Children's Programs at Keddem Congregation
...and you shall teach them diligently
to your children…(Deuteronomy 6:7 )
The future of Judaism as a civilization cannot be assured without careful
attention to the education and experiences presented to our children. Since our
continued participation in Judaism is colored by our childhood experiences,
both positive and negative, it is important to present an enjoyable as well as
informative program to our next generation of Jews.
Children are always welcome at all Keddem services and
other community events.
We do, however, have several programs created specifically
for children (and their parents.)
Children’s Services are held concurrently with our regular third Saturday of the month Shacharit service and are at Kehillah Jewish High School.
Children's services begin right after
the Torah processional at approximately 11:00 AM and last until 11:45, at which
point the children rejoin the regular service for Adon Olam and Kiddush.
The children’s service includes music, reading, singing and instruction
appropriate for children age 1-10. Parents are encouraged to attend, especially
with their younger children.
Junior Congregation is aimed at children from approximately first grade through bar/bat mitzvah. The services are held on the 2nd Saturday of odd-numbered months; for 2007 the dates are January 13, March 10, May 12, July 14, September 8, and November 10. Junior Congregation is held at Kehillah Jewish High School.
Each Shabbat morning will be composed of approximately thirty minutes of teaching and thirty minutes of service, with in-depth practice each week on a particular aspect of the service. We will continue to have an adult coordinating and teaching, but our young people often lead the songs and readings. Whenever possible, a young person will give the D'var Torah. At 10:15 AM the leading of songs and readings will be planned; the Service will begin at 10:30 AM.
Young Children's Celebration, for pre-K children, and Junior Congregation, led by children from Kindergarten through post-bat/bar mitzvah, are highlights of both Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur at Keddem. Our children decorate our sukkah each year, enjoy our “Dinner under the Stars,” and celebrate as a part of our community at Simchat Torah, Purim, and Passover.
As of this time, Keddem Congregation does not support a formal Hebrew school. If enough families are interested in the future this will change
We are delighted to help our members make
individual arrangements for a variety of educational experiences tailored to
the needs of their children. Such arrangements vary from a Jewish day school
experience (private school with integrated English and Hebrew instruction) to
private tutoring and after-school classes with other Jewish organizations on
the
If you wish to plan a bar or bat mitzvah for your child, arrangements must be made and a date agreed upon early enough that study can begin no less than one year in advance of the proposed date. Life-cycle ceremonies at Keddem Congregation are a privilege of membership. Feel free to contact us by phone for additional information, or send email to BBMitzvah@Keddem.org .
For more information about any of our children’s programs, send email to children@keddem.org or call the Keddem office at (650) 494-6400.
This page last updated on 03/14/2007
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