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Federation Star
FOCUS ON YOUTH
April 2021
TEMPLE SHALOM PRESCHOOL
www.naplestemple.org / 239.455.3030
Shabbat ShaPLAY — a monthly program for young families By Rabbi Ariel Boxman, Director of Lifelong Learning
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n the midst of a global pandemic, when young families have felt somewhat disconnected from one another, Temple Shalom has created a space for connection and Jewish engagement. For example, Temple Shalom’s Shabbat ShaPLAY, which was made possible thanks to the generosity of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. Shabbat ShaPLAY is a program geared to young Jewish families with children between the ages of infant to 5 years old. Families are invited to join together with Rabbi Boxman and Miss Jane one
Shabbat morning a month at a local park, where the students play on the jungle gym while parents enjoy coffee and socializing. Following arrival, Rabbi Boxman invites families to each take a Shabbat ShaPLAY bag, which includes a picnic blanket, snacks, an individual challah and musical instruments. The families each spread out their picnic blanket on a large lawn and children find their seats. For the next 30 minutes, Miss Jane and Rabbi Boxman lead the families in a musical Shabbat celebration. Children get up and dance, recite the kiddush
Miss Jane encourages everyone to get up and dance. and motzi, and hear a story. The morning ends with more playing and socially distanced socializing. The attendance at Shabbat ShaPLAY has been incredible and the feedback is always positive. Even though COVID-19 altered the original plans for the monthly program, Temple Shalom shifted to create a safe alternative.
Shabbat ShaPLAY is open to all young families regardless of membership at Temple Shalom. If you and your family have not yet had a chance to participate, we invite you to join us this month on Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m.! Please email Rabbi Boxman for more information and a link to register at aboxman@naplestemple.org.
Candle lighting times: Rabbi Boxman and her family enjoying Shabbat ShaPLAY.
April 2: 7:26 p.m. (Eve of Seventh day Passover) April 3: 8:19 p.m. (Eve of Eighth day Passover) April 9: 7:29 p.m. April 16: 7:33 p.m. April 23: 7:36 p.m. April 30: 7:40 p.m.
Families enjoy singing along to Shabbat tunes.
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