August 2019
Gan Elohim New Family Meet Up
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a welcome to Gan Elohim meetup on the playground!
Gan Elohim Welcome Extravaganza!
- Toddler to Teen
Join us for a pizza picnic with new and old friends and meet your child(ren)’s teachers.
September 2019
Gan Elohim Coffee and Kleenex
- Toddler to Teen
Shmooze with other parents and TBE clergy, while enjoying coffee and tea, after drop-off.
Gan Elohim Back to School Night
- Toddler to Teen
Meet and socialize with other Gan Elohim families as the teachers share what’s to come this school year. End the night with ice cream!
Focusing on Mental Health
- Toddler to Teen
Waheeda Saif will speak to parents about feeling safe within a religious institution & school environment in a period of heightened anxiety & violence.
October 2019
Family Fun Fest & Sukkot Celebration
- Toddler to Teen
Celebrate Sukkot with a fun and engaging afternoon of music, crafts, activities, snacks, and more.
November 2019
Kabbalat Shabbat
- Spiritual Practice
Welcome Shabbat with other families with young children!
December 2019
DELAYED OPENING, 10:00 am
- Toddler to Teen
Due to weather conditions, the TBE building and Gan Elohim Early Learning Center will open at 10:00 am.
EARLY CLOSING, 7:00 pm
- Toddler to Teen
Due to weather conditions, the TBE building will be closing at 7:00 pm and all evening activities are cancelled.
Gan Elohim Parent/Special Friend Preschool Breakfast
- Toddler to Teen
Eat, play, explore, and experience a typical preschool morning!
One Night at a Time: Making Chanukah Meaningful for My Family
- Spiritual Practice
Explore ways to bring more light and less material to Chanukah. Join us for discussion and ideas for making your holiday meaningful and fun!
January 2020
Kabbalat Shabbat -Young Children’s (Yaldeinu) Shabbat
- Ages 0-5
Gather round the clergy for prayers and songs, and then mingle with others as you enjoy a casual family dinner.
Gan Elohim Family Dinner
- Toddler to Teen
Connect with Gan Elohim families, teachers, and staff over dinner.
February 2020
Havdalah & Children’s Concert with Joanie Leeds
- Toddler to Teen
Enjoy "Havdalah Under the Stars" concert with artist Joanie Leeds.
March 2020
Yaldeinu Purim Carnival
- Toddler to Teen
The Yaldeinu Community is invited for early access to this community-wide party full of games, prizes, food, and fun for the entire family!
Purim Carnival
- Toddler to Teen
All are invited to join this community-wide party full of games, prizes, food, and fun for the entire family! Costumes welcome!
Yaldeinu & Community Havdalah with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely for Havdalah with Rabbi Sherman and family.
Remote: Yaldeinu Parent Check-in
- Toddler to Teen
Join us remotely to come together with other parents in our community.
Remote: Yaldeinu & Gan Elohim Shabbat Singing
- Toddler to Teen
Join us remotely for weekly Shabbat singing for families with young children
Remote: Yaldeinu & Community Havdalah
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely for Havdalah with Rabbi Sherman and family.
April 2020
Virtual Passover Art Gallery on TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
TBE and Ohel Araham are sharing Passover – through art. All ages are encouraged to participate.
Yaldeinu & Community Havdalah with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely for Havdalah with Rabbi Sherman and family.
Yaldeinu Passover Seder with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely to re-tell our story, sing Passover songs, and even find the afikomen!
Yaldeinu & Gan Elohim Shabbat Singing with TBE Online
- Toddler to Teen
Join us remotely for weekly Shabbat singing for families with young children.
Yaldeinu Parent Check-in with TBE Online
- Toddler to Teen
Join us remotely to come together with other parents in our community.
Yaldeinu & Community Havdalah with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely for Havdalah with Rabbi Sherman and family.
May 2020
Yaldeinu Parent Workshop with TBE Online
- Toddler to Teen
Join us on Zoom for a guided conversation and practice responding to children's behaviors.
Community Havdalah with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely for Havdalah with Rabbi Sherman and other TBE families.
Community Havdalah with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join us remotely for Havdalah with Rabbi Sherman and other TBE families.
December 2020
Family Chanukah Concert with TBE Online
- Spiritual Practice
Join with our Yaldeinu community for a family friendly Chanukah concert on Zoom with Shira Kline.
February 2021
Purim Puppet Show with TBE Online
- Toddler to Teen
Get your groggers ready for a child-friendly Purim Spiel! WonderSpark Puppets from New York City will be performing Esther Saves the Day!
May 2021
Story Starters with TBE Online
- Toddler to Teen
Join us on Zoom for an overview of research on race and kids and a teaching for parents on ways to start having conversations about this topic with their children.
July 2021
Postponed: Meet & Greet with Josh Rosenberg
- Toddler to Teen
Join us in the TBE courtyard to meet Josh Rosenberg, our new Director of Young Family Learning and Engagement.
Meet & Greet with Josh Rosenberg
- Toddler to Teen
Join us in the TBE courtyard to meet Josh Rosenberg, our new Director of Young Family Learning and Engagement.
August 2021
Meet & Greet with Josh Rosenberg
- Toddler to Teen
Join us in the TBE courtyard to meet Josh Rosenberg, our new Director of Young Family Learning and Engagement.
Welcome to Gan Elohim Gathering Outdoors at TBE
- Toddler to Teen
Join as a community to meet your teachers, make new friends, and enjoy a yummy pizza dinner!
September 2021
Fall Fun Fest
- Toddler to Teen
Join other families with young children to celebrate Sukkot with festive fall crafts, seasonal treats, games, music, a petting zoo, and more!
October 2021
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Families with young children are invited to welcome Shabbat and enjoy Shabbat dinner together.
November 2021
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Families with young children are invited to welcome Shabbat and enjoy Shabbat dinner together.
December 2021
Tot Kabbalat Shabbat (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Families with young children are invited to welcome Shabbat and enjoy Shabbat dinner together.
Shabbat Social Circle at Warren Park (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Make new friends of all ages at Warren Park and grab a cup of coffee afterwards.
January 2022
Gan Elohim Family Dinner
- Toddler to Teen
Join with other Gan Elohim families as we gather, welcome each other's company, and enjoy delicious food!
March 2022
Purim Party & Puppet Show for Families with Young Children (In Person)
- Spiritual Practice
Gather for singing and dancing, a costume parade, and then learn the story of Purim with a stupendous Puppet Show!
Virtual Trip to Israel (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Come see all sorts of different animals in the land of Israel and sing and dance to your favorite Israeli songs, all from the comfort of your own home!
April 2022
K-5 BaDerech Info Session (Online)
- Toddler to Teen
Learn about how Jewish learning and living come alive in BaDerech ("On Our Path"), our weekly K-5 learning programs!
May 2022
FwYC & Gan Elohim Havdalah (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Join the FwYC and Gan Elohim communities to say goodbye to Shabbat outside in the TBE Tent!
June 2022
Family Dinner & Moment of Gratitude for Rabbi Philip Sherman (Outdoors)
- Toddler to Teen
Celebrate Rabbi Philip Sherman and all that he has done for us while enjoying dinner together and engaging in a moment of reflection and gratitude!
August 2022
Annual Build-a-Backpack (Outdoors)
- Community Engagement
Join JFS of Metrowest and TBE to provide backpacks full of school supplies to children in our community who need it most!
November 2022
Moms with Young Children Social Circle Kick off Event (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Come mingle with other TBE Mom's in our brand new Cohort!
December 2022
Voices of TBE Chanukah Concert (Hybrid)
- Community Engagement
A musical celebration of our Chanukah holiday featuring the sounds of TBE's musical groups and leaders.
January 2023
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Find support, encouragement, and connection among your peers, and study the Jewish values that can enrich your family's journey.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Find support, encouragement, and connection among your peers, and study the Jewish values that can enrich your family's journey.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
February 2023
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Find support, encouragement, and connection among your peers, and study the Jewish values that can enrich your family's journey.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Find support, encouragement, and connection among your peers, and study the Jewish values that can enrich your family's journey.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
March 2023
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Find support, encouragement, and connection among your peers, and study the Jewish values that can enrich your family's journey.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
Parenting Through a Jewish Lens (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Find support, encouragement, and connection among your peers, and study the Jewish values that can enrich your family's journey.
New Parent Support Group (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
New Parent Support Group (In Person)
- Toddler to Teen
Bring your little one and find support and community. Leave with tools to get through the day and a support network you can rely on in difficult moments.
Storytime with Bubbe and Zayde (In Person)
- Community Engagement
Hear story books brought to life by some bubbes and zaydes (grandparents) in our community.
