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Religious Services For Children - 5768 (2007-2008)

Tot Shabbat

This special Shabbat morning service for pre-school age children and their parents will be held on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am beginning October 20. Bonnie Cowan will lead prayers, stories, songs and a Torah parade. A Kiddush snack will be enjoyed by all. The service will be held in Room 12 in the education wing.

When: Third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am
Where: room 12 in the new education wing


Shabbat Is Special

Families with young children will enjoy this lively Friday evening service conducted by Cantor Helzner. Songs prayers, stories and movement are included followed by a tasty Oneg Shabbat. This service is held on the first Friday of each month at 7:15 pm beginning on September 7. The October service only will be held on the second Shabbat which is October 12.

When: First Friday of each month at 7:15 pm (except Oct, as noted)
Where: Chapel

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Kehilat Kids

Designed for students in grades kindergarten through second, this service will include songs, stories, and prayers. The children will follow the service from a special age-appropriate siddur. Parents are welcome but not required.

When: Third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am (beginning Oct 20)
Where: room 11 in the new education wing

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Yahad

Students in the third through seventh grades, their parents and all congregants interested in a learner's minyan experience are invited to share in this innovative Shabbat morning service. Facilitated by Cantor Helzner, this service includes songs, stories, discussions, skits and explanations.

When: November 17, January 19, February 9 and March 15 at 10:15 am
Where: Library

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Junior Congregation

This Shabbat morning service for students in grades 3-6 will be organized and run by the students themselves with the help of Jennie Berger.

When: First Shabbat of the month at 10:30 am (beginning Oct 6)
Where: Library

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Torah Club

Under the direction of Elliot Cowan, students in grades 4 and up learn Torah trope with the goal of becoming proficient in reading Torah. The club meets every second and fourth Shabbat morning of the month. Students will meet in the school wing at the end of the Torah service. Contact Elliot at 301-460-9522 for more information.

When: Second and Fourth Shabbat morning of the month after the Torah is returned to the Ark
Where: school wing (follow Elliot from the Sanctuary!)

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