Young Families of Alexandria/Arlington
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Join us for our Young Families Shabbat Experience!
We know that all families have different rhythms and routines, so we wanted to offer you several different ways to celebrate Shabbat with your friends at Agudas Achim. As always, ALL families are welcome, regardless of synagogue membership or affiliation.
Masks must be worn indoors and outdoors by everyone age 2 and up. Proof of vaccination is required for indoor events for those who are age 12 and up.
Shabbat Picnic Dinner
We'll gather together in the amphitheater/field, sing songs and blessings, and enjoy a picnic dinner. Bring your picnic (dairy or parve) and a chair or blanket to sit on.
All are welcome to play on the playground or join the main service (indoors) following the Young Families program.
Resources:
- Find songs, blessings and readings in this benscher/Shabbat booklet
- Watch this video to learn songs and blessings with Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey and Rabbi Steven Rein
- Watch this video to learn songs and blessings with Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey and Rabbi Steven Rein
Shabbat Family Jam
January 8, 22 | 11 AM
February 5, 19 | 11 AM
March 5, 19 | 11 AM
April 2, 16 | 11 AM
May 7, 21 | 11 AM
June 4, 18 | 11 AM
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to Shabbat Family Jam with certified Rhythm n' Ruach instructor Morah Ariel. Outdoors if possible; indoors if necessary. (If indoors, masks are required, and proof of vaccination is required for those ages 12+. Please send in advance to Barry Nove or show at the door.)
Bring a snack to enjoy after the program. All are welcome on the playground after the program.
Resource: Feel free to print this family-friendly siddur for your personal use.
No registration required. Come join us!
Gan Shabbat
This program is taking a break.
We'll sing songs and prayers, and learn a Torah story. Please bring a chair/blanket to sit on, kippah, stuffed Torah, water and a snack. Stay and play on the playground following this program. We'll meet outside when possible, inside when necessary.
As a reminder, everyone age 2 and older must wear a mask, inside and outside. To attend indoor programming, anyone eligible for a coronavirus vaccine must show proof of vaccination either at the main door upon entry.
Kef B'Park B'Shabbat (Fun in the Park on SHabbat)
Check back for dates.
We'll meet at a local playground, play and enjoy each other's company. Bring a blanket and a snack.
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:
Fri, January 28 2022 26 Shevat 5782
