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Young(ish) Families
Who We Are:
Young(ish) Families is Temple Isaiah’s collective of folks with at least one child 0-8 years old. We offer meaningful social, spiritual & educational connections throughout the year – some for the whole family, some just for adults! From Party in the Park to Family Camp to Shabbat & Havdalah gatherings to our beloved Grandparent & Me class, our goal is simple: to form lifelong connections and community-within-community. Join us!
Leadership:
Our programming is overseen by Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen in partnership with our educators and Young(ish) Families Task Force, a cohort of parent volunteers. If you are interested in joining the Young(ish) Families Task Force, reach out to Rabbi Jaclyn: [email protected]
UPCOMING EVENTS
Check back here soon for updated information and RSVPs for our upcoming year of programming!
Sing, dance, pray & learn together!
These experiences are designed for folks with at least one child aged 8 or younger. Please make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend.
Upcoming dates:
June 27 – Kadima Shabbat – RSVP Here
August 22 at 5:30pm – Young(ish) Families “Welcome Back” Shabbat
September 6 at 4pm – Disco on the Deck
October 11 at 8pm – Sukkot at Avital’s (Adults Only)
October 14 at 5pm – Simchat Torah
November 14 at 5:30pm – Young(ish) Families Shabbat
December 12 at 5:30pm – [Not Quite] Chanukah Shabbat
January 10 at 9:30am – Young(ish) Families Shabbat
February 6 at 5:30pm – Young(ish) Families Shabbat
February 8 at 9:30am – “Planting Seeds” for Tu Bish’vat
February 28 at 6pm – Adult Purim Party
March 2 at 7pm – Purim Megillah Reading
March 3 at 7pm – Intergenerational Purim Spiel
April 25 at 4:30pm – 3rd Annual Kidchella
May 16 at 4pm – Young(ish) Families Havdalah
June 26 at 5:30pm – Young(ish) Families Shabbat
Temple Isaiah’s Grandparents & Me Program – Building Memories Together
Join us for select Sunday mornings where young Isaians (ages 0-5) and their grandparent(s) come together for play, music, snacks, and cherished time as a family! Led by clergy and special guests, this series creates meaningful moments across generations – an embodiment of L’Dor Va’Dor!
Details: Temple Isaiah families with children ages 0-5 and their grandparents are invited to join us on select Sundays from November through May, 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Our first session begins November 17 at Temple Isaiah. This program is free to attend, with a suggested donation of $18 per session to support future gatherings.
Let’s create beautiful memories that last a lifetime. RSVP Here
Past Events:
Kidchella: A Pre-Passover Celebration
Grab your flower crowns & best music festival attire and get ready to jam! Join Temple Isaiah’s house band & clergy for music, dancing, Pre-Passover learning, pizza & fun! We’ll conclude with a sweet Havdalah ceremony marking the end of Shabbat
Bim Bam Shabbat
Got that Shabbat feeling? Let it shine in our new Bim Bam Shabbat class! Join your toddler for music, movement, stories, and snack as we celebrate the joys of Shabbat and all its blessings.
Class is now full. If you are interested in joining for next session, please reach out to teacher Jessica.
Party in the Park: An End-of-Summer Bash for Temple Isaiah Young(ish) Families
Sunday, August 20
Join your Temple Isaiah friends (old AND new!) for live music, crafts, snacks, a little bit o’learnin’ and lots o’fun! Featuring our friends, THE BEAT BUDS! ! It is FREE, but RSVP is required.
“All Apologies” at Sorry not Sorry on Pico
Saturday, September 23
High Holy Days are a time of reflection, introspection, and forgiveness – but they are also a time for reconnecting with your Isaiah community as we begin a new Jewish year. Join us for an evening of storytelling & song focused on forgiveness and atonement. Complete with craft cocktails & delicious food, we’ll prepare mind, body, and spirit for the holy day of Yom Kippur.
Sukkot at Avitals
Saturday, September 30
Join us for parent’s night out to celebrate Sukkot! Dinner, drinks, music, friends and fun! Please plan to bring beer or wine to share.
Family Camp at Camp Alonim
January 26-28, 2024
Our Isaiah tradition of Family Camp returned with a bang after a five year hiatus! Designed for families with younger children (most of whom were experiencing Family Camp for the very first time) our pilgrimage to Brandeis Bardin in Simi Valley over the final weekend in January featured incredible moments of bonding, connection, and of course, fun! From praying together with Rabbi Jaclyn and Teacher Sophie to art projects, sports, yoga, Israeli dance, Torah study with Cantor Schloss, a sound bath meditation (truly a highlight!), adults-only 90s party, campfire and much more, it was an unforgettable weekend for all.