From Family Shabbat and holiday celebrations to intergenerational learning and special events, we create meaningful Jewish experiences that bring families together throughout the year.
Jewish learning doesn’t end when class is over. At Am Yisrael, families learn, celebrate, pray, and grow together through experiences that create lasting memories and meaningful connections.
A joyful, interactive Shabbat experience where families pray, sing, learn, and celebrate together before joining the congregation for Kiddush.
Connect across generations through programs, community partnerships, and experiences that strengthen Jewish life for all ages.
For more than 15 years, children, parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents have shared the honor of reading Torah together in our community.
Engaging opportunities for families to explore Jewish traditions, holidays, and values together through hands-on learning and meaningful conversations.
Interactive Worship
Families enjoy a warm, participatory service with singing, storytelling, and age-appropriate learning that helps children build a meaningful connection to Shabbat.
Community Connection
After services, everyone is invited to stay for Kiddush lunch—a chance to celebrate together, catch up with friends, and meet new families.
Everyone Belongs
Whether you’re attending for the first time or you’ve been coming for years, Family Shabbat is designed to be welcoming, joyful, and accessible for all ages.
🕯️ Held on select Saturdays throughout the year
🎶 Music, prayer, and storytelling
👨👩👧👦 Designed for children and families
📖 Opportunities for participation
🍽️ Kiddush lunch follows the service
🤝 Everyone is welcome
Through the Better Together initiative, Am Yisrael builds meaningful relationships across generations by connecting teens, adults, and older community members through shared experiences, creativity, learning, and service.
Music brings generations together. Our choir creates opportunities for teens and older adults to build friendships while sharing the joy of Jewish music.
Participants exchange stories, memories, and reflections through guided writing, preserving personal experiences while building meaningful connections across generations.
Special events, service projects, and partnerships encourage relationships that strengthen our congregation and celebrate the wisdom and energy of every generation.
Better Together is made possible through partnerships and community support, helping create lasting relationships and meaningful Jewish experiences for people of all ages.
One of Am Yisrael’s most treasured traditions is our Intergenerational Torah Reading program. Children, parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents prepare and read Torah side by side, creating unforgettable moments that celebrate learning, family, and Jewish continuity.
Jewish learning is a lifelong journey. Throughout the year, Am Yisrael offers engaging opportunities for parents, children, and families to explore Jewish traditions, values, and milestones together.
Families are invited to join Rabbi Newman Kamin as she meets with SJS classes throughout the year. These sessions connect classroom learning with Jewish traditions, values, and holidays, creating meaningful opportunities for learning together.
As students begin preparing for B'nai Mitzvah, clergy and staff meet with sixth-grade students and their parents to explore the journey ahead, discuss expectations, and help families prepare for this important milestone together.
Throughout the year, families gather to celebrate Jewish holidays through worship, learning, music, and hands-on experiences designed for all ages.
Families are invited to celebrate the High Holidays through engaging worship experiences, age-appropriate programming, and meaningful opportunities for children and adults to reflect, pray, and begin the new year together.
Gather in the sukkah, celebrate the harvest season, and mark the joy of completing and beginning the Torah cycle with music, dancing, and family-friendly festivities.
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with community candle lighting, songs, holiday traditions, and special family programs that bring warmth and joy to the season.
Celebrate Passover as a family through interactive learning, storytelling, and our annual Model Seder, where participants of all ages explore the traditions and themes of the holiday together.
Dress up, hear the Megillah, enjoy festive activities, and celebrate the joy of Purim with costumes, music, games, and community-wide fun for all ages.
Mark the giving of the Torah through meaningful learning opportunities, worship, and family programming that celebrates Jewish tradition and lifelong learning.
Join the congregation in commemorating Israel’s national holidays through educational programs, community gatherings, and celebrations that strengthen our connection to Israel and the Jewish people.
We’d love to help you find the right opportunities for your family. Whether you’re exploring School of Jewish Studies, Family Shabbat, or special events throughout the year, we’re happy to answer your questions and help you get connected.