Home > Community > Young Families

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

Find us on Facebook: youngfamilylifeatagudas

Young Families Resources

Shabbat with Young Families | Family Fun & Programs for Parents |

High Holidays with Young Families!

Welcome! Bruchim ha’baim! We are so happy to see you!

Children from birth to age 5 are invited to join us with a grown-up.

Older siblings can come too.

Rosh Hashanah, day 1 Tuesday, September 23 10:00-11:30 in the Sukkah courtyard

Rosh Hashanah, day 2 Wednesday, September 24 10:00-11:30 in the Sukkah courtyard

Yom Kippur, Thursday, October 2 10:00-11:30 in the Sukkah courtyard

Register Here for the Young Families Tent Service!

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.

Gan Shabbat is led by Morah Fran; all other Shabbatot are led by trained Rhythm n' Ruach instructor Ariel Michaelson.

September 6th
October 25th
November 15th
December 6th
January 3rd
February 7th
March 7th
April 25th
May 3rd
June 6th

September 13th, 20th & 27th
October 4th, 11th & 18th
November 1st, 8th & 22nd
December 13th & 20th
January 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st
February 14th, 21st & 28th
March 14th, 21st, & 28th
April 4th, 11th & 18th
May 9th, 16th, & 30th

Pajama Havdallah- make your own b’samim

Saturday, January 10 @ 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Sing-a-Long with Hazzan Dienstfrey

Once a month, join Hazzan Dienstfrey at Fairlington Park by the exercise equipment for a fun, 30-minute singalong! For more info and to sign up, click this link.

Sundays @ 11 a.m.

September 14, October 12, November 9, April 12, May3, June 14, July 12, August 9

Click here to register

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.

Tue, September 30 2025 8 Tishrei 5786