Families with children ages 8 and under are full participants in the life of Anshe Emet, and have a number of opportunities to socialize and engage in fun activities throughout the year. The Anshe Emet Young Families list serv is a tremendous resource for finding out what is going on at Anshe Emet and in the community, and to use as a great source of free baby stuff and babysitters and nannies and home repair recommendations.
Maxine Handelman is our Young Family Education Specialist and can be contacted at mhandelman@ansheemet.org / 773-868-5121.
Sunday Park Play Dates – 10-11:30am
Come join us this summer for Sunday Park Play Dates! Anshe Emet Synagogue will be hosting three park events throughout June-August. Register for as many as you can attend! We can’t wait to see you there. There is no charge for these play dates, but your registration helps make sure we bring enough ice pops.
July 14 – Horner Park – Nature Play Space – N California and W Belle Plaine 60618
Aug 11 – Hamlin Park 3035 N. Hoyne (playground on W Barry) 60618
Our programming is open to members and non-members of Anshe Emet—ALL are welcome!
Anshe Emet’s amazing Jbaby class – Baby Beginnings – is BACK on Thursday, August 1! Join us with your baby (12 months and under) at 10am (new time!) for yoga, music, art and more!
Come out of the heat and connect with your baby and new friends. Sign up for one class or every week.
Cohort 40 Tuesdays 6:30-8:30
September 3, 10, 17, 24, Shabbat dinner Sept. 6 2024
Perfect for people expecting Oct-Dec.
We invite your family to invest in your values and in your journey towards creating a strong Jewish community together.
Memberships for families with children 5 and under who have never been Anshe Emet Members is only $360 and is only applicable for one year at this introductory price.
Contact Hannah Jarvis, Director of Development and Advancement, at 773.868.5143 / hjarvis@ansheemet.org.
10AM-10:45AM
Shalom Shabbat
Families with children 4 and under are invited to join this interactive Shabbat worship experience with Max Handelman every Shabbat morning. Sing, dance, and hear stories as you celebrate Shabbat with your children. We will meet in Rose Crown.
11AM-12PM
Shachar
Families with kids in K-2nd grade are invited to join us for this service which incorporates tefillah, stories and music. Children are invited to participate in the service in many ways, including reading Torah in English or Hebrew, and parents and children learn together. We will meet in Rose Crown.
11AM-12PM
Shabbat HaNoar Families with kids in 3rd-5th grade immerse in this musical service filled with traditional tefillah, music, discussion and learning. We will meet in Reich Room.
An ECE classroom will be open for 18 month-5 year olds, and the youth lounge will be open for kindergarteners and older. There is no fee or registration required for this service. Come enjoy our Shabbat services for families, and grab a little adult time in the Main Sanctuary or Rose Crown Minyan as well!
All of our stories can be found below, or at the Anshe Emet Religious School YouTube Channel.
Hannah the Joyful told by Max Segal Handelman from Anshe Emet’s Community Chanukah Celebration
(based on versions of an ancient tale by Nina Jaffe and Barbara Diamond Goldin)
Jewish stories told by your favorite storytellers:
