Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue welcome you join our Young Families Community. Our Young Families programme runs events, groups and support for you and your little ones. Get involved to give your little munchkins a taste of our wonderfully welcoming and fun family events, a fantastic opportunity to meet other young Jewish Families. We work closely with our Education Director, Youth Workers, Nagila nursery and of course our Rabbis to make every meeting special for the whole family.
For all event dates, times, info and sign up. Please visit and LIKE our Facebook page EHRS Young Families.
For more information or for any questions please contact our Young Families Lead Sarah Koster, youngfamilies@ehrs.uk. We hope to see you at one of our events soon.
Click here to view our Young Families Brochure
Family Camping Weekend
Friday 8 – Sunday 10 July 2022
We are so excited for our Family Camping Shabbat weekend. The weekend promises a unique outdoors Shabbat experience led by Rabbi Debbie.
The weekend will include:
– A relaxed, informal time to switch off and connect with each other
– A Friday Night BBQ
– Informal & Interactive Shabbat Services
– Saturday night Havdalah around the fire pit
– Sunday morning cooked breakfast
– Inclusive farm entry
– Lots of free time to explore the site and use the Adventure playground
– Activities for the children
– All main meals catered
Booking & Payment information
If you would like to join us please make sure you book asap to ensure the campsite has space as it will fill up fast.
We are asking families to please book their pitches themselves through the campsite website (the price will vary depending on the makeup of your family).
We kindly ask each family to contribute £40* towards food, drinks and resources for the weekend. Once booked we will be in touch nearer the time with more information on what to bring etc.
(*we never want finances to be a barrier to participating with EHRS, please be in touch for a confidential conversation if this is the case and we will happily support with costs to ensure your family can be involved)
For any additional information or help with the booking process, please email Sarah Koster who will be delighted to support you, youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
Please click here for full information on how to book.
Shabbat Club
Saturday mornings, 11:15
A monthly Shabbat experience for up to 11 year olds to enjoy Parasha and Shabbat themed activities, stories and songs.
Under 5 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Finishing in time to join the community for Kiddush around 12:15.
Upcoming dates: 25 June & 30 July
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
Chumash Babies
Saturday 16 July, 10:30-11:30
’Chumash Babies’ , a sensory Shabbat experience for babies and their families.
Join us for a sensory music session exploring the five senses, followed by a catered breakfast Kiddush.
Please click here to book.
Shabbat Summer Stay & Play
Fridays, 5, 12 & 19 August, 10:30-12:00
Toddler & baby toys, crafts, songs and Kiddush with the Rabbi, with a special summer Shabbat activity! Siblings welcome.
Donation: EHRS Members £2 per child, Non Members £4 per child, £1 extra per sibling
Attending sessions can be counted towards Jewish school application CRP collection
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
Shabbat Stay & Play
Friday Mornings, 10:30 – 11:45
(runs during term time)
Join us for a morning of fun and creativity at our Shabbat Stay & Play, for babies and toddlers. There will be singing, toys, a lovely Kiddush and refreshments. We welcome parents, carers and grandparents. This will run weekly. Booking required.
Donation: EHRS Members £2 per child, Non Members £4 per child, £1 extra per sibling
Attending sessions can be counted towards Jewish school application CRP collection
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
Kuddle Up in Person
Fridays 8 July & 19 August, 16:15-16:45
On these dates, Kuddle Up Shabbat will be held in person at EHRS. You will need to book in on the Synagogue website or call the Synagogue office. You are welcome to arrive from 15:45 for a Shul playdate before Kuddle Up begins.
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
Mitzvah Day Tea Party
Sunday 21 November 2021, 15:00-17:00
We are thrilled to invite you and your whole family to join us for our community Mitzvah Day Tea Party. There will be entertainment for all ages including:
Afternoon tea
Sing along Babies & Tots session
Make a Mitzvah – craft activities
Live music with Sidney Austin
Kids play area
Join us to do the Mitzvah of Hachnasat Orchum – Welcoming the guest!
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
EHRS Young Families: Into the Woods!
Shelter Building & Stories
Sunday 26 September 2021, 15:00-17:00
We return to the woods, following the success and popularity of last year event in Stanmore Common.
Building Sulkat Shalom (shelters of peace) out of whatever we can find to help us feel safe in the New Year. Stories & Snacks!
An afternoon or morning of entertainment for the little ones (older siblings welcome) much needed refreshments for parents and carers, and an opportunity to meet other young Jewish families.
-Vegetarian Dinner for the children
-Singing & Dancing
-Story Time
-Baby and Toddler Toys
-Art activities
-Adult Refreshments
Suggested donation of £5 per family.
Members and non-members always welcome
A similar structure to our regular tea and tots, but themed around celebrating calendar festivals. These ‘sold out’ events welcome the whole family, including grandparents! and have extra special entertainment. Our most recent Chanukah and Purim events saw over 100 attendees, and were hugely enjoyed by all.
Shabbat Summer Stay & Play
Fridays 6, 13, & 20 August 2021
10:30-12:00
Join us for a morning of fun and creativity at our Shabbat Summer Stay & Play, for babies and toddlers. There will be toddler & baby toys, crafts, songs and Kiddush with the Rabbi, with a special summer activity! Siblings welcome.
At these sessions we will be making challah, candlesticks and candles, chollah cloths and cookies.
Donation: EHRS Members £2 per child, Non Members £4 per child, £1 extra per sibling
Booking required currently due to Covid restrictions.
Attending sessions can be counted towards Jewish school application CRP collection
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
We are mainly online at the moment but slowly starting to meet again in person where safe to do so and people want to.
There is still so much going on so please jump in.
