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Join Us for Our Young Families Programs!

Welcome! Young Families of Alexandria and Arlington offers a place where families raising Jewish children can meet one another, celebrate together, and build community.

In addition to Shabbat and holiday programming, we offer many other opportunities for families to "do something Jewish" with friends and neighbors. Some of these events are organized by Agudas Achim and others by volunteers. All families are welcome, regardless of synagogue membership or affiliation.

Check back often for information about upcoming events and helpful resources. You can also follow us on Facebook or Instagram or sign up to receive emails from Agudas Achim Young Families. Interested in meeting Young Families who live in your neighborhood? Fill out this Google form and we'll put you in touch with other families in your zip code. We hope to see you soon!

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Young Families Resources

Shabbat with Young Families | Holidays with Young Families | Family Fun & Programs for Parents | Summer Camp Opportunity

Young Families Shabbat Services @ 11 a.m.

Families with children birth to age five are invited to join us for this family-friendly Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have fun with friends.

The first Shabbat of the month is led by Morah Jen; all other Shabbatot are led by trained Rhythm n' Ruach instructor Ariel Michaelson.

September 7th
October 5th
November 2nd
December 7th
February 1st
March 1st & 22nd
April 5th
May 3rd
June 7th

September 14th, 21st & 28th
October 19th & 26th
November 16th & 23rd
December 14th & 21st
January 11th & 25th
February 8th & 22nd
March 8th, 15th, & 29th
April 26th
May 10th, 17th, & 31st
June 14th

Sing-a-Long with Hazzan Dienstfrey

Sundays @ 11 a.m.

September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15, March 16, April 6, May 4, June 1

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Families with children birth to age five are invited to join Hazzan Diesntfrey at Fairlington park for a music-filled Sunday morning. It's a great way to introduce children to Judaism through song and a chance to connect with other families from the community.

PJs and Storytime in the Sukkat with Guest Author Jen Halpern

Tuesday, October 22 | 6:30 p.m. CBE Sukkah

Come dressed in pajamas and join guest author Jen Halpern for a special reading of her Sukkot-themed book "The Stars Will Be My Nightlight." Enjoy a bedtime snack of cookies and milk (gluten free and dairy free alternatives will be available) and make your very own nightlight to take home. Preschool and early elementary school aged children will love this event and children of all ages are welcome.

Families are welcome to bring their own dairy or parve (neither milk nor meat) dinner and enjoy it in the CBE sukkah from 5:30-6:30 PM.

Co-sponsored by Growing Jewish Families, Agudas Achim Young Families, and Gesher Jewish Day School.

Looking for something to do as a family? These are events you won't want to miss.

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All Events

Saturday ,
NovNovember 23 , 2024

Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, Nov 23rd 11:00a to 12:00p
Families with children birth to age five are invited to join us for this family-friendly Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have fun with friends.
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Saturday ,
DecDecember 7 , 2024

Gan Shabbat
Shabbat, Dec 7th 11:00a to 12:00p

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Saturday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2024

Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, Dec 14th 11:00a to 12:00p
Families with children birth to age five are invited to join us for this family-friendly Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have fun with friends.
MORE INFO
Saturday ,
DecDecember 21 , 2024

Shabbat Family Jam
Shabbat, Dec 21st 11:00a to 12:00p
Families with children birth to age five are invited to join us for this family-friendly Shabbat celebration. We gather almost every Saturday morning during the school year to celebrate Shabbat, enjoy a Torah story, and have fun with friends.
MORE INFO