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Tot Shabbat

Temple Emanu-El Reform 100 James Street, Edison, NJ

Experience the joys of Shabbat with music and son. Program geared toward families with young children. All are welcome!

Free

Hebrew Stories and Crafts for Kids

Montclair Library 50 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ

Led by Rabbi Ariann Weitzman of Bnai Keshet and held at Montclair Library, 11 a.m. This month’s theme will be nature and growth as Tu b’Shvat approaches. Call 973-746-4889.

Preschool Open House

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel 432 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel’s Iris Family Center for Early Childhood Education, South Orange, 2-3 p.m. RSVP to cpaster@tstinj.org or go to tsti.org/early-childhood-center.

Candy Bar Bingo

Temple B'nai Shalom 15 Fern Road, East Brunswick, NJ

Temple B’nai Shalom, East Brunswick, will host Candy Bar Bingo, an evening featuring a pizza dinner and prizes for all children on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15 and includes two slices of pizza, beverages, candy, and one bingo board per person (additional bingo boards and pizza slices available for $1 each). […]

$15

Fun for Gil Harach (Fun for Tots)

Temple Shalom 215 S. Hillside Avenue, Succasunna, NJ

Fun for Gil Harach (Fun for Tots) is a program for children 1-5 years old with parents. During this one hour program the children will learn about holidays and Shabbat through arts and crafts, story telling and music. The program is free for the public! RSVPs are appreciated, but not mandatory

free

5 Senses of Judaism — Tu B’Shvat

Congregation Beth HaTikvah 36 Chatham Rd, Summit, NJ

Congregation Beth Hatikvah, Summit, 9:30-11 a.m. Program for children age 5 and under and their parents (older siblings welcome). Free; RSVP to margie.cbh@gmail.com or go to bethhatikvah.org/events.

“Shalom Shabbat” PJ Party for Grandparents and Grandchildren

Kol Rina 60 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ

Share a sweet bedtime adventure and celebrate Tu B'Shevat, birthday of the trees. Event will include a light supper, bedtime songs and puppet show, and a Shalom Shabbat Havdalah ceremony. Recommended ages 3-9 with a grown-up. All are welcome. For more information and rsvp's, contact: treasurehope65@gmail.com

Free

Funday Sunday

Adath Israel Congregation 1958 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville, NJ

A Tot Funday Sunday program, for parents and children ages 2 1/2-4, will celebrate Tu b’Shvat on Feb. 9, 9:15-10:15 a.m. at Adath Israel Congregation, Lawrenceville. Call 609-896-4977 or go to adathisraelnj.org.

Character breakfast

The Hebrew Academy 22 School Road East, Marlboro Township, NJ

A PJ Library Winter Beach Ball Character Breakfast and Pajama Party will be held at The Hebrew Academy in Marlboro, 10-11:30 a.m. The program will feature indoor summer fun with sand art, beach ball fun, sno-cones, PJ Library activities, Mr. Sam, and special appearances by “Frozen’s” Princess Elsa and Olaf. Children are encouraged to wear […]

“Strengthening Bonds Through Yoga”

JFS Halpern Building 655 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ

Eight-week yoga program for girls 11+ and their mothers/female caregivers sponsored by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, 6:30-8 p.m. at JFS Halpern Building, Elizabeth. Facilitated by Alyssa Reiner, who specializes in a strengths-based restorative yoga approach. RSVP to AReiner@jfscentralnj.org or call 908-352-8375.

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Bnai Keshet Pre-K Workshop (ages 3-5)

Bnai Keshet 99 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ

Bnai Keshet, Montclair, today and March 7, 14, and 21, 9-10:15 a.m. Pre-Purim and Passover series for ages 3-5. Call 973-746-4889 or register at bnaikeshet.org/pre-k.

Pancake Breakfast

Temple Beth Am 879 S Beverwyck Rd, Parsippany, NJ

Temple Beth Am, Parsippany, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost is $8. Call Debbie at 973-887-0046.

$8

Purim stories

Mercer County Library: Robbinsville Branch 42 Robbinsville Allentown Rd, Robbinsville Twp, NJ

A Purim Storytime will be held Thursday, March 5, at 4:45 p.m. at the Robbinsville Branch of the Mercer County Library. Sponsored by Beth El Synagogue in East Windsor, the program for children of all ages (accompanied by an adult) will celebrate Purim with a craft, story, and snack. Pre-registration begins on Feb. 20 at […]

Annual TBA Purim Carnival

Temple B’nai Abraham 300 E Northfield Rd, Livingston, NJ

The Jewish Learning Program (JLP) of Temple B’nai Abraham, led by Director of Jewish Learning Melissa Weiner, will hold its Annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 8, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the temple, located at 300 E Northfield Road, Livingston, entrance on East Cedar Street. There will be a special preview […]

$10 – $15

Camp@Home

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel (TSTI) will begin Camp@Home, for children in preschool through second grade, on Monday, June 15. Camp counselors will guide families through a mini day-camp experience in the mornings, 9-11:15 or 9-9:30 a.m. (sing-along only). The 10-week camp will be broken into flexible one-week modules with regular programming and special activities. Campers and […]