Families with Young Children 0-5
Havurah Shalom is truly a community for all ages. That means that we endeavor to provide a wide variety of programs, which address the interests and needs of people in different stages of life. Some of our programs and gatherings are organized by Havurah staff, some are organized by Havurah members, and most are a partnership between both staff and members. Our participatory structure allows Havurah to be responsive and expansive. Some programs are available to just show up at (because parents with young children are really busy!) and some engage parents in planning so that they can help create the community that they seek for themselves!
Shabbat is for families
We have programs for:
* Tot Shabbat, Holidays, Play Groups
* Jewish Parenting – Using Jewish Values for Positive Parenting
* Adult Learners – who want to learn more about Judaism
PROGRAMMING FOR 2011-12:
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
High Holiday Family Services – Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (September 29, 2011) AND Yom Kippur (October 8, 2011) 9:30-10:20 am (parents and ages 0-10)
This is a children’s version of the holiday service and themes – for the whole family! This service is upbeat, brief, and participatory with skits, lots of singing, storytelling, and visuals. For more information and location see this link: High Holiday Services.
- Sukkot Celebration- October 14th, 6:30 pm
- Simchat Torah- October 21, 6:00 pm
- Chanukah Celebration-December 23, 5:30 pm
- Tu B’Shvat Hike and Feast-February 5, 10:30 am
- Purim- March 7, 6:00 pm
SHABBAT
Shabbat Activities are open to all!
Shabbat Morning Tot Shabbat
Young children (0–5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, blessings, storytelling. Informal potluck oneg follows.
Saturdays, 10:30–11:30
November 12, December 10, January 21,
February 25, March 31, April 21, May 12
First Friday – Dorot Short and Sweet Shabbat Services
Initiated and led by congregants with young families, these are casual and family-friendly services to welcome Shabbat. We draw together the different generations of the community in a service that specifically involves children, while also incorporating the prayers of a Shabbat evening service. Join us for candle lighting, music, stories and prayers. Services are followed by a potluck, vegetarian dinner. To find out more, or help lead, contact Lisa Cordova.
Fridays, 6:00 pm: November 4, January 6, March 2, May 4
Jewish Parenting Workshops 2011-12
The Oys and Joys of Parenting
Parenting is not for the faint-hearted. How do we deal with everyday and life-changing moments of raising children? We will consider ‘best practices’ alongside Jewish values and wisdom about parenting in order to reflect upon our own parenting joys and challenges. Allan Cordova, clinical psychologist, will facilitate. Parents need to attend both sessions. Maximum number of participants: 12. Register by November 10..
Saturdays, 3:15 – 4:45 pm
November 19, December 3
Family Education Workshops
Children and parents meet separately to delve into a piece of Torah and then gather together for an activity that deepens their knowledge of Judaism and of each other.
Saturdays, 3:00 – 4:45 pm
February 11, Grade 3-6 families
February 25, Grade K-2 families
Mindful Parenting
Our Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg will help us use our minds, hearts, and spirits to consider what it means to be truly present in our parenting. See below for more. Register by April 19.
Saturday, April 28, 3:15 – 4:45 pm
WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES
Saturdays, 10:00 am – childcare available
Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:30am (except 8:00am on Rosh Chodesh, Festivals & Yizkor)
JEWISH PLAY GROUPS
(for parents & their 0-4 year olds)
Contact Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Havurah Educator, with questions about any of these programs
