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
Purim & Party! with Captain Calamity
Sunday 5 March, 11:00-12:30
For all young families
• Dress up for our costume parade
• Hamantaschen for all
• Mischloach Manot goodie bags for all children
£5 per EHRS member family ~ £10 per non EHRS member family
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
Booking required to attend, please click here
Sing & Sensory
Tuesdays, 11:00-11:45 (term time only)
A music & sensory class for babies (non-walkers) followed by chill out time in our brand new state of the art sensory room!
Join us each week as we have fun exploring different themes such as; transport, the weather, space, animals, Jewish festivals and more!
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
Booking required to attend, please click here
Shabbat Stay & Play
Friday Mornings, 10:30 – 11:45
(runs during term time)
This Term 6 January – 31 March (half term 17 February)
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.
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: 28 January & 25 February
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 Shabbat
Kuddle Up for Mental Wellbeing
Friday 20 January, 16:15-16:45
The usual songs and joyful start to Shabbat for our younger members, with a particular focus on wellbeing for Mental Health Shabbat. Especially for our youngest children and their parents and carers. You are welcome to arrive and play from 15:45.
Kuddle Up Shabbat
Friday 10 February, 16:15-16:45
Join our Rabbis and the Shabbat Dinosaur at EHRS for stories and songs to welcome in Shabbat. Best for younger children. You can come from 15:45 for a play date at shul!
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 – A sensory Shabbat experience for your five senses
Saturday, 10:30-11:30 (Next date to be confirmed)
This is a special Shabbat experience for our very youngest children, their parents, siblings and grandparents. It brings together baby sensory play and Jewish ways of experiencing the wonder of Shabbat.
See, hear, feel, taste and smell Shabbat with your baby! Followed by a Shabbat brunch to help us all get to know each other. Booking essential so that we cater properly!
Shabbat Summer Stay & Play
August (dates to be confirmed) 2023, 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
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
We have so many wonderful events, groups, and services on offer for the whole community, including our incredible Together Groups which bring people with similar interests together and help build relationships.
From birth to age 100+, we have something on offer for you.
So please roam our website and jump on in!
