Our Congregation offers a number of opportunities for young families to get involved.
From services to social events, there is something for everyone.
Tot Shabbat – Our congregation used to hold Tot Shabbat programs several times throughout the year for children from birth to age 6 and their parents, often centered around learning about a particular holiday and Shabbat and always including music, a story, an activity and a snack. Semi-controlled chaos was the rule of the day, but oh what fun! Here is a sample of one of our Tot Shabbat programs.
Our rabbi and school leaders would love to renew this custom if there is interest. Please reach out to the office if you’d like to bring your children to an engaging Jewish activity tailored to them.
Religious School and Hebrew School – Our families look forward to enrolling their children in our wonderful Sunday School and Hebrew School classes. It’s a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other Jewish children and their families throughout the Quad City communities. Many activities supporting Jewish life and Jewish holidays are sponsored and planned by the Religious and Hebrew Schools. For more information on these programs click HERE.
Family Services – These Shabbat Services are led by our Religious School and Hebrew School children. They are wonderful services giving our children confidence and pride as they begin to participate in our weekly Shabbat Services.
Performing a Mitzvah – There are many opportunities throughout the year for families to perform mitzvot with the Temple family, including raising funds for the Annual CROP Walk, preparing and serving dinners at the Café on Vine or packaging nutritious grains and vitamins for a “Kids Against Hunger” project. It’s never too early to teach about one of the main tenets of Reform Judaism – Tikkun Olam – repairing the world.
