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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.
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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
Fri, December 1 2023
18 Kislev 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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Saturday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023Noam
Shabbat, Dec 2nd 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023Gan Shabbat
Shabbat, Dec 2nd 11:00a to 12:00p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 4 , 2023Tinok Time with Morah Ariel
Monday, Dec 4th 10:45a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Noam
Shabbat, Dec 9th 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, Dec 9th 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 ,
DecDecember 9 , 2023Agudas Hanukkah Celebration
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 9th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2023Tinok Time with Morah Ariel
Monday, Dec 11th 10:45a to 12:00p
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2023Noam
Shabbat, Dec 16th 10:00a to 12:00p
Children in grades kindergarten through 6 are invited to join this interactive, peer-led, child-friendly Shabbat experience. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2023Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, Dec 16th 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 ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2024Gan Shabbat
Shabbat, Jan 6th 11:00a to 12:00p
Fri, December 1 2023 18 Kislev 5784
