| OPPORTUNITIES for FAMILIES with YOUNG CHILDREN (infants to preschool)
High Holidays | Tot Shabbat | Music & More | What Is Jewish About... | Shabbat Yeladim | Special Activities
Preschoolers, Toddlers and Babies When you are looking for exciting, fun, educational and age appropriate Jewish programming for your family, look to Temple Aliyah and Temple Tots. Our activities are ideal for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and are welcoming for the whole family. Our programming is coordinated by a Jewish early childhood specialist and run by a group of parents with young children just like yours. Temple Aliyah's vibrant clergy, Rabbi Carl Perkins and Cantor Gastón Bogomolni often lead and participate as well. Whether you are looking for religious services, social opportunities with other young Jewish families, educational experiences, or fun music classes with classic children's songs as well as Jewish favorites, Temple Aliyah has something for everyone. Synagogue membership is not required to attend the Young Family Programming. If you have any questions about any of the Temple Tots programs you may call either of us. If you would like synagogue membership information please contact Temple Aliyah directly at 781-444-8522. B'Shalom, Karen Cohen and Bess Weiskopf High Holidays | Tot Shabbat | Music & More | What Is Jewish About... | Shabbat Yeladim | Special Activities Join in the fun for Young Family High Holiday Services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. We will be celebrating with singing, marching, stories, and puppets in a family-friendly service format. Rosh Hashanah Saturday, September 19 4:00 pm Yom Kippur Monday, September 28 4:00 pm There is no fee for attending the Tot High Holiday services; however, registration is required by e-mail in order to accommodate all who wish to attend. Friday Night Tot Sha-La-Lom Shabbat At the end of a busy week, say "Shalom" to Shabbat and reconnect with your family and make new friends. Come sing, groove, shake and relax with our own Cantor Gastón. Our monthly program includes singing, musical props, stories and a short service to welcome Shabbat for children up to age 5. New this year, we will have a service for older siblings, Ruach Shabbat, at the same time. Some of the services are followed by a family- friendly Kosher dinner. All services begin at 5:30 pm (NOTE the new time). October 9 (followed by dinner) Registration is requested for the service and advance paid reservations are required for dinners. Come sing, dance, march, and make music with your child. Music teacher extraordinaire, Margie Brodsky, leads parents and tots (0-3) energetically in classic children's songs as well as some favorite Jewish melodies. A great way to meet other children and parents or caregivers; classes meet on Sundays and always end with a snack. Fall Series (6 classes): Registration is required. Full Series Cost per Family: Members: $45; Non-Members $90. Have fun with your young children learning about what makes everyday things "Jewish". There will be age appropriate crafts and special activities and stories with each theme. Food November 22 (Bring pasta and/or raisins to be donated to Family Table!) Trees January 31 Registration is required: Members $10 each event per family; Non-Members $15 each event per family. Shabbat Yeladim Temple Tot Kick-Off and Back to Shul Picnic Start the year right at a fun event at DeFazio Tot Lot with activities, playtime, music and some surprises just for Tot families as part of the Temple-wide BBQ. Cost for the BBQ is $7/person with a family maximum of $25. New and prospective Temple members are welcome to enjoy the event as guests of Temple Aliyah. RSVP requested. Havdallah Pajama Party and Concert Say "goodbye" to Shabbat and "hello" to fun! Kids come in PJ's to enjoy pizza dinner, Havdallah and a special family concert by Cantor Jeff Klepper of Kol B'Seder. Registration is required. Member: $20/family; Non-Members: $30/family For Parents:Ikkarim You take care of your child's enrichment...what about yours? Join in an engaging and educational experience for parents raising Jewish children (newborn to age 8). Interact with other parents in the community. Learn from dynamic Jewish educators. Have "adult" discussions about how Jewish values enrich our roles as parents, spouses and friends. Cost: $250 (subsidized by CJP) Register on-line at www.cjp.org/ikkarim. Select "Needham" location. For information about any of these programs, contact our Community Education Director, Bryan Wexler, at bryan@TempleAliyah.com
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