Youth Services
Kid's Services
Kid's Services
A special note about young children in the main service– we want them and need them in the Sanctuary. Not only does their involvement add to the spirit of our prayers, it provides them with experiences and memories that will be with them for the rest of their lives. For many of us, being with our families in the Sanctuary are among our fondest childhood memories, something we’d like our own children to have. If you choose to bring toys for your children, please be respectful of Shabbat and holiday observance within the synagogue (no electronics, coloring, etc).
In addition to their inclusion in the sanctuary, we enrich children’s Jewish identity through our engaging Shabbat and holiday programs specifically for children. Both programs begin at 11:00 am downstairs.
Tot Shabbat
Preschoolers begin to learn and love Judaism through storytelling, singing, and hands-on activities. Families join for songs, stories and more in an interactive service for tots. Ran on the same days as Mini Minyan, Tot Shabbats are lead by either Katie Shelef or John McLaughlin on the dates below.
Mini Minyan
Mini Minyan is a slower learner's service for elementary school age children. The service will include Shabbat prayers and a "D'var and Discussion" in place of the Torah service. Mini Minyan is led by the Youth & Family Coordinator Ben Brent.
Dates through May 2025
February 8th and 22nd
March 15th
April 5th (Tot Shabbat Only) and 26th*
May 10th and 24th
* BIRS School Shabbat
For questions about Youth Services, please contact the Youth & Family Coordinator Ben Brent at benb@bethisrael-aa.org
Fri, February 14 2025
16 Shevat 5785
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Today's Calendar
Candle Lighting : 5:51pm |
Friday Evening Services - In-person and Online : 6:00pm |
Aura of Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:00pm |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 5:51pm |
Friday Evening Services - In-person and Online : 6:00pm |
Aura of Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:00pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Service - In-person and on Online : 9:30am |
Havdalah : 6:49pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Feb 14 Aura of Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, Feb 14 6:00pm |
Feb 16 |
Feb 17 |
Feb 19 |
Feb 19 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Yitro
Shabbat, Feb 15 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Feb 14, 5:51pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 15, 6:49pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Feb 22 |
Volunteer to Read Torah or Lead a Part of the Saturday Morning Service
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