Young Families of Alexandria/Arlington
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.
All virtual programs will last about 30 minutes. To receive the links, please register in advance.
TEA TIME FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY ON SHABBAT AFTERNOON
Saturday, April 24 | 4 PM
Invite your grandparents and cousins to join us for what will probably be our last virtual event of the year. We'll read stories about bubbes and zaydes, sing some songs, and share a teatime snack. Bring juice or tea, cookies or muffins -- fancy cups and plates optional! Then, families will meet up in breakout rooms for some special family time together. We hope you'll join us!
First Friday of Every Month
Virtual Shabbat Dinner | 5 PM
We'll light candles (as long as Shabbat hasn't already started), sing songs and blessings, and enjoy the first part of the meal together.
Follow along in the benscher/Shabbat booklet.
Learn some of the songs and blessings with Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey and Rabbi Steven Rein.
Follow along in the benscher/Shabbat booklet.
Learn some of the songs and blessings with Hazzan Elisheva Dienstfrey and Rabbi Steven Rein.
Register here:
Second Saturday of Every Month
Virtual Gan Shabbat | 11 AM 
We'll sing songs and prayers, learn a Torah story, and share challah and grape juice together.
Follow along in the family-friendly siddur.
Follow along in the family-friendly siddur.
Register here:
Third Saturday of Every Month
Kef b'Park b'Shabbat (Fun in the Park on Shabbat) | 3 PM
We'll meet at a local park and play and enjoy each other's company. Bring a blanket and a snack.
Space is limited. Park details and times on the sign up.
This program will resume when it is safe to gather in person.
Fourth Saturday of Every Month
Virtual Havdalah | October-February
We'll read some bedtime stories together before lighting the havdalah candle and singing Shavua Tov (Have a Good Week).
Learn more about Havdalah and download a blessings booklet. (Flip on the short side if printing double sided.)
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:
Tue, April 20 2021 8 Iyyar 5781
