BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN
TZID:America/New_York
X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:886@areyvut.org
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260219T223838Z
URL:https://areyvut.org/events/mitzvah-clown-training-at-nsha-high-school/
SUMMARY:Mitzvah Clown Training at @NSHA High School
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Rosh Chodesh Adar and in conjunction with a schoolw
 ide Yom Iyun focused on simcha and happiness\, Areyvut is pleased to facil
 itate a Mitzvah Clown training for students at North Shore Hebrew Academy 
 High School.\nRooted in the mitzvot of Bikkur Cholim\, Kavod HaBriyot and 
 Tikkun Olam\, Mitzvah Clowning is not a performance\, but a meaningful vis
 it designed to change the energy of a room through joy\, color and genuine
  human connection.\nStudents learn that the goal is not to entertain\, but
  to uplift — to bring presence\, dignity and warmth to seniors and other
  vulnerable populations.\nDuring the training\, participants explore the c
 ore values of respect\, active listening\, teamwork and inclusion.\nThroug
 h guided role-playing of real-life scenarios\, students practice respondin
 g thoughtfully to different personalities\, working together using a “Ye
 s\, and…” approach and ensuring that each interaction prioritizes safe
 ty\, modesty and comfort. They also learn practical tools of the trade —
  including how to use balloons\, stickers and bubbles as conversation star
 ters — always remembering to ask permission and be mindful of allergies 
 or sensitivities.\nImmediately following the training\, students will visi
 t residents at The Bristal to put their learning into action. The site vis
 it reinforces that Mitzvah Clowning is about quality over quantity and abo
 ut meaningful engagement rather than simply distributing balloons.\nVisiti
 ng in teams\, observing the tone of each room and including staff and fami
 ly members when appropriate\, students experience firsthand how small acts
  of joy can have a powerful impact.\nAfter the visit\, participants will d
 ebrief and reflect on what worked\, what surprised them and how it felt to
  bring simcha to others.\nThis reflection highlights a central message of 
 Adar: that true happiness often comes from uplifting others and strengthen
 ing commUNITY.\nTo arrange a Mitzvah Clown program at your school\, synago
 gue or within your commUNITY\, or to explore additional Areyvut initiative
 s\, please contact us at 201-244-6702 or info@areyvut.org.\n&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:Mitzvah Clowning,Presentations & Workshops
LOCATION:North Shore Hebrew Academy  High School\, 400 N. Service Road\, Gr
 eat Neck\, NY\, 11020\, United States
GEO:40.771152;-73.704546
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=400 N. Service Road\, Great
  Neck\, NY\, 11020\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=North Shore 
 Hebrew Academy  High School:geo:40.771152,-73.704546
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York
BEGIN:STANDARD
DTSTART:20251102T010000
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
END:VCALENDAR