Early Childhood
A child’s Jewish learning begins at birth as he or she is welcomed into the home and synagogue. The Emanuel formally enters into your child’s Jewish learning through our preschool programs:
- Pre-Kindergarten program.
- Shabbat Shalom, a Friday afternoon pre-Shabbat family program for preschoolers and parents or caregivers.
- Yad B’Yad, an exciting and accessible introduction to organized Jewish learning. In alignment with the family-centered tradition of our education department, it involves preschool children, their parents, and, often, grandparents. The program is from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on five Sunday mornings throughout the year, under the direction of the Family Educator.
Tot Shabbat, on the first Shabbat morning of each month, is from 10:00-10:45 a.m. in the chapel. Enjoy a child-centered Shabbat service with music, storytelling and a Torah parade! Afterward, socialize with other families with young children during a Kiddie Kiddush, which includes play time. You can even sponsor a kiddush and/or participate in the service in honor of your child’s birthday.
CONTACT Judith T. Fox, Director of Education, (860) 233-2774, judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org