The Village is our place for families with young children (ages 0 – 5) to connect, learn, and celebrate Judaism, while meeting new friends and having fun together. Throughout the year we come together to sing, pray, dance, and craft. Here at the Village, there is something for everyone! Come experience TGIS (Thank Goodness it’s Shabbat), held in our spacious outdoor garden and courtyard. Take part in one of our festive Havdalah themed events or holiday block parties.
All are welcome at Village gatherings: Temple Israel members, non-members, interfaith families, partnered, adopting, or single parents, LGBTQ+ parents, Black Jews, White Jews, and Jews of color. Come check us out!
We are happy to validate your parking if you park in the MASCO lot on Longwood Avenue.
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 and outdoors (weather permitting) at Temple Israel.
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
Beginning in the fall, families can bring their children ages 0 – 3 to the Rainbow Room (aka Room 105) at Temple Israel, allowing you and your toddler a new, different, and safe space to play. Up to two families can sign up at a time. We have puzzles, a dollhouse, board books, blocks, trucks & more! Diapers are also available. Registration link will be posted soon, and parking will be validated.
Rainbow Room Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 9 – 5
Friday, 9 – 1
What We're Hearing
Upcoming Events
Tot Rock Shabbat: Home Edition
Date
September 30, 2022
Time
5:00pm - 5:30pm
You don’t need to leave your house to celebrate Shabbat with your Temple Israel community. Every Friday at…
Thank Goodness It’s Shabbat! – at TI
Date
October 01, 2022
Time
10:00am - 11:00am
TGIS is a lively and interactive service that meets on select Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for anyone…
Young Family Kol Nidre Service
Date
October 04, 2022
Time
4:30pm - 5:15pm
Calling all children 2nd grade and under and their grownups! Join us as we gather with Temple Israel…
Young Family Yom Kippur Service
Date
October 05, 2022
Time
8:45am - 10:30am
Calling all children 2nd grade and under and their grownups! Get ready to sing, dance, and play as…
Tot Rock Shabbat: Home Edition
Date
October 07, 2022
Time
5:00pm - 5:30pm
You don’t need to leave your house to celebrate Shabbat with your Temple Israel community. Every Friday at…
Village Sukkot Celebration
Date
October 10, 2022
Time
10:00am - 11:30am
Children ages 5 and under are invited to have fun in the Temple Israel sukkah, onsite, as we…
Tot Rock Shabbat: Home Edition
Date
October 14, 2022
Time
5:00pm - 5:30pm
You don’t need to leave your house to celebrate Shabbat with your Temple Israel community. Every Friday at…
Thank Goodness It’s Shabbat! – at TI
Date
October 15, 2022
Time
10:00am - 11:00am
TGIS is a lively and interactive service that meets on select Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. for anyone…
Village Simchat Torah Celebration
Date
October 17, 2022
Time
10:00am - 11:30am
Children ages 5 and under are invited to dance and sing and play as we celebrate Simchat Torah together,…
Tot Rock Shabbat: Home Edition
Date
October 21, 2022
Time
5:00pm - 5:30pm
You don’t need to leave your house to celebrate Shabbat with your Temple Israel community. Every Friday at…
