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Opening Day of Religious School & Carnival
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 9:00 A.M.
9:00 a.m. Pre-K to Grade 6
11:00 a.m. Opening Day Carnival
9:00 a.m. Pre-K to Grade 6
11:00 a.m. Opening Day Carnival
ALL School Welcome Back Family Shabbat & Dinner!
SEPTEMBER 20
Pre-K - Grade 12 Families are coming together to kick off the new year with our Welcome Back Shabbat! Reconnect with friends and classmates and meet new friends! We'll go indoors to have an indoor BYO picnic if the weather is not cooperating. Bring your own picnic dinner and blanket and we'll provide dessert! No charge but donations welcomed.
Schedule for the evening:
5:30 p.m. - For families with children through 2nd grade. BYO Picnic blanket and dinner. Songs & Blessings to welcome Shabbat. Adults can relax, schmooze and connect.
6:15 p.m. - Engaging and musical Shabbat Service.
7:15 p.m. - Potluck Sharing Shabbat Dinner
Pre-K - Grade 12 Families are coming together to kick off the new year with our Welcome Back Shabbat! Reconnect with friends and classmates and meet new friends! We'll go indoors to have an indoor BYO picnic if the weather is not cooperating. Bring your own picnic dinner and blanket and we'll provide dessert! No charge but donations welcomed.
Schedule for the evening:
5:30 p.m. - For families with children through 2nd grade. BYO Picnic blanket and dinner. Songs & Blessings to welcome Shabbat. Adults can relax, schmooze and connect.
6:15 p.m. - Engaging and musical Shabbat Service.
7:15 p.m. - Potluck Sharing Shabbat Dinner
Family Shabbat: Picnic & Prayers
Monthly on Friday Nights
FRIDAYS: SEPT 20, NOV 22, JAN 31, FEB 28, MARCH 27, APRIL 24, MAY 15, JUNE 12
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Designed for all Religious School students (through 2nd Grade) and their families to worship together with songs and blessings, Family Shabbat helps all experience the joy of bringing in Shabbat.
Shabbat Family Fun with take home crafts, games and activities (including PJ Library stories). BYO picnic dinner and blanket. We’ll provide dessert. No charge but donations are welcomed.
5:30 - 6:30 P.M.
Designed for all Religious School students (through 2nd Grade) and their families to worship together with songs and blessings, Family Shabbat helps all experience the joy of bringing in Shabbat.
Shabbat Family Fun with take home crafts, games and activities (including PJ Library stories). BYO picnic dinner and blanket. We’ll provide dessert. No charge but donations are welcomed.
High Holy Day Young Family Schedule of Events
1st Day Rosh Hashanah - Children's Programming
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. Pre-K - Grade 6 celebrate the holiday through art, drama and other engaging programming
Grades 7 – 12 come together for a meaningful and joyous experience with our teen leader, Rose Snitz
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Rosh Hashanah Family Service with blessing for new babies
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah – Family Experience
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur Children's Programming
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Pre-K - Grade 6 experience the holiday through art, drama and other meaningful programming.
Grades 7 – 12 - Come together for a reflective experience with our teen leader, Rose Snitz
1:30 pm – 2:30 p.m. - Yom Kippur Family Service
Shake It Up! Sukkot Extravaganza
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Note: Religious School moves to the afternoon
5:00 p.m. - Sukkot Family Experience for all families (with Sukkot crafts
and activities)
6:00 p.m. - Sukkot Dinner
6:45 p.m. - Musical Sukkot Service
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m. Pre-K - Grade 6 celebrate the holiday through art, drama and other engaging programming
Grades 7 – 12 come together for a meaningful and joyous experience with our teen leader, Rose Snitz
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. - Rosh Hashanah Family Service with blessing for new babies
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah – Family Experience
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Yom Kippur Children's Programming
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Pre-K - Grade 6 experience the holiday through art, drama and other meaningful programming.
Grades 7 – 12 - Come together for a reflective experience with our teen leader, Rose Snitz
1:30 pm – 2:30 p.m. - Yom Kippur Family Service
Shake It Up! Sukkot Extravaganza
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
Note: Religious School moves to the afternoon
5:00 p.m. - Sukkot Family Experience for all families (with Sukkot crafts
and activities)
6:00 p.m. - Sukkot Dinner
6:45 p.m. - Musical Sukkot Service
Simchat Torah Celebration
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Note: Religious School moves to the afternoon
4:00 p.m. - Simchat Torah Family Experience for all families (with Simchat Torah crafts and activities
5:00 p.m. - Simchat Torah Dinner
5:45 p.m. - Simchat Torah Celebration (Unrolling the Torah, Dancing with the Torah and Consecration of new students).
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
Note: Religious School moves to the afternoon
4:00 p.m. - Simchat Torah Family Experience for all families (with Simchat Torah crafts and activities
5:00 p.m. - Simchat Torah Dinner
5:45 p.m. - Simchat Torah Celebration (Unrolling the Torah, Dancing with the Torah and Consecration of new students).
Family Programs & Parent Meetings
4th Grade Family Program with Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
“What’s in a Name?”
5th Grade Family Program with Cantor Becker and Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
“Creating a Covenant Community”
3rd Grade Family Program with Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to our Family Program! Together parents and children will explore topics such as Israel and Torah. Connect with other 3rd Grade Families in a relaxed and engaging environment.
6th Grade Family B’nai Mitzvah Program with Rabbi Brown, Cantor Becker and Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (lunch is included)
3rd Grade Parent Meeting with Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn about what happens in Grade 4 including information about our twice weekly program, the curriculum, our Family Programs and Grade Shabbatot, and more.
5th Grade Parent Meeting with Rabbi Brown
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Share a conversation about the B’nai Mitzvah process and the values that we can bring to these celebrations.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
“What’s in a Name?”
- Learn more about naming in the Jewish tradition
- Explore your child’s name – its meaning and origins
- Create your very own “About My Name” work of art
5th Grade Family Program with Cantor Becker and Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
“Creating a Covenant Community”
- Learn more about Brit (Covenant) in our tradition
- Explore how we enter into a Brit with God and the Jewish people
- Receive our “Covenant of B’nai Mitzvah” along with your child’s date
3rd Grade Family Program with Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Welcome to our Family Program! Together parents and children will explore topics such as Israel and Torah. Connect with other 3rd Grade Families in a relaxed and engaging environment.
6th Grade Family B’nai Mitzvah Program with Rabbi Brown, Cantor Becker and Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (lunch is included)
- Learn about the B’nai Mitzvah process and timeline
- Learn more about opportunities to help others
- Explore the Shabbat Service structure
- Enjoy lunch and connect with families in 6th Grade
3rd Grade Parent Meeting with Rabbi Glickman
SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Learn about what happens in Grade 4 including information about our twice weekly program, the curriculum, our Family Programs and Grade Shabbatot, and more.
5th Grade Parent Meeting with Rabbi Brown
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Share a conversation about the B’nai Mitzvah process and the values that we can bring to these celebrations.
Musican in Residence, Elana Arian
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2019
We welcome Elana Arian, Musician-In-Residence! Elana will work with our Religious School students in small groups during Religious School hours. This will culminate in a Family Concert - with participation from all of our students! Approximate end time 11:15 a.m.
We welcome Elana Arian, Musician-In-Residence! Elana will work with our Religious School students in small groups during Religious School hours. This will culminate in a Family Concert - with participation from all of our students! Approximate end time 11:15 a.m.
Mitzvah Day
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 pm
Grade Shabbatot
Grade 6 and 7 Shabbat
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 6 and 7 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 6 and 7 families
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 6 and 7 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 6 and 7 families
Grade 4 and 5 Shabbat
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 4 and 5 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 4 and 5 families
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 4 and 5 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 4 and 5 families
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 6 and 7 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 6 and 7 families
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 6 and 7 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 6 and 7 families
Grade 4 and 5 Shabbat
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 4 and 5 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 4 and 5 families
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
6:15 p.m. - Shabbat service with Grade 4 and 5 student participation
7:15 p.m. - Shabbat Dinner for Grade 4 and 5 families
3 Stars at Night Havdallah Program
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
A family/inter-generational Havdallah Program – All about Chanukah!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
A family/inter-generational Havdallah Program – All About Spring!
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
A family/inter-generational Havdallah Program – All about Chanukah!
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
5:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
A family/inter-generational Havdallah Program – All About Spring!
Chanukah Celebration
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Following Religious School.
Following Religious School.
Grade 4 Family Mitzvah Project to the Bronx
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Grade 4 families meet up at the synagogue at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast and program information before heading to the Bronx to deliver Pesach packages to Jewish senior citizens. It’s a great morning for doing mitzvot and community service!
Grade 4 families meet up at the synagogue at 9:00 a.m. for breakfast and program information before heading to the Bronx to deliver Pesach packages to Jewish senior citizens. It’s a great morning for doing mitzvot and community service!
Purim Carnival
SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Following Religious School
Following Religious School
Last Day of School Zimriyah & Celebration
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Religious School
10:00 a.m. Class presentations and Zimriyah (parents are invited)
11:00 a.m. End of Year Celebration
9:00 a.m. Religious School
10:00 a.m. Class presentations and Zimriyah (parents are invited)
11:00 a.m. End of Year Celebration
