Sholom Baby connects young families who anticipate or have recently experienced the birth or adoption of a child (newborn through 12 months of age) with Congregation Rodeph Sholom and the greater Jewish community, assisting in supporting and building social connections.
Programs for Newborns
Sholom Sprouts New Parent Shabbat Playtime
For families who have given birth in the past year, siblings welcome!
Join us for this special Shabbat gathering for families who have given birth in the past year (and their siblings!)
A songleader will help us usher in this special part of the week with snacks and playtime on our outdoor terrace (weather permitting).
FRI, OCT 9
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat
For children ages 0 to 4, siblings welcome (1x/week)
Join us for Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat—Sholom Sprouts’ weekly celebration for children ages 0–4, their siblings, and their grown-ups. Start 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 a hands-on, art-based family activity themed to the Jewish calendar including painting your own mezuzah, decorating a tzedakah box, and more. The fun is endless!
Sprouting Wisdom: How to Be A Jewish Dad
For dads of children ages 0 to 3
Explore modern fatherhood within a Jewish context, blending ancient wisdom with personal experience to consider how we can work toward being emotionally present and empower our children to see their place in the world.
Join Rabbi Spratt for a casual and engaging conversation with drinks and snacks. Come ready to share, connect and make new friends.
WED, OCT 28
7:00 – 8:00 PM
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Fall New Moms Group
For moms of children ages 0 to 6 months (1x/week)
This is a 6-part series offered on October 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24 and Dec 1 for parents with a child aged 0 to 6 months.
Our weekly New Moms Group offers a warm and familiar space to discuss the joys and challenges of new motherhood. We will cover 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!
TUESDAYS
10:30 – 12:00 PM
OCT 20, 27, NOV 3, 10, 17, 24 and DEC 1
Member • $240
Non-Member • $300
