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A study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, A Nation at Risk, found that preschool children whose parents read to them are much better prepared to start school and perform significantly better in school than those who have not been exposed to reading.

Sadly, there is an ever growing population of children who have barely even seen a book, much less had the thousands of hours of lap reading, vocabulary building, and positive experiences with letters and sounds that are so essential to learning to read. Reading is central to learning - in school, in the workplace, and in everyday life.

Fostering an inclusive environment through our innovative programs and hands on techniques, our plan is to reach out to children to promote literacy and foster a love of reading and learning.

Have a peek at the JLC Chabad Literacy Program:

Free Hebrew School
A fun-filled hour that combines learning and activities. Children enjoy a fully operational Literacy Center consisting of various media to stimulate creativity and an array of wholesome computer games which enhance computer skills while teaching invaluable life-lessons.

Toddlertime
Children up to age three enjoy book-sharing and creative playtime. Children learn social skills and language development by playing together with age appropriate toys and books.

Storytime
A fun-filled hour of stories and crafts for children and friends. Pre-school storytime provides pre-schoolers with the opportunity to foster a love of reading while enhancing their literacy skills and learning.

Words and Memories
Poetry, film, short stories, history and art inspire older adults to reminisce and write about their life experiences.

Kosher Computers
Computers loaded with wholesome games and programs that stimulate creativity and enhance computer skills while teaching invaluable life-lessons ar available for us at the JLC Chabad.