Temple Beth Avodah has many activities that are open to the community. You’ve indicated interested in family activities either by attending a past event or by signing up at a community fair. Periodically, we’ll be emailing you with upcoming events that are appropriate for families with children (ages 0-grade 5). We hope you will join us. If you are interested in exploring our Early Learning Center, religious school, and/or Temple membership, please be in touch. See below for how to sign up for each of these events. We hope to see you soon!
Preschool
Hanukkah Happenings & Simchat Shabbat Service
Friday, December 2
You and your children will enjoy preparing for Hanukkah by making a fun craft and welcoming Shabbat with Rabbi Stern and Cantorial Soloist Susan Glickman! This experience is for families with preschool-aged children and their siblings, parents and grandparents. Following the service and program, you are invited to stay for complimentarypizza dinner. Although there is no charge, we ask you to RSVP here. The activity begins at 4:30 and the service at 5:30 p.m.
Kindergarten - Grade 5
Hanukkah Menorah Making Workshop
Sunday, December 4
We invite children in grades K - 5 and their families to join us on Sunday, at 9:30 a.m. for a fun family Hanukkah program and activity. All supplies for menorah making will be provided and there is no fee to participate. This is a great opportunity to see what it is like to be part of our vibrant TBA community. Click here to RSVP.
Preschool - Grade 2
Story Time with Rabbi Stern at Newtonville Books
Sunday, December 18
Rabbi Keith Stern is looking forward to reading Hanukkah stories to your preschool - grade 2 aged children at one of his favorite places... Newtonville Books on Sunday, December 18 at 2 p.m. In addition, your child will leave with a Hanukkah-themed gift. RSVP is requested for planning purposes.
Kindergarten - Grade 5
Shabbat Experience & Dinner
Friday, December 16
On Friday, December 16 at 6:15 p.m., our Shabbat service will be led by TBA religious school students in grades K-5. Join us in person or online for this fun and interactive service. Family Shabbat dinner will follow the services. RSVP for the service is not required, however, please click here to RSVP for dinner.To join online click here.
Children of All Ages!
Hanukkah Donut Decorating Kit & Contest
Must Order Kit by November 30
It's not Hanukkah without sufganiyot! Order your donut kits ($15) and decorate at home to your heart's desire. Each kit comes with 9 donuts, sprinkles, and icing for decorating. Kits will be available for pick up from TBA on Sunday, December 18 from 9:30 -11 a.m. and Monday, December 19 from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.Click here to order your kit(s) by the November 30 closing date.
Our annual Children's Hanukkah Donut Decorating Contest is back and is open to children of all ages! If your child wishes to enter their donut creations into our contest, please email pictures to Eileen Brooksby 12/20. Entries will be posted on TBA's social media sites where votes will be tallied. The winner will be announced during Religious School and posted online on Wednesday, December 21. There will be a winner in each of the following categories: preschool, K-5, middle, and high school aged children. Winner will receive a gift card to a local establishment. Please note the contest is open to children only.
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