Led by Rabbi Shira Wallach and the wonderful team, the Family Center creates sacred spaces where families can explore Judaism together. We celebrate Shabbat, holidays and every day! All events open to the community; donations appreciated from non-Shearith members.  
Questions? Comments? Want to get involved? Find us on Facebook  or  email Staci Reznik, Family Center Team Chair at stacireznik@aol.com or Sarah Katz, Youth & Family Programming Coordinator at skatz@shearith.org. 

SHABABA
A Shabbat experience that invites every single person in the room to engage in the magic and love of community. All meals include family-friendly menus, a play area and high chairs.

Fridays  South | 5:45 pm 
October 26, December 7, Feb 22, March 29
Dinner reservations required   HERE

​​Shababa North at Levine 
Fridays  |  5:45 pm
November 9, December 14, January 4, February 1, April 5, May 3

Shababa South at Shearith Israel
Saturdays  |  11 am
November 10, January 12, February 9,
​March 9, May 11
(Complimentary lunch included)

PLAYGROUP PLUS
Family Room at Shearith Israel
Young children and their grownups gather to sing, play, explore, and commiserate (and laugh) about sleepless nights, teething and parenting! RSVP to Sarah at skatz@shearith.org
Select Fridays | 10:30 am - noon

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Drop off your kids at Shearith with our babysitters and go out with other parents in the Family Center Community.
Saturday, December 22 | 6 pm 

HAVDALAH AND MOVIE NIGHT
The beautiful ritual that helps us end Shabbat and transition into the week is a family favorite! 
Saturday, January 26 | 5:30 pm

TINY TREASURES
The highly-anticipated annual celebration of new life in our Shearith community. Join us for Shababa, welcome all the new babies, and then celebrate with lunch and a Keepsake Book.
Saturday, February 9 | 11 am 

IMMERSIVE FAMILY SHABBAT RETREAT
Escape the city and take in the beauty of the trees, lake, and walking paths at Lakeview Retreat Center.  Enjoy the company of our Family Center community as you eat delicious food and celebrate Shabbat. This is the getaway you never realized you needed! OF COURSE we’ll have a campfire with s’mores and singing.
March 1-3 

MOMS’ WINE DOWN & CHALLAH BAKE  
Put your kids to bed, say goodnight to your sweetie, (or babysitter!) and join us to connect with other moms, enjoy wine, treats, and mama companionship. 
Select Thursdays | 7 pm
March 7, May 9 

​PURIM
Shearith pulls out all the stops for Purim! Don’t miss our Family Megillah Reading and Celebration.
Wednesday, March 20 | 5:45 pm

FAMILY SEDER
In less than two hours, relive the Passover story, discover your inner child, and eat a delicious Seder meal. Rabbis Wallach and Roffman lead this light-hearted, spunky exodus from Egypt.
Saturday, April 20 | 4 pm

MESSY PARTY
Celebrate summer with sunshine and mess. Play with mud, slime, paint, foam, ice sculptures, and other gooey things—the best part is that this doesn’t take place in your living room!
Sunday, June 2 | 4 pm

FAMILY CENTER TEAM 
Staci Reznik, Chair
Megan Hyman, Representative to the Board of Directors
Rachael Baum,  Alisa Beck, Michelle Berger, Jenny Birnbrey, Brett Golman, Ashley Ruchlin, 
​Doba Rudberg, Sandy Somer and Julie Yochananov