Family, Youth & Teen Offerings
“Open My Heart” ~ Holiday Schedule for FAMILIES & FRIENDS, especially with kids ages 0-12:
Please register HERE. Your generous gifts of the heart support these uplifting services. Everyone is welcome!
MONDAY, SEPT 21, 2026, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
YOM KIPPUR FAMILY SERVICE led by Anna Sobel of Talking Hands Theatre
After Family Services, all kids are invited upstairs to CHILDCARE or to the Main Sanctuary SERVICE led by Rabbah Riqi & Musicians.
Please register here. Your generous gifts of the heart support these uplifting services. Everyone is welcome!
FRI, SEPT 25- SUN, OCT 3 – SUKKOT
Open Sukkahs – held at community member sukkahs! – Check back for schedule here, or email Rabbah to schedule an Open Sukkah event at your house or in the BA sukkah!
SUNDAY, SEPT 27, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
SUKKOT Community Celebration & 1st Day of RUACH (K-7) in the beautiful BA backyard sukkah! RSVP to beitahavah@gmail.com.
FRIDAY, OCT 2, 5;15-6:30 p.m. Tot Shabbat Sha-Sukkah Family Service & potluck in the Sukkah, led by Marlene Rachelle & Rabbah Riqi. Register here.
SUNDAY, OCT 11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. RUACH Lab & Teen Glean Day with Rachel’s Table. Register for youth or parent driver/chaperone here.
Major funding from Harold Grinspoon Foundation Family Grant. Co-sponsored by PJ Library | JCC Springfield.
“Open My Heart” ~ Holiday Schedule for TEENS, TWEENS & B’NEI MITZVAH JOURNEY:
SATURDAY , SEPT 12, 2026, ~10:30-12 p.m.
ROSH HASHANAH TEEN TORAH ALIYAH, SERVICE & DISCUSSIONS
• Announced during the Sanctuary Service which starts 9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• Rosh Hashanah luncheon potluck at 12:15 p.m. with a Teen table. All welcome.
SUNDAY, SEPT 13, 3:00 p.m. TASHLICH at Mill River led by Rabbah Riqi
• Casual dress, bring breadcrumbs, 60 Federal Street entrance, meet us straight down the path to the river by the rocks.
MONDAY, SEPT 21, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
YOM KIPPUR TEEN TORAH ALIYAH, SERVICE & DISCSSIONS
• Announced during the Sanctuary Service which starts 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
FRI, OCT 2, 7:00 p.m. Simchat Torah Shabbat Service & Oneg
SUNDAY, OCT 11, 12:30-3:30 p.m. TEEN GLEAN with Rachel’s Table
• Teens, B’nei Mitzvah Journey and RUACH Lab head to a local farm to harvest vegetables for the food bank. Pre-registration required here. Carpools from the temple. Slots limited.
Major funding from Harold Grinspoon Foundation Teen Grant.