Join Rabbi Katie Mizrahi, Music Director Hal Aqua, and Youth & Family Community Organizer Yoni Buckman for short, joyous, kid-centered services and programs throughout the holiday season which will engage children and their grownups with song, story, and hands-on ritual practice. Bring your family and friends!
Youth Program Highlights:
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Friday, September 15 at 6:00 PM
B'nai West (Highlands Church on Grant Street)
Welcome the birthday of the world with singing, dancing, shofar blowing, apples and honey, dinner, and fun! Click here to register!
Bubble Tashlich
Saturday, September 16 at 4:00 PM
Footbridge at Cherry Creek South Drive & Steele Street
Join us for a hands-on ritual of casting away our mistakes in the form of blowing away bubbles! Children will be given bubble wants to use at our family-friendly Tashlich Service. Click here to register!
Outdoor Collaborative Service
Sunday, September 17 at 10:00 AM
Lair o' the Bear Park
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah on the banks of the picturesque Lower Bear Creek to celebrate the Jewish New Year. Share music, meditation, and stories with members of Congregation Beth Evergreen, B'nai Havurah, Temple Micah, and B'nai Chaim! Click here to register!
Shabbat Shuvah Picnic
Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 AM
Crestmoor Park
Celebrate the Shabbat between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at the lovely Crestmoor Park. The all-ages service will be informal and welcoming, with singing, movement exercises, storytelling, and fun. BYO folding chair or blanket. Click here to register!
Jonah Skit
Monday, September 25 at 9:30 AM
B'nai West (Highlands Church on Grant Street)
Our Yom Kippur morning children's program will highlight the preparation of a dramatic skit of the story of Jonah that will be performed in our main service. The childcare program will also include singing, storytelling, snacks, and crafts. Click here to register!
Glow Stick Havdalah
Monday, September 25 at 6:15 PM
B'nai West (Highlands Church on Grant Street)
Experience Havdalah through the senses as Yom Kippur comes to a close with Ne'ilah and Havdalah. The children's program will include the braiding of glow stick Havdalah candles. Click here to register!
Edible Sukkah Making
Saturday, September 30 at 10:00 AM
B'nai West (Highlands Church on Grant Street)
Celebrate the joyous festival of Sukkot with our all-ages Shabbat service. Our childcare program will highlight the creation of edible Sukkot made out of graham crackers, pretzel sticks, and a variety of goodies. Click here to register!
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