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Fencing, Baseball, African dance and all-around fun day camps

To be a kid in Brooklyn today. What’s their fancy – fencing? baseball? African dance? Art? Tinkerer? or are do they want to try everything? These Brooklyn camps bring out new skills and make for an exciting summer. Let summer be a time for exploration. Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Where: 68

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Make Lifelong Memories At These 7 Fun Summer Camps

(Photo via Marks JCH)Are you ready to check off “Summer Camp” from your To Do list? We’ve compiled seven of our favorite summer camps from across the borough that are now taking summer reservations. Many have open houses this upcoming weekend as well as discounts for signing up

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Beat The Heat At These Neighborhood Cooling Centers

(Image by Axel Taferner / Flickr)A heat wave is expected to grip New York City this week, with temperatures soaring to 90 degrees today and over 94 by Thursday. But — and here’s the kicker — it’s going to feel much hotter. With intense humidity, the heat index will be

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Learn About Jewish Heritage At These 4 Brooklyn Summer Camps

Courtesy of Marks JCHFor families on the lookout for traditional summer fun that also gives kids a chance to explore their Jewish heritage, Brooklyn once again provides. Check out three of our favorite Jewish camps below. Marks JCH Day Camp 7802 Bay Parkway, Bensonhurst Contact: camp@jchb.org, 718-331-6800 ext.

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Where To Get Your Swim On This Winter: Indoor Pools In Brooklyn

The outdoor pools have been closed for a few months now and winter is on its way, but you’d still like to take a dip in a pool and maybe swim some laps. Luckily, there are a number of indoor pools throughout Brooklyn where you can get your fill

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Colton Honors Three Marks JCH Book Club Members For 80th Birthdays

Assemblyman William Colton and District Leader Nancy Tong joined the Book Lovers Club at the Marks Jewish Community House (JCH) on April 17 to present New York State Assembly Citations of Honor to three longtime members of the club who were celebrating their 80th birthdays. Mayya Milina, Bella Baytalskaya, and

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Kibbutznik Russian Immersion Program Day Camp (Sponsored)

“If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart,” – Nelson Mandela.Being multilingual has been proven to greatly benefit children in a number of ways, as research dating back to

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An Outpouring Of Support For Sheepshead Family Featured By NYT’s Neediest Cases

Marks Jewish Community House (Source: Google Maps)The story of Sheepshead Bay resident Yefim Ulitskiy, published by the New York Times’ Neediest Cases on January 5, describes a man whose ex-wife has died and struggles to take care of his two daughters — 11-year-old Daniella and 8-year-old Elana. The girls’ grandmother,

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Check Out Bensonhurst JCH’s Open House This Sunday!

The Marks JCH of Bensonhurst is hosting a free open house this Sunday, welcoming all neighbors to check out their programs and facilities. See the flier above for details.

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Feb 3: Free Practice SAT Exam At Marks JCH

Is your child taking the SAT’s soon? The Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst is hosting an SAT practice test at 7802 Bay Parkway. The test starts at 3:00 p.m. and runs through 7:00 p.m. It is free and open to all

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Assemblyman Peter Abbate Jr. Joins Seniors For Turkey Day Giveaways

Source: JCH of BensonhurstAssemblyman Peter Abbate Jr. has been holding the tradition of bringing turkeys to seniors centers around holiday time since taking office in 1987. According to Community and Legislative Liaison for his office, this is a tradition which is very important to him. Abbate visits about 12 senior

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Marks JCH To Hold 85th Anniversary Gala In Manhattan In June

The Edith and Carl Marks Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst will be hosting an 85th Anniversary Gala at Tribeca Three Sixty on June 5, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Honorees will include chairman and former president of Marks JCH Cary J. Davis, who will be presented with

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Go Ice Skating At Chelsea Piers This Sunday With Marks JCH

Source: Neubie via FlickrThis Sunday, young people have an opportunity for some socializing, as well as some ice skating with the Edith and Carl Marks JCH. The event takes place at Chelsea Piers on Sunday, February 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The price is $18, which