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Chavurah Family Program
 Chavurah, the Hebrew word for fellowship, is a Marks JCH initiative providing fun and exciting programming for young Russian families with young children.
Chavurah programs inspire curiosity and provide an opportunity for self- discovery of Jewish identity in your child and your family. This is a great way to introduce children to Jewish traditions through arts, music, interactive play and an array of exciting one-time events and ongoing seasonal programming.
To find out about future programs and how you can get involved, please contact Asya Gribov at 718-943-6322.
2011- 2012 Chavurah Events Schedule:
October 16: Sukkot Mimosa Brunch
A mirapreyateye of families, food and schmoozing. Enjoy a delicious meal in our rooftop Sukkah with a story time and mezuzah craft for children. Learn about the traditions and reasons behind this unique holiday.
 November 13: Exploring Jewish Family values with Zshuk Art Initiative
Merging text and artistic expression, this workshop explores concepts of kindness, love, honor and family in an age appropriate, engaging way.
November 27: Inter-generational women’s Rosh Chodesh circle
Grandmothers, mothers and daughters are invited to partake in this beautiful celebration welcoming the new Jewish month.
December 4: Menorah Woodworking
Learn about the upcoming holiday of Chanukah and design your own wooden menorah, hear the story of Chanukkah and eat some yummy treats.
December 25: Annual Marks JCH Chanukah Celebration
One of the biggest events of the year! Bring the entire family, for games, music, arts and craft, latkes and lots of surprises!
January 8: Hebrew Musical Circle & Dance
Singing! and dancing! and drumming! Oy Vey! This tuneful workshop will introduce children to Hebrew letters and words through music and songs. Don't be surprised if your children will be singing these songs over and over again for the coming weeks.
February 5: The Art of Gardening
In preparation for Tu’BShvat and spring, learn about different fruits, vegetables and healthy eating. Plant some goodies and watch them grow in time for spring. We invite grandparents to join us at this workshop.
March 4: Jewish Arts Studio for the Family
With a PJ Library classic, children and parents can revisit the story of Purim; find out the significance of wearing a costume and the mitvah of mishloah manot. Everyone will get to make their own costume and pack two mishloah manot.
March 11: Marks JCH Annual Purim Carnival
Put on your costume, grab a friend and join us at the biggest even of the year! Don’t miss the costume parade and competition, purim shpiel, hamentashen, games, crafts, face painting, balloons and much much more.
April 1: Trip to the Brooklyn Children’s Museum & Matzah Factory
Explore the wonders of Jewish history at this interactive kid-friendly museum. Special for Passover: Children work in a Matzah Factory and make their own Matzah from scratch!
April 6: Family Passover Seder
Bring your entire family for this delicious affair. Led by a dynamic educator, this Seder is not your typical boring dinner. Filled with songs, stories, and contests, children are guaranteed not to fall asleep at the table.
April 26: Yom Ha’atzmaut
Embark on a sensory journey to Israel without leaving Brooklyn. The smells, the sounds, the tastes, the sights and the feeling of being in Jerusalem! Celebrate Israel’s Independence with a birthday party celebration.
May 6: Drama & Theater
Drama specialist and Jewish Educator Extraordinaire will take you and the kids on a do it yourself theatrical exploration of Jewish stories.
Surprise Workshop TBA
May 27: Shavuot Dinner and Program Closing
A traditional Shavuot meal accompanied with a movie and program closing.
Until Next Year...
COJECO Family Shabbaton Date TBA
Events are $5 per person. Events and dates are subject to change. Space is limited and registration is required Please confirm all events a few days ahead.
This program is made possible by the Center Without Walls COJECO.
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Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
7802 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214
(718) 331-6800
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