Jewish enrichment Program for pre-schoolers

Managed by Abbe Smerling, these weekly play groups are for preschoolers between the ages of 2-1/2 and five years old. The ten weekly sessions feature activities including holiday themes, arts & crafts, movement, music, cooking, stories and fun. The fee per child is $140.

Young Families Listserv

A Temple Isaiah-based email group geared toward providing information to families with young children. Postings in the past have been about Temple Isaiah events and programs, finding a Jewish summer camp, connecting families whose children are about to start Jewish Preschool, and coordinating get-togethers at local parks or community activities. Since postings are limited to Temple Isaiah/Jewish/local topics appropriate for the group, and not for commercial purposes, you need not worry about spam. To sign up, please use the form available here.  You do not need to be a member of Temple Isaiah to belong to the listserv, so please invite friends and family as well!

Tot Shabbat & Family Friendly Services

Tot Shabbat Family Services

Friday evenings, 5:45-6:15 pm, followed by dinner
Dates: October 30, 2009, November 20, December 18, January 8, 2010, February 5, March 5, April 9, May 15, and June 4
Once a month members of our clergy lead an Erev Shabbat service for children ages 0-6 and their families. Each Tot Shabbat gathering includes candle lighting and an age-appropriate Shabbat service shared through a variety of interactive, engaging, and child-friendly activities. After services, we join together for Shabbat table blessings, a family-friendly dinner (sponsored by the Temple), arts and crafts activities, and the opportunity to meet other families with young children. We hope that you will join us!  No RSVP is required for dinner.

Shir Shabbat Family Services

Shir Shabbat (Song of Shabbat) are Shabbat morning services designed especially for families with children in fifth grade and under. These family-friendly services are full of joyful song and prayer (11:00 am-12 noon including a “bagel oneg”),

The Saturday dates for Shir Shabbat are:  November 21, 2009, December 19, January 23, 2010, February 6, March 27, and May 1.

Kabbalat Erev Shabbat Services – 6:15 pm

Our congregational Kabbalat Erev Shabbat services, offered at 6:15 pm, last about 1 hour, and are appropriate for families and children of all ages. We are pleased to offered complimentary childcare (sponsored by our clergy) for our youngest guests.  Please RSVP to arusso@templeisaiah.net with your name, your child’s name, and their age, to reserve a space for your child. 

Temple Isaiah’s Family Playspace

We welcome you to visit the young children’s play space at Temple Isaiah! It is located in the front half of room 13. Our play space has many toys and books for young children along with two comfortable sofas for adults and a cozy rug for our youngest friends and their parents. We also hope that you will help us in maintaining this area by cleaning up after you play! Thank you!

Please understand that the play space is also a staff workspace – with this in mind, the play space may not always be accessible and/or available for use. You can check in with the staff members, or refer to the sign on the play space door.
 

Just for Parents:

Parents' Night Out

A break for parents of young children and the opportunity to get together with other Temple Isaiah members and prospective members. Moms and dads are welcome! Last year, we went bowling at night, had cheese and desserts at The Melting Pot and spent an evening getting meals together at Let's Dish. If you have an idea, please let us know. The schedule for our first outing will be announced shortly.
Please RSVP to nrawolk@gmail.com.

Ikkarim: Little Kids. Big Questions - An Adult Learning Journey for Parents of Young Children

A vibrant adult learning program for parents of young children! Come join dynamic Jewish educators in this exciting 19-week interactive educational program for parents raising Jewish children (newborn to age 8). We will meet weekly to explore ancient texts and modern themes through interactive and stimulating discussions.  The course focuses on text study and an exploration of the self, the family, the community, and the larger world around us.

October 2009 – March 2010
Sunday mornings from 9:15 am – 10:45 am
At Temple Isaiah/Temple Emunah (Free on-site childcare will be available!)
Tuition: $250 (more than 50% of the tuition is subsidized through the generosity of Combined Jewish Philanthropies)
For more information or to pre-register for Ikkarim, please visit www.cjp.org/ikkarim or call 617-559-8708. You can also contact Jodi Jarvis, Early Childhood Family Educator, at jjarvis@templeisaiah.net.

Holiday Resource Materials

If you are interested in information to help you celebrate the holidays at home, please contact Early Childhood Family Educator, Jodi Jarvis – jjarvis@templeisaiah.net or 781-862-7160 ext. 1.

Jump Start Judaism

An exciting new program for Babies, Toddlers, and Grown-ups too!

Sunday, October 18th – 11:45 am – 12:30 pm, LEFTY Lounge

Songs, stories and lots of fun, especially for the very young!

A program for Families with Children ages 0 – 3 years! Grown-ups required!

For more information, please contact Jodi Jarvis, Temple Isaiah’s Early Childhood Family Educator.