We are proud to offer a variety of programs and events for children of all ages. This includes Shabbat and holiday programs, family social time, and special events for our teens. See below for our upcoming events and registration information. Please contact the Adas Education Department for more information.
Teen/Family Social Action/Hessed Projects
Is your teen looking to complete community service hours or a B'nai Mitzvah project? Maybe your whole family wants to participate in a service project. Take a look at our new database of projects that teens/families can participate in. Click here to look at our new database.
For those interested in B'nai Mitzvah projects, we will be hosting 3 open Q & A sessions throughout the year with our Youth Engagement Coordinator, Annalee Thompson.
Sunday, November 16th - 6pm - Register here
Wednesday, January 14th - 7pm - Register here
Sunday, March 8th - 6pm - Register here
Jewish Camps, GAP Year and Israel Programs
Interested in learning about Jewish Camps, GAP Year and Israel Programs that Adas kids attend and applying for summer subsidy or a one happy camper grant click here!
Upcoming Programs
Annual Camp, Israel Program, and Gap Year Fair - Sunday, November 9th, 9:00-10:30am
We are so excited to once again host some amazing Jewish groups that provide immersive experiences to youth in our community! A number of summer camps, Israel program, and Gap year providers will be on-site at Adas to talk about what their programs have to offer, take questions, and give scholarship information. Light breakfast will be provided while supplies last.
Geared towards parents. No pre-registration required.
Youth Havdalah and Movie Night - Saturday, November 15, 5:45 - 8:00 PM | Click here to register!
Join us for Havdalah, dinner, and a movie! Parents are welcome to stay for opening Havdalah. 3 movies will be shown at the same time - students will be split into groups based on grade to ensure that movies are age appropriate.
Open to students in grades K-6th.
Shabbat Festival Young Families Dinner - Friday, November 14, 5:00 PM | Click here to register!
Our monthly Shabbat celebration for families with young children is coming up! Join us for services and snacks at 5pm, followed by dinner.
Geared towards ages 0-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Kindergarten Consecration - Saturday, December 6, 11 AM | Click here to register!
We are so excited to celebrate and recognize this year's kindergarten class with this sweet ceremony! Families will gather in the Biran Beit Midrash at 11am, do a brief learning with Rabbi Andy, and be recognized and blessed in the Smith. All participants will receive a mini Torah!
All Adas kindergartners are welcome - they do not need to be enrolled in Religious School to join.
Shabbat is Awesome Afternoon + Young Family Havdalah - Saturday, December 6, 1:00PM-5:30PM | Click here to register!
Join us for a day of Shabbat-friendly fun at Adas! The Ed Dept is partnering with the Traditional Egalitarian Minyan (TEM) to provide an afternoon of various activities, including:
-Ga-ga ball tournament + knockout style basketball
-Sticker puzzles, sand art, and cookie decorating
-Board games and puzzles
-Story time
-A scavenger hunt!
This afternoon is for kids in grades K-6. Parents must remain in the building during this time (there will be various activities geared towards adults facilitated by the Traditional Egalitarian Minyan).
We will conclude at 4:45pm with a kids dinner (mac and cheese), followed by a craft and Havdalah ceremony geared towards families with young children.
Dinner and Havdalah is open to both grades K-6 AND families with young children (ages 5 and under). ALL children must be accompanied by an adult for Havdalah.
Shabbat Festival Young Families Dinner - Friday, December 12, 5:00 PM | Click here to register!
Our monthly Shabbat celebration for families with young children for December! Join us for services and snacks at 5pm, followed by dinner.
Geared towards ages 0-7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Dan Kaufman Memorial Latke Party + Six13 Concert - Sunday, December 14, 9:00AM-12:00PM - Click here to register!
Our annual Dan Kaufman Memorial Latke Party is extra special this year! Join us on Sunday, December 14th for lots of latkes, crafts, and games from 9-10:30am, followed by a concert by acclaimed a cappella group Six13 at 10:30am in the Smith.You do not need to be enrolled in Religious School to attend - the party is open to all of the Adas community!
Geared towards grades Pre-K through 6.
Menu: latkes with toppings, sufganiyot, bagels + lox, fruit, coffee & tea, juice
Middle School Hanukkah Party - Sunday, December 14, 12:00PM-1:30PM | Click here to register!
We are hosting a party just for our middle school students! The Youth Lounge will be transformed into a Hanukkah hang out space, complete with food and an all-out dreidel tournament. If that's not your child's speed, we will also be making our own Hanukkah candles!
Open to grades 6-8.
High School Hanukkah Party - Tuesday, December 16, 6:00-7:30PM | Click here to register!
Join us for a cozy Hanukkah gathering for our high school students. Enjoy a festive meal, dreidel, and more in Wasserman Hall.
Open to grades 9-12.
