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Events @ PSJC
Welcome to the PSJC Events Page! Here you can find a listing of all of the classes, religious services, social and special events that are coming up at PSJC.
Events @ PSJC
Welcome to the PSJC Events Page! Here you can find a listing of all of the classes, religious services, social and special events that are coming up at PSJC.
The PSJC office will be closed in observance of Passover on
Monday, April 29th, and Tuesday, April 30th.
PSJC affirms its solidarity with Medinat Israel and its people. We pray for the well-being of those defending it and those who have been taken hostage. We are committed to helping ensure a secure and peaceful future for Israel and its neighbors.
Youth & Family Programming
Park Slope Jewish Center (PSJC) offers an array of Family Programs for children of all ages. We make learning about Judaism and celebrating holidays a fun and meaningful experience for the whole family. If you have any questions about our programming or community, we invite you to fill out the contact form here.
All youth and family services are open to the community. For general information, please email office@psjc.org.
While special services are more limited during Covid, we include the description below to let you know about the choices for children in more normal times. Please check the Events page for specific offerings for Shabbat, holidays, and throughout the year.
Shabbat and Holidays
Our main youth and family services meet September through June, during non-Covid programming time. For updated information on our service schedule, please visit the Events Page. For children's services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, please see the High Holy Days page, which is posted in the months leading up to the holidays. Join us on Purim for a variety of events! See the Events Page for all of the details on our carnival and Purim night programs for all ages!
If you have any questions about the accessibility of our building or services for your family, please email inclusion@psjc.org.
Sh...Sh...Sh...Shabbat
11:15AM - 12:15PM
This service is geared towards ages 1-5 and a caregiver. Celebrate Shabbat with guitar-led prayers and songs, dancing and stories with Amie! Tot Shabbat allows parents and children to have create a lively family Shabbat experience. Each service ends with a family kiddush.
Mini-Minyan
11:15AM - 12:15PM
Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade are welcomed to their own musical service. Learn the prayers, join together in song, stories and other fun Shabbat activities. Parents are welcome, but not required to attend. Each service ends with a short kiddush with Tot Shabbat.
Junior Congregation
11:00AM - 12:15PM
Give your kids a chance to create their own community! Join us for bagels and cream cheese at 11:00 am, followed by services. Children in grades 3 through 6 join together to learn, lead services, and spend time with their friends.
Shabbat Kulanu
Kulanu means "all together," so join us for our all-ages, musical and inclusive Shabbat service that will get you on your feet and in the Shabbat spirit.
Friday night services will be followed by a dinner (check website for updated information each month on whether this is a potluck or catered meal). Shabbat morning services will include a short Torah service and as a community we will join with the main service for concluding prayers and kiddush.
Family Torah
Designed for 3rd-6th graders and their families, Family Torah is a unique opportunity for interactive parsha study. We combine movement, bibliodrama, games, and discussion for an educational and engaging time.
Check the Events Page for scheduling of Shabbat Kulanu and Family Torah.
PJ Library Metro Area
Park Slope Jewish Center is thrilled to be in partnership with PJ Library (PJ ~ as in pajamas), a program that provides families raising Jewish children with a FREE treasury of Jewish books and music! Every month, families enrolled in PJ LIBRARY receive a high-quality, expert-selected and kid-tested (!) Jewish book as a gift from the community. To sign up for books for your child ages 6 months - 8 years, click here. You can also find out about events through the NYC area through the PJ Library Metro NY Calendar!
Kveller
Do you receive emails from Kveller already? In addition to being our partners in promoting PJ Library events, Kveller is a wonderful resource for raising your Jewish family. Check out the local New York City page here.