FAM ILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Families with Young Children By Rabbi C.B. Souther (formerly Schulman), Associate Rabbi
When the pandemic began, Temple quickly pivoted to provide online programming for the entire community. During these many months we have learned a lot about how to engage online with our youngest congregants. Our tried-and-true Friday night Shabbat Junior shifted from an in-person dinner and service, open to the community, to a 30-minute online singalong. Families and kiddos could see one another and sing along with Chava and Rabbi Schulman. Parents set screens up on dinner tables, in living rooms, in the kitchen while they cooked, and kiddos were able to get some shpilkes out before bedtime. We have continued our partnership with PJ Library and the Jewish Federation of Seattle on Bim Bam Baby Havdallah. This is another opportunity to sing shabbat songs and hear a story while children and parents get to
check in and connect with each other. It is a community-wide event that draws a wide range of participants. Finally, we have a full year of Do-It-Yourself Jewish ritual guidance with The Art of Shabbat Curriculum, a video-based introduction to all of the rituals of Shabbat, from beginning preparations for the day through Saturday night and setting intentions for the week to come. If you have children between the age of 0 – 5 years old, please join our newsletter for weekly updates. For more information, reach out to either Rabbi Souther (csouther@tdhsnw.org) or Madeleine Biller (mbiller@tdhs-nw. org). We look forward to celebrating Shabbat with you!
A couple of our popular and most well-attended Family with Young Children programs + DIY Jewish ritual guide
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TEMPLE TIDINGS | SUMMER 2021
