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Programs for Newborns
Sholom Baby
For expectant parents and for children 0–12 months
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.
When you sign up for Sholom Baby, you will receive a gift bag filled with fun and helpful gifts as well as information on parenting, Jewish resources for families, a gift from PJ Library, a Sholom Sprouts onesie and more!
Let us know if you’ve recently had a baby so we can welcome you and your child with this special gift!
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
Fall New Moms Group
This is a 4-part series; for parents with a child aged 0 to 4 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!
Led by Rabbi Juliana Karol and Jessica Adducchio, LMSW.
TUE, OCT 29, NOV 5, 12, & 19 • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
REGISTER
Singin’ Swingin’ into Sukkot
For children ages 0-4 and their grown-ups, siblings welcome
Come celebrate Shabbat and Sukkot with a singalong followed by a fun-filled time in the Sukkah where you can help make and hang decorations to beautify our space. Don’t miss the opportunity to shake the lulav and etrog with our clergy, enjoy a delicious bagel breakfast and participate in a mitzvah project benefitting our friends at Westside Campaign Against Hunger. Join us for an unforgettable Sabbat morning filled with music, festivities, and community!
Sat, Oct 19, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
FREE FOR MEMBERS AND ALL CHILDREN
REGISTER
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!
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Sholom Sprouts New & Expectant Parents Brunch
New transitions are easier with community! Join other new and expectant parents for brunch and light conversation at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Children are welcome, with playtime and crafts available. Led by Rabbi Arielle Stein and Lisa Schiff.
Saturdays
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
SEP 21 – Holidays and Rituals with a Growing Family:
How to Incorporate Jewish Tradition into Your Family’s Rhythms
JAN 25 – Welcoming and Celebrating your Baby:
An introduction to Bris and Baby Naming
APR 5 – Growing Up in the Big Apple:
NYC Activities and Opportunities for Jewish Families