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Ahi Ezer’S Fun-Filled Learning Experiences

Eighth graders on the Shabbaton at the ice skating rinkAhi Ezer Yeshiva, our home away from home, is where our children spend most of their time and energy growing and interacting in the most healthy environment possible.

School is the most important part of a child’s development, therefore in Ahi Ezer, we insure that your child will be in the best hands. These past few months in school were filled with fun, educational learning experiences.

JCC’s Pain and Suffering Tournament

The athletes who competed in the Pain and Suffering TournamentWho in their right mind would enter the recent and aptly titled ā€œPain and Suffering Tournament,ā€ subjecting themselves to four grueling hours of leg cramps, muscle spasms, bruises, sprains, and pulled ligaments?

YOF Chinese Auction

The promise of an evening of fun, imagination and wonder was more than fulfilled when guests entered Cirque de La Vie Chinese Auction of the Yeshivah of Flatbush recently. Unicycle riders, magicians and jugglers engaged the throngs of guests. Laughter and excitement filled the room. This was only heightened by the exciting Jets vs. Colts playoff success, broadcast on four beautiful large-screen TVs—some of the night’s prize offerings—displayed around the gorgeous Shaare Zion ballroom.

Albert Einstein: Genius, Zionist, Philanthropist

Albert Einstein is one of the most famous Jews of the 20th century. He was best known for simply being a genius. Most recently, he was honored as Time Magazine’s person of the century.

Most people recall his scientific achievements, which have profoundly affected our everyday lives. I wanted however, to focus on Albert Einstein the Jew. Throughout his life, Einstein always identified with Zionism and maintained a sense of fairness and justice.

Fresh Looks for Spring

trenchEveryone anticipates the first days of spring, the warm weather, the flowers blooming, and of course, a fresh spring wardrobe. While many fall trends are being carried over into the new season, like metallics and sequins, new spring trends focus on stripes, florals and the casual bohemian look.

Ouri’s Gourmet Shop

Ouri Nidam lives for food. His incomparable culinary skills, passion for exceptional presentation and quest to always explore new dishes and edible creations are what make his cuisine stand head and shoulders above the rest.

MDY Introduces We Magen David

Rabbi Hilsenrath, MDY President Jeffrey Gindi and Rabbi Berk With much anticipation, Magen David Yeshivah launched a new and innovative program, We Magen David with an energizing assembly, much to the delight of the students, faculty members, and parents. In the days that followed, an enthusiastic energy level resonated throughout the building, and the excitement and sense of unity felt among the students was truly remarkable.

Legend Leasing: Cars for a Cure

The mission of Legend Leasing has always been to constantly improve the leasing experience. It is clear that their team, led by Steven Sasson, Mark Dwek, and Morris Lincer, are very passionate about fulfilling this goal. They do this by focusing on price, service, and commitment after the sale. These three priorities are incorporated into everything they have done recently including:

Purim: Festival of Joy

Purim is the festival which commemorates the breathtaking Jewish victory over the murderous designs of Haman. It is a story of great courage and self-sacrifice, first and foremost by Queen Esther and Mordechai, and ultimately by the whole Jewish nation. This joyous festival reveals the hidden hand of G-d in the event of man.

Cake Trends for 2011: All cakes are entirely Edible

Cakes can be a beautiful centerpiece for any wedding or birthday party. Who doesn’t love cake? Using the cake as the centerpiece  is one of the best ways to make any occasion extra special.

It is possible to creatively customize a cake to look almost like anything. Here are some of the top cake trends:

Communication: Empathy and Understanding

Nancy Reagan created the slogan ā€œjust say no to drugsā€ as part of an advertising campaign to convince children across the United States not to engage in drug use. Dr. Abraham Twersky, poking fun at the lack of understanding the advertisement has for the difficulties people face with real life problems, has a similar slogan hanging on the wall of his drug clinic: ā€œNancy Reagan’s solution to the homeless, just get a home!ā€

SWCC Visits Community Cancer Center

The Sephardic Women’s Charity Club presents a check to the Community Cancer CenterMedstar, Sephardic Bikur Holim’s medical referral service has been dedicated to serving the health and medical needs of the Sephardic community for the last 18 year, Recently, Medstar expanded their services by opening a cancer community center; an independently funded project of Medstar.

Young at Heart: at Ahi Ezer Senior Residence

Too many Americans live primarily among people their own age, especially senior citizens. Sadly, as a result, the elderly are expected to live in a vacuum while young people have no idea how to converse with, spend time with, or learn from them. This way of life is limiting for everyone involved.

Julienne Dweck On Paper

Singer/songwriter Julienne Dweck has quietly been taking the New York/New Jersey indie music scene by storm for some time now. Her gigs have been touching audiences’ hearts and minds for the past four years. And yet she has never released any of her material to the wider public. Until now.