Families with children ages 8 and under are full participants in the life of Anshe Emet, and have a number of opportunities to socialize and engage in fun activities throughout the year. The Anshe Emet Young Families list serv is a tremendous resource for finding out what is going on at Anshe Emet and in the community, and to use as a great source of free baby stuff and babysitters and nannies and home repair recommendations.
Join the Anshe Emet Young Family list serv and select “Ask to join group” or join our Facebook Group!
Maxine Handelman is Director of Family Life & Learning and can be contacted at mhandelman@ansheemet.org/773-868-5121.
We invite your family to invest in your values and in your journey towards creating a strong Jewish community together.
Memberships for families with children 5 and under who have never been Anshe Emet Members is only $360 and is only applicable for one year at this introductory price.
Contact Amy Karp, Director of Engagement and The Malkin Family Program Director, for membership questions akarp@ansheemet.org/773.868.5139
10AM-10:45AM
Shalom Shabbat
Families with children 4 and under are invited to join this interactive Shabbat worship experience with Max Handelman every Shabbat morning. Sing, dance, and hear stories as you celebrate Shabbat with your children. We will meet in Rose Crown.
11AM-12PM
Shachar
Families with kids in K-2nd grade are invited to join us for this service which incorporates tefillah, stories and music. Children are invited to participate in the service in many ways, including reading Torah in English or Hebrew, and parents and children learn together. We will meet in Rose Crown.
11AM-12PM
Shabbat HaNoar
Families with kids in 3rd-5th grade immerse in this musical service filled with traditional tefillah, music, discussion and learning. We will meet in Reich Room.
Shabbat Morning Babysitting!
Beginning January 7, two babysitting rooms will be available for children 18 months and up from 10AM-Noon each Saturday.
An ECE classroom will be open for 18 month-5 year olds, and the youth lounge will be open for kindergarteners and older. There is no fee or registration required for this service. Come enjoy our Shabbat services for families, and grab a little adult time in the Main Sanctuary or Rose Crown Minyan as well!
January 15, 2023
3:30PM – 5PM
Families with children 2 years old and younger are invited to join Max Handelman and Miss Aimee for songs, stories and schmoozing. A fantastic way to connect with other families with kids the same age as yours, and enjoy a sweet nosh. Learn more here.
January 29, 2023
9:15AM – 10:30AM
Little Builders is Anshe Emet’s amazing class for families with 2-3 year olds! The Spring Little Builders class will immerse your family in the Jewish holidays of Tu B’Shevat, Purim AND Passover! Build your community as you play with song, stories and art. Registration will be limited to 10 families. Learn more here.
All of our stories can be found below, or at the Anshe Emet Religious School YouTube Channel.
Hannah the Joyful told by Max Segal Handelman from Anshe Emet’s Community Chanukah Celebration
(based on versions of an ancient tale by Nina Jaffe and Barbara Diamond Goldin)
Jewish stories told by your favorite storytellers:
