The Village for Families with Young Children

What We Offer

Tot Rock Shabbat: Home Edition (weekly)

You don’t need to leave your house to celebrate Shabbat with your TI community! Every Friday at 5:00 p.m., we meet briefly on Zoom to light candles, say the blessings over juice and challah, sing our favorite Shabbat songs, and bring the joy of Shabbat into our homes. Grandparents are always welcome!

TGIS: Thank Goodness It’s Shabbat

TGIS is a joyful and interactive service that meets on select Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for anyone between the ages of 6 days and 6 years. Led by beloved local musician Wayne Potash and the Temple Israel clergy, TGIS includes dancing, singing, playing, and praying. On the first, third, and fifth Saturday of the month, we meet onsite at Temple Israel, and if the weather allows we gather outside in the garden. Come enjoy bagels, cream cheese, and Shabbat challah.

Havdalah Themed Family Events

Throughout the year we come together for Havdalah.  From craft nights to pizza parties to singalongs and more, we offer multiple ways to connect.  Many of our family events take place in Temple Israel’s spacious outdoor garden.

Holiday Celebrations

The Village joyfully celebrates Jewish holidays as they occur, with music, crafts, puppetry, prayer, and more.  You will always find a member of our clergy at Village events.

Neighborhood Meet-ups

We love meeting at local parks for organized activities, such as soccer or creative movement.  We make sure to leave room for playground time, snacks, and schmoozing! 

Rainbow Room Playspace

Families are welcome to bring their children ages 0 – 3 to the Rainbow Room (aka Room 105), allowing you and your toddler a new, different, and safe space to play. We have puzzles, a dollhouse, board books, blocks, trucks and more. Diapers and snacks are also available, so please help yourself.  Arrange a Rainbow Room playdate with your child’s friends!  Feel free to drop by the Rainbow Room whenever the Temple is open.  No reservations necessary.