Shabbat for Kids

Shabbat should be celebrated with the whole family. We offer babysitting so parents with young ones can relax and enjoy Shabbat, and special programs so children can enjoy how special Shabbat is from a very early age.

Shabbat Babysitting
For children ages 2 – 5 (K)
Every Saturday from 9:30 – 11:30 am

Congregation Beth Am offers regular Shabbat morning babysitting to any family attending services. Whether you come regularly or are here for a special family event, you can relax and enjoy services knowing your little one is having fun and being well cared for.

Family Shabbat Service
For children ages 2 – 5 (K) and their parents
Every  4th Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30 am

Family Shabbat Service is for families with young children. Led by Rabbi Matthew Earne, your children will experience a meaningful Shabbat morning service, which includes t’filah (prayer), shira (songs), and Torah. Family Shabbat Service joins the main sanctuary at 11:20 am to participate in concluding prayers, Kiddush and Motzi.      

Junior Congregation
For 1st – 3rd graders
Every Saturday from 10:30 – 11:30 am

At Junior Congregation, children will experience a meaningful Shabbat morning service. This engaging service includes tefilah (prayer), shira (songs), and Torah. Junior Congregation joins the main sanctuary service at 11:20 am to participate in concluding prayers, Kiddush and Motzi.