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Programs for 3 Mo. to 2 Years
Learning Together
For children 6 – 36 months (and their grownups)
Learning Together classes introduce children to the richness of a school setting. Each session children experience different classroom activities, including free choice, group time, and playtime in our mini gym. All classes incorporate celebrations of Jewish holidays and Thursday/Friday classes celebrate Shabbat with a special visit from our clergy.
Rosh Hashanah 5785
For children ages 0-5
THU, OCT 3
8:45 – 9:30 AM
Members: No registration needed.
Adults — Show your CRS High Holy Day Tickets
Children — No Ticket Needed
Guests of Members & Non-Members: Space is limited. Registration is required for adults and children.
Adults — $18
Children — Free
Yom Kippur 5785
For children ages 0-5
SAT, OCT 12
8:45 – 9:30 AM
Members: No registration needed.
Adults — Show your CRS High Holy Day Tickets
Children — No Ticket Needed
Guests of Members & Non-Members: Space is limited. Registration is required for adults and children.
Adults — $18
Children — Free
Splish Splash Shabbat
For children ages 0-4 and their grown-ups
We’ve got all the ingredients for a fun-filled evening and a great way to beat the heat with splash pads and water table play and more! Summer themed crafts, stories and songs will get you in the Shabbat spirit, and plenty of pizza and snacks for everyone. Our Shabbat dinners are a great way to celebrate Shabbat before bedtime, connect with your community and meet new friends.
Includes playtime on our brand-new roof top playground! (Weather Permitting)
FRI, AUG 2 • 4:30 – 6:00 PM
FREE FOR MEMBERS AND ALL CHILDREN |
Non-Member Adults: $10
Register
Summer Sessions for New Moms
a drop-in series hosted by Sholom Sprouts for parents with a child aged 0 to 6 months. Babies are welcome and encouraged!
These weekly drop-in summer sessions offer a warm and familiar space to discuss the joys and challenges of new motherhood. Each week includes a focus on a range of topics from changing bodies to evolving relationship dynamics to creating family rituals. Our conversation is grounded in Jewish values, and open to all. Join us for some much-needed social time and let’s navigate this journey together! Led by Rabbi Juliana Karol and Jessica Adducchio, LMSW.
• Session 1 (6/18): New Motherhood: The Highlights, Lowlights, Successes, and Challenges
• Session 2 (6/25): Discussing Feeding and Parenting Choices without Judgement
• Session 3 (7/9): Navigating Change: in our Bodies and in our Relationships, and Taking Care of Ourselves
• Session 4 (7/16): Back to Work vs Staying at Home: Deciding What Works Best for your Family
TUESDAYS
JUNE 18 & 25
JULY 9 & 16
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat!
For children 0-4 years, siblings welcome • 9:00 – 11:00 AM
Begin your Saturday morning with a 25-minute sing-along filled with dancing, jumping and storytelling. Bring your appetite for bagels, kid-friendly nosh, and, of course, challah! You won’t want to miss playtime in our mini-gym and an art-based family activity themed to the Jewish calendar: paint your own mezuzah; build an edible sukkah; or decorate a tzedakah box — the fun is endless!
Pre-registration required.
Sholom Sprouts New & Expectant Parents Brunch
For parents expecting children
New transitions can be made easier with community! Join other expectant parents for a free bagel brunch at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Children are welcome.
Sholom Sprouts programming is open to members and non-members of Congregation Rodeph Sholom. For more information contact Lisa Schiff, Director of Sholom Sprouts, at lschiff@crsnyc.org or 646-454-3059.
Beginners at Rodeph Sholom School
For children who were born 9/1/2021 to 12/31/2021
Beginners at Rodeph Sholom School is an early learning program offered to children who are not yet enrolled in school, but are ready for a separated and more structured school experience.