The Young Family Community at Congregation Agudas Achim strives to organize, promote, and lead social, educational, and religious opportunities for families with children ages 0-8.
Join us for a variety of programming throughout the year!
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TOT SHABBAT – 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY EACH MONTH
11:15 – 12:00PM | CHAPEL
Tot Shabbat is geared towards children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Join Rabbi Gail Swedroe and friends for a fun morning full of songs, music, and stories as we celebrate Shabbat together. Check out our calendar HERE for current schedule. We will conclude with motzi, kiddush, and lunch! All are warmly welcome. For those who are unable to join us in person – please check out a collection of CAA’s “Tot Shabbat Anytime” videos.
SHALOM MINYAN – 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY EACH MONTH
11:00 – 12:00PM | CAA ROOM 143
Children K – 5 are invited to join CAARS teacher, Sara Goodie, in prayer and fun explorations of the Torah. After, we’ll join our friends from tot shabbat for motzi, kiddush, and lunch! All are warmly welcome.
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
EREV ROSH HASHANAH – WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
BIRTHDAY OF THE WORLD
5:30 – 6:30pm |CAA Social Hall A/B
Join us for holiday themed crafts, songs, and birthday dessert! Led by Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Tammy Stone, and Ben Schenberg.
EREV ROSH HASHANAH
5:30 – 7:00PM | Nachat Erev Rosh Hashanah Service at Brushy Creek Community Center
Join Agudas Achim’s Rabbi Gail Swedroe as we welcome in 5785 with community, music, personal reflection, and prayer, followed by a vegetarian potluck dinner! All are warmly welcomed! Please RSVP to [email protected]
ROSH HASHANAH DAY I – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
TOT SERVICES
9:00 – 9:45AM | WOROB GARDEN/CHAPEL (WEATHER DEPENDANT)
Led by Rabbi Gail Swedroe and Ben Schenberg on guitar. All are welcome but tickets (at no charge!) are required for security purposes. Perfect for the under 5 set and their families.
YOUTH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
10:00AM – 12PM | CHAPEL AND UPSTAIRS MPR
Led by Risa Ferdman, Ben Schenberg on Guitar, Tammy Stone, and friends! Grades K-3 (and 4-6) will have opportunities to celebrate the holiday together. Parents are encouraged to drop off their children, though may actively participate should they stay. Parents attending these services must have a ticket to either the Sanctuary or Hineni services. Advanced registration is required.
ROSH HASHANAH – DAY II – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
SWEET APPLE CIRCUS – NEW YEAR CARNIVAL FUN
9:30AM – 10:15AM |SOCIAL HALL A/B
Come one! Come all! To the sweetest Rosh Hashanah celebration in town! Join us for carnival games inspired by the creation of the world and starting the year off with sweet intentions, and sweet circus snacks! Geared towards our elementary school students and their families. Immediately afterwards, everyone is warmly invited to join us for a family service in the adjoining Social Hall.
FAMILY SERVICE
10:15AM -11:00AM | SOCIAL HALL C
Led by Risa Ferdman and Ben Schenberg on guitar. Children of all ages are invited to participate along with their parents and other family members. Tickets to any CAA service required for security purposes.
TACO TUESDAY: TORCHY’S TASHLICH EDITION – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
5:00PM | Bull Creek District Park – 6701 Lakewood Drive
What could make Taco Tuesday better? When it’s combined with Tashlich! Led by Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Rabbi Gail Swedroe and Tammy Stone. Nourish your body and soul as we reflect on how we want to be better versions of ourselves and engage in the custom of symbolically casting our misdeeds into the water. To pre-order Torchy’s Tacos, (we’ll bring to Tashlich for you!) please do so by September 30th. Taco Tuesday – Torchy’s Tashlich Edition 5785 – Form – Congregation Agudas Achim (shulcloud.com)
YOM KIPPUR – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
TOT SERVICES
9:00AM – 9:40AM | WOROB GARDEN
Led by Rabbi Gail Swedroe and Ben Schenberg on guitar. All are welcome but tickets (at no charge!) are required for security purposes. Perfect for the under 5 set and their families.
YOUTH SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
10:00AM – 12:00PM | CHAPEL AND UPSTAIRS MPR
Youth services and Activities led by Risa Ferdman, Ben Schenberg, Tammy Stone and friends! Grades K-3 (and 4-6) will have opportunities to celebrate the holiday together. Parents are encouraged to drop off their children, though may actively participate should they stay. Parents attending these services must have a ticket to either the Sanctuary or Hineni services.
SUKKOT CELEBRATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
SUKKOT DAY I – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Sukkot Song Session
11:15AM -12PM| WOROB GARDEN/ CAA SUKKAH
Join Rabbi Gail Swedroe and friends for a musical celebration of Sukkot. We’ll conclude with motzi, kiddush and lunch in our sukkah! All are welcome (great for when preschool is closed!). Geared towards children 8 and under and their grownups.
SHAKSHUKA IN THE SUKKAH AND SHIR LA SHABBAT – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
5:45-7:15PM | CAA SUKKAH AND WOROB GARDEN
We are excited to have one of our favorite Sukkot celebrations back! Please join us for dinner in our sukkah, delicious food, and an opportunity to shake the lulav and etrog. We’ll conclude around 6:30 pm with a musical Shir La Shabbat Service, geared towards our friends 8 and under and their families, as well as our sweet community services at 7 pm. Check out CAA’s homepage soon for registration info for Shakshuka Dinner.
Register Here by Wednesday October 16th – Shakshuka in the Sukkah – Form – Congregation Agudas Achim (shulcloud.com)
SIMCHAT TORAH – THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th
6:30PM Simchat Torah Toddler-Friendly Torah Mosh Pit Party – Social Halls
Joyfully dance with the Torah and celebrate a new year of learning! We’ll see a few well-known and loved passages up-close and personal, before decorating our own Torah-inspired desserts! No registration required. All are welcome! Geared towards children 8 and under and their families.