Early Childhood Families

Bim Bam gives children under 3 a fun space to get ready for Shabbat through interactive songs in English and Hebrew, movement, and stories; while practicing traditions such as lighting candles, saying Kiddush, and giving tzedakah. This program is led by our artist in residence, Shira Averbuch.

Join us for a Hebrew immersion class geared toward children 3 and 4 years old. Shira Averbuch leads 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.

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!

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. 

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.

Early childhood families will join a Tot Shabbat Dinner on Friday evening, followed by a joyful Shabbat service on Saturday morning tailored just for our youngest participants. Throughout the day, enjoy Kids Shabb-options—engaging, age-appropriate programs that keep children entertained and inspired while you relax or join adult learning opportunities. Celebrate the beauty of Shabbat as a family and connect with others in a welcoming, kid-friendly environment. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories during BJ’s historic bicentennial weekend!

Early Childhood Family Pricing for BJ members: select the “standard adult” ticket when registering for the Shabbaton and use the discount code: ECfamily$54

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 provide engaging activities that incorporate learning and joy.

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.

Join our Early Childhood WhatsApp group chat to stay up-to-date on upcoming Early Childhood programs, to hear about different volunteer opportunities, and to build closer relationships with other Early Childhood families.

Reach out to Maddie to join, and be sure to include your cell number.