Family Education
Intergenerational Learning
Funded in part by Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Family Education at Temple Ohabei Shalom has three principal objectives.
· to help congregants find those aspects of Judaism that are personally meaningful and inspiring to them
· to strengthen family and community connections to Judaism
· to encourage Jewish learning at all levels.
We accomplish these objectives through formal educational programming and by providing support and Jewish resources to families on a one-to-one basis. Family Education is an important part of tour curriculum because we realize that the home and the school are jointly responsible for a child’s Jewish education.
Parallel learning for parents, along with shared family educational experience, is proven to be a tremendously effective tool toward positive Jewish identity-building that also form a bridge for parents and students into the world of life-long learning. Imagine comparing notes with your child about the class discussions you have in common. Imagine how many terrific Jewish memories you can build, sharing creative, interactive family programs (parents, students and teachers) during the school year!
All ages
Tot Shabbat
Tot Shabbat (one Friday and one Saturday monthly) is a great way for you to get to know your community while celebrating Shabbat. Friday Evening Tot Shabbat with Rabbi Berkman and Rabbi Schaefer starts at 5:30 pm. Saturday morning Tot Shabbat with Music Educator Josh Cohen starts at 11:15 am. We often pair the Saturday morning Tot Shabbat with play dates for even more fun. Watch our schedule for specifics.
Tot Shabbat is a short, child friendly service, filled with music, wiggling and lots of fun. After the Friday night Tot Shabbat, stay for dinner, and after the Saturday morning Tot Shabbat, stay for a Kiddush lunch — all are welcome! Make sure to check our calendar for upcoming Tot Shabbat dates. Feel free to contact Shari Churwin or call the Education Office at 617.264.2801 with any questions.
Shabbat B'yachad-Shabbat Together (Monthly on select Friday evenings)
Shabbat B’yachad is a family worship service and community dinner that brings together our entire TOS family every month. A satisfying dinner for both children and adults follows our Tot Shabbat Service after which we join for family services featuring Ansin Religious School students with various classes and students taking lead roles with our Shabbat Band led by David Sparr. Members of the Adult Choir often add their voices in soulful prayer.
Evening Schedule
5:30 pm Tot Shabbat in Montague Chapel
6:00 pm Community Dinner in Penn Spero Hall (RSVP required)
7:00 pm Erev Shabbat Services in Montague Chapel
8:00 pm Community Oneg in Lissner Hall
The evening draws to a close chatting over coffee and dessert with old and new friends. A wonderful way to catch your breath, greet the Shabbat and start a stress free weekend. Relax! It’s Shabbat.
Shabbat Morning B'yachad-Shabbat Morning Together (Monthly on select Saturday mornings)
A morning of community and learning!
ds welcome! Come when you can, leave when you need to. Warm up with coffee and bagels, study a little Torah, enjoy our Shabbat morning or Tot Shabbat service, and stay for a Kiddush lunch. Free child care is available if the little ones need a break!
10:00-10:25 Warm up with coffee, bagels and lox, and conversation
10:00-12:00 Free Child Care
10:25-11:10 Torah Study – Everyone is welcome – no background or Hebrew knowledge necessary.
11:10-12:00 Shabbat morning service
11:15-11:45 Tot Shabbat (Leibovitch)
12:00-1:30 Kiddush lunch
Everything you love about Shabbat B'yachad...in the MORNING!
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Our Lifelong Learning Catalog
Check out our Lifelong Learning Opportunities for the rest of the year. You'll find everything from Torah study (at Shabbat Morning B'yachad) to learning about the seasons of the Jewish Year, the Shema, and much, much more. Open the catalog here.
Upcoming Events
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Transformational Torah: Learning Torah for the Inner and Outer Self with Ryan Leszner
Thursday, Jan 23rd 6:30p to 8:00p
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2020 Weekend Kallah: An Appreciation of Our Musical Heritage
Friday, Jan 24th 5:00p to Sunday, Jan 26th 2:00p
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Housing Justice in Brookline
Monday, Jan 27th 7:30p to 8:30p
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The Climate Crisis: What's Our Role in 2020?
Tuesday, Jan 28th 7:00p to 8:30p
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Monthly Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group with Rabbi Audrey Marcus Berkman
Wednesday, Jan 29th 7:00p to 8:30p
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In the Works Now: Israel Trip!
Planning is underway for our next congregational trip to ISRAEL! The trip will take place from approximately February 11-21, 2021 (this is during the February school vacation week). Our member David Seldin is chairing the planning committee, along with Rabbi Berkman. Details.
About Ohabei Shalom
Progressive in attitude yet traditional in practice, Temple Ohabei Shalom is an inclusive Jewish community committed to nurturing, sustaining, and touching Jewish lives through lifelong learning, joyful worship, and repair of the world in word and deed.
