with Meri Wallace on the effects birth order may have on children’s emotional and social development. Twins, parental birth order, family size – explore how all these factor influence behaviors, relationships, and self- esteem. Learn how to resolve possible issues and prevent negative behavioral patterns from developing. 

421 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn RSVP $10 per person (pay at workshop) 

International Women's Day

 Celebrate 8 MAPTA 

at the Brooklyn Museum of Art with Zshuk Art Initiative 

Friday, March 8th 

4:00- 6:00pm 

meet at Brooklyn Museum entrance lobby

Celebrate International Women's Day with a tour of 

The Dinner Party by Judy Chicago

at the Brooklyn Museum of Art. 

Children will learn about famous female heroines and make their own clay pottery dedicated to their favorite family members. 

Appropriate for children 5 and up 

Snack Provided

$15 per family (includes museum admission)

email Asya for more information 

Photos from BYOB Purim !

3rd Annual BYOB Purim

                                 in partnership with 

BYOB Purim Celebration

(bring your own baby) 

February 24,  2013

4:30 -6:30pm

Put on your best costumes and come celebrate Purim with TotTussovka and RJeneration! 

Children of all ages will enjoy a special puppet performance in Russian! Plus games, treats,prizes, and more! 

  

@PSJC 

1320 8th Ave

(corner of 14th street) 

$15 per family 

Registration Required

See photos from previous Purim Celebrations 

2011

2012

OUR NEW CARD!

Havdalah and Music

POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Havdalah and Music 

for babies and toddlers

Saturday, February 9th,  2012

4:00 - 6:00pm 

Welcome the start of a new week with a beautiful Havdala ceremony. Children will have a chance to craft their own candle and collect their own spices for this ritual of the senses. Delight your ears and spirit with a Russian music circle for children with Julia Zislis.*

This event is for children from birth to 4 years old and their grown-ups. 

*You may remember Julia, from last year's Purim celebration. Her wonderful songs and ability to get all the babies and toddlers dancing is not to be missed. 

@ Spoke the Hub 

748 Union St

( corner of 6th Avenue)

Please register in advance (space is limited) 
$15 per family   

Music and Music and More Music

Muzikal'naya Tussovka 
Starts Monday, February 4, 2013 
4:30- 5:15 pm 

You and your child will love to dance, play musical instruments, and sing in Russian at Muzikal’naya Tussovka!

Babies and toddlers will learn rhythm, coordination, pitch and become active musicians while exploring Russian and classical music in an engaging, fun atmosphere. Playing piano, and recorder Mayya leads the class entirely in Russian in an innovative and engaging way.

Mondays, 4:30-5:15pm
10 sessions
2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15
no class on 2/18 
$150 

@ Birthday Presence 
182 8th Ave

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Nutty Fruity Tu B'Shvat Brunch

Join TotTussovka and RJeneration on 
January 26, 2013, 10:00 -12:00 

Tu B’Shvat celebrates the harvest season, the earth, fruits and trees. A perfect time to reflect on healthy eating habits for our growing families over a nutty and fruity brunch. Share your ideas and recipes as we explore health benefits of exotic fruits and herbs. Enjoy music by Lana Sokolov and children's earthy activities. 

@ Two Moon Cafe
315 4th Avenue 

$15 per family
Please register in advance at www.jchb.org 

Host a Friday Night Dinner @ Home  It's cold outside. Nothing says warmth like a family and friends for dinner.  Please join us in our tradition of hosting a family Shabbat dinner.  Three easy steps:  1. Set a date 2. Invite your friends  3. Enjoy  We will take care of the rest.  Catered food provided by TotTussovka.  Email Asya for more details.

2013 TotTussovka schedule is here!

Tu B’ Shvat Fruity Nutty Celebration Brunch Saturday, January 26, 2013 10:00am  Join TotTussovka and RJeneration for brunch.   Tu B’Shvat celebrates the harvest season, the earth, fruits and trees. A perfect time to reflect on healthy eating habits for our growing families over a nutty and fruity dinner.  Share your ideas and recipes as we explore health benefits of exotic fruits and herbs. $15 per family  Havdala and music circle Saturday, February 9, 2013, 4:00pm. Welcome the start of a new week with a beautiful Havdala ceremony. Children will have a chance to craft their own candle and collect their own spices for this ritual of the senses.  Delight your ears and spirit with familiar Russian songs led by Julia Zislis.  $15 per family

Byob purim (Bring your own baby) featuring a puppet show in russian  Sunday, February 24nd 2103, 4:00pm. Dress up in your costumes and come celebrate the happiest holiday.  Enjoy a special Puppet show performance in Russian. Plus, music, prizes, treats await. $15 per family   In partnership with RJeneration.

MAtzah factory at the Jewish Chidren’s musuem  Sunday, March 3rd, 2013, 12:00pm Gallivant around the interactive Jewish Children’s Museum to learn about our traditions and history.  Bake your own Matzah at the factory to enjoy at lunch.  Free. 8 Mapta celebration Friday, March 8th 2013, 4:00pm Family celebration surprise. Details coming soon. Seder at the Marks jch Monday, March 25th 2013, 6:00pm Join our community family celebration filled with songs, games and a delicious meal of course.  Plus a special Haggadah activity for children. $20 per family afikomen missioN Sunday, March 31, 2:00 pm While embarking on a scavenger hunt for our Afikomen, discover the secrets of the neighborhood.  Celebrate Passover and your adventure with a late family lunch.         lag b’omer family bbq in prospect park Sunday, April 28th 3:00 pm    Our annual park BBQ will be filled with activities for children of all ages, BBQ food, kite making, musical workshop and more. $15 per family Tu B’Av Sunday, July 21, 4:00 pm Celebrate those you love with the “Hebrew day of love.” Family games, crafts and music ensue.  $15 per family

Happy New Year to all!