Join Us for Our Young Families Programs!
Welcome! Young Families of Alexandria and Arlington offers a place where families raising Jewish children can meet one another, celebrate together, and build community.
In addition to Shabbat and holiday programming, we offer many other opportunities for families to "do something Jewish" with friends and neighbors. Some of these events are organized by Agudas Achim and others by volunteers. All families are welcome, regardless of synagogue membership or affiliation.
Check back often for information about upcoming events and helpful resources. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up to receive emails from Agudas Achim Young Families. Interested in meeting Young Families who live in your neighborhood? Fill out this Google form and we'll put you in touch with other families in your zip code. We hope to see you soon!
Resources
Shabbat with Young Families | Holidays with Young Families | Family Fun & Programs for Parents | Summer Camp Opportunity
Young Families High Holidays Tent Service
Click here to register
Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Rosh Hashanah Day 2, and Yom Kippur
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Sukkah Courtyard
(In the event of inclement weather, the Young Families Tent Service and Holiday Celebration will be held at 9 a.m. in the Flax Family Chapel)
Families with children birth to age 5 are invited to join Morah Jen for a High Holiday celebration in the Sukkah Courtyard! Older siblings are welcome to join.
Tashlich at Ben Brenman Park 2024
Join us on Sunday, September 29 at 11 am at Ben Brenman Park in Alexandria.
- Let's gather together, think about the mistakes we made last year, throw those mistakes in the lake, and then celebrate a new year and all its possibilities!
- We'll meet in the grassy area between the police annex, the baseball field, and the playground, right near the lake where the benches and picnic tables are.
- Bring a blanket to sit on and a shofar if you have one.
- Families are invited to stay and enjoy a picnic lunch after the program.
- If the weather looks questionable, I will email you by 9 am with our change of plans.
- L'Shanah Tovah!
High Holiday Babysitting
Click here to register- Registration deadline: Friday, September 20
Agudas Achim is offering babysitting for children ages 1 to 4. To ensure that we can offer this service each day of the chagim, we need a have a minimum number of children each day. If we do not have the minimum required by Friday, September 20, parents who have already registered will be notified so that they can make alternative arrangements for their children.
Babysitting sessions start 10 minutes prior to the start of adult service time and runs until the end of each of the 3 services. Parents may pick up their children and take them to the Young Families Tent Service. Babysitting staff cannot take the children to the Young Families Tent Service. Parents are welcome to have their child(ren) remain in baby sitting for the entire duration of each morning. Snacks, toys, and fun will be provided; parents are asked to provide a dairy lunch and either a diaper bag or a change of clothing.
Young Families Shabbat Services @ 11 a.m.
Families with children birth to age five are invited to join us for this family-friendly Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have fun with friends.
The first Shabbat of the month is led by Morah Jen; all other Shabbatot are led by trained Rhythm n' Ruach instructor Ariel Michaelson.
- September 7th
- October 5th
- November 2nd
- December 7th
- February 1st
- March 1st & 22nd
- April 5th
- May 3rd
- June 7th
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- September 14th, 21st & 28th
- October 19th & 26th
- November 16th & 23rd
- December 14th & 21st
- January 11th & 25th
- February 8th & 22nd
- March 8th, 15th, & 29th
- April 26th
- May 10th, 17th, & 31st
- June 14th
Sing-a-Long with Hazzan Dienstfrey
Sundays @ 11 a.m.
September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, March 16, April 6, May 4, June 1
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Families with children birth to age five are invited to join Hazzan Diesntfrey at Fairlington park for a music-filled Sunday morning. It's a great way to introduce children to Judaism through song and a chance to connect with other families from the community.
Apple picking with Growing Jewish Families
Sunday, September 22 | 1 p.m.
Come one, come all, families, grandparents, singles- apple picking is fun for everyone! You know fall is here when warm apple pie, cider, and apples are calling. Meet us at Stribling Orchard in Markham, VA- a gorgeous drive west, about an hour from the Pozez JCC! Please bring your own picnic blanket or camp chair and look for the Growing Jewish Families sign and banner to find us. Make a Mitzvah Moment and donate apples for the food bank, look for the boxes at the registers!
Looking for something to do as a family? These are events you won't want to miss.
Click on an event below to register.
Fri, September 20 2024 17 Elul 5784
