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High Holiday Services open to all and Hebrew School Open Enrollment

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies invites you to share in the tradition of observing the High Holy Days together at Newton South High School. Open to the community at no charge, they offer both children and family services led by Rabbi Jethro Berman. No tickets are required. Please join them for:

  • Rosh Hashanah Morning Services on September 25th. Children service at 9:30 am and family service at 10:30 am
  • Kol Nidre Service on October 3rd at 7:00 pm
  • Yom Kippur Morning Service on October 4th at 10:30 am

Please call 617-264-8855 or visit www.SundaySchoolforJewishStudies.org for additional information about services or to obtain registration information for Sunday Hebrew School classes for children Toddlers to grade 7.

Be a Hero…

Be a HERO and run, walk or volunteer for the West Suburban YMCA’s Angino Fall 5k!

Join the Y in your best HERO costume on Sunday, September 14th at 9:00 am. Cash awards will be given to the top male and female runners along with awards for the fastest family, fastest team, fastest runner in costume, fastest runner 12 & under, best overall costume, best group costume and hardest costume to run in!

Proceeds will benefit the Annual Fund and help to award a scholarship to a Super Senior from Newton North and Newton South! Please contact Casey Friend at ca****@**************ca.org or visit www.westsuburbanymca.org/roadrace for more information.

The Innovation Institute registration is now open

The Innovation Institute is the leading academic science and engineering enrichment program for grades K-12 in Greater Boston. It offers young people wonderful opportunities to learn in depth with talented scientists, engineers and educators.

During the fall, The Innovation Institute offers courses ranging from computer programming (Python) and science of renewable energies to neuroscience and engineering immersion. Special High School Seminar: At the Biomedical Frontiers (fall term only) covering the latest research in areas ranging from 3D printing applications to cancer therapeutics.

After school and weekend classes start September 10th. Winter and spring break intensives also available. To learn more or to register, visit theinnovationinstitute.org or call 617-340-9907.

 

Non-profit youth rock band registration is now open

Plugged In is a nonprofit youth rock band program in Needham teaching young musicians ages 8-18 about using music to create positive change in the world.

Fall session band classes for the Plugged In Band Program begin the week of September 22nd. The registration deadline for fall session band classes is September 8th. Registration for private lessons is ongoing.

For more information, please call 781-956-4281 or visit www.pluggedinband.org.

Mosaic classes

A local mosaic artist and parent of two  Bigelow Middle School students is interested in offering a class to kids 11 years old and older.  The class would be run in six, two-hour weekly sessions and the fee would be $250.00.  This fee includes all of the materials and tools.

Potential class times are:

  • 4-6 on Tuesday or Thursday afternoon
  • 6-8 on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday evening
  • Saturday morning from 10-12.

If your child is interested in participating in the class,  please contact Leslie at le********@***il.com or 617-901-2546 and indicate which of these times your child is available.

Cooking classes

Mindy’s Cooking offers cooking instruction to Newton elementary school students in her home on Tuesdays, 12:45  – 3:00 pm and themed classes to middle schoolers on early release Thursdays throughout the school year.

Each class gives students a full hands-on experience to produce their own gourmet lunch using a variety of equipment and ingredients. Students also learn knife skills, nutrition, food safety and various aspects of culture and tradition about the foods they are making. Mindy Sherbet is a professional chef and mom of 3 Newton public school-age kids.

For information, call 973-420-6190 or email Mindy at mi***********@***il.com. Check out Facebook/mindyscooking. Classes start in the fall.

Kesher Newton is now enrolling for Fall 2014!

Kesher Newton is an after-school program that offers a hands on and in-depth approach to Jewish learning for students in grades K-7! Now located on Hammond Pond Parkway, convenient to Newton, housed inside the building of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, Kesher’s warm and inviting new space accommodates its expanding student base and its many family activities.

Kesher Newton is a nationally-recognized alternative to traditional Hebrew School, where children learn Jewish culture and Hebrew language in a spirited, camp-like environment. Kesher’s innovative curriculum challenges students intellectually, while fostering Jewish commitment, joy of learning, and active community participation. Kesher Newton is an independent pluralistic community that is welcoming to all. For more information, visit keshernewton.org or call 617-244-5390, or email in**@**********on.org.