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Eight Things to Do with Your Kids on Chanukah

December 21, 2011 by 7 Comments
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You may not have noticed, but Chanukah vacation is a day longer this year. We're scheduled to have the day "returned" at the end of August, along with four other days. Passover vacation will start a day earlier too. So what are you supposed to do with the kids during the week? I'll include some indoor and outdoor suggestions. The weather is pleasant, but it gets dark early. You will find loads of festivals and activities for kids, especially small ones, at your local mall. They tend to be crowded, and nothing is really free--once you are in the mall you may find it hard to leave without buying anything. But this one is sponsored by the Israel Antiquities Authority and will have events … [Read more...]

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Working Parents and School Vacation in Israel: Proposal

March 23, 2009 by 14 Comments

Next week begins the three weeks of school vacation for the seven-day Passover holiday. The organization Working Parents for Change is working for the government to have fewer vacation days from school and more activities for children during the summer holidays. You can find the Hebrew proposal on its website. Suggestions: Quality supplemental, educational and fun frameworks for the summer holidays, subsidized by the government, municipalities, and independent organizations. "Working Parents for Change" has initiated contact with the umbrella organization of community centers. The goal is to include values currently lacking in the educational system. Increase the number of vacation days … [Read more...]

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