L'Shana Tova Tikatevu!
We are blessed to have so many families in our community. Children, like adults, can feel drawn toward different modalities of prayer and programming. We have a variety of options to enable our children and their grown-ups to engage in meaningful, communal experiences over the holidays. Please read below for more information on High Holiday opportunities this year.
Questions? Please contact Annalee Thompson, Youth Engagement Coordinator.
Program Offerings | Full Schedule | Program Discriptions
3 Program Offerings for Youth & Families
1. Babysitting for ages with one line explanation registration
2. Youth Services for ages
3. Youth Programs for ages registration
We are excited to host a wide range of experiences for youth and their families over the High Holiday season - ranging from babysitting and youth programming to family services!
See below for more information on upcoming opportunities, as well as information on how to sign up. Please note that the registration and payment process, differs based on the experience you are signing up for. Adults and children wishing to participate in services, in addition to joining babysitting or youth programs must purchase HHD tickets. Signing up for babysitting and/or youth programming does not automatically grant access to services.
Please note that children participating in babysitting and/or youth programs must be registered to attend. Member families can sign up using this link. Nonmember families should register here.
We look forward to gathering in community together!
Full Schedule
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Program Explanations
Family Services in the Outdoor HaMakom Tent With Rabbi Andy Weissfeld
9:00am | Outdoor HaMakom Tent, Adas Parking Lot
Join Rabbi Weissfeld and the Adas band for our outdoor services, geared toward families with elementary and middle school-aged children. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join these services; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. (These services will be live-streamed for viewing from home.)
Rosh HashanahFamily Services in the Outdoor HaMakom Tent With Rabbi Andy Weissfeld9:00am | Outdoor HaMakom Tent, Adas Parking Lot Join Rabbi Weissfeld and the Adas band for our outdoor services, geared toward families with elementary and middle school-aged children. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join these services; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. (These services will be live-streamed for viewing from home.) Mah Tovu Services With Adas Song Leaders10:00am | Kay Hall Join Adas song leaders for musical services, geared toward families with children 7 years old and under. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join these services; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. Families With Infants & Toddlers Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Celebration10:00am | Cohen Hall Families with infants and toddlers are invited ot join Adas clergy and staff for our annual Rosh Hashanah Day 2 Celebration! This program will include holiday songs, books, craft activities, and more. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join this program; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. Family Taslich Program12:30pm | Rock Creek Park | *Weather-permitting Join Adas staff for our annual Family Taslich, as we reflect on the past year and set intentions for 5786! We will gather in front of Adas on Quebec Street and will return to the same location. This program will take families on a walk through Rock Creek Park and wil be stroller accessible. Please wear comfortable walking shoes! This program is geared toward families with children 12 years old and under. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join this program; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. High Holy Day BabysittingNonmember Families Register Here Adas Israel is pleased to offer a babysitting option for children ages 2 years old to PreK3-aged and who are potty trained. The charge for babysitting is $18.00 per child per day for member families and is $36.00 per child per day for non-member families. Registration is required to attend. *Non-members: Please be aware that you must purchase High Holiday tickets for all children and adults attending services *in addition* to any fees associated with babysitting and/or youth programming. Signing up for babysitting and/or youth programming does not grant access to services. Youth ProgrammingNonmember Families Register Here Adas Israel is excited to offer youth programming for kids ages Pre-K 4 (must already be enrolled in a full day pre-K program) - 5th grade. Children in 6th-12th grades will have a space for a more informal hangout. For Adas members, the cost of these programs is included in your Adas membership. Non-member families will be charged $36 per child per day. Registration for children ages Pre-K4 to 12th grade is required. *Non-members: Please be aware that you must purchase High Holiday tickets for all children and adults attending services *in addition* to any fees associated with babysitting and/or youth programming. Signing up for babysitting and/or youth programming does not grant access to services. |
Yom KippurFamily Services in the Outdoor HaMakom Tent With Rabbi Andy Weissfeld9:00am | Outdoor HaMakom Tent, Adas Parking Lot Join Rabbi Weissfeld and the Adas band for our outdoor services, geared toward families with elementary and middle school-aged children. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join these services; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. (These services will be live-streamed for viewing from home.) Mah Tovu Services With Adas Song Leaders10:00am | Kay Hall Join Adas song leaders for musical services, geared toward families with children 7 years old and under. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join these services; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending. High Holy Day BabysittingNonmember Families Register Here Adas Israel is pleased to offer a babysitting option for children ages 2 years old to PreK3-aged and who are potty trained. The charge for babysitting is $18.00 per child per day for member families and is $36.00 per child per day for non-member families. Registration is required to attend. *Non-members: Please be aware that you must purchase High Holiday tickets for all children and adults attending services *in addition* to any fees associated with babysitting and/or youth programming. Signing up for babysitting and/or youth programming does not grant access to services. Youth ProgrammingNonmember Families Register Here Adas Israel is excited to offer youth programming for kids ages Pre-K 4 (must already be enrolled in a full day pre-K program) - 5th grade. Children in 6th-12th grades will have a space for a more informal hangout. For Adas members, the cost of these programs is included in your Adas membership. Non-member families will be charged $36 per child per day. Registration for children ages Pre-K4 to 12th grade is required. *Non-members: Please be aware that you must purchase High Holiday tickets for all children and adults attending services *in addition* to any fees associated with babysitting and/or youth programming. Signing up for babysitting and/or youth programming does not grant access to services. Havdalah Preparation6:45pm | Kay Hall All Adas children and teens are invited to gather as we prepare to hear the final shofar blowing as we close out Yom Kippur. Adas children and teens will be called outside to bring "light" (glowsticks") to our outdoor HaMakom Tent as we gather in community. Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Member families may use their HHD tickets to join this program; non-member families must purchase HHD tickets for adults and children attending.
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SukkotShabbat Festival Young Family Service & DinnerFriday, Oct 10 | Services @ 5pm, Dinner @ 5:45 pm Join us for a musical service led by Adas clergy and members of the Adas band. This Kabbalat Shabbat service, geared toward families with young children (6 years old and under), meets monthly and is followed by an informal Shabbat dinner. Register here. Family Sukkot Brunch & CraftsSunday, Oct 12 | 10-11:30am | Adas Sukkah Join the Adas community for our annual Family Sukkot Brunch and Crafts in the Adas Sukkah! This program is planned for families with children 12 years old and younger but all are welcome. We will have lots of snacks and holiday-themed craft activities, and look forward to celebrating Sukkot together.
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High Holiday ResourcesA variety of themed videos and engagement for children through 6th grade. Sing and join along with a variety of pre-recorded High Holy Day songs and story times. What is Rosh HaShanah? & What is Yom Kippur? - Videos from BimBam A PJ Library Family Guide to the Jewish Fall Holidays Shofar Blowing - Video from the Adas community Favorite High Holiday Stories - Book List from the Adas Library High Holiday VideosClick here for a puppet show, "Jonah and the Great Fish," from The Puppet Co. (15 minutes in length; designed for younger elementary & kindergarten students) Click here for some of the greatest hits, songs you know and love from services throughout the year and from the High Holiday Family Services. (15 minutes in length; designed for all ages) Click here for a selection of new and interesting music, including songs that we didn’t get a chance to sing during the Family Service. (14 minutes in length; designed for older elementary & middle school students, appropriate for all ages) |
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High Holy Day Videos for Families and Children
A variety of themed videos and engagement for children through 6th grade. Sing and join along with a variety of pre-recorded High Holy Day songs and story times.
Get Ready for Rosh HaShanah & Yom Kippur!
What is Rosh HaShanah? & What is Yom Kippur? - Videos from BimBam
A PJ Library Family Guide to the Jewish Fall Holidays
Shofar Blowing - Video from the Adas community
Favorite High Holiday Stories - Book List from the Adas Library
High Holiday Videos
Click here for a puppet show, "Jonah and the Great Fish," from The Puppet Co. (15 minutes in length; designed for younger elementary & kindergarten students)
Click here for some of the greatest hits, songs you know and love from services throughout the year and from the High Holiday Family Services. (15 minutes in length; designed for all ages)
Click here for a selection of new and interesting music, including songs that we didn’t get a chance to sing during the Family Service. (14 minutes in length; designed for older elementary & middle school students, appropriate for all ages)
