Who We Are: Formally established in 2022, Young(ish) Families is a collective of folks with at least one child 0-8 years old looking to connect with our extraordinary Temple Isaiah community. Whether you’ve got a child or two enrolled in our education programs or you’re currently seeking out Jewish community and not yet members of a congregation, Young(ish) Families is for you! We offer meaningful social and spiritual connections throughout the year based on prayer, learning, Shabbat, holidays and much more. Our primary goal with Young(ish) Families is to form connections between folks and community-within-community: relationship building is at the heart of all we do, and we believe there’s nothing more important for folks raising young(ish) kids in West LA today than being part of a sacred, welcoming Jewish community alongside folks at a similar life stage. We encourage you to bring your energy, curiosity, and full selves to Young(ish) Families!
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For questions about Young(ish) Families programming, reach out to Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen: rabbijaclyn@templeisaiah.com / (310) 277-2772 x 60
For questions about Temple membership, connect with Membership Manager David Sabel: david@templeisaiah.com / (310) 277-2772 x 61
Curious about our award-winning, outstanding preschool & K12 programs? Reach out to:
Avital Etehad, Director of Early Childhood Education and Engagement: avital@templeisaiah.com / (310) 553-3552
Carla Kopf, Director of K12 Education and Engagement: carla@templeisaiah.com / (310) 277-2661
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Shabbat with Young(ish) FamiliesGather with family, friends, and community as we celebrate Shabbat! Sing, dance, pray, learn, and connect with Temple Isaiah on select Friday evenings, Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons throughout the year. These Shabbat experiences are designed for folks with at least one child aged 8 or younger. Upcoming dates:
Friday, July 7: Shabbat with Young(ish) Families (5:30pm)
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High Holy Days with Young(ish) Families
Saturday, September 16: Rosh Hashanah Young(ish) Families Service on Royce Hall Terrace (9:30-10am) |
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Events with Young(ish) FamiliesIn addition to Shabbat and holiday celebrations throughout the year, we have plenty of social, community-building gatherings to offer, too! Some are for the full family while others are for adults only. Check this page often for the most up-to-date information.
Sunday, August 20: Party in the Park (10am-1pm)
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Party in the Park: An End-of Summer Bash for Temple Isaiah Young(ish) Familiessunday, August 28 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.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! This event is open to anyone in our Temple Isaiah preschool, members of Isaiah with young children (ages 0-8) and prospective Isaians looking to connect with a community before High Holy Days! It is FREE, but RSVP is required. Please bring a picnic lunch and a blanket for your family; we'll provide drinks, snacks and treats! See you in the park!SAVE THE DATE!! Party in the Park 2.0 - Sunday, August 20, 2023 |
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