Shalom Yeladim is a monthly program for three- to five-year-olds and their parents. This parent-led program focuses on the Jewish year and its holidays and values. The class explores songs, traditions and foods related to each holiday, as well as the reasons for our holiday traditions.
The class uses storytelling, singing and art projects as avenues to learning.
Shabbat Yeladim is held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am - 10:00 am, and the dates are available on the calendar or by contacting the office.
Morning Rituals for Children - Upon Waking
Modeh Ani is the traditional prayer to be said by children. Hold your child in a chair or sit on the bed with him/her, and share a special moment of closeness before the morning rush begins. Recite Modeh Ani together. For young children, sing or recite the blessing in English and in Hebrew. As they get older, encourage them to join you for the English and then later for the Hebrew.
Modeh ani l’fanecha, melech chai v’kayam,
shehechezarta bi nishmati b’chemlah; rabah emunatecha.
I give thanks to You, O God, eternal and living ruler,
who in mercy has returned my soul to me; great is your faithfulness.
Morning Rituals for Children - Upon Washing
Judaism considers the working of the human body an act of God. Jewish tradition contains a series of prayers with which we can thank God for our bodies. However, the following short prayer is more appropriate for young children. Since cleanliness of the body is considered essential for purity of the spirit, it is appropriate to recite this blessing before washing.
Baruch atah, Adonai, asher yatzar et ha-adam b’chochmah.
We praise You, Eternal God. Thank you for my body. It is a miracle!
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