Programs for Young Families
Temple Har Zion Programs for Young Families with Children Ages 1-7
Whether you light candles every Friday night or whether Judaism is a newer part of your life, our events are geared for you and your children and your whole family (yes, grandparents too!). You will meet and have a chance to interact with other families with children 1-7, while cultivating a sense of community, participating in interactive programs for your children, and celebrating the holidays in a kid-and family-friendly setting.
From Shabbat to Jewish holy days and festivals, you and your child can celebrate, learn, and connect with the Har Zion Young Families community.
All Young Families Programs are currently being held on Zoom. Email the temple office or Claudine Guralnick for the password if you need it.
Programs for Children Ages 1-7 in December
Two upcoming virtual
opportunities to share language, traditions, and fun!
- Zooming Ivrit
and
-Celebrating Hanukkah
See below for more information; contact Claudine Guralnick for further details & information
LEARNING IVRIT (for toddlers, aged 18-36 months)
A fun program to provide the parents of young children with the opportunity to facilitate friendship, build community and explore the Hebrew language through songs, movement, and stories.
Sponsored by JUF's jBaby program (cost to families $60).
Ms. Claudine will lead 6 weekly 30-minute Hebrew classes for
toddlers aged 18 month to 36 months,
9:30-10:00 AM, starting on Thursday, December 10
Email Claudine Guralnick for more information.
Register at https://www.juf.org/funwithivrit or click on the flyer below.
Hanukkah Zoom Celebration
The Zoom ID # for the program is 855 0711 8647; email the temple office or Claudine Guralnick for the password if you need it.
Click here or on the flyer below to open the Hanukkah program in Zoom.
Regularly Scheduled Programs for Young Families
Young Family Shabbat-Related Programs
The observation of Shabbat is an important part of your child's Jewish heritage. The Har Zion Young Family program can help you incorporate the observation of Shabbat in your family's traditions.
The following Shabbat programs are held on a regular basis throughout the school year.
- Tot Shabbat –Join Ms. Carol to play, sing, and share Kiddish to celebrate the Shabbat. A Tot Shabbat bag will be available shortly before the program. Below is the program flyer from a previous Tot Shabbat. See the calendar in the sidebar to the right (or bottom on mobile devices) for upcoming Tot Shabbot.
- Havdalah Fun — Havdalah is the closing ritual for Shabbat, with blessings over lights, grape juice, and smelling spices. Havdalah is an inspiring way to start your new week as a family. Below is the program flyer from a previous Young Families Havdalah program. See the calendar in the sidebar to the right (or bottom on mobile devices) for upcoming Young Families Havdalahs.
Young Family Celebrations of Jewish Holidays
The Jewish Holy Days and festivals are another important part of a child's Jewish heritage. Har Zion Young Families has programs for all of the important Jewish holiday observances. See the calendar in the sidebar (on the bottom on mobile devices) for the Young Families Holiday/Festival programs for the rest of the year 5781.
Recent programs included the following:
- The 2020/5781 High Holy Days, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot
- Hanukkah, 2020/5781
Thu, January 21 2021
8 Shevat 5781
Har Zion
Young Families Upcoming Events Calendar
All Young Families Programs are currently being held on Zoom. Email the temple office or Claudine Guralnick for the password if you need it.
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 25 , 2021Purim for Families w/ Young Kids
Thursday, Feb 25th 5:30p to 6:00p
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2021Passover for Young Families
Sunday, Mar 14th 10:30a to 11:30a
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Sunday ,
AprApril 11 , 2021Yom Ha'Atzmaut for Young Families
Sunday, Apr 11th 10:30a to 11:30a
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Monday ,
MayMay 17 , 2021Shavuot for Young Families
Monday, May 17th 10:30a to 11:30a
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Monday ,
SepSeptember 13 , 2021HHD Event
Monday, Sep 13th (All day)
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Sunday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2021Rosh Hashana Young Families Service
Sunday, Sep 19th 10:00a to 11:00a
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 28 , 2021Yom Kippur Young Families Service
Tuesday, Sep 28th 10:00a to 11:00a
Temple Har Zion Upcoming Events Calendar
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 24th 12:00a
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 24th 9:00a to 9:30a
Rabbi Glick leads a 30 minute class of Kabbalistic meditation and teaching suitable to all levels. No RSVP needed, however if you would like to be contacted if there are changes to the schedule, please register below. -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 24 , 2021Intro to Judaism 2020-21
Sunday, Jan 24th 10:30a to 11:30a
Are you new to Judaism? Been a Jew for many years? If you are interested in how Judaism can add meaning and beauty to your life, Intro to Judaism is for you! Dec. 6 - Holidays Dec. 13 - Shabbat Jan. 10 - Prayer Jan. 24 - Passover Feb. 7 - God Feb. 28 - Talmud Mar. 14 - High Holidays Mar. 21 - Kashrut Apr. 11 - Medieval Apr. 25 - Love May 2 - Kids May 23 - Death Jun. 6 - Anti-semitism Jun. 13 - Israel Jun. 20 - Final class -
Sunday ,
JanJanuary 31 , 2021
Sunday, Jan 31st 9:00a to 9:30a
Rabbi Glick leads a 30 minute class of Kabbalistic meditation and teaching suitable to all levels. No RSVP needed, however if you would like to be contacted if there are changes to the schedule, please register below. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2021Preschool Shabbat
Friday, Feb 5th 5:30p to 6:30p
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 6 , 2021
Shabbat, Feb 6th 9:30a to 10:00a
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Sunday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2021
Sunday, Feb 7th 9:00a to 9:30a
Rabbi Glick leads a 30 minute class of Kabbalistic meditation and teaching suitable to all levels. No RSVP needed, however if you would like to be contacted if there are changes to the schedule, please register below. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2021Intro to Judaism 2020-21
Sunday, Feb 7th 10:30a to 11:30a
Are you new to Judaism? Been a Jew for many years? If you are interested in how Judaism can add meaning and beauty to your life, Intro to Judaism is for you! Dec. 6 - Holidays Dec. 13 - Shabbat Jan. 10 - Prayer Jan. 24 - Passover Feb. 7 - God Feb. 28 - Talmud Mar. 14 - High Holidays Mar. 21 - Kashrut Apr. 11 - Medieval Apr. 25 - Love May 2 - Kids May 23 - Death Jun. 6 - Anti-semitism Jun. 13 - Israel Jun. 20 - Final class -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 7 , 2021Unveiling of A.Mendelsohn's Plaque
Sunday, Feb 7th 2:00p to 3:00p
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 13 , 2021
Shabbat, Feb 13th 6:00p to 6:30p