Events and Celebrations, Fall 2015

A Night
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FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
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Simcha at the Synagogue ....................................................................... 6

When the all-inclusive sanctuary and ballroom is an option
Memories of the Covenant .................................................................... 8

A father reflects on the challenges facing his two sons brit milahs
Hitting the Perfect Note ...................................................................... 14

The handwritten personal message never goes out of style
Celebrating the Holidays? ................................................................... 16

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Planning the Party ................................................................................. 18

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Milstein Hall of Ocean Life at The American Museum of Natural History. C. Chesek
Celebrating events amid the culture of a great institution

Heidi Mae Bratt
magine dancing your first

dance as husband and wife
on an ocean floor beneath
a 94-foot whale. Or picture your best man giving
a heartfelt wedding toast
as he stands next to the
worlds tallest freestanding dinosaur. Or how about
dining on a sumptuous entre while
seated in an ornate period room with
the great masterpieces of Degas and
Monet within a stones throw from the
orchestra?
Welcome to the world of private
events and celebrations at museums.
Call it a night at the museum, where
weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, anniversary parties, dinners, and other lifecycle events, meet culture, science,
technology and history. While partygoers can revel in good food, and good
friends for the occasion, they also can
drink in an ambience of elegance, style
and edification that is unique to the
museum.
Hosting an event at the American
Museum of Natural History affords the
guest and the host a most unique experience, said Audrey Isaac, director of
sales and marketing, event and conference services for the museum, on
the Upper West Side of Manhattan. For
instance, the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life,
the Rose Center for Earth and Space
or the Theodore Roosevelt Rotunda
among the most popular rentable
spaces at the museum have some of
the museums iconic symbols of natural
wonder and history. Where else, Ms.
Isaac asked, can you drink a toast amid
the stars in the Rose Center for Earth
and Space?
With its capacious and august halls
filled with artifacts that have fascinated museum and moviegoers alike
remember the inspired Ben Stiller
movie series Night of the Museum?
The American Museum of Natural History also has inspired many a wedding.
The wedding ceremonies typically take
place in the space known as the Powerhouse, with its capacity of 500-seated guests. Hosts can choose to have
their receptions which can be kosher
catered from among the many avail-
Mingling among the art at The Jewish Museum.
able halls.
At the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space
Museum on the west side of Manhattan,
the uniquely historic and modern mix of
the institution attracts events that have
included bar and bat mitzvahs, anniver-
sary parties, corporate and social functions, corporate launches, galas, movie
premieres, press events, trade shows, to
name a few.
The Intrepid is a unique venue
because it has both indoor and out-
door spaces, amazing views of the New

York City skyline, and the opportunity
for guests to explore a legendary aircraft carrier, the first space shuttle, the
worlds fastest jets, and a secret submarine, said Lisa Yaconiello, assistant vice
president for events at the Intrepid.
Those events, Yaconiello said, can
be held on the Flight Deck, inside the
Space Shuttle Pavilion, inside one of
the three bays in the hangar deck, the
Allison & Howard Lutnick Theater, the
Michael Tyler Fisher Center for Education, or on the pier. Many hosts
actually choose to have their event in
multiple locations. The Intrepid can
host intimate parties with as few as 20
people, or giant galas with as many as
5,000 people, if the entire complex is
rented.
As with many museums, guests at the
Intrepid can view the many exhibitions,
included the authentically restored aircraft or the museums newly opened On
the Line exhibition.
Sometimes, hosting a celebration at a
particular museum touches not only the
senses, but also the soul.
That was the experience of one family
who chose to have their sons bar mitzvah which fell out on Purim at the
Museum of Jewish Heritage, located
in Battery Park City in lower Manhattan. The space was very appealing with
its 5,000 square-foot main events hall
featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and
views of the New York harbor and the
Statue of Liberty. But there was more,
said the bar mitzvah boys mother. As
her husband read the Megillat Esther in
the theater, the Edmund J. Safra Hall,
the power of the Jewish peoples ability
to survive and thrive, and then to celebrate that feat, crystallized for her, and
for many of her guests.
I felt it in my bones, she said.
What an amazing thing to do, being
here and reading the Megillah. It was
a testament to the fact that we are
still here (as a people) and here in this
museum, which is dedicated to Jewish heritage. It felt like a double simcha to be having this bar mitzvah, said
the mother, whose parents survived the
Shoah. Being there for our sons bar
mitzvah really ended up having a very
powerful dimension. It was, in so many
ways, really beautiful.
The mothers reaction was not unusual, said Rachel Heumann, director of
museum events for the Museum of Jewish Heritage. She remembers one client
who was looking for an elegant venue
to have her sons bar mitzvah. She was
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Akeley Hall of African Mammals at The

American Museum of Natural History.
R. Mickens
looking at upscale hotels and then came

to see the space at the museum.
She literally started crying, said Ms.
Heumann. She was so happy that she
could use the space, that there was a
level of elegance, but it was also a place
that had meaning.
Ms. Heumann said that the museum, which serves as a living memorial
to those who died in the Holocaust,
attracts about 50 to 75 percent of clients who have family members who
survived the Shoah.
At The Jewish Museum on Fifth Avenue in New York City, events are open
to either corporate or patron members
who are at the $10,000 level of support,
who can have their events in the lobby
or in the auditorium of the elegant
French Gothic Revival building.
This is a beautiful and historic building, said Molly Kurzius, publicist for
The Jewish Museum.
Ronya Gordon, special events and
rental coordinator for the museum,
said that many guests take advantage
of viewing the exhibitions when they
attend events at The Jewish Museum.
Yes, they have access to the work on
display. Many even fold the exhibitions
into their programs or events.
At the Brooklyn Museum, the Beaux
Arts Court is the centerpiece of its
event venues where weddings are often
held. On the third floor of the museum,
the events have the bonus of being surrounded by 19th century European art.
Its a beautiful area, said a museum spokeswoman. Very whimsical and
romantic perfect for a wedding.
At the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, everything from mad science
childrens birthday parties to events
for 1,200 can take place. The museum
offers views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty from its various spaces.
The Beaux-Arts Court at the Brooklyn Museum.
The main events hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.
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Simcha at the Synagogue

When the all-inclusive sanctuary and ballroom is an option
Heidi Mae Bratt
ome people are rightly so

so connected to their synagogues and temples that when
they decide to have a simcha
of their own, they look no farther than
their own synagogue backyard. For
a wedding, that could mean that the
sanctuary in which theyve enjoyed
Shabbat or holiday services is the same
place that they can stand under the
chuppah with their betrothed. For a
bar or bat mitzvah, the synagogue
or temple is often the place in which
the young man or woman came up
as a child into young adulthood, and
the services are very familiar. So once
they take the bima to leyn the Torah
or haftorah or lead services, there may
Synagogues that have

ballrooms or social
halls and kitchens
help make the simcha
at the synagogue a
good choice for
enjoying the whole
event under one roof.
well be butterflies in their stomach, but
the familiarity of their home synagogue
allays some of those fears.
And synagogues or temples that
have ballrooms or social halls that can
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At the JCC of Paramus/Congregation Beth Tikvah, said executive director Norman Levin, there are many
draws to making an event happen
there, notably the central location, its
aesthetic, and an expansive kitchen
that can accommodate affairs that are
both dairy and meat. In addition, its
sanctuary, with a 220-person capacity,
has a central aisle perfect for weddings.
All told, Levin said, events at the
JCC of Paramus/Congregation Beth
Tikvah, a Conservative 440-family Jewish center, allows the family to celSee Synagogue simcha page 26
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Memories of the Covenant

A father reflects on the challenges facing his two sons brit milahs
Ed Silberfarb
The forecast for the next day was light snow turning to rain, but the evening was clear and brisk.
I left the apartment on 10th Street in Greenwich
Village and went for a walk to pick up a bottle of
scotch, and to walk off the excitement and anticipation of the big day. The bagels, lox and cream
cheese were in place. It was February 8, 1969, and
the next day was the brit of our first born, Jake.
There were a few snowflakes in the air when I
returned.
Family would be coming from all points my
brother, pregnant sister-in-law and their 15-month
old son from Vermont; my wife, Sharons, sister
Joan from Florida, an aunt and two uncles from
Baltimore, another aunt and uncle from the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx; an uncle from Borough Park, Brooklyn; and an aunt from Jersey City.
We awoke early Sunday, February 9, to check
out the few snow flurries that had been predicted. We could barely see out the window through
what seemed to be a white curtain. One of the
biggest snowstorms in city history was under way.
By the time it was over, 20 inches would have
fallen on the city, causing 43 deaths, no subways
or buses for two days, schools and government
offices closed, grocery stores and super markets
wiped clean, and total snowbound isolation for
the borough of Queens.
The citys emergency manager was out of town.
Salt spreaders and snow removal equipment were
all safely tucked away in garages. To make the
unpreparedness worse, there was a rumor that
sanitation workers were on a work slow-down
because they were unhappy about the result of
their last strike.
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Proud parents, Ed and Sharon Silberfarb, at the brit of their son

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nient target than the weather bureau.

Though he managed to get re-elected,
the storm became a caustic issue in the
campaign. It became known forever
more, especially in Queens, as Lindsays
Snowstorm.
But what about the bris? Would that
take place? The mohel, who lived in
Brooklyn, had not yet shown up. Moles
burrow underground, was one remark.
He can tunnel under the snow.
My brother, Peter, who had completed his internship and was in the midst of
a medical residency, said in the worstcase scenario he would do the circumcision. After all, he had done one in his
training and would just need a little help
with the appropriate prayers. Sharon,
who was terrified about a brit under the
best of circumstances, retreated to a
bedroom with Jake and hid.
The guests continued to arrive. An
uncle came from Brooklyn looking like
an arctic explorer, carrying food prepared by his wife, who had the sense
not to leave home because of the
storm. Joan, who had come the day
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before, somehow produced some flowers and began arranging food, unconcerned as the wind, now blizzard proportions, howled outside. Another uncle
and aunt, dressed like Eskimos, and
with her famous sponge cake that no
party could be without, arrived from the
Bronx. The Baltimore relatives were in
place and so was the Jersey City representative. Still no mohel, though despite
the storm, a minion had gathered.
Then, with my brother putting everyone at ease by sharpening a carving
knife, Rabbi Braunstein, the mohel,
arrived. Sanity was restored, at least for
the moment. The ceremony was solemn
and moving despite the stress and anxiety of the day. The unbroken chain from
Abrahams Covenant was still in tact.
Then came the ugly aftermath, the
guests attempt to journey home. My
aunt and two uncles caught the last
train to Baltimore. There would be nothing after that for two days. My brothers
car was buried in snow. He, Anne and
little Ben were unexpected houseguests
for three days. When he finally excavated his car he found that someone had
been there first and broken into it. The
Bronx relatives may have set some sort
of record for subway travel. It took them

longer to get home five hours than it
took others to get to Baltimore.
Though street traffic came to a halt,
the telephone was still working. The
first call for Sharons sister was from her
son in Miami to tell her that the weather
there was okay, but his waterbed had
broken, and he was trying to siphon
the water out the window to keep from
flooding the bedroom. The next call was
from her mother. She had left the brit to
attend to the babys grandfather, who
was sick. As a precaution, they called for
an ambulance. When that didnt arrive,
they found a taxi that was actually moving to get to the hospital. Joan then left
for the airport to learn, of course, that
all flights were cancelled. She slept at
the airport, which had been cleaned out
of food, and flew home the next day.
Two years and eight months later it
was time for another brit. Our second
son, Joe, born October 1, would be
eight days old later in the week. The
weather was balmy, but there was a
different problem. October 8 was a Saturday, and to our disbelief there was no
mohel within walking distance of our
10th Street home in Greenwich Village.
We canvassed the few synagogues in

the area. Then we tried the hospitals,
naively thinking surely there would be a
mohel on duty.
Though I wanted someone I knew and
could trust, I was beginning to lower my
standards in desperation. Then came a
call from a Hasid in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He had heard of my plight, and
would walk over the Williamsburg Bridge
to perform the brit. I thanked him, but I
realized I could never let a stranger do
this sacred and sensitive operation.
I called Rabbi Braunstein in Brooklyn and pleaded for the brit to be a
day later. He asked if I had exhausted
all possibilities. When I assured him I
had, he told me to try again. Then, after
another round of phone calls, he agreed
to do it on Sunday.
And so the ceremony again took on
special meaning. Neither a cataclysmic
storm nor our isolation on Shabbat could
stay the performance of this holy ritual.
Ed Silberfarb was a reporter for the Bergen
Record in New Jersey, then the New York
Herald Tribune where he was City Hall bureau
chief. Later, he was a public information
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Everyone loves to discover a handwritten card or note among a thick stack of
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From choosing a card or stationery
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Whether the recipient gave you a gift,
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Celebrate ones personal accomplishments in the past year and any special
events planned in the next year ahead.
End by telling your friend or loved one
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That message may just be the best gift
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When acknowledging the birth of a
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If a friend is going through a difficult
time, share special memories you have
of the person who passed away and
why you will miss having that person in
your life. End by offering to call or visit
in the near future. These gestures, plus
the card itself, will remind the recipient
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Traveling by vehicle is less costly, is much
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Bachelorette parties are as
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Were seeing an emphasis on
relaxation for the bride and companionship with her friends in
todays bachelorette parties. Brides
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and often an entire weekend in
a soothing, stress-free atmosphere
before the hectic pace of their
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Parties are looking for spas that
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services, familiar and new massages and body treatments, and
easy access to luxury accommodations. For example, at Destination Kohler, bachelorette groups
often book rooms in the Carriage
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Participants can spend the day
A more relaxing spa setting

for the beforethe-wedding
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brides-to-be.
in their spa robes if they choose.

Kohler Waters Spa is by far the
most popular request and activity
among bachelorette parties, and is
often the center of the trip, says
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female-centric spa packages like
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Great food
Forget the pigs in a blanket, deviled eggs and other de rigueur
finger foods long associated with
bridal showers. Modern bachelorette groups are looking for dining
options that are luxurious and delicious, or that accommodate lifestyle needs such as gluten-free or
low-calorie diets. Spa fare often fits
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bachelorette guests the opportunity to dine lightly for lunch and then
enjoy a more indulgent dinner.
Bonding activities
Hitting the bar and dancing the
night away are no longer the only
bonding activities for bachelorette
groups. From yoga classes and
golf outings to wine and chocolate pairings, brides-to-be are looking for more diverse, sophisticated
activities they can do with their girlfriends.
A location
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Nearly a third of respondents in the
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want to go crazy for a bachelorette
party, they just wanted to enjoy

time with their friends. Perhaps
its because their lives are about
to change dramatically. Maybe its
a need to reaffirm the girlfriend
bond that has seen them through
lifes ups and downs to reach this
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Some fulfill this wish by choosing a
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that are more intimate. At Destination Kohler, bachelorette parties
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Twenty-three percent of surveyed
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While your wedding should be the happiest day of
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at home for years to come from leisurely weekend
breakfasts to romantic dinners and toasts to cap off
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A wedding registry should reflect how you really live.
Not everyone focuses their social life on formal dinner parties with the kind of fine china, silverware and
crystal found on traditional wedding gift lists. Todays
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trends.
Wedding registries are trending toward more casual, hip and high-tech kitchenware, such as nonstick
woks instead of chafing dishes and iced tea makers
instead of tea pots, says Peter Giannetti, editor-inchief of HomeWorld Business. Also, registries are not
as bride-centric as they used to be. With both brides
and grooms involved, gifts such as high-tech coffee
centers and growlers for craft beer are becoming more
popular.
Selecting gifts at a variety of price points is both
good etiquette and good strategy. Big-ticket items

give guests the opportunity for a grand gesture, and
they also make great group gifts. Be sure to include
moderately priced items that are appealing and distinctive, so that everyone can feel good about what
they give. For many, it is more satisfying to give something thats special and specific, rather than one small
piece for a set.
On-trend wedding registry gift ideas:

The growler is becoming a new must-have for those
who love locally brewed craft beer, while also wanting to lead eco-friendly lifestyles that avoid the waste
of excess disposable packaging. Created for filling
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Teatime is now cool, because 85 percent of the tea
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maker that offers a fully customizable iced tea brewing experience from either loose tea or tea bags. The
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80-ounce glass pitcher.
Pepper and salt mills are focal points on the counter
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A unique choice that ties into popular dcor trends is
the Collection Antique from Peugeot, which combines
iconic shapes with rustic aged beech wood. Designed
and produced in France, these are keepsake mills with
a lifetime warranty on the mechanisms.
The wok has evolved into a versatile everyday pan
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Coffee lovers appreciate a true bean-to-cup experience and who wouldnt want a professional-style
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have to travel from one place to
another.
Laura Freeman, past president
of Temple Beth Rishon in Wykoff,
said that the non-denominational
450-member temple is an attractive option. It includes a ballroom
that accommodates 300 people,
outdoor space, a lake behind the
property, and Jerusalem stone
in its garden. And on the inside,
there is a bima that is accessible
for the disabled, stylishly appointed restrooms, and a kosher kitchen
At Keter Torah in Teaneck, which
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The hall also may be split to allow
for tables and music and dancing
on one side and other activities on
the other side. The space can be
configured in many different ways.
Ira Kastrinsky, co-president of

Temple Beth Sholom in Fair Lawn,
said that the 150-member Conservative temple is centrally located,
has a large parking lot, a ballroom
and kiddish room that can hold
close to 300 people, a kosher
kitchen and a sanctuary. We also
have a very secure environment,
which is important to many people
in this day and age, said Kastrinsky.
At Congregation Shaarey Israel
in Suffern, N.Y., the six-year-old
traditional congregation has a ballroom that can accommodate 250
people, a glatt kosher kitchen, and
can rent out three distinct spaces
its sanctuary, lobby and ballroom. We really are warm and
gracious, said board member
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Rochelle Rudnick, the administrator at Temple Emeth in Teaneck,
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Noam Sokolow, owner of Rave
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FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

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Simcha at the Synagogue ....................................................................... 6

Memories of the Covenant .................................................................... 8

Hitting the Perfect Note ...................................................................... 14

Celebrating the Holidays? ................................................................... 16

Planning the Party ................................................................................. 18

What the Modern Bride Wants ........................................................... 20

On-Trend: Wedding Registry Gifts ..................................................... 21

Night at the Museum 4

Destination: Getting Hitched .............................................................. 22

Homemade Wedding Crafts ................................................................ 25

BRING YOUR PARTY TO

LANDSCAPED COURTYARD FOR OUTDOOR CEREMONIES

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FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

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Celebrating events amid the culture of a great institution

magine dancing your first

Mingling among the art at The Jewish Museum.

FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

door spaces, amazing views of the New

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Akeley Hall of African Mammals at The

looking at upscale hotels and then came

The Beaux-Arts Court at the Brooklyn Museum.

The main events hall at the Museum of Jewish Heritage.

FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

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Simcha at the Synagogue

ome people are rightly so

Synagogues that have

Plan Your Next Event in

Scenic Outdoor Patio & Lake

Diverse Catering Panel To Suit Every Taste And Budget

For more information on renting our ballroom for your event

585 Russell Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ 07481

Dr. Marianna Fedorenko and Samuel Weiner

FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

Photographed by Abbey Photographers

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Now Offering Off-Premise Catering

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Memories of the Covenant

Proud parents, Ed and Sharon Silberfarb, at the brit of their son

SPECIAL OCCASION DRESS

FALL 2015 EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS

Contact: Nicole Calabria

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We supervise the kids while you

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Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweetrelax

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wines by the glass.

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