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CJL Temple Tots & Early Learners Programs
interactive Jewish experiences for Pre-k
Our families with young children come together for interactive experiences to explore Jewish holidays, learn Jewish values and to bond over the “joys and oys” of parenting. Activities take on many forms, for example:
- Singing and dancing
- Baking challah
- Family scavenger hunts
- Crafts
- Community events and socializing
- Family 3 Minute Videos from Temple Israel Clergy
Explore the Center for Jewish Learning (CJL) to learn more about Temple Israel's K-12 grade religious school and our community.
For more information and to discuss your specific needs, please contact Rabbi Wendy Pein, Director of Congregational Learning, at 914-271-4705 ext. 123 or educator@tinw.org.
temple tots
SUNDAYS AT 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Families with young children ages 5 and younger connect on Sunday mornings and Friday night dinners throughout the year (no membership is required!). All families are encouraged to attend our interactive Jewish experiences. Older siblings and friends are welcome.
2023-24 Schedule
October 1 – Sukkot
November 5 – Shabbat
December 10 – Hanukkah
January 28 – Tu B’Shevat
March 24 – Purim
April 14 – Passover
Pre-K & kindY
SUNDAYS 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Our Pre-K / Kindergarten program is a monthly drop-off program that provides a fun introduction to Jewish learning for great value and creates an easy transition to weekly classes in subsequent years.
2023-24 Schedule
October 1 – Sukkot
November 5 – Shabbat
December 10 – Hanukkah
January 28 – Tu B’Shevat
February 4 – Mitzvah Morning
March 24 – Purim
April 14 – Passover
May 19 – Last Day
grades 1 & 2 Temple israel Friends program
The Friends of Temple Israel Grades 1 & 2 Program allows your family to participate in Temple community life and enroll your child(ren) in our Center for Jewish Learning (CJL) with a reduced financial commitment, until your oldest child reaches 3rd grade.
Register for Temple Friends program below. If you do not have a Temple login, contact Robin Safarowic at robin@tinw.org or 914-271-4705 x 121
PJ Library Author Visit
A PJ Library Author Amalia Hoffman visited to read us her book and describe how she illustrated Dreidel Day. With interactivity and puppets children were able to immerse themselves in the story and the process.
Resources for Families with Young Kids
URJ Resource Sheet - Looking for Jewish music, podcasts, Holiday info, Pinterest boards? We've got you covered with this one stop source for family friendly Jewish resources.
PJ Library - Book list of Jewish books for children, curated by the PJ Library
PJ Library Events - Find local Jewish children's events in the New York area
Shabbat Blessings - Available for download and printing (includes blessing of the children)
Sun, December 3 2023
20 Kislev 5784
Temple israel Happenings
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Monday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2023Sisterhood Book Club Discussion on Zoom
Monday, Dec 4th 7:30pm to 9:30pm
RSVP to receive the Zoom link. "The Golem and the Jinni" by Helene Wecker -
Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023Shabbat Shabbang
Friday, Dec 8th 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Join our clergy for songs, music, crafts, challah, pizza, and yummy treats! We welcome families with children 7 and under (and their older siblings). Bring a friend to share in our Shabbat! -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Shabbat Yoga with Robin Wald
Shabbat, Dec 9th 10:30am to 11:30am
Join us for a joyful and peaceful Shabbat morning yoga and contemplative practice. Together we will explore Jewish wisdom around Shabbat and the Torah parsha through embodied movement, breath, meditation and personal rest and reflection. The program will be accessible for all levels of physical and meditation practice - beginner through advanced. -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023Temple Tots
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:30am to 10:30am
Families with young children connect on Sunday mornings and Friday night dinners throughout the year (no membership is required!). All families with young children (ages 5 and younger) are encouraged to attend our interactive Jewish experiences. Older siblings and friends are welcome.
Events
Today's Calendar
: 9:00am |
: 9:30am |
CJL Faculty Meeting : 11:30am |
Friday Night
Candle Lighting : 4:08pm |
: 5:00pm |
: 7:00pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:30am |
: 10:30am |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 3 |
Dec 3 CJL Faculty Meeting Sunday, Dec 3 11:30am |
Dec 4 |
Dec 6 |
Dec 7 |
This week's Torah portion is Parashat Vayeishev
Shabbat, Dec 9 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec 8, 4:08pm |
Erev Hanukkah
Thursday, Dec 7 |