Jewish Family Network
Metrowest Events & Activities
November 2016
  A collaboration of JFS of Metrowest 
and the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston


Building Community and Connections

Our Jewish Family Network Connector Team

Jewish Family Network (JFN) connects young families raising Jewish children ages 0-5 to each other and the Metrowest Jewish community.

Left: JFN Metrowest North Connector, 
      Center: JFN Metrowest South Connector,
Right: JFN Metrowest Central Connector,  

Jennifer Slimrod JFN Connector

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PJ Library Books and Blocks Drop-ins
Kids ages 0-5 with an adult
Includes snack and drink for the kids
FREE - NO RSVP'S needed!  

Thursdays
Metrowest North @ Temple Shir Tikva
9:30-11:30 AM
November 3
November 10
November 17

@ 141 Boston Post Rd (Route 20), Wayland

Join Connector Amanda and make new friends for you and your kids. Snacks provided.
Contact:  Amanda Glynn

Fridays
Metrowest Central @ Temple Israel of Natick 
**NOTE NEW LOCATION!**
9:30-11:30 AM
November 4
November 18

@ 145 Hartford St, Natick -- Room 13

Join Connector Jen for a special Shabbat version of our popular playgroup. We'll have challah and a drink and sing fun Shabbat songs.
Contact:  Jennifer Slemrod

Metrowest  South 
check this link for playgroup information:
Connector Jane will be rotating locations for now until a permanent location is determined

Upcoming Programs
 
PARENTING THROUGH A JEWISH LENS 
at Temple Israel of Natick 140 Hartford St, Natick 
Starting November 7, 2016, meets 6 Mondays, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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- -Discover how compelling Jewish texts and traditions can enrich your family
--Share stories and ideas about raising children today
--Parents from all backgrounds welcome, with children ages 0 to 10
--$90/person or $145/couple -- scholarships available
--Class dates: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, and 12/12
--Taught by expect facilitators Rabbi Dan Liben and Cantor Ken Richmond

See what parents have said about this class:

"PTJL enabled me to slow down and think about how I want to raise my child."
"I really enjoyed the discussion on resilience and feel like there were many take-home messages I will be able to implement."
"We are not alone in our struggles."

For more information, click hereemail, or call Erica at 617-559-8727


Welcome Baby!
 
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If you are expecting or have recently delivered or adopted a new baby, you are eligible for  a special "Welcome Baby" visit and gift.  Click the link below to sign up or contact us by phone at 508-879-3300 or by  email .

Sign up below:
 

"Like"  Welcome Baby!  on  Facebook ! L ocal parenting information, and ways to connect with other families with babies during their first year of life. 

November Birthdays
They grow up so fast...

JFN wishes all of our November little ones a very happy birthday!



**Due to privacy concerns, we will no longer be listing individual names and birthdates**
Tot Shabbat and Other Children's Services

Temple Beth Torah Holliston - Shir Shabbat, November 11 at 7:30 pm

Congregation Beth El Sudbury - JStart, November 5

Temple Israel of Natick  Natick - Tot Shabbat, November 19 at 10:30 am

Temple Shir Tikva Wayland - Shabbat Yeladim, November 5 at 9:30 am

This Month's FYI
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, here are some ways to teach children about gratitude and being thankful.

Books
Let's Be Thankful by P.K. Hallinan

Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson

Thanksgiving is for Giving Thanks by Margaret Sutherland

Activities




Resources for Parents
This article from Parents Magazine lists some helpful ways to teach toddlers and preschoolers to be grateful.

This article discusses eight ways children can give thanks.

Here are some more ways to teach children gratitude.


Community Connections
      
Preschools 
   
Synagogues
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Metrowest Synagogues-Central
Metrowest Synagogues-South
R=Union for Reform Judaism
C=United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Important Resources

jewishbostonlogo Visit   JewishBoston.com !
Your one stop resource for all things Jewish in the Greater Boston area.

While browsing JewishBoston.com, check out Jewish Family Network's  blog  under Personal Stories, where you can find JFN profiles with some of the amazing people in our community, all in one place.  

 Pretending poverty doesn't exist isn't a solution. Pretending you're doing just fine isn't either.

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If you're in financial distress, we're here to help. 
Visit the CJP  Warmline
or call 
CJP 1-800-CJP-9500

Jewish Family Network is a collaboration of JFS of Metrowest and the JCCs of Greater Boston with generous support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Interfaith families, single parents, people with disabilities, and GLBTQ  families are welcome. 
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Adoption Choices
Since 1982, Adoption Choices has been helping build families in Massachusetts.

JFS Elder Care Solutions
Using an integrated approach, JFS has been working to meet the needs of elders in our community.

Patient Navigator
JFS volunteers are working to help facilitate communication with elders and their doctors.


Learn about these and other JFS programs by visiting our website.
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