Shabbat Central (ages 0–5)

Shabbat Central provides a warm, exciting, and accessible Shabbat experience open to all. Geared to families of children from birth to age five, Shabbat Central is led by Shira Kobren Wasserman along with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal and Early Childhood Department staff. Children and families gather together for song, prayer, movement, stories, and fun. 

Questions? Contact Director of Family Engagement and Central Tots .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Shabbat Yeladim

For members pre-K to 6th Grade

Shabbat Yeladim (Children’s Shabbat) is a fun, creative, meaningful Shabbat experience for our LCLJ learners in pre-K to 6th Grade. Each Shabbat Yeladim includes a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by our t’filah specialist, a story or teaching on the week’s Torah portion or upcoming holidays, and/or a unique and exciting program facilitated by different URJ Camps and our educators. Shabbat Yeladim is followed by a family Shabbat dinner. Registration is not required for Shabbat Yeladim, but members should check their email for dinner registration.

Any questions? Contact Mikah Atkind, Director of the Lese Center for Living Judaism.

11/17/2023	Shabbat Yeladim and Dinner
2/9/2024	Shabbat Yeladim and Dinner
4/5/2024	Shabbat Yeladim and Dinner

Family Services

Join us for a special Family Shabbat Services led by Central Clergy and LCLJ educators. Our Family Shabbat is a shorter version of our traditional Friday night service, with dinner following services. No registration is required, and the service is open to all.

10/13/2023	Downtown Family Service and Dinner	Hebrew Union College
10/20/2023	Family Shabbat Service	Central Synagogue Community House
12/8/2023	Family Shabbat Service	Central Synagogue Community House
12/15/2023	Downtown Family Service and Dinner	Hebrew Union College
4/5/2024	Downtown Family Service and Dinner	Hebrew Union College
5/17/2024	Family Shabbat Service	Central Synagogue Community House