Zoom-a-thon Schedule Details
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 8:00 - 9:30 P.M.
- Havdalah & Welcome by Rabbi
- Special Performance by Cantor Becker and Guest
- Video Journal
- Laugh with Professional Comedians Elon Altman & Jon Fisch
(click on images to view their bios)
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
9:00 a.m. - Exercise Classes. Choices are:
Yoga with Susan Douglass (55 mins)
Join long-time congregant and yoga teacher, Susan Douglass (click on image for bio), in a one-hour yoga session. The class will feature stretching, some warm-up poses and a “yoga dance” which links the postures together, and end with a guided meditation. The class is suitable for all levels of experience. Just wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to move.
Meditation with Cheryl Vigder Brause from Pause to be Present (45 mins
Now more than ever, it is important to take good care of your health and wellbeing. Lowering stress and anxiety is particularly challenging right now as we adjust to our current remote working environment, balancing the demands on our time and attention, and managing the high levels of stress due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Join Pause to be Present Co-Founder and mindfulness expert, Cheryl Vigder Brause (click on image for bio), to explore mindfulness strategies and tools to de-stress and stay healthy, calm and balanced. Learn how mindfulness practices can benefit your health and wellness now and always. This session will include a discussion, a guided meditation and time for Q&A.
Active Exercise plus Stretching with Personal Trainer Jeannine Palermo (45 mins)
In this class Jeannine (click on image for bio), aka Miss Jeannine from Mazel Tots Movement Class, will help you work all muscle groups. Will run through a series of timed exercises with short rest periods. Can use weights or just body weight. All exercises will be modified to make easier or harder depending on your fitness level. Things to have with you: weights, a mat or a towel and water.
Jeannine also sells women's apparel for work, gym and play and will donate a portion of her proceeds to Scarsdale Synagogue for any orders placed through end of day June 7. LEARN MORE AND SHOP
10:00 a.m. - Youth Activity & Discussions. Choices are:
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Youth Group Event with Chaya -
- Carnival Games with Lana, Live Zoom with Baby Goats, Fun with Bobby Kahoot & Improv Rap with Poppa Left -
Parent Coffee Talk – Work Life Balance with Psychologists Shiri Vogel & Alison Litofsky. Homeschooling/home-camping while working from home
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Grandparent Coffee Talk with Sharon Picard, LCSW: "It’s Okay to Say We're Not Okay”: Navigating strange and unpredictable times.
- Coffee Talk with Jody and Fawn
11:00 a.m. - Professional Mentalist, Michael Gutenplan
AMAZING show for all ages! Click on the image to view Michael's bio.
12:00 - Cooking Class with Rabbi Brown.
12:00 p.m. - Cooking with Rabbi Brown: Summer Dessert Edition
The pandemic has prevented us from doing so many of the things we love. But it has also given us a chance to return to our kitchens, and unleashed a new wave of interest in home cooking! Join Rabbi Brown as we get ready for summer's arrival by adding two desserts to our home cooking repertoire.
Summer Berry Clafouti, by Julia Moskin (Inspired by Julia Child)
Don't let the French scare you! This is a souped up pancake with fresh fruit!
Makes 6-8 servings
Butter for pan
1 and 1/4 cups whole or 2 percent milk
⅔ cup granulated sugar, divided
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup flour
1 pint (2 generous cups) blackberries or blueberries, rinsed and well drained
Powdered sugar in a shaker
1) Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a medium-size flameproof baking dish at least 1 1/2 inches deep.
2) Place the milk, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt and flour in a blender. Blend at top speed until smooth and frothy, about 1 minute.
3) Pour a 1/4-inch layer of batter in the baking dish. Turn on a stove burner to low and set dish on top for a minute or two, until a film of batter has set in the bottom of the dish. Remove from heat.
4) Spread berries over the batter and sprinkle on the remaining 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Pour on the rest of the batter and smooth with the back of a spoon. Place in the center of the oven and bake about 50 minutes, until top is puffed and browned and a tester plunged into its center comes out clean.
5) Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving. (Clafoutis need not be served hot, but should still be warm. It will sink slightly as it cools.)
Red, White, and Blue Milkshakes by Lorie Yarro
Makes 4 servings
12 scoops vanilla ice cream
6 splashes of milk
1.33 c blueberries
10-14 strawberries
whipped cream, optional
1) In a blender combine blueberries, 4 scoops of ice cream and 2 splashes of milk. Blend until smooth. Add more milk if too thick. Pour into 4 separate milkshake-worthy glasses. Freeze for about 10 minutes.
2) Add 4 scoops of vanilla and 2 splashes of milk to blender and blend until smooth. Adjust milk if needed and then pour evenly on top of blueberry layer. Freeze for 10 minutes.
3) Combine 4 scoops of ice cream and 2 splashes of milk along with strawberries to blender and blend until smooth. Pour on top of vanilla layer. Add whipped topping to garnish, admire your beautiful work and then get to sipping!
Strawberry Fool by Mark Bittman
Fool is a British dessert: a fruit-infused whipped cream.
1 pint strawberries
½ cup sugar, or to taste
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
1) Hull strawberries, then wash them and chop into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Toss with half the sugar, and wait 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they give up their juices.
2) Place half the strawberries and all the juice in a blender, and puree. Pour puree back in bowl with chopped strawberries. (If you prefer your whipped cream to be smoother, feel free to puree all of the strawberries at once.)
3) Whip the cream with remaining sugar and vanilla until cream is stiff and holds peaks easily. Fold berries (or: berry puree) and cream together, and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to two hours.
3:15 p.m. - Kids Sing along with Rabbi Glickman Designed for ages 2-8. Sing with your Mazel Tots and Religious School friends!
4:00 p.m. - Virtual Family Bingo - Bingo is NOT just for Kids! It's fun for everyone!
- Prizes for winners from local small businesses and restaurants!
- $18 / board
- Several games will be played per card
- Play indoors or outdoors, print the cards or use your mobile device (laptop, iPad or mobile phones will all work). Easy to use!
BINGO CARDS MUST BE ORDERED BY FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AT 12:00 P.M.
Buy for Yourself, Family, Friends and/or Neighbors to play
You can choose to forward the bingo card to them or give us their email to send a card to them directly.
What you need to play:
- Ability to join a zoom call where BINGO numbers will be called.
- Computer or Tablet or Mobile Device to see virtual BINGO card that will be emailed to you (one device per card recommended or you can print the cards)
PURCHASE YOUR BINGO CARDS USING THE FORM BELOW.
5:00 p.m. - Closing Remarks and Blessing over the Community by Rabbi Brown & Rabbi Klein. Reprise of the video journal. Performance by Cantor Becker with a Surprise Guest!