The Shul of New York’s Family Programs provide a venue for children to learn about Jewish values in a fun, inclusive, and diverse environment. These engaging programs offer children and parents alike an opportunity to get a fresh, modern perspective on Jewish life. They emphasize spirituality and tradition to help all kinds of families develop and maintain a strong connection to Judaism. Family Programs explore monthly themes through participatory art, music, movement, literature, and more. We hope you’ll join us!

Upcoming themes we will explore in an age-appropriate way include: Mezuzah (September); Torah (October); Star of David (November); Menorah/Chanukiah (December); Hamsa (January); Miriam’s Cup (February); Kippah, tallit, tefillin (March); Hecksher (April); The Shul of New York Heart (May)   

The Shul’s Family Programs include:

Family Fridays/Kids’ Shabbats – a monthly Shabbat celebration that allows kids to experience Shabbat in a meaningful way. Children enjoy supervised activities in an upstairs room at Friends Meeting House while the adult Shabbat service takes place on the main level. Kids join in the adult service for the Torah procession, music, dancing, Torah reading and Rabbi Burt’s comments. Preceded by a kid-friendly, simple dinner for families, the Kids’ Shabbats take place once a month, most often on the first Friday of each month. Dinner at 6:00 pm; children’s program at 6:30. (A $5 donation is appreciated.) To register (free) or with questions, email family@theshulofnewyork.org.

Shul Family Holidays - We are looking forward to celebrating a whole range of holidays together this year!  There will be programs for:  Sukkot, Hanukkah, Tu B’Shevat, Purim, Passover, Lag B’Omer. Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy group storytelling, improv games, crafts and wonderful music. Parents can chat while children enjoy the activities. Register your child (free) by emailing  family@theshulofnewyork.org. (A $20/program  donation is appreciated.) You can also make a donation for the entire year of Family programs.) Check this website for information about upcoming holiday programs or get on our mailing list so that we can send notices directly to your inbox!

Families with kids of all ages are invited to The Shul of New York’s Family Passover Model Seder on Sunday, April 1 from 11am-2pm at Simple Studios (134 West 29^th St, 2^nd floor).  Free for Shul Family Program subscribers – all others $5 per person. Contact family@theshulofnewyork.org if you have questions.  

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