The PJ Library Bagels and Books Drop-in, Metro North

Congregation Eitz Chayim, Friday, January 20-March 30 9:30-11am

Designed for children ages 6 months-5 years, with adult
Treat yourself and your child to a fun weekly activity. Grab a bagel, hear a story, and meet other children with their parents. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metronorth@jccgb.org or 617-841-8009.

Baby Signs, Metro North

Fox Library Community Room, Sundays, January 29-March 11, 2012 3-3:45pm

Designed for children ages 6-18 months, with adult
Enage your baby through simple, easy-to-do gestures for communicating. This is a fun activity that can help promote language development. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metronorth@jccgb.org or 617-841-8009.

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center, Sharon February School Vacation Program

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center located at Temple Sinai, Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9am-1pm, 9am-4pm

Designed for children ages 2-5 years
Programming includes special guests, music, dance, literature, cooking and art related to daily themes. Open to the entire community. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact sharon-elc@jccgb.org or 781-795-4900.

The PJ Library Shabbat Splash Party at the JCC Outdoor Pool

JCC Outdoor Pool located at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Friday, June 22, 2012 11:30am-1pm

Designed for families with children ages 2-6 years
Swim, socialize, and enjoy the kiddie pool and zero-depth entry main pool. Includes PJ Library Shabbat story time and related craft. No rain date for this event. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact pjlibrary@jccgb.org or 617-558-6587.

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center, Sharon February School Vacation Program

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center located at Temple Sinai, Thursday, February 23, 2012 9am-1pm, 9am-4pm

Designed for children ages 2-5 years
Programming includes special guests, music, dance, literature, cooking and art related to daily themes. Open to the entire community. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact sharon-elc@jccgb.org or 781-795-4900.

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center, Sharon February School Vacation Program

Gilson JCC Early Learning Center located at Temple Sinai, Friday, February 24, 2012 9am-1pm, 9am-4pm

Designed for children ages 2-5 years
Programming includes special guests, music, dance, literature, cooking and art related to daily themes. Open to the entire community. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact sharon-elc@jccgb.org or 781-795-4900.

Puppet Purim Shpiel (play), Metrowest

MetroWest Jewish Day School, Sunday, February 26, 2012 10-11:30am

Designed for families with children ages 2-6 years
Purim celebrates the courage to speak up, like Esther did when she foiled the plot of Haman. Come in costume for a fun and hilarious interactive puppet show! We'll sing and march in a costume parade, make Purim puppets, and eat hamantaschen (cookies). Co-sponsored with the MetroWest Jewish Day School. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact metrowest@jccgb.org or 508-879-3300.

The PJ Library Drop-in Book Swap, Newton

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Sunday, February 26, 2012 10-11:30am

Designed for families with children ages 0-6 years
Bring your children and your PJ Library^® books for story time and a chance to trade books your children have loved and outgrown. This is a terrific way to give and receive new books. Make and decorate your own PJ bookmark. All JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts. For more information, contact pjlibrary@jccgb.org or 617-558-6587.

Purim Primary 2012

Experience the holiday in a fun, electoral way

Leventhal-Sidman JCC, Wednesday, February 29, 2012 (7-9pm)

Join a community of women for a night of fun, participatory entertainment. Featuring the talents of actor Jon Adam Ross and celebrated performer Shira Kline. Along with all attendees, Ross and Klein will explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a manner similar to a presidential primary election.Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres featuring Estheritas and Vashtinis. Please bring full size toiletries (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.), disposable diapers larger than size 2 or a pre-paid phone card to donate to Second Step, an organization that assists survivors of domestic violence. Co-sponsors: Mayyim Hayyim, Boston Chapter of Hadassah, Jewish Women's Archive.

Purim with Pizzazz

A Poetic Look at Queen Esther - Ladies Night Out with Solo Performer Vanessa Hidary, "The Hebrew Mamita"

Temple Israel of Sharon, Thursday, March 1, 2012 (7pm)

An event geared specifically for women in the South area to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim will be held on Thursday, March 1, at Temple Israel of Sharon (125 Pond Street) in Sharon.

 

Purim with Pizzazz - A Poetic Look at Queen Esther features renowned spoken word artist Vanessa Hidary, also known as the Hebrew Mamita. Hidary’s spoken word vignettes explore the concept of strong women, Jewish identity and the meaning of Purim in a whole new way.
 

The event, sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, begins with a cocktail reception at 7pm, followed by the performance at 8pm. Participants are asked to bring a pair of XL pajamas or standard size slippers to the event to donate to Rosie’s Place.
 

The event is co-sponsored by Congregation Sha'aray Shalom (Hingham), Sharon-Stoughton chapter of Hadassah, Temple Beth Abraham (Canton), Southern New England region of Hadassah, Temple Beth David (Canton), Temple Chayai Shalom (Easton), Temple Israel (Sharon), Temple Kol Tikvah (Sharon), and Temple Sinai (Sharon).
 

Cost is $18. Register online by March 1 or contact southareapurim@jccgb.org or 617-558-6478.

JCC arts and humanities offerings are programs of the Ryna Greenbaum JCC Center for the Arts.

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