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. 

Friday, September 5, 5:00–6:00 pm-Welcome Back Shabbat Central
Friday, October 24, 5:00–6:00 pm
Saturday, November 15, 10:00–11:00 am
Saturday, December 6, 10:00–11:00 am
Friday, December 12, 5:00–6:00 pm
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).

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

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.

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. 

Fall 2025
Friday, September 12, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Friday, October 17, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Friday, November 7, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, November 22, 10:00 -11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, December 12, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College

Spring 2026
Friday, January 9, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, January 24, 10:00 -11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, February 6, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 -11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, March 20, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 -11:00 am | Union Square Play
Friday, May 1, 4:45 - 5:45 pm | Hebrew Union College
Saturday, May 16, 10:00 -11:00 am | Union Square Play
Saturday, June 6, 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