Parenting (and preparing to be a parent) is hard.
You don’t have to do it alone.
Find your community at Congregation Rodeph Sholom. Learn with us, make new friends and more! Why should kids have all the fun?
New Parents & Parents-to-Be
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!
Sholom Sprouts New Moms Group – Spring 2025
This is a 5-part series; March 11, 18, 25, April 1, and 8 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.
MAR 11 – APR 8
1:00 – 2:30 PM
REGISTER
Purim 2025: Night At The Museum
For all ages
This Purim, the museum comes alive. Step into a magical evening where costumes, laughter, and the story of Esther take center stage among the exhibits. Dress up, join the fun, and let’s make history together!
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
APR 5 – Growing Up in the Big Apple:
NYC Activities and Opportunities for Jewish Families
Singin’ Swingin’ Shabbat!
For children ages 0-4, 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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