Shabbat Central provides a warm, exciting, and accessible Shabbat experience. Geared towards families with children ages 0-5 and their grownups, Shabbat Central is led by Shira Kobren Wasserman along with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal and Early Childhood Department staff. Children and families gather together in Lese Lobby in the Community House for song, prayer, movement, stories, and fun.
Shabbat Central is free and open to all. No registration required.
Friday, September 6, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, September 21, 10:00–11:00 am
Saturday, November 2, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, November 22, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, December 7, 10:00–11:00 am
Saturday, January 11, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, January 31, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, March 1, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, March 21, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, April 5, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, May 2, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 10:00–11:00 am
Questions? Contact Director of Family Engagement and Central Tots .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Downtown Shabbat Central is a family Shabbat service and celebration for children ages 0-5 and their grownups. Join Rabbinic Intern Aaron Blasband-Roth and Cantorial Intern Jeremy Sipe downtown for prayers, songs, movement, stories and fun.
Downtown Shabbat Central is free and open to all. No registration required.
Saturday, September 14, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, November 1, 4:45–5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, November 16, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, December 6, 4:45–5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, February 1, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Saturday, March 15, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Saturday, April 26, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Saturday, May 10, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Questions? Contact Downtown Administrator .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Shabbat Yeladim (Children’s Shabbat) is a fun, creative, meaningful Shabbat experience for our LCLJ learners in pre-K to 6th Grade. Each Shabbat Yeladim includes a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by our t’filah specialist, a story or teaching on the week’s Torah portion or upcoming holidays, and/or a unique and exciting program facilitated by different URJ Camps and our educators. Shabbat Yeladim is followed by a family Shabbat dinner.
Registration is not required for Shabbat Yeladim, but members should check their email for dinner registration and location information.
Any questions? Contact Mikah Atkind, Director of the Lese Center for Living Judaism.
Join us for a special Family Shabbat Services led by Central clergy and LCLJ educators. Our Family Shabbat is a shorter version of our traditional Friday night service, with dinner following services. No registration is required, and the service is open to all.
Date | Service | Location |
9/13/2024 | Downtown Family Service and Dinner | Hebrew Union College |
11/1/2024 | Downtown Family Service and Dinner | Hebrew Union College |
11/1/2024 | Family Shabbat Service and Dinner | Central Synagogue Community House |
12/6/2024 | Downtown Family Service and Dinner | Hebrew Union College |
1/10/2025 | Downtown Family Service and Dinner | Hebrew Union College |
2/7/2025 | Family Shabbat Service and Dinner | Central Synagogue Community House |
5/2/2025 | Downtown Family Service and Dinner | Hebrew Union College |
5/9/2025 | Family Shabbat Service and Dinner | Central Synagogue Community House |
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