Shabbos Programming:
Torah Tots (Preschool - Age 5): 10 am - end of davening in the Educational Building
Led by Karen Glazer, Daniele Greathouse, Allison Smith, and Rena Harmon. Karen and Daniele are both experienced childcare professionals and teach at Hillel Academy. Allison is a student at the University of Pittsburgh and Rena is entering high school at Hillel Academy.
Remodeling of the playroom will be completed on August 25th.
Junior Congregation (Grade 1 - Grade 6): 10:15 am - 11:15 am in the Library
Led by Rebecca Fuhrman and assisted by Hadar Glazer and Shimmy Harmon. Program includes davening, parsha questions, games, snacks, and prizes! We hope to be moving into a PSYC Lounge by mid-September!
Upcoming Events: (e-mail Rebecca for upcoming fliers rsfuhrman@gmail.com)
August 30: Youth Department Open House - 10:00 am - 11:30pm - FREE (Child must be accompanied by an adult)
September 13: Annual Sukkah Decorating - 10 am - 12 noon - $5/child
October 4: Annual Sukkah Hop - 3:30 - 5:30 pm - pick-up and drop off at Poale Zedeck
October 11: Simchat Torah - Kids Kiddush!
October 18: Steelers Party! - 1pm - 3pm - $5/child (large snack will be served)
November 8 - Activity Scavenger Hunt - 10 am - 12 noon - $8/child
November 22 - Color me Mine - 11am - 1pm - $15/child (lunch will be served)
December 6 - Bowling at Forward Lanes TBA
January 9 - Shul Sleepover!! $10/child
January 31 - Ice Skating - TBA
February 27 - PURIM! - Kids' Megillah Reading and Purim Party!
March 14 - MYSTERY EVENT - 10 am - 12noon - $5/child
April 11 - Pirates Game - TBA (Family Event)
April 25 - Chesed Day - 10 am - 12noon - FREE
May 2 - Annual Lag B'omer Bonfire
May 18 - Shavuot All-Night-Learning
June 6 - A Day in the Park! - Frick Park - 11am - 1pm (includes a picnic lunch)
June 13 - Closing Event - BBQ, GAMES, ARTS N' CRAFTS
Stay tuned for developments about:
1. Bat Mitzvah Club geared towards girls in grades 6 and 7! This club will meet once a month during the school year - attendees will enjoy a torah workshop and an activity or trip!
2. The Teen Team this group is being developed through a collaboration between local Jewish organizations; it will be led by PZ! We plan on engaging and empowering local teenagers to make a difference in the greater Pittsburgh area. Details will be posted at a later date.
To contribute to the youth department please contacts Rebecca Fuhrman at 412.421.9786 or via e-mail rsfuhrman@gmail.com
