Our parents and caregivers play a vital role in our School community, modeling the values we want to instill in our children and the lives we want them to lead.
We know many parents in our community want to participate in the Jewish education of their children but also have busy schedules that can make it difficult to free up time during the workday. That’s why we are creating many accessible moments that will enable parents to take part in their children’s Jewish learning.
Join us for Havdalah and Tefilah while school is in session and we welcome you to Shabbat dinners and services and to community-wide holiday programming all year long.
Family Shabbat
Family Shabbat: Save the Dates!
Join us for Family Shabbat, filled with joy and gratitude! Led by Rabbi Sarah Reines and Director of Lifelong Learning, Mike Witman, this celebration also features our musician in residence, Ross M. Levy.
We understand that busy parents in our community – from Nursery School to Religious School – want to create a Shabbat experience for their children, but struggle to find the time. That’s why we’re offering accessible moments like Family Shabbat, where parents can participate in their children’s Jewish learning. Just register and show up. We’ll handle the rest. Open to all Temple Emanu-El families.
Family Shabbat Dates 2024-2025
- September 20
- October 18
- November 15
- December 13
- January 24
- March 7 (Teen-Led Shabbat)
- April 25
- May 16
Immersive Family Trips
December Family Trip to Israel
Your family is cordially invited to the Temple Emanu-El Family Trip to Israel, which will take place from December 21, 2024, to December 30, 2024. This trip is aimed at families with children 7-14 years old. This trip promises to be a memorable adventure exploring Jewish history from Mount Sinai to Modern Israel. Participants will be able to explore the walk through Jewish History from Mount Sinai to the modern state of Israel. Pass through the byways of the Old City of Jerusalem, rappel its ancient walls, and indulge in the diverse culinary delights at Mahane Yehuda. From the top of Masada to floating in the Dead Sea. Additionally, families will have the unique opportunity to celebrate Chanukah in the footsteps of their ancestors. The trip will culminate in a special B’nai Mitzvah celebration, creating lasting memories for all participants.
Immersive Teen Trips
For information about our immersive teen trips, visit the immersive trips page.
Resources
Shabbat
Welcome to our Shabbat Activity Book. As we pray and worship together, you are invited to join us on a journey to learn more about Shabbat and what makes it so special.
Chanukah
Each candle in this Chanukah activity book represents something that we can learn from the holiday.