Pre-registration is required for childcare & elementary age programming. Please click HERE to register. More information can be found below.
Family Service Weather Plan
The Family Service on Rosh Hashana Day 1 and Yom Kippur will be held in the tent outside. However, in case of inclement weather, this service will be held downstairs in the Bergman Social Hall.
Rosh Hashana
Erev Rosh Hashana, Wednesday, October 2
Intergenerational Family Outdoor Service: 5:30 pm
In our tent on the parking lot, Rabbi Bayar and Cantor Kapell will lead an intergenerational, interactive, dynamic service for families with children of all ages. Then join us for the events below.
Apples and Honey with Candle Lighting: 6:15 pm
Following the family service and preceding Ma’ariv, join with family and friends to schmooze and to welcome in a sweet New Year!
Day 1 of Rosh Hashana, Thursday, October 3
Early Childhood Programming 9:00 - 9:45 am: ages 15 mos to 4 years
This preschool-age family-friendly service will be held in the Weinberg Assembly Area and will be led by Cantor Kapell and our Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander.
Childcare 9:45 am – Conclusion of Services
Immediately following the Early Childhood program, children who are pre-registered for childcare may be checked in. Snack will be provided during childcare. Information about registration and fees can be found on the registration form here. Parents should go into the Berman Sanctuary for the Rabbi’s sermon and the conclusion of Services and then pick children up before Tashlich.
Family Service 10:00 - 11:15 am: Elementary Grades K to 6
This family-friendly outdoor service, led by Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander and Religious School Director Moshe Ben-Lev, will provide a meaningful experience for families, with opportunities for all ages to participate. Families with children in K to 6th grade are encouraged to attend. At the conclusion, parents should go to the Berman Sanctuary to stay for the conclusion of the service and to hear the rabbi’s sermon.
Snack & Children’s Program 11:15 am - Conclusion of Service
Children in K to 6th grade, who are pre-registered, are invited downstairs for a snack and program including interactive storytelling or Mad Science, based on grade level. Following programming, there will be activities for children until the conclusion of services, with children being picked up before Tashlich. Pre-registration is required. Information about registration and fees can be found on the registration form here.
Yom Kippur
Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, October 11
Kol Nidre Youth Scene: 7:00 pm
Our 4th through 6th graders will join Moshe Ben-Lev and Matti Ben-Lev downstairs in Room 13 for a fun, interactive drama program that explores the concept of T'shuva (redemption) and how in different circumstances we can make amends for our transgressions. Registration is requested.
Kol Nidre Teen Scene: 7:00 pm
We are excited to invite teens in grades 7 through 10 to an interactive and highly relevant holiday breakout program with our very own Charlie Greenblatt in the Perlis Family Youth Lounge. Registration is requested for this thought-provoking discussion of issues on the minds of our teens. Participants will rejoin the service at the conclusion of Teen Scene.
Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 12
Early Childhood Family Program 9:00 - 9:45 am: ages 15 mos to 4 years
This preschool-age family-friendly service will be held in the Weinberg Assembly Area and will be led by Cantor Kapell and Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander.
Childcare 9:45 am – Conclusion of Services
Immediately following the Early Childhood program, children who are pre-registered for childcare may be checked in. Snack will be provided during childcare. Information about registration and fees can be found on the registration form here. Parents should go into the Berman Sanctuary for the remainder of services and the rabbi’s sermon. Please pick up your child(ren) at the conclusion of services.
Family Service 10:00 - 11:15 am: Elementary Grades K to 6
This family-friendly outdoor service, led by Guest Rabbi Penina Alexander and Religious School Director Moshe Ben-Lev, will provide a meaningful experience for families, with opportunities for all ages to participate. Families with children in K to 6th grade are encouraged to attend. At the conclusion, parents should go to the Berman Sanctuary to stay for the conclusion of the service and to hear the rabbi’s sermon and pick up children immediately following.
Snack & Children’s Program 11:15 am - Conclusion of Service
Children in K to 6th grade, who are pre-registered, are invited downstairs for a snack and program including interactive storytelling or Mad Science, based on grade level. Following programming, there will be activities for children until the conclusion of services, with pick up immediately following. Pre-registration is required. Information about registration and fees can be found on the registration form here.
Ne’ilah: 6:30 pm
This service marks the dramatic conclusion of Yom Kippur and culminates the “Ten Days of Awe.” Come with your whole family! Kids will enter the Berman Sanctuary with glow sticks at the end of services, which will conclude with the blowing of the shofar. Break-the-fast with family and fellow congregants immediately following services.
Sukkot
Wednesday, October 16
5:00 pm Sukkot Sing-Along & Pizza in the Hut
Sukkot sing-along & Pizza in the Hut for young children and their families led by special guest Lisa Baydush. Register by Sunday, October 13 by clicking HERE. Free for members, $8/person for non-members.
6:30 pm Erev Sukkot Family Service
7:30 pm Family Dinner with Program
Thursday, October 17
9:30 am Sukkot Service
Sukkot service, followed by ice cream sundaes for all in the Cohen Family Sukkah.
Sunday, October 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am Pop-Up Sukkah for Preschool Families
Stop by Potomac Village (outside of Starbucks) to shake the lulav and etrog with the clergy and have a snack in our “pop-up” sukkah.
Tuesday, October 22
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Pop-Up Sukkah
Stop by Park Potomac on the grassy area (across from Attman's) to shake the lulav and etrog with the clergy and have a snack in our “pop-up” sukkah.
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Thursday, October 24
6:30 pm Festive Family Simchat Torah Celebration
with singing, dancing and candy treats for the kids in the Berman Sanctuary and tent.
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