Dynamic

Duos

Fun With
Babies

Adat Shalom hosts
"Baby Barre & Mitzvah"
program for new moms.

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dat Shalom's Young Adult
Group reached out to the
congregation's new moms and
friends at a "Baby Barre & Mitzvah"
program on Aug. 17 at the Dailey
Method in Birmingham. Fifteen young
mothers and their babies took part in a

mommy-baby Pilates class infused with
a spiritual component provided by Rabbi
Rachel Shere.
Babies ranged in age from 6 weeks to
9 months old. The new Jewish moms
bonded with "mommy friends" who are
experiencing similar joys and challenges

associated with motherhood. They had
the opportunity to nourish their bodies
with a barre workout, their minds with
a discussion about spirituality and mitz-
vot, and their babies with social interac-
tion, songs and sensory activities.
The event was coordinated by Adat

Shalom's Young Adult Chairperson
Jackie Issner of Birmingham. Carly
Goidosik, owner of the studio, donated
her space and energy to make the pro-
gram a reality, and Lindsay Mall from
the Bubble Club was on hand to lead the
group in a musical routine.

Maggie Myers of Walled Lake, left, with
Harry, and Katherine Rothstien and Ari
of Birmingham

Sara Lipson of West Bloomfied, left, with
Josh, and Jackie Issner of Birmingham
with Micah

Rabbi Rachel Shere spoke with the group
about ways the mothers can bring mitz-
vot into the lives of their children.

Amy Kessler of Farmington Hills with
Ethan, Jessica Kessler of Huntington
Woods with Lilly, and Bonnie Globerman
of West Bloomfield and Makayla

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Pancakes For
Parents

Camp Gan Israel treats visiting
parents to fun and food.

Chana Elias
Special to the Jewish News

p

ancakes for Parents, a camper-fueled
program, helped entice parents to join
their campers at Camp Gan Israel (CGI)
at The Shul in West Bloomfield. At the Aug. 13
event, parents cheered, recited a prayer for Israel
and enjoyed a breakfast buffet with campers, who
showed their affection for their parents through a
short video.
Each week this summer, CGI had two trips
alternating with swimming. Michele Weitzman of
West Bloomfield says these activities kept her twin
boys engaged.
"And it's hard to entertain 9-year-old boys," she
said.
While participating in typical camp activities,
campers learn about core Jewish values and develop
a strong Jewish identity. The counselors are teacher-
trained and work to develop strong bonds with their
campers throughout the summer.
"The Shul camp is magical:' Weitzman said.

Jack Marsh is accompanied
by his grandmother at
Pancakes for Parents.

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Alexis Goldapper, Mayah Goel, Erin Starr, Emily Kuzminsky and Chaya Stein, all of
West Bloomfield, get ready to play mini golf during a camp trip to Paradise Park in
Novi.

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Registration is open now to lock in this year's pricing for
next year. Register at www.theshul.net/register.

Michele Weitzman with her son Evan at
Pancakes for Parents.

Shaina Stein, Meirav Hazan with daughter Noa, all of West Bloomfield,
pose for a picture before breakfast at Pancakes for Parents.

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