Early Childhood Programs
2019-2020 ECHAD PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Our Early Childhood Activities Department (ECHAD) program plans creative, warm and welcoming programs throughout the course of the year for our young families with children, ages 5 and under. ECHAD events and activities focus on learning and growing together as a Jewish family.
- TU B'SHEVAT DINNER - Sunday, February 9, 2020
- ISRAEL DAY - Sunday, April 26, 2020
Visit our preschool and participate in Israel-themed activities, dance to Israeli music and enjoy Israeli snacks. It's a great opportunity to meet other young families and have some fun!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
- B'NAI BABIES PLAYGROUP (3-18 MONTHS) - One Friday per month at 12:00 PM
Come play with us! Families with children ages 3-18 months are invited to spend the afternoon in the B'nai Torah Preschool with our B'nai Babies Playgroup! These gatherings are filled with music, activities and new friends. We also hope you stay for the Preschool Shabbat Sing at 12:40 PM to welcome Shabbat with us. These are free events. Click here for specific dates. - SHABBAT SING - Fridays at 12:40 PM
Children under 5 and their parents are welcome to join our preschoolers for Shabbat Sing on Fridays during the school year at 12:40 PM. Shabbat Sing is held in the Beit Midrash. - TOT SHABBAT AND HOLIDAYS
These services are designed to be joyful and engaging for families with children 5 and under. Enjoy songs, a Torah parade and age-appropriate blessings. Each themed event is followed by a kid-friendly meal. - FAMILY SERVICES
Come experience this opportunity to share the spirituality of Shabbat as a family. It's a great way to unplug and take time to learn and grow together as well as pray. Each family services is designed for specific age groups with age-appropriate discussion topics and activities. Siblings and families are welcome! Click here or see below for grade-specific dates. - FAMILY FUN FRIDAY NIGHTS
Each of these special Shabbats will include Shabbat services, a special theme (dress accordingly if you want) and dinner! Click here for specific dates. - GRADE SPECIFIC GET TOGETHERS
Twice per year, parent lay-leaders organize fun get togethers for families of children in each of the following age groups: Toddlers, 3s and PreK, Kindergarten, 1st Grade and 2nd Grade. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet other families in our congregation with children in the same age group as your family! Click here for specific dates.
B'nai Torah Young Family Programs
We are excited about the great programs we have available for our Young Families (those with children 2nd grade and under) this year. Read an overview below and check the calendar for specific dates and times.
2019-2020 YOUNG FAMILY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
- HANUKKAH PARTY - Sunday, December 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM
Celebrate Hanukkah at B'nai Torah's Camp Hanukkah! Your favorite Jewish camps including B'nai Torah Preschool Camp, Camp Ramah Darom, In the City Camps, MJCCA Day Camps, Camp Barney Medintz and Camp Judea, will lead activities including candle making, edible dreidel creations and more! We will serve nosh including a latke bar and delicious sufganiot. This is a free event! Click here to register! - 2ND GRADE GET TOGETHER - Sunday, January 12, 2020
- MITZVAH DAY - Monday, January 20, 2020
Volunteer with the B'nai Torah community and Jewish Atlanta as we spend MLK Day participating in meaningful, hand-on service projects. - SHABBAT IN HARMONY WITH KOL ZIMRAH - Friday, January 24 - Sunday, January 26, 2020
Kol Zimrah is a group of 6 professional a capella singers who will bring their love of Judaism, spirituality and prayer to B'nai Torah. Friday night and Shabbat morning, they will lead spiritually meaningful services and stay to lead the congregation in song, teaching us new melodies and bringing life to old ones. Saturday night, we will host a community-wide performance including those with special abilities from across the community. Save the date for Friday evening's Shabbat dinner sponsored by Sisterhood. Full schedule of events to follow. - SUPERBOWL SHABBAT - Friday, January 31, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Come dressed in your favorite sports paraphernalia and join us for Superbowl Shabbat! Shabbat services begin at 6:30 PM with a delicious tailgate themed dinner immediately following. Sports fans of all ages are welcome! Save the date and stay tuned for registration information! - SUGAR SHABBAT - Friday, February 21, 2020 at 6:30 PM
- 1ST GRADE GET TOGETHER - Sunday, February 23, 2020
- 2ND GRADE GET TOGETHER - Sunday, March 1, 2020
- PURIM CELEBRATION - Monday, March 9, 2020
- 3s AND PRE-K GET TOGETHER - Sunday, March 15, 2020
- MULTI-GENERATIONAL SHABBAT DINNER - Friday, March 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM
- TODDLERS GET TOGETHER - Sunday, March 22, 2020
- 1ST AND 2ND GRADE FAMILY SERVICE - Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Come experience this opportunity to share the spirituality of Shabbat as a family. It's a great way to unplug and take time to learn and grow together as well as pray. Each family services is designed for specific age groups with age-appropriate discussion topics and activities. Siblings and families are welcome! - FAMILY PASSOVER SEDER - Sunday, March 29, 2020
- KINDERGARTEN GET TOGETHER - Sunday, April 19, 2020
- KINDERGARTEN FAMILY SERVICE - Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 10:30 AM
Come experience this opportunity to share the spirituality of Shabbat as a family. It's a great way to unplug and take time to learn and grow together as well as pray. Each family services is designed for specific age groups with age-appropriate discussion topics and activities. Siblings and families are welcome! - SHAVUOT ICE CREAM SOCIAL - Saturday, May 30, 2020
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