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How Small Purchases Help Fight Global Poverty

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By Dawn Greenberg

When I opened Aurora in May ’11, my hope was to bring attention to fair trade and to the impact that even small purchases can make in the fight against global poverty.  Fair trade essentially means that the producers and artists are paid a living wage in good conditions (no factories, no child labor).  For example, a wool purse bought in downtown Chappaqua, can help a woman feed her children this week in Peru.

We sell goods from over 32 countries.  In one year, we have been able to make a big impact, especially when you consider that $1500 of fair trade retail purchases translates to a woman being able to feed, clothe and shelter her children for one year.  I want our customers to enjoy their purchases and to be proud of the effect they are having.
While I want to bring global goods into Chappaqua, I want our customers–and especially their children–to understand that we are global citizens and that we should cast our minds and hearts out into the world.  We all know that Chappaqua can feel very insulated.

I think one of our biggest aims should be to make sure that we and our children learn about, explore and ultimately contribute to different areas in need, whether down the road or 3000 miles across the globe.

Chappaqua mom Dawn Greenberg is the owner of 
Aurora on lower King Street.

Haymount House: Stunning River View and Farm to Table Fare

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25 Studio Hill Road
Briarcliff Manor

haymounthouseny.com

Thanksgiving is one of our most beloved holidays, celebrating our past and present in one grand American tradition. Located inside a fully restored century old hilltop estate with stunning long distance views of the Hudson River, HUDSON at Haymount House is a perfect example of the past and present blended together in perfect harmony.

From the ever-changing seasonal menu of farm-to-table fare to the elegant yet relaxed ambience, each visit is a special celebration where, like Thanksgiving, good company and great food are at the center. This Thanksgiving, HUDSON at Haymount House would like to send a special thanks to all the local farms we’ve had the pleasure of working with this year:  here’s to another year!

The Sukkah’s Reach…at Temple Beth El

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Temple Beth El of Northern Westchester is a Reform Jewish congregation which welcomes all who wish to participate in Jewish life. In the words of Rabbi Davidson: “The synagogue is a kehilah kedoshah–a sacred community. It’s like a sukkah. A sukkah is constructed of many different branches woven together. So is the synagogue: the young and the old, the rich and the poor, the married and the unmarried, single parents, grandparents, gays and heterosexuals, non-Jewish spouses. The broader the sukkah’s reach, the more tightly its branches are woven, the stronger it stands. So too the synagogue: the greater the variety of people welcomed within it, the closer they feel to one another, the stronger the temple stands.”

Chinese Language Instruction for Children: CHILDNESE

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States Peiling Liu, owner: Everyone knows Chinese language skills are important in a global economy, and the best way to attain those skills is to begin learning at an early age. CHILDNESE teaches Chinese in a fun, creative, effective atmosphere integrating games, stories, songs, art, and culture to reinforce Chinese language concepts.

CHILDNESE focuses on educating youngsters; however teens and adults will find programs tailored to their needs as well. Class sizes range from 4-6 students, assuring excellent personal attention. Try it!

CHILDNESE is currently offering a free trial lesson. Contact us at www.childnese.com, Facebook.com/Childnese, or call (914) 328-8818.

Down-to-Earth JCC Programs

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Todah Raba: I’m Thankful For… an early childhood program on Sunday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m-11:30 a.m. at the Rosenthal JCC (600 Bear Ridge Road in Pleasantville) that engages children in the business of being thoughtful to others through “filling buckets” with good thoughts and good deeds. A concurrent program for parents offers down-to-earth suggestions and tips on raising thankful kids based on the values in the book The Blessing of a Skinned Knee. Entertaining for kids, educational for parents, and just in time for Thanksgiving!
Global Connections at the Rosenthal JCC is an education and exchange program for 7th and 12th graders in Northern Westchester and their peers in our sister city of Shoham, Israel. Teens meet monthly and connect with each other through social media to build bonds that culminate in spring and summer exchanges. Families host the international students so that they gain a real understanding of what life is like for each other. This cultural learning experience is hands-on and truly personal.

For more information, call 741-0333 x25 or look online at www.rosenthaljcc.org.