Families with Young Children 0-5
Havurah Shalom is truly a community for all ages. That means that we endeavor to provide a wide variety of programs, which address the interests and needs of people in different stages of life. Some of our programs and gatherings are organized by Havurah staff, some are organized by Havurah members, and most are a partnership between both staff and members. Our participatory structure allows Havurah to be responsive and expansive. Some programs are available to just show up at (because parents with young children are really busy!) and some engage parents in planning so that they can help create the community that they seek for themselves!
Shabbat is for families
We have programs for:
* Tot Shabbat, Holidays, Play Groups
* Jewish Parenting – Using Jewish Values for Positive Parenting
* Adult Learners – who want to learn more about Judaism
PROGRAMMING FOR 2009-10:
* Holiday Celebrations
* Shabbat
* Jewish Playgroups
* Jewish Parenting
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
High Holiday Family Services – Rosh Hashanah Day 1 (September 19, 2009) AND Yom Kippur (September 28, 2009)
9:30-10:20 am (parents and ages 0-10)
This is a children’s version of the holiday service and themes – for the whole family! This service is upbeat, brief, and participatory with skits, lots of singing, storytelling, and visuals. For more information and location see this link: High Holiday Services.
Erev SUKKOT POTLUCK Dinner and Service
Friday, October 2, 2009 6:00 pm
(for families with babies, toddlers, pre-school and kindergarteners)
This is a festive and casual celebration of the many fruits of our harvest.
We will decorate the Sukkah and munch on delicious food, together. This will be held at a private home. Contact the Havurah office for location information.
Please bring a vegetarian main dish OR salad & dessert. RSVP by calling 503-248-4662 (with names & ages of your kids).
For more information about Sukkot, the holiday and its meaning and celebration please see: http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Sukkot/TO_Sukkot_At_Home.htm – basic intro
http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Sukkot/TO_Sukkot_Theology_Themes.htm – theology and themes
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SHABBAT
Shabbat Activities are open to all!
TOT SHABBAT
Selected Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am. Young children (0-5) and their parents celebrate Shabbat with singing, blessings, dancing, storytelling. We’ll join the rest of the community to joyfully take the Torah out of the Ark.
DOROT SERVICES
Selected Fridays, 6:00 – 7:30 pm For families with children in grades K – 6th grade. Celebrate Shabbat in an upbeat, brief, song-filled service and enjoy noshing together afterwards in our informal oneg.
WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES
Fridays, 8:00 pm – childcare NOT available
Saturdays, 10:00 am – childcare available
Wednesday Morning Minyan, 8:30am (except 8:00am on Rosh Chodesh, Festivals & Yizkor)
JEWISH PLAY GROUPS
(for parents & their 0-4 year olds)
Contact Deborah Eisenbach-Budner, Havurah Educator, with questions about any of these programs