Uptown Shabbat Central 2025-26 (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 24, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, February 6, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, February 28, 10:00–11:00 am
Saturday, March 14, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, March 27, 5:00–6:00 pm
Friday, April 17, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, May 2, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, May 15, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, May 30, 10:00–11:00 am

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

Shabbat Yeladim (PreK-4th Grade) - Uptown only

Children will enjoy a spirited Kabbalat Shabbat service and activities while parents attend services across the street. All activities will be divided by age - PreK-1st grade and 2nd-4th grade - in order to best tailor our programming to each of our students. Families are invited to attend Shabbat dinner in the Community House Lobby following the end of the service in the main sanctuary. 

 

Family Shabbat (PreK-6th Grade) - Uptown and Downtown

Join our clergy and LCLJ team for a family-friendly Shabbat evening service, geared towards families with children in grades PreK-6, followed by a delicious hors d'oeuvres nosh (uptown) or dinner (downtown).

For more information about shabbat dates, please click here. 

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 Central's educators downtown for prayers, songs, movement, stories and fun.

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

Spring 2026
Saturday, January 24, 10:00 -11:00 am | Hebrew Union College
Friday, February 6, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 -11:00 am | Hebrew Union College
Friday, March 20, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 -11:00 am | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, May 2, 10:00 -11:00 am | Hebrew Union College
Friday, May 15, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, June 6, 10:00 -11:00 am | Hebrew Union College

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