Congregation Shearith Israel
Family Center Newsletter
Update your Calendar!
Summer Addition!
In This Issue
News and Events at Shearith and Around the Community
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
Tot Shabbat Recharged!
BimBam Shabbat Preview Class Schedule
Stay Cool Series, Summer 2012
Back to School 2012

News and Events at Shearith and around the Community


Summer is Here...
Enjoy Casual Shabbat
Starting on June 16 until August 4 we will observe Casual Shabbat for
morning services. Please come dressed comfortably casual, join us in prayer
and enjoy Shabbat with us!

Help Someone Beat the Heat
The Community Services Foundation provides energy efficient air
conditioning units to elderly, low-income and disabled homeowners in the Metroplex. BUT they don't have the necessary hands to install the window units. Can YOU help with this project? You will be trained in the installation, given the contact information, and you pick the time to suit your schedule. For more information, contact Mystee Womble at mystee@acca-ntx.org or
817.861.5383.

PJ Library

PJ Library is a Jewish family engagement program. Each month, we mail free, high-quality children's literature and music to families raising Jewish children. A program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. Today, families in hundreds of communities across North America are able to explore the timeless core values of Judaism through books and music. Visit the PJ Library website to learn more. Click here for a list of upcoming PJ Library community events.     


Dates to Remember

 

High Holiday Enrichment for Parents and Grandparents and Kids  

Sunday, September 9 (which is also National Grandparents Day)

 

Family Rosh Hashanah Service

Sunday, September 16

 

FC Sukkot Service

Monday, October 1

 

Sukkot Shabbat

Friday, October 5

 

Simchat Torah Service Tuesday, October 9

 

Truck Time

Sunday, October 21

 

Tiny Treasures

Sunday, October 27

 

Family Enrichment

Sunday, November 4

 

Chanukah Party  

Sunday, December 9

Tot Shabbat Recharged!

 

Tot Shabbat

Do you have that Shabbat feeling?  Every Shabbat morning at 11:00 am families with young children are invited to join us for Tot Shabbat at CSI Douglas and Beit Aryeh.  We have two fabulous, energetic and trained Shabbat Leaders, Yank'l Garcia and Beth Seltzer, who will rotate between Beit Aryeh and CSI Douglas! The morning will feature prayer through song, Torah, stories, and dance, followed by a Kiddush Luncheon.  Everyone will have a chance to share their mitzvah!

  • June Tot Shabbat Schedule- Beit Aryeh
  • July Tot Shabbat Schedule- Douglas
  • Starting in August Tot Shabbat Schedule- At both CSI Douglas and Beit Aryeh

Weekly Tot Shabbat Activities (Starting in June):

 

1st Saturday of each Month-It's My Birthday Month Celebration

2nd Saturday of the Month- PJ Library Story time

3rd Saturday of the Month- Egg Shaking Shabbat

4th Saturday of the Month- Double Mitzvah Shabbat

5th Saturday of the Month- Shabbat Art Project

 

Look out for other special themes that will be incorporated throughout the year!

 

Free babysitting is available at both locations at the start of services until Kiddush Luncheon! Parents are asked to join their children during Tot Shabbat to make it a meaningful community experience!

BimBam Shabbat Preview Class Schedule

 BimBam Shabbat Picture

Parents and toddlers 3 and under are invited to a FREE PREVIEW of CSI's BimBam Shabbat Class. Our very talented Music Therapist, Yank'l Garcia, will lead an upbeat and joyful sing-a-long Shabbat service, music and movement session, parent enrichment and snack time. This is a great chance for parents and children to bond.

 

Preview Dates:

Friday, July 13 from 10:00-11:15 am

*Please note that this date was changed from July 27! 

Friday, August 24 from 10:00-11:15 am

Friday, September 7 from 10:00-11:15 am

 

Reserve your spot for our preview class by contacting: Yank'l Garcia at: ygarcia@musicofchildren.com.

 

Class Dates: October 12, 19, 26; November, 2, 9, 16; December 7, 14. The cost is $72 and $36 for additional siblings.

 

Stay Cool Series, Summer 2012

 family center movie pic

 

Open Play, Wednesdays, June 13, 20 and 27 from 1:00-3:00 pm, CSI Douglas

Families with kids 5 and under are invited to play in our playroom each Wednesday in June. Parents must be present with their kids. Friends are welcome to join!

 

Summer Movie Series

Friday, June 15 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm- Puss in Boots

Friday, June 22 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm - We Bought a Zoo

Friday, June 29 from 10:00 am -12:00 pm -Rio

CSI Douglas

CSI family and friends are invited to us in Pidgeon Theater to enjoy a movie and stay cool (child must be able to sit through a movie). The cost is $5 (includes movie theater-style snacks). 

 

Back to School 2012

 

Yogurt at Zinga with Clergy (North), Sunday, August 12 from 6:30-8:00 pm


Yogurt at Tasti D-lite with Clergy (South), Sunday, August 19 from 6:30-8:00 pm

Enjoy this delicious opportunity for our young families to meet Rabbi Singer and interact with other leaders of our community!

 

The Jewish Pirate Kayaking Scavenger Hunt (Part of Shearith Outdoors), Sunday, August 19 from   8:00 -11:00 am at White Rock Lake

Shearith Outdoors invites parents and children ages 5-8 to experience the Jewish outdoors. Our first event will be navigating a Kayak through White Rock Lake looking for lost treasures. Cost is $18 per person  (financial assistance available, upon private request).  Please visit www.shearith.org to reserve your spot.  Space is limited to 22 people! 

 

Back to School Shabbat with a Performing Monkey, Friday, August 24 from 6:00-8:00 pm at CSI

Douglas

Together we will bring in Shabbat with a short musical service, followed by a delicious dinner and a performing Monkey! Cost is $12 for Adults, $8 for children 3-12 and free for children 2 and under.  Please visit www.shearith.org to RSVP.