Sunday, November 6, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Tuesday, November 1st, 6:30-8:00pm
Park Slope Jewish Center
(Corner of 8th Avenue and 14th Street)
Dr. Isabelle Barriere continues the discussion on raising children in a bilingual home, providing clever insights, research and best practices on fostering successful and long-term bilingual developments specifically targeted for Russian-English speaking Jewish families.
Learn:
· * Early milestones in language acquisition in monolingual and bilingual development, with a focus on English/Russian and English/Hebrew bilingual families.
· * Literacy in two languages using books, technology and games.
· * Parental strategies that foster bilingual development at different stages - from infancy through school readiness.
· * Take-home strategies you can implement immediately.
Lecture followed by a Q & A session
Dr. Barriere is Assistant Professor of Speech Communication Arts & Science at Brooklyn College, where she teaches courses in Language Development and Dual Language Learning. Her research focuses on the acquisition of language, bilingual development, early literacy, typical and impaired development and intervention. Dr. Barriere is also a research associate of the Research Institute for the Study of Language in Urban Society and co-director of Yeled V'Yalda Research Institute, located in the largest Head Start program in New York.
Space is limited and registration is required.
Individual $20; Couple $35
Child care option available.
Light snacks and drinks will be provided.
Plus, great chance to connect with other Russian-Jewish families in the neighborhood, network, share and get advice.
Questions? Please contact Asya at asya@jchb.org
or at 718.943.6322
Monday, October 17, 2011
Shabbat Sukkot Event!
Thank you all for joining us. We had a fantastic time with lots of food, great weather, amazing company, PJ author Fran Manushkin, and musician extraordinaire Lana Sokolov.
Check out the pictures and smiles:
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| Anna helping us organize |
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| Zhanna, Shmulik and Ari |
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| Gelya with Zack, Galya, Shmulik and Zhanna |
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| Fran Manushkin reading Many Days, One Shabbat |
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| The Tushy Book |
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| Lenny, Kira and Alina |
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| Lana and everyone singing classic Russian songs from our childhood |
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| discussing books |
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| the singing continues |
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Shabbat Sukkot Brunch at FEZ Art Café
With PJ Library author Fran Manushkin
Enjoy a relaxing Shabbat brunch, Mimosas and all the dessert you can handle with other Russian speaking families from the neighborhood.
Fran Manushkin author of adorable children’s books Tushy and Many Days, One Shabbat, as well as many others, will be joining us for some nosh and story time.
Plus, we’ll have a toddler arts table, baby crawling spot and parent relaxing space J .
Delicious food, amazing children’s author, great company, mimosas! What more can you ask for?
Oh yea, and learn about the traditions of Sukkot, why we eat in a hut, why this is such a joyous holiday, how it’s really about not being materialistic and what this all has to do with us.
Saturday, October 15th , 2011
Brunch from 11:00- 1:00 pm rain or shine. (we have indoor and outdoor space!) ‘
$18 per family – thats with food and mimosas!
240 Prospect Park West
(between Prospect Ave and Windsor Place)
(between Prospect Ave and Windsor Place)
Please RSVP at www.jchb.org (have to know how much food to order! )
For questions or more information please contact Asya at 718.943.6322 or at asya@jchb.org
Can’t wait to see you all and see how the kids have grown over the summer!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Great Program for Older Siblings
For children 5 to 7 years old at Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
New and exciting program that emphasizes Jewish learning, art, and pedagogy in a fun environment for children and parents. Our curriculum has connections to beautiful Jewish texts, stories, multidisciplinary creating, and concepts and teaches children to think deeply, flexibly, and imaginatively. As a result children are able to construct a very personal connection to Judaism, express themselves and to become self-reliant, creative, and independent thinkers. At the end of the semester everyone will be able to participate in a spectacular Theatrical Performance Show for the entire family!
Tuesdays, 5-6pm, September 20th-December 27, 2011
and get 15 classes in ART, MUSIC and DRAMA
and a spectacular show for the entire family!
Fee: $260 members, $340 non members
Admission is by application only. To enroll please fill out online application to reserve a spot for your child. If you have any questions, please contact info@zshuk.com
This semester, kids will have a unique opportunity to learn with the following artists:
Clare Burson (singer/songwriter)Acclaimed by Harp Magazine and the New York Times. A classically trained violinist and Fulbright Scholar. Clare also teaches at Saint Ann’s School.
Ben Sargent (Theater Director)Received his MFA from the Moscow Art Theater School(МХАТ). He teaches at NYU Tisch Drama, and is a founding member of Studio Six theater company. Ben also teaches at a NYC public school.
Zhenya Plechkina (Artist/Print-maker) Founder of Zshuk Art InitiativeReceived MPS from NYU Tisch School of Arts Interactive Telecommunications Program(ITP) and Masters Degree in Visual Art Education from Pratt Institute with a NY state license to teach pre-k-12 grade. Artist in residence at a variety of NYC public schools for over 6 years. Exhibited art internationally(Moscow and Venice Biennial) and in the US (Queens Museum of Art, American Institute of Architects).
Register Here
Monday, September 19, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
This sounds like fun!
Shofar Flash Mob organized by Art Kibbutz New York
http://shofarflashmob.weebly.com/
http://shofarflashmob.weebly.com/
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