CJP Families with Young Children Initiative
A Program of CJP - Combined Jewish Philanthropies
CJP, in collaboration with our community partners, is pleased to offer families with young children opportunities for classes, programs and ways to connect with other families in the Jewish community.
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Tips for Volunteering with Children
By Kelly PalmatierCompassionateKids.com Volunteering with children is a great way to help them learn about the importance of tzedakah (charity) and performing mitzvot (kind deeds)....
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Celebrating Tu BiShvat Israeli-Style
By Teachers Sharon Dadon and Amy Gilman and Director Johanna PerlinTemple Shalom Nursery School in Newton Tu BiShvat, also called “New Year of the Trees,”...
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Speak Volumes: Celebrating the Wedding Couple
By Kathy Bloomfield I sealed away my long-sleeved, floor-length white wedding gown in one of those “save-it-forever” boxes, but the wide-brimmed, lace-trimmed white hat with...
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Parents Share Resolutions for the New Year
With 2012 upon us, we asked a handful of parents about their most important kid-related goals for the New Year. True, we already celebrated the...
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Kid-Approved Banana Muffins
When Alyson Popper of Medfield, mom of Isaac and Brandon, wants to make a homemade snack for her kids, she chooses banana muffins as a...
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Speak Volumes: Visiting the Sick
By Kathy Bloomfield While growing up, my young children developed a wonderful relationship with their Bubbe (grandmother). They visited her often, playing, listening to her...
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Give the Gift of Books
Looking for holiday gifts for the kids on your list? Try a book! Susan Marx, parent educator and co-author of “Help Me Get Ready to...
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Help Children Appreciate the Arts
By Susan TovskyChildren’s Program and Magic Ark Performing Arts Series Coordinator, Jewish Community Centers of Greater BostonDeveloping a lifelong appreciation of the arts is one...
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Chanukah Sugar Cookie Recipe
This recipe for colorful Chanukah sugar cookies comes to us from foodie and mom Elizabeth Sternberg. Have fun whipping up a batch with your little...
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Speak Volumes: Welcoming Guests
By Kathy Bloomfield“[Abraham] was sitting at the entrance of the tent as the day grew hot. Looking up, he saw three men standing near him....
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