Find community and support as you navigate the epic journey and joys of parenthood.
Children bring a unique blessing into the world. Temple Emanu-El offers a number of engaging and entertaining opportunities to share the wonders of Jewish culture and holidays together as a family.
For ages 6-24 months
With Hadar Orshalimy
Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 AM
February 7-May 23 (12 classes)
No classes on February 21, March 21, March 28 and April 4
Temple Members: $360
Non-Members: $420
Tinokim, toddlers, and their grownups learn Hebrew through song, dance, and visuals in this joyous and interactive class led by musician, early-childhood educator and new Ima HADAR. Whether you’re a native Israeli or just want to expose your child to Ivrit – this class is for you!
Baby Shabbat is a 30-minute program designed for younger siblings of Nursery School children, although all children younger than 18 months are welcome to attend. Once a month, from 9:15 AM to 9:45 AM, enjoy the company of other families as we anticipate Shabbat with music, blessings and a taste of challah. There is no charge for this program. The next Baby Shabbat will be on Friday, February 3.
Baby Shabbats (up to 18 months) are held in the Library. Enter through 1 East 65th Street.
Dates for Baby Shabbat in 2023:
January 6
February 3
March 10
May 19
Young Families Shabbat is created just for preschool and nursery school-aged students and their families. Join Rabbi Amy Ehrlich and Hadar Orshalimy to share joyful music and meaningful rituals in your growing family’s life. Be sure to invite grandparents and other loved ones to join us! Babies are welcome, too! There is no charge for this program. The next Young Families Shabbat will be Saturday, February 11.
Enter through 1 East 65th Street.
Saturdays from 9:00-9:30 AM
Young Families Shabbat 2023 Dates:
January 21
February 11
March 4
April 22
May 6
Wednesdays from 10:15-11:00 AM
April 19-May 24 (6 sessions)
Temple Members: $180
Non-Members: $210
Join early childhood specialist and musician Hadar Orshalimy for a lively 45-minute program for children 6 to 24 months and their grownups; each week is filled with music, movement, Jewish holidays, a taste of Hebrew, and free time to make friends and connect with other families.
Temple Emanu-El is proud to present Emanu-El Downtown, a new satellite location to connect with and serve families with babies, toddlers, and young children in downtown neighborhoods including Chelsea, the West Village, TriBeCa, and the Flatiron. Emanu-El Downtown will offer educational programs, special events, drop-in classes, and holiday celebrations for young families.
All Downtown events are open to Emanu-El members and non-members.
Gather is Emanu-El’s small groups initiative, bringing together congregants from across our community to learn, connect, and grow. These lay-led groups are based upon a range of topics, igniting marvelous conversations and dialogue. In these small groups, meaningful friendships are formed and congregants truly get to know one another.
Gather Family is Temple Emanu-El’s small groups initiative for families with children of the same age and stage. Gather Family is a way to meet new Temple families and deepen existing relationships, as well as an opportunity for members to have fun and get to know one another!
With Jackie Fisher and Rabbi Ehrlich
Fridays at 10:15 AM, on Zoom
February 17, March 3, 10 and 17
$100 to register for all sessions
Together, we’ll explore the many ways to enhance relationships between the generations: grandparents and their adult children – and grandchildren. This program is open to temple members and grandparents of member families. Register Here.
For parents with children 6 months and older. Come explore helpful parenting skills with Dr. Juliet Cooper, such as negotiating family roles, effective co-parenting, establishing positive and consistent routines, incorporating Jewish ritual into your family life and finding a healthy balance as a parent. Registration is required.
Temple Emanu-El partners with PJ Library for a number of our Young Families programs. For more information about PJ Library and to request free Jewish books for your children, click here.
