Saturday Youth & Family Programs
Gold Kippah Honor Society and Shabbuddies
Weekly
9:45–10:15 AM
B’nai Israel’s Gold Kippah Honor Society recognizes students for their proficiency in various prayers.
B’nai Israel’s Gold Kippah Honor Society recognizes students for their proficiency in various prayers. Older students are matched with younger “buddies” to mentor. The goal of Shabbuddies is to build stronger tefillah skills while fostering friendships across grades, role modeling, and building an integrated community.
Shabbat Bucks
Children earn “Shabbat Bucks” for attending Gold Kippah and Family Minyan, which may be exchanged for fun prizes on Birthday Shabbatot. Prizes include: squishmallows, airpods cases, LED string lights, Gift Cards to places like Baskin Robbins, Dave & Buster's, Starbucks, and Five Below.
Family Minyan
Weekly
10:15–11:30 AM
Family Minyan includes spirited prayer, an engaging Torah reading, and lively conversation about the weekly Torah portion. There is no better way to prepare your child for b’nai mitzvah than regular Shabbat attendance. This service is led by clergy and staff, including Rabbi Mitchell Berkowitz and Rabbi Cheryl Stone.
Tot Shabbat (Ages 5 and under with a parent)
Weekly
10:45–11:30 AM
Designed for the youngest members of our congregational family, Tot Shabbat meets weekly to sing, learn, and pray together with Tot Shabbat leaders, Morah Juliann Goldman and Lily Pollack, Youth Coordinator.
Teen Minyan
Selected Saturday Mornings
10:30–11:30 AM
These services are for the post-b’nai mitzvah teens of B’nai Israel. Our teens help to organize the service and lead it, often including tefillah and discussion, with support from staff and clergy.
2024
January 6
January 20
February 10
February 24
March 23
April 6
April 20
May 4
May 18
June 1
Birthday Shabbatot
Celebrate each month’s birthdays at the end of Youth & Family services with songs and treats!
January 6
February 3
March 2
April 6
May 4
June 1
Grade Shabbatot
Periodically, each grade leads significant components of our Shabbat Morning Youth & Family Services, demonstrating their mastery of the prayers and offering insights on the weekly Torah portion.
Kindergarten – March 16
First Grade – February 10
Second Grade – April 20
Third Grade – May 11
Fourth Grade – May 4
Fifth Grade – April 13
Sixth Grade – January 27
EPIC Shabbat: Summer Send-Off
June 1
10:00 AM Brunch
10:30 AM Programs begin for Tots-6th Grade and a Parallel Parent Program
School is (almost) out and we are all so excited for the summer! Join us for this final EPIC Shabbat of the year when we bid farewell to our friends heading off to camp, and wish everyone a safe and fun summer experience. We will also honor those who have achieved a new level in the Gold Kippah Honor Society, DJ Torah Honor Society, and other congregational awards.
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Supported by the Dollye and I. Wolford Berman Educational Initiative Grant.
Wed, May 1 2024
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Monday–Thursday | 7:15 AM & 8:00 PM
Friday | 7:15 AM
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shabbat services
Friday | 6:15 PM (7:00 PM during Summer)
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B’nai Israel is proud to be accessible to all.
Large print siddurim, assistive listening devices and page magnifiers are readily available. Our entire building and grounds are wheelchair accessible. We can provide sign language interpreters upon request and subject to availability.
