Experience Beth Am at a Special Tot Shabbat Event — Beth Am is continuing to offer our poplular introductory plan for families whose oldest child is starting Kindergarten, which we call our Aleph Bet membership program. Through the Aleph Bet program, you can register for our outstanding youth education programs, and the privileges of full membership will be included with your registration fees at no additional cost.
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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!
Read moreTot Shabbat Services and Dinners
Families with children ages five and under celebrate Shabbat in a kid-friendly service. Tot Shabbat includes singing, dancing, blessings and a short story told by one of the rabbis. Every month, families with young children enjoy an informal Shabbat dinner. We also hold occasional Saturday morning tot shabbat services with lots of singing, dancing, snacking and playing.
Shabbat Sha-boogie: Family Shabbat Service
Families with children in elementary school come together with clergy and staff for a high energy, abbreviated Shabbat service with stories and songs followed by an informal pizza dinner.
High Holy Day
Children's programs beginning at age one are offered on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, as well as afternoon services that include a skit designed to explore a lesson of the season.
Sukkot Open Homes
Join other families in a member's home to celebrate this festive holiday, where everyone can shake the lulav and the etrog.
Chanukah Latke Dinner
Celebrate Chanukah with latkes, dreidels, candles, songs and a story at this fun-filled dinner.
Tu Bishvat Seder
A special seder, designed for young children, that tells the story of the holiday.
CloseSundays, September 29, October 20 and December 15, 2013; 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Beit Kehillah
Are you a mother raising Jewish children…but you’re not Jewish? Don't do it alone! — The Mothers Circle Mini-Course provides FREE education and support for women of other religious backgrounds who are raising Jewish children. The course is coming to Beth Am this fall. This three-session course will focus on Jewish rituals, ethics and the how-to’s of creating a Jewish home. Come be a part of this warm and nurturing environment, and feel empowered to take on the responsibility of raising children in Judaism. Mothers in all family constellations are welcome.
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