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.
COVID19 UPDATE: We will be continuing to run in a way that we are comfortable with to make sure everyone is as safe as can be in regards to Covid regulations. All toys and surfaces will be cleaned, there will be plenty of hand sanitiser and we ask adults to wear masks when moving between activities and around the building. Sitting with your children, you may remove them if you feel comfortable. For Kiddush we will continue to give out individually wrapped Challah rolls and all our refreshments will be in individual packets. Lastly we are still limiting numbers to what feels appropriate to the space we are in.
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
*NEW* Shabbat Club
Saturday mornings, 11:15
Launching Saturday 29 January 2022
A weekly 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.
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 12 March 2022, 10:30-11:30
Following the success of our Sensory Shabbat song session at the Lockdown Baby Blessing we are excited to announce ’Chumash Babies’ , a sensory Shabbat experience for babies and their families.
Join us for a sensory session exploring the five senses, followed by a catered breakfast Kiddush.
Please click here to book.
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.
EHRS Young Families Purim Movies Party
Sunday 13 March 2022
Our youngest members and their parents get to be part of the Purim fun too.
On this Sunday they will have their own brilliant Purim party at EHRS. We would love them too to dress up as their favourite movie character.
Full details including timing will appear in LeDor VaDor and on our EHRS Young Families Facebook Page in late February.
Kuddle Up Shabbat, 16:15-16:45
Every Friday, join our Rabbis and the Shabbat Dinosaur for Shabbat stories and songs through our livestream on the Learning & Soul Channel. Best for younger children. Please check the EHRS Our Week Ahead email for the opportunity to join on Zoom, or email admin@ehrs.uk so we can hear your suggestions for what to put in the chicken soup pot and where you have your Shabbat feelings!
Kuddle Up Shabbat In Person, 16:15-16:45
Upcoming dates: Fridays 12 November & 3 December (December will be a Chanukah special)
On these dates Kuddle Up Shabbat will be held in person at EHRS in our spacious Community Centre, and will occur monthly in a safe and socially distanced setting. Booking required.
NEW: Optional early arrival from 15:45pm
Come straight from school pick up, or just arrive early to play before the service. Selection of toys for the kids and hot drinks available for the adults!
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.
Chanukah Fair!!
Sunday 5 December 2021, 15:00-17:00
Join us in celebrating the last night of Chanukah together at our Chanukah Fair!
Featuring Spotlight Parties & Entertainment’s Roaring Retro Chanukah Party!!
We will have face painting, glitter tattoos, dreidel games, toys & games, baby & toddler play zone, Chanukiah lighting, a glow stick rave, and of course delicious doughnuts! There will also be a Crepe Stall at an additional cost.
Donation of £5 per family
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
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.
