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Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training at Chabad

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At Chabad: A unique approach to Bar/Bat Mitzvah training… regardless of where the celebration and service will be taking place.

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Our emphasis in preparing for Bar /Bat Mitzvah is to foster an awareness that this milestone is only the beginning of Jewish life. We achieve this by providing each child the opportunity to function as a Jew no matter what life brings.

We believe that the most important event in the life of a young person, should be more than just rote memorization leading up to an anxiety-ridden recital of the Torah.

Our emphasis is to foster an awareness that this milestone is only the beginning of Jewish life and help attain a greater appreciation of a Jewish adult’s responsibilities.

Private tutoring, arranged to accommodate today’s demanding lifestyle, is available upon request to help you prepare for this special day

 

A Trip to NYPD’s 32nd Precinct “to Stand in Solidarity and Grief”

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The Westchester County and Hudson Valley law enforcement community said that it traveled ‘as one’ on Sunday to the 32nd Precinct in Manhattan ‘to stand in solidarity and grief with the NYPD’ and to mourn one of its fallen officers.

The following statement which appeared in social media was sent to the Inside Press by the Westchester County Police: 

“We mourn the loss of life that has occurred and stand united with the men and woman of the NYPD.

Our officers brought wreaths, food, cards and a contribution to the fund that will assist the families impacted by this enormous tragedy.

Our collective message to the NYPD was: We Stand With You. Different patches, same police family.

Dozens of agencies gathered this morning at the Westchester County Police Academy to travel in a caravan to Manhattan. The WCPD and Port Chester PD organized this gathering and we are grateful to the following agencies for their participation and support:

Ardsley PD, Bedford PD, Bronxville PD, Clarkstown PD, Dobbs Ferry PD, DC 10-13 Foundation of Hudson Valley, Dutchess County SD, Eastchester PD, Greenburgh PD, Harrison PD, Kent PD, Larchmont PD, Mount Pleasant PD, Mount Vernon PD, MTA PD, New Castle PD, New Rochelle PD, New York SP, North Castle PD, Orangetown PD, Pelham PD, Pelham Manor PD, Port Chester PD, Putnam County SD, Rockland County DA’s Squad, Rockland County SD, Rye Brook PD, Rye PD, Scarsdale PD, Sleepy Hollow PD, Stamford Police Assoc., Tuckahoe PD, Westchester Blue Foundation, Westchester County PD, Westchester County PSEF, Westchester County DES, White Plains PD, Yonkers PD and Yorktown PD.

Many PBAs and police organizations provided generous support to the fund-raising effort.”

 

Random Farms Kids’ Theater Returns to In-Person Mainstage Performances with Production of Seussical™, Featuring Local Students

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The Random Farms Kids’ Theater will present Seussical™ at The Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, January 28 –30, 2022. 

The show features Armonk residents, Maddie Wohl, Mallory Yahr, and Ben Wohl in the role of Baby Kangaroo, Who #1, and Horton the Elephant 

Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical™ is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.

Over 40 young actors ages 8-17 will perform in the show, which marks the first Mainstage production to return to in-person performances since 2020. “We are thrilled to be heading back to the stage with these incredibly talented casts!,” says director (and Random Farms Artistic Director), Sarah Boyle. “In preparation we have been enjoying Green Eggs and Ham and making sure we eat our bread Butter Side Up!

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Seussical™ features music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty and was co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. The production is directed by Sarah Boyle with music direction by Joseph Brewer. 

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

PERFORMANCE INFO:
Friday, January 28th @ 7:30 pm – Cast B

Saturday, January 29th @ 1:00 pm – Cast B

Saturday, January 29th @ 7:00 pm – Cast A

Sunday, January 30th @ 1:00 pm – Cast A

Performances run approximately 2 hours with one intermission.

TICKET INFO:
$20 (children/seniors), $30 (adults) and $40 for premium seats (first five rows center orchestra). Tickets available only at www.RandomFarmsNY.org/tickets. 

ABOUT RANDOM FARMS KIDS’ THEATER: The Random Farms’ Kids Theater is a not-for-profit organization that puts young people center stage. It is dedicated to creating a safe environment where children of all backgrounds are encouraged to discover the joy of theater within themselves – on and off the stage. Through its programs, students develop an appreciation for arts and music, cultivate leadership and life skills, and build self-esteem. Random Farms further extends this impact beyond its own doors by providing community resources that increase access to the performing arts, and by motivating social change through live theater.

 

Author Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky to Host Virtual Event for Miller House/Washington’s Headquarters

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Friends of Miller House/Washington’s Headquarters has announced their next virtual event with Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky speaking about her award-winning book The Cabinet: Washington and the Creation of an American Institution. Learn about the connection between Miller House and GW’s formation of the First Cabinet. Click on link below for additional details and to register. “It is an excellent opportunity to get to know our first president ahead of his upcoming birthday!”

Event is Thursday, January 27th at 7 p.m.

Please use this link for signup and additional details: https://link.zixcentral.com/u/f9ce1bc4/QmTlKzd97BGagMD8hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FtegUAYZvXm8HuPmd8.

 

Virtual Cooking Class with Chef Dale Talde of Goosefeather

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On Monday, February 7th, from 6-7 p.m., the Chappaqua School Foundation (CSF) bringing back its “At Home” series with a live, virtual culinary experience featuring nationally recognized Chef Dale Talde of Goosefeather in Tarrytown. The chef will host a fun hour of cooking along with instructions to whip up a signature cocktail.                                                   This event offers ticket holders a chance to grab a coveted seat at the restaurant, selected by ESQUIRE as one of the “Best New Restaurants in America, 2020.” The cost of tickets are $50 per household. Proceeds from the event benefit the Chappaqua School Foundation (CSF), a non-profit recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  

For further convenience, attendees have the option to purchase a $75 recipe ingredient grocery bag courtesy of DeCicco’s in Millwood. Participants will be responsible for scheduling and picking up the bag on February 6. Details will be sent via email following registration for the event. 

PURCHASE TICKET AND OPTIONAL INGREDIENT KIT HERE: https://chappaquaschoolfoundation.org/at-home-series-dale-talde/  

About Chef Dale Talde

Prior to opening the acclaimed Goosefeather in Tarrytown, Filipino-American chef Dale Talde made a name for himself with his eponymous restaurant, TALDE, which opened in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood in 2012. He went on to open a TALDE in Miami, Florida and in Jersey City, New Jersey. Dale debuted his first project in Manhattan with the opening of Massoni at the Arlo NoMad Hotel in November 2016. His second Manhattan restaurant called Rice & Gold opened in October 2017 at the 50 Bowery Hotel in Chinatown. In Florida, Dale also had three locations in the food hall Grandview Public Market in West Palm Beach. They were called The Corner, Clare’s and Little Red Truck. Dale was also a three-time cheftestant on Bravo’s Emmy Award-winning culinary show, “Top Chef.” He competed in Season 4, “All Star” Season 8, “Top Chef Duels”, and became one of the show’s most popular cast members. Dale has competed on “Chopped,” “Iron Chef America,” “Knife Fight” and was also head judge on “Knife Fight” Season 4, as well as guest judge on both “Chopped” and “Beat Bobby Flay.”

-Courtesy of Chappaqua School Foundation