Posts Tagged ‘The Chai Center NY’
Sign Up for Chai Scouts
I’m sure most kids are still suffering from September jet lag –their body’s internal clock is still in summer mode of sleeping in late. In order to take their minds off homework and tests, it’s good to get them involved in after school activities. Sports and clubs will keep them both mentally and physically active [...]
Build a Shofar at the Chai Center
A shofar is a horn incorporated in the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services –both which are coming up very rapidly. Blink an eye and they’ll be here before you know it! The shofar can come in a variety of sizes and traditionally it is made from the horn of a ram. However, it can [...]
The Importance of Community
Everyone wants to feel like they belong, that they fit in somewhere. Can anyone honestly say they enjoy feeling like the outsider in the group? And this goes for any age. Adults want to be accepted at their jobs, within their neighborhoods, and in their towns. Luckily Long Island is a pretty diverse group of [...]
Chai Center Kick-Off BBQ
Summer is almost over but it’s not done yet. There is still plenty of time to soak up the sun, lay poolside, and work on your tan. For the kiddies, you still have ample time to do cannon balls in the pool and get your older siblings soaking wet while they try to lounge. But [...]
Sponsor New Stained Glass Windows
The Chai Center NY is always making new improvements and I’m sure you already know about all the great renovations already taking place. The Chai Center always strives to be a place of community, where the good people of Long Island can feel at home and we always want the building to look its finest. [...]
The Chai Center Gala Art Auction
What could be better than an evening of art, refreshments, and a good cause? Maybe front row seats to your favorite artist, but that’s a long shot. At least you can guarantee your spot in the Gala Art Auction at the Chai Center NY! The event is to benefit the Ariella Weiss Friendship Circle –a [...]
Start Reserving Now For the High Holidays
We’re already past the midway point of summer and before you know it, Labor Day will be upon us. That also means once the fall hits we have to start thinking about the High Holidays –Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. Naturally the Chai Center NY will be holding services for [...]
Advertise in the Jewish Art Calendar
Can you believe we’re halfway through the year? I don’t know about you, but it sure flew by for me so far. As we enter the second half of the year, it’s time to start thinking about 2012. If you didn’t already know, the Chai Center NY puts out a calendar each year. The calendar [...]
The Friendship Circle Hits the Mats
The Friendship Circle is at it again –doing good deeds of course! I can’t mention enough how wonderful this program truly is. This time the group will hit the mats, the gym mats that is, for some gymnastics. The gymnastics program is designed to give special needs children strength, flexibility, and overall better control over [...]
Adult Education at the Chai Center
Even long after we finish college, we never stop learning. We should always strive to know more, to better ourselves. There is so much to learn in this life, but sadly life is too short to know everything. However, you can still make a conscious effort to learn as much as possible. If you’re interested [...]