Early Childhood Education
We also host several unique, engaging and fun events for families with young children throughout the year including a Purim Carnival, Shavuot Ice Cream Social, Pajama Havdallah Chanukah Latke Dinner, Apples & Honey High Holiday programming and more.
For information, please contact Denise Crevin, Director of Education at 916-446-4861, x21.
Is your child 2 or younger? Then join us for Shabbatot!
FREE! Open to the community - membership not required
- Playground for infants, toddler and their parents/grandparents
- Schmooze and develop friendships in a supportive Jewish environment
- 9:30 am - 11:00 am on occasional Fridays during the year – contact dcrevin@bnais.com to be notified once dates are set for the year
Is your child 1-5 years old? Then join us for Mini Minyan!
- FREE! Open to members and non-members.
- 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Saturday mornings on the 1st Shabbat of every month
- Family program
- Focuses on Jewish symbols
- Lots of singing and fun activities!
Is your child 3-5 years old? Then join us for K'tonton!
- Introduction to religious school
- 10:15 am - 12:00 pm on two Sundays per month
- Family program
- Focuses on Jewish values
- Library, music, art, cooking, and parent education are all included
Click here to register for K'tonton
Is your child 4-5 years old? Then join us for Pre-K and Kindergarten:
- This program is part of religious school from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm on Sundays
- Focuses on Shabbat, values, synagogue, Israel, holidays, life cycle events
ALL children are welcome to our Tot Shabbat service on Second Shabbes!
- Every 2nd Friday of the month from 6 - 6:30 pm
- The program is aimed at children ages 0-7
- Please stay afterward for our community Shabbat dinner at 6:30pm (reservations required for dinner)!