Religious Services For Children - 5770 (2009-2010)
Tot Shabbat
Jeff, Ellen and Hannah Smith will lead prayers, stories, songs and a Torah parade at this special Shabbat morning service for pre-school age children and their parents. A Kiddush snack will be enjoyed by all.
| When: |
Second Saturday of each month at 11:00 am from October 17 through June |
| Where: |
Flax Library |
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.
| When: |
First Friday of each month at 7:30 pm from Sept. 11 through June. There will be no service in January. |
| Where: |
Chapel |
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Kehilat Kids
Designed for students in K - 2nd grade, this service will include songs, stories, and prayers. The children will follow the service from a special age-appropriate siddur. The service is led by Aaron Mannes and Daniel Mintz. Parents are welcome but not required.
| When: |
Third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am from October through June. |
| Where: |
library annex |
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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 21, January 30 and May 15 at 10:15 am |
| Where: |
Social Hall |
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Junior Congregation
This Shabbat morning service for students in third through sixth grade will be conducted by the students themselves with the help of Shayna Solomon and Molly Schneider.
| When: |
First Shabbat of the month at 10:30 am from October through June. There will be no service in January. |
| Where: |
Flax Library |
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Teen Service
Teens, post Bar/Bat Mitzvah through High School, organize and run this Shabbat morning service with the help of a song leader. Spirited melodies will be used. The service will be held at 10:15 am in the library on the following dates: Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec, 19, Jan. 30, Feb. 13, March 20, April 24, and May 15.
| When: |
See dates above. |
| Where: |
Flax Library |
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Torah Club
Under the direction of Elliot Cowan, students in grades four 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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