Family & Children's Tefillah (Prayer)
Young Family Tefillah
Join Rabbi Rose as we celebrate Shabbat together with singing, a story, marching with stuffed Torahs, and other Shabbat-friendly activities. This is geared for kids under 5 and their grownups, but big siblings are welcome, too. We invite you to stick around for kiddush lunch with both indoor and outdoor eating options. Services are free and open to the community. We meet at 11:30 am on the following dates in 2023-24: 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2, 1/6, 2/3, 3/2, and 4/6.
Kid’s Kehillah
Back By Popular Demand- Kids Kehillah with Brianna Caplan Sayres
When? 2023-24 Dates: 9/9, 10/7
Where? Room 7/8- Downstairs at CBS
Who? Great for children ages 6-11, parents welcome too
What? Kids Kehillah with Brianna is a fun, interactive prayer service. During Kids Kehillah, children sing prayers, play games, have their own Torah Service and more. This year we are excited to introduce Storahtelling (an interactive Torah Service experience) to Kids Kehillah and bring back special themes including: Backwards, Star Wars, Superbowl, Stuffed Animal, Lego, and more. Participants will receive attendance awards for regular participation- come win the Noah’s Ark Award, the 4 Children Award, or the Ner Tamid Award!
Shabbat Babysitting
Want a safe, nurturing place to leave your children while you daven on Shabbat mornings? Great babysitters provide a safe, fun playtime for children 5th grade and younger during Shabbat morning services. Note that babysitters do not handle diaper changes for younger children. This program meets from 9:45am to 12:15pm every Shabbat morning during the academic year.
Youth Minyan
At Congregation Beth Shalom’s Youth Minyan, post B’nai Mitzvah teens participate in this no adults allowed service that is led by teens. Youth Minyan gives them the opportunity to practice their synagogue skills, pray with their peers, and socialize over a delicious meal. Youth Minyan will meet 6-8 times in the 2023-2024 school year. Mark your calendars for our 2023-2024 dates: 9/30, 11/18, 12/9, 1/20, 2/10, 3/23, and 5/18. We meet from 10:30-12:30 in the Beit Midrash.
Everyone is welcome! The Shabbat programs above are offered free of charge. Have a question? Please contact our Director of Education.