Early Childhood Programs

The Early Childhood Programs are coordinated by the Early Childhood Committee of Congregation B'nai Shalom. The goal of these programs is to increase family connections to the congregation and to regular practice, incorporating Jewish tenets and ritual within the home and family.

What do we do:

  • Monthly Tot Shabbat Services: A clergy-led service that introduces children to worship and B'nai Shalom. During the Oneg, children and adults have an opportunity to get to know one another. Age appropriate crafts are often available.
  • Preschool Sukkah Dinner
  • Early Childhood Chanukah Party & Day of Giving
  • Annual Early Childhood "PJ" Havdalah Service
  • Early Childhood 2nd Passover Seder
  • Parenting Workshops and Mom's Nights Out
  • Playgroups (Contact or )
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Early Childhood Playgroups!

The Congregation B'nai Shalom Early Childhood Playgroups will provide a common meeting ground for new parents and young children (Newborn to Kindergarten) in our Temple Community (even though temple membership is not mandatory). Support, advice, making new friends, socialization for young children, shared experiences in Jewish Songs and Jewish Programming, meeting the clergy, "adult conversation" and an incentive to leave the house are all reasons why we get together regularly.

Babies & Toddlers (under 2): 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 9:30 am.
  • 10/19 at the home of Shari Bedar (RSVP for address/directions)
  • 11/2 in the Early Childhood Room at B'nai Shalom
  • 11/16 at the home of Tracy Kaufman (RSVP for address/directions)
Age 2 - 6: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 3pm.
  • 10/16 in the Early Childhood Room at B'nai Shalom. Snack will be provided.
  • 11/6. We'll meet at the playground at Green Thumb (Westboro), weather permitting.
  • 11/20 in the Early Childhood Room at B'nai Shalom.
Weekend Group (all Early Childhood ages): 4th Sunday of each month at 10 am.
  • 10/25 at Tatnuck Bookstore, Lyman St., Westboro. We've reserved the Event Room for this get together. Please bring toys/games that your child enjoys. Feel free to grab coffee and snacks from the café at Tatnuck to enjoy during our event.
  • 11/22, location TBD.

To RSVP for any or all of these playgroups, please contact .
To suggest alternate dates/times/locations for future meet ups, please contact .

We are looking for hosts for all of the groups for upcoming dates. If you would like to host one of the groups, please contact .