You Belong!
Come share in our celebrations—Shabbat, holidays and every day! Our events don’t have an exclusive age range; if you and your family would appreciate the experience, you belong! Join us as we create sacred spaces where families can explore Judaism together. To make shul an authentic home away from home, our Family Room is a safe, clean, developmentally appropriate purpose-built space. We also offer a comfortable, private nursing and feeding room, fully equipped changing stations, and at meals you’ll find high-chairs, a play area, and kid-friendly menus! All events open to the community; donations from non-Shearith members appreciated.
Questions? Comments? Want to get involved?  Email Family Center Team co-chairs: Julie Yochananov at julieyoch@gmail.com or Michelle Berger at michellejberger@gmail.com or Sarah Katz, Youth & Family Programming Coordinator at skatz@shearith.org. 

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

Shababa North Beit Am at Levine Academy
Fridays  | 5:45pm 
September 6, November 1, January 10, 
January 31, March 5, April 3

Shababa South Fonberg Family Chapel
Fridays  | 6 pm 
December 6 and December 27
Saturdays  | 11 am 
Sept 21, November 16, February 1, March 21, May 16

Shearith Playdates 
Sundays  | 9:30 am 
September 22, October 27, November 10, 
December 15, January 26, February 23, March 15, 
March 29, April 12, May 3
Join us on Sunday mornings for grownup and kid playtime in our beautiful Family Room, outside on the playground, or somewhere else entirely! 

Havdalah and Movie Night
Saturday, January 18 | 5:45 pm
Each January we gather to enjoy dinner and Havdalah, the beautiful ritual that ends Shabbat. Then stay and enjoy a popular family movie!

Tiny Treasures
Saturday, February 1  |  11 am 
This is the highly-anticipated annual celebration of new life in our Shearith community! We begin with Shababa, then our Tiny Treasures ceremony to welcome all new babies, followed by a community Kiddush lunch. All babies recieve a Keepsake Book. 

Intergenerational Family Shabbat Retreat
February 7 – 9, 2020
Escape the city and take in the beauty of the trees, lake, and walking paths at Lakeview Retreat Center in Waxahachie, TX. Enjoy the company of our Family Center community, eat delicious food, and celebrate Shabbat. New this year! Grandparents are invited to join our adventure! OF COURSE there’s a campfire, s’mores, and singing.

Moms’ Wine Down & Challah Bake
Put your kids to bed, say goodnight to your sweetie, (or babysitter!) and join us to connect. Enjoy wine, treats, and mama companionship! 

Messy Party
Sunday, June 7 | 10:30 am
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!

Holiday Celebrations
Join us for a year of joyful, unique prayer experiences specially designed to engage the hearts and souls of everyone from babies to bubbies! 

High Holy Days Family Services 
Rosh Hashanah Day 1  |  10 - 10:45 am 
Yom Kippur |  10 - 10:45 am 
A participatory experience for the whole family. Email Sarah at skatz@shearith.org for complimentary tickets.  

Annual Edible Sukkah Build 
Friday, October 18  |  6 pm 
Build your own Sukkah with your favorite sweet snacks and then enjoy dinner with the Shearith commuity in our Sukkah.  

Simchat Torah
Monday, October 21  |  5:45 pm 
Come sing and dance with the Torah! We’ll enjoy the Hakafot as we join together to bring joy into the new year! Enjoy dinner with the Shearith community after.
 
Purim
Monday, March 9   |  5:45 pm 
Shearith pulls out all the stops for Purim! Don’t miss our Family Megillah Reading and Celebration. 

Family Passover Seder
Thursday, April 9 | 4 pm
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. 
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FAMILY CENTER TEAM 
Co-chairs: Michelle Berger and Julie Yochananov
Jenny Birnbrey, Jennifer Charney,  Sarah Davis, Brett Golman, Megan Hyman, Chelsie Kastriner,  Amy Krupnik, Shayna McKim, Jess Prescott, Staci Reznik, Ashley Ruchlin, Doba Rudberg , Matan White

tINY tREASURES 2018

Click the image above to view our Tiny Treasures!