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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:
February 28 at 6pm – Adult Purim Party – RSVP Here
March 1 at 11am – Family Purim Celebration and Costume Parade – RSVP Here
March 2 at 7pm – Purim Megillah Reading – RSVP Here
April 25 at 4:30pm – 3rd Annual Kidchella – RSVP Here
May 16 at 4pm – Young(ish) Families Havdalah – RSVP Here
June 26 at 5:30pm – Young(ish) Families Shabbat – RSVP Here
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 Preschool Director Avital Etehad, Teacher Rachael Grey, and featuring a rotating list of 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 AM to 11:00 AM. Our first session begins November 16 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
Parent & Me Class: Shabbat with Sophie
Join us for a joyful, music‑filled Parent & Me Shabbat song experience led by Sophie Feldman, early‑childhood music educator, songwriter, and producer. With years of experience as Temple Isaiah’s song leader and preschool music specialist, a background in developmental psychology, and formal training from the USC Thornton School of Music, Teacher Sophie creates a class environment that is as nurturing as it is musical. Come sing your favorite Shabbat songs and learn some new ones, while bonding with your little one and having some fun. RSVP HERE
Details: Classes will take place on Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and will run for six sessions on February 20 and 27, and March 6, 13, 20, and 27. The class will be held in the Temple Isaiah Preschool Teddy Bear Classroom (304B) and is designed for children ages 12–24 months. The cost is $275, with weekly prorating available for late enrollees; payment is a one-time, non-refundable fee.
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
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.