An evening with Mr. Danny Danon at the Chai Center!

Israel, as always, never rests even for one second and news keep flowing from the small country on a daily business. Sometimes, we wish it wasn’t so but in the meanwhile, we do anything possible in order to stay involved and updated of what’s going on there.

That is the reason we are so excited to have the honorable Mr. Danny Danon with us at the Chai Center. Danon is a leading Likud Member of the Israeli Knesset, a Chairman of the World Likud organization and a member of the Jewish Agency’s Board of Governors. You know they say that Mr. Danon may very well become the next Prime Minister of Israel?

It is a real delight to have Danon who will deliver an exciting foreign policy speech, followed by your questions and a dessert buffet.

So get your notepads ready and storm some serious questions on the way to the Chai Center of Dix Hills. Oh… and put on something nice for a memorable photo op!

Educate Your Children on Their Jewish Heritage at the Kid’s Zone

I’m normally pretty strict with online time, but one website I don’t mind my children visiting is the Kid’s Zone at www.thechaicenter.com. It’s gotten them excited about their Jewish heritage in ways I’ve never been seen before – now, they come to me with ideas and suggestions for activities we can do together to celebrate our religion.

For example, my youngest daughter discovered a simple recipe for chocolate Chanukah coins at the Kid’s Zone – she’s so proud of her creations, I’m not sure she events want to eat them. (I tried one, though, and it was very good!)

At the Kid’s Zone, my kids learn about Judaism without any nagging from me. The website has great rhyming stories, for example, which are a fun way to for kids to learn the stories behind their favorite4 holidays – from Passover to Purim.

The Jewish Woman – Embrace Your Identity with Online Support

Whether you’re baking Challah, preparing a Shabbat dinner, looking to improving your relationship with your daughter, or just trying to understand your identity as a Jewish woman, the recipes, articles, and tips in the women’s section of www.thechaicenter.com will help you on your way.

Cooking a Shabbat feast around a full-time schedule? The Jewish Woman website has several fantastic suggestions on how to prepare a meal even if you get home from work only slightly before sundown. For example, you might bake Challah at a calmer time of the week, like Sundays, or invest in a croc-pot so that your food can cook slowly while you’re at the office.

The Jewish Woman provides helpful articles on relationships and marriage as well. Learn how to deal with a spouse less spiritual than you are, or explore the Jewish perspective on divorce.

If you’re in the mood for something lighter, The Jewish Woman has tons of useful recipes divided by holiday and occasion. Thinking about Passover? There are dozens of gourmet kosher recipes that do not contain leavened bread, from portobello mushroom pizza to chocolate fondue.

Get Ready For Chanukah 2009!

Chanukah is just a week away, are you ready? You've got to be prepared for this joyous time of year. You need a Chanukah Menorah, Candles, Dreidles, Chanukah Gifts, Chanukah Recipes, Stories...Man I can go on and on! Well if you're a bit lost and need some guidance on how about to make the most of Celebrating Chanukah you've got to visit The Chai Centers Chanukah Mega Site! It's got everything you need on Chanukah. Its loaded with How to Guides, Stories, Insights, Recipes, A Kids Section and so much more.

And always remember no matter where life takes us Jews, we are strong and can fight it just like our anscestors did way back then when the Chanukah Miracle happened with the modo - "Yes, We Can!". Check out this cool video expressing this:



For a fun filled Chanukah in Long Island NY check out our online schedule of Chanukah Events here at the Chai Center of Dix Hills NY - http://www.thechaicenter.com