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By苹果beplayKveller Staff

Need to get out of your house on Friday evening or Saturday morning?Want to introduce your little one to Shabbat while you're at it?Consider checking out a Tot Shabbat in your area.Most of these fun,casual sessions include singing,dancing,story time,and,of course,challah and grape juice.Because who doesn't love challah and grape juice?Here's the scoop on some recurring Tot Shabbats in your area:

Editor's Note: This page was prepared using the most up-to-date information available,but before you pack up and schlep the kids out of the house,we always recommend checking with the organizer to ensure the correct times and dates of events.

Bay Ridge Jewish Center
405 81 Street
Brooklyn,NY 11209
718-836-3103
vp@bayridgejewishcenter.org
Denomination:Conservative
Interfaith Friendly:Yes
计划:合计安息日
Dates:Every 3rd Friday of the month
Time:5-6 p.m.
Age Range:Age 5 and under
Format:For parents and children together
Description:The Rabbi interacts with the children using music,songs and stories to introduce Shabbat to the children and parents.
Program: Junior Congregation
Dates:Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Time:10-11:30 a.m.
Age Range:Ages 5-13
Format:For parents and children together
Description:The Rabbi goes down to meet the children and the parents and to interact with them.She explains the prayers and teaches them the melodies of the prayers while our visiting Cantor conducts services for the adults of our community.

Congregation B'nai Avraham – Chabad of Brooklyn Heights
117 Remsen St
Brooklyn,NY 11201
718-596-4840 x18
info@heightschabad.com
Denomination:Orthodox
计划:合计安息日
Dates:Every Saturday
Time:11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Age Range:All ages
Format:Parents welcome but not required
Description:Children's services with Anne the Music Together teacher featuring games,storytelling,refreshments,and more!

Temple Beth Emeth v'Ohr Progressive Shaari Zedek
83 Marlborough Rd.
Brooklyn,NY 11226
718-282-1596
templebeth83@aol.com
Denomination:Reform
Interfaith Friendly:Yes
计划:合计安息日
Dates:Once a month on Saturday mornings,check synagogue website for details
Time:10:30-11 a.m.
Age Range:Ages 0-4
Format:For parents and children together
Description:Free and open to all children under age five (and not yet in religious school) with their caregivers.Join Rabbi Heidi Hoover for a half-hour of Shabbat songs and blessings to introduce your little ones to the joy of Shabbat.We will conclude with challah and juice.

Congregation Mount Sinai
250 Cadman Plaza West
Brooklyn,NY 11201
718-875-9124
info@congregationmountsinai.org
Denomination:Independent egalitarian
Interfaith Friendly:Yes
Program: KesheTOT
Dates:Two Saturday mornings a month,check synagoguewebsitefor details
Time:11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Age Range:Ages 0-3.5
Format:For parents and children together
Description:An innovative Hebrew program for families with infants and toddlers from birth until 3.5 years old.Each session includes open play time,music and movement.IAC KesheTOT is conducted exclusively in Hebrew and run by Israeli teachers.

Kolot Chayeinu
1012 Eighth Ave
Brooklyn,NY 11215
718-395-9950
info@kolotchayeinu.org
Denomination:Progressive Independent
Interfaith Friendly:Yes
Program: Kolot K'tanim
Dates:2nd Saturday of the month,October – June
Age Range:Age 4 – 1st grade
Time:10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Format:For parents and children together
Description:Join Kolot cantor and early childhood educators for a multi-sensory exploration of Jewish holidays,Shabbat and Mitzvot through song,story,crafts,movement and games.Each session begins with breakfast and singing!Contact Director of Youth Education franny@kolotchayeinu.org to register.

Park Slope Jewish Center
1320 Eighth Avenue
Brooklyn,NY 11215
(718) 768-1453
pjlibrary@psjc.org
Denomination:Conservative
计划:合计安息日
Dates:Every Saturday
Age Range:Ages 0-5
Time:11:15 a.m.
Format:For parents and children together
Description:We have music (with guitar),singing,dancing,kiddush and a wonderful Shabbat spirit!
Program: Mini Minyan
Dates:Every Saturday
Age Range:Grades K – 2
Time:11:15am
Format:Parents welcome but not required
Description:Fun and music and Shabbat community learning
Special Needs:We have a dedicated staff member to focus on inclusion for children with Special Needs

Prospect Heights Shul
365 St.Marks Avenue
Brooklyn,NY 11238
347-915-4430
info@prospectheighttshul.org
Denomination:Modern Orthodox
Program:Tot Shabbat
Dates:Two Saturdays a month,check synagoguecalendarfor exact dates
Age Range:All ages
Time:10:30-11:15 a.m.
Format:For parents and children together
Description:Our program is developed and run by a dynamic Judaic Studies teacher and is geared towards early childhood participants.The enthusiastic and peace-driven Tot Shabbat service follows the traditional arc of Shabbat morning prayers and focuses on thankfulness,Hebrew calendar awareness,and the gifts of Shabbat.Including lively songs,sensory activities,a read-aloud,and a modest "tot kiddush",the children are directly engaged and involved in Jewish customs and language acquisition.

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