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Young Families Shabbat Blessings
Young Families of Alexandria/Arlington
Proudly presented by Agudas Achim Congregation and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington.
Resources
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How to Welcome Shabbat at Home
Rabbi Steven Rein and Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey lead us through the blessings to welcome Shabbat in our homes. Follow along with these videos and guide pages.
Video Library - How Do We Live a Jewish Life?
Lighting Shabbat Candles
Guide and Blessings for Lighting the Candles
Birkat Banim: Blessing our Children
Guide and Blessings for Blessing Our Children
Shalom Aleichem
Guide and Blessings for Shalom Aleichem
Kiddush
Guide and Blessings for Friday Evening Kiddush
Handwashing and Motzi
Guide and Blessing for Handwashing and Motzi
Thu, April 25 2024
17 Nisan 5784
Shabbat Resources
Looking for resources to enhance your family Shabbat?
Havdalah Resources
Learn more about Havdalah and download a blessings booklet. (Flip on the short side if printing double sided.)
Learn the Havdalah songs and blessings along with Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey:
Events for Children and Families
All Events
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Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Pre-Shabbat Celebration with Nefesh Mountain
Friday, May 3rd 5:00p to 6:00p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Noam
Shabbat, May 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Gan Shabbat
Shabbat, May 4th 11:00a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024Noam
Shabbat, May 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, May 11th 11:00a to 12:00p
Families with children from birth to age 5 are invited to join Morah Ariel for family-friendly Rhythm n' Ruach Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have a fun with friends. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 18 , 2024Noam
Shabbat, May 18th 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 18 , 2024Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, May 18th 11:00a to 12:00p
Families with children from birth to age 5 are invited to join Morah Ariel for family-friendly Rhythm n' Ruach Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have a fun with friends. -
Thursday ,
MayMay 23 , 2024Grapes & Growth: A Parenting Podcast Discussion Series
Thursday, May 23rd 7:30p to 9:00p
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Saturday ,
JunJune 1 , 2024Noam
Shabbat, Jun 1st 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience.
Thu, April 25 2024 17 Nisan 5784