These kids will be glowing for days — eight, hopefully.
The Kings Bay Y in Sheepshead Bay kicked off Hanukkah on Dec. 6 with fun and games for kids that were better than good — they were great, a parent said.
“I would say calling it a good time is an insult,” said Levi Pavlovsky, who brought his kids Adelle and Danielle. “My daughter certainly did not want to leave.”
Kids got to partake in arts and crafts, a bounce house, and even Krav Maga — a martial art invented by the Israeli Defense Force, according to Pavlovsky.
The proud father of two said he can’t wait to enroll his kids in the Y’s self-defense class, although at 9 months and 2 years old, they have some growing up to do before they can start their combat training.
“I told my wife I want to enroll them as soon as possible, but they need to be able to sit and train for a solid 45 minutes without being distracted by a squirrel,” he said.
Kids also got to meet Disney mascot Mickey Mouse and “Sesame Street” star Elmo.
Pavlovsky celebrates all eight nights of Hanukkah with one event or another, and the Kings Bay Y’s fete is a great way to get kids excited for the holiday, he said.
“I like the introduction of putting that excitement in my kid, like, ‘Yes — finally — Hanukkah is here,’ ” the pious pop said. “And then once that excitement is there, we try to keep it going throughout the holiday.”
