Uptown Shabbat Central (ages 0–5)

Shabbat Central provides a warm, exciting, and accessible Shabbat experience. Geared towards families with children ages 0-5 and their grownups, Shabbat Central is led by Shira Kobren Wasserman along with Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal and Early Childhood Department staff. Children and families gather together in Lese Lobby in the Community House for song, prayer, movement, stories, and fun.

Shabbat Central is free and open to all. No registration required. 

Saturday, January 11, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, January 31, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, March 1, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, March 21, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, April 5, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, May 2, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, May 31, 10:00–11:00 am

Questions? Contact Director of Family Engagement and Central Tots .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Uptown Family Services

Join us for a special Family Shabbat Services led by Central clergy and LCLJ educators. Our Family Shabbat is a shorter version of our traditional Friday night service, with dinner following services. No registration is required, and the service is open to all.

2/7/2025	Family Shabbat Service and Dinner	Central Synagogue Community House
5/9/2025	Family Shabbat Service and Dinner	Central Synagogue Community House

Downtown Shabbat Central (ages 0–5)

Downtown Shabbat Central is a family Shabbat service and celebration for children ages 0-5 and their grownups. Join Rabbinic Intern Aaron Blasband-Roth and Cantorial Intern Jeremy Sipe downtown for prayers, songs, movement, stories and fun.

Downtown Shabbat Central is free and open to all. No registration required. 

Saturday, February 1, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, March 14,  4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Friday, April 4, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, April 26, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, May 2, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, May 10, 10:00–11:00 am | Union Square Play

Questions? Contact Downtown Administrator .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). 

Downtown Family Services

Join us for a special Family Shabbat Services led by Central clergy and LCLJ educators. Our Family Shabbat is a shorter version of our traditional Friday night service, with dinner following services.

Registration is required.

3/14/2025	Downtown Family Service and Dinner	Hebrew Union College
4/4/2025	Downtown Family Service and Dinner	Hebrew Union College
5/2/2025	Downtown Family Service and Dinner	Hebrew Union College

Shabbat Yeladim (Central members only)

Shabbat Yeladim (Children’s Shabbat) is a fun, creative, meaningful Shabbat experience for our LCLJ learners in pre-K to 6th Grade. Each Shabbat Yeladim includes a Kabbalat Shabbat service led by our t’filah specialist, a story or teaching on the week’s Torah portion or upcoming holidays, and/or a unique and exciting program facilitated by different URJ Camps and our educators. Shabbat Yeladim is followed by a family Shabbat dinner.

Registration is not required for Shabbat Yeladim, but members should check their email for dinner registration and location information.

Any questions? Contact Mikah Atkind, Director of the Lese Center for Living Judaism.