Young Families
Our children are our future and as such we seek to instill in our children and families a sense of commitment to and excitement about Jewish life and history.
Our hope is to enable our children and families to understand the Jewish past while being inspired and empowered to create a Jewish life in the present — one that is committed to tikkun olam, repair of the universe. We want to challenge, inspire and energize young families with Jewish ideas and traditions while developing a lifelong love of Judaism and the study of Torah.
Register for Pre-K at TBE
The Pre-K is a class that meets every other week with early childcare educator Julie Hecktman. In class, students will begin to explore the Jewish Holidays, Jewish Values and Jewish Community. We are so excited to dive into hands-on Art, Hebrew and Games too!
The Pre-K class will meet from 9:30-11:30 am on Sundays. The cost is $500 for the year.
Contact Laura Perpinyal with your questions: 847-205-9982 ext. 212 or lperpinyal@templebeth-el.org.
Shabbat Yeladim
Shabbat Yeladim is a fantastic introduction to Temple for children ages 7 and younger (older siblings are welcome). The relaxing evening begins at 5:30 PM with a complimentary dinner followed by a 6:00 PM age-appropriate service. The worship experience includes singing, a story, and an introduction to basic prayers with Rabbi Helbraun and Cantor Kahan. The evening concludes with a brief craft project and Oneg so families have time to enjoy a relaxing Shabbat with friends and family and still be home in time for 7:30 PM bedtimes. This monthly program is typically the first Friday of each month, but please check our calendar for exact dates.
Family Shabbat Service Service
To engage our pre-B’nei Mitzvah children, we offer a monthly one-hour service designed for families with elementary school-aged children. The service starts at 6:00 PM and includes guitar music and singing, an age-appropriate story, and blessings for children celebrating birthdays that month. Our family services are typically at 6:00 PM on the 3rd Shabbat of each month, but please check our calendar for exact dates.
Family Holiday Services
We offer a variety of fun-filled, exciting celebrations throughout the year for both young families and the young at heart. These are just a few of our favorites:
- Sukkot: family Sukkah decorating, dinner, and services
- Simchat Torah: Kindergarten – 2nd grade consecration, family celebration, and dancing with the Torah
- Hanukkah: storytellers, music programs, family candle lighting, family Hanukkah dinner
- Purim: musical Purim spiel, famous youth group led Purim carnival where everybody wins!
- Havdallah: occasional gathering for nosh, singing, storytelling, and a relaxing end to Shabbat with family and community
Jbaby Broadway Storytime
Spend the morning with your 0-2-year-old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts.
Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate story will be included to give you a chance to socialize too. Jewish themes will be incorporated when applicable as well as a pop-in visit by the Rabbi or Cantor!
Come meet other parents with children similar in age!
2024/2025 Schedule:
Session 1:
Wednesdays, October 16 - December 11, 2024 (no class on Wednesday, November 27)
(8 classes)
Cost: $105
Time:
9:30-10:30 am Movers & Shakers
10:30-11:30 am Babies
►Click HERE to register for Movers & Shakers
►Click HERE to register for Babies
Session 2:
Wednesdays, January 8 - March 12, 2025
(10 classes)
Cost: $130
Time:
9:30-10:30 am Movers & Shakers
10:30-11:30 am Babies
►Registration will be available in November for Movers & Shakers
►Registration will be available in November for Babies
Session 3:
Wednesdays, April 9 - May 28, 2025 (8 classes)
Cost: $96
Time:
9:30-10:30 am Movers & Shakers
10:30-11:30 am Babies
►Registration will be available in February for Movers & Shakers
► Registration will be available in February for Babies
