Early Childhood Families

Bim Bam

Bim Bam gives children under three a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive English and Hebrew songs, movement, and stories; while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. The program is led by our artist in residence, Shira Averbuch.

Bim Bam Hebrew Immersion

All in Hebrew, this program gives children under three the same wonderful experiences as Bim Bam. It too is led by our artist-in-residence, Shira Averbuch.

Shira with Shira

Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3- and 4-years old. Shira Averbuch will lead children, their parents, and caregivers in music, stories, and movement. Children will gain a sense of community rooted in Jewish tradition while gaining exposure to Israeli culture.

Tot Shabbat

In addition to family services every Shabbat morning, families will have the opportunity to celebrate Shabbat on Friday evenings through a monthly, kid-friendly session filled with musical prayer, community-led rituals, and time to see and say hello to our friends!

Shabbat Morning Family Services

What better way to connect to the spirit of Shabbat and the BJ community then to join us for Shabbat family services. Every Shabbat morning children (Ages 2-7) and their families are invited to join us in an uplifting family service filled with spirited prayer, beautiful song, stories, and movement. 

Days of Service

Here at BJ, we strongly value social justice and the importance of taking action, beginning when we are young. Partnering with the organization Repair the World, our days of service give families with children in 2nd grade and under opportunities to participate in projects that seek to raise awareness and tackle issues of food insecurity and homelessness in NYC.

Holiday Programming

Throughout the year we have special opportunities for early childhood families to celebrate the Jewish holidays. From art projects and storytelling in the Sukkah to making a Torah food craft for Simhat Torah, we bring engaging activities that incorporate learning and joy.

Songs & Prayers

Feel like singing and learning some prayers at home with your children? This playlist highlights some of the songs and prayers that we sing during Bim Bam and our Shabbat Family Services. All are sung by our Artist in Residence, Shira Averbuch.