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Shaboom! — an animated
web series from nonprofit
G-dcast — combines the
best elements of children’s
television with wisdom from
the Jewish tradition to teach
everyday values to children
through magic, comedy and
silly songs.
Each of the 10 children’s episodes is
accompanied by a separate video for
parents that delves into each episode’s
value, explaining “what’s Jewish” and
instilling in parents the knowledge
and confidence to model the values
for their children. The 10-part series
launches April 6 with the theme
of hachnasat orchim or welcoming
guests. Upcoming themes include
gratitude, honor or respect, taking
care of nature and courage of the
heart. Shaboom! will be accessible free
on platforms like YouTube, iTunes and
Facebook.
“Shaboom! is making timeless
Jewish values new again, engaging and
fun for children and their parents,”
says Dr. Lewis Bernstein, a 40-year
veteran of Sesame Street. “When par-
ents and children co-engage in learn-
ing, virtually and long after the screen
dims, the impact is always greater.”
Along with the Union for Reform
Judaism, other major Jewish part-
ners include the United Synagogue
of Conservative Judaism, JCC
Association, Harold Grinspoon
Foundation and the PJ Library
Alliance, and InterfaithFamily. G-dcast
also is working with Jewish organiza-
tions around the country to organize
local screenings of Shaboom! episodes
for families.
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Its modest style covers things I
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The clothing is fashion-forward
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“HydroChic is designed to enhance
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