Families With Young Children
Families With Young Children
Congregation Beth Am offers many programs for families with young children, aimed at celebrating Shabbat and holidays together as a community as well as enriching observances in their own homes. Participate in these events to learn, observe and form friendships that will last for years to come! Please check the calendar or the right hand side of this page for upcoming program dates for families with young children.
Tot Shabbat Services
Tot Holiday Activities
The Orchard: For Adults in Their 20s and 30s
Jewish Baby Network
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Tot Shabbat Services
Join Beth Am clergy for a Tot Shabbat service for families with children ages 0-5 years (older siblings are welcome). Come have fun with your child and meet other parents of young children! These services are for all kids and families and include singing, dancing, blessings and a short story told by one of the rabbis. Check the calendar for upcoming dates.
Holiday Activities
Beth Am offers holiday programming for young families:
- Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
- Yom Kippur Tot Service
- Sukkot Celebration
- Chanukah Celebration
- Purim Shpiel and Carnival
Jewish Baby Network
Beth Am and partner congregation, Kol Emeth, launched Jewish Baby Network (JBN) in 2013 to connect expectant parents and new families (with babies up to age 2), to each other and to Jewish life. JBN offers playgroups, classes, welcome bags, special events and an online forum. Participating families rave about how the program has introduced them to new friends, motivated them to incorporate Jewish traditions into their new babies' lives and provided resources to help navigate life as a new parent within the larger Jewish community. Learn more at jewishbabynetwork.org. Join the JBN email list here. Jewish Baby Network is now a program of JFCS.
The Seiler Family Fund for Youth & Young Families Engagement funds staff, scholarships and programs that engage youth and families with young children in the community of Congregation Beth Am. Please consider making a donation to this fund in honor or memory of a loved one.
Mon, October 14 2024
12 Tishrei 5785
Upcoming
Tot Shabbat in the Sukkah With Guest Mimi Greisman
Shabbat, Oct 19th 9:30a to 10:30aCome celebrate Shabbat with other families and tots! At this morning service, we are excited to welcome Mimi Greisman, an engaging, experienced Jewish educator, to celebrate Shabbat with us!
Tot Shabbat: Story Time, Songs and Shabbat
Friday, Nov 15th 5:15p to 6:15pJoin Beth Am for a Tot Shabbat program for families with children ages 0-5 years. Come have fun with your child and meet other parents of young children! Friends are always welcome, too! This event is for all kids and families.
Festival of Lights Chanukah Party: Tot Celebration With Jewish Baby Network
Sunday, Dec 15th 3:30p to 5:00pJoin JBN’s Carol Booth at Beth Am for a rocking Chanukah party and family menorah lighting. Enjoy delicious snacks and fun crafts.
Beth Am's Chanukah Extravaganza
Wednesday, Dec 25th 5:30p to 7:30pCome together for candle lighting, song, silliness, and a special kickoff of the first night of Chanukah. To honor a Christmas Day tradition for many American Jewish families, dinner fare will be Chinese takeout!
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