We offer a variety of programs designed for children birth to pre-K. Most are open to members and non-members. Please reach out to the office if you have general questions, to Dana Robinson for questions about Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center, and to Laura Naide for questions about Temple Emanuel Religious School.
Our monthly Tot Shabbat celebration are led by Rabbi Adam and Cantor Lindsay on Fridays at 5:30pm to welcome Shabbat with songs and stories in an engaging 30 minute service. Designed for children under age 6 but siblings are welcome. We will play instruments, hear songs and stories, and share important Shabbat time.
We always have family services over the High Holy Days – details from 5785 | 2024 can be found here.
On Purim we celebrate with the whole family starting with a Purim Shpiel and then our Carnival, led by our KESTY Teens. Come in costume and enjoy crafts, games, snacks and more!
Children 18 months to 5 share their days together in our highly-respected, year-round Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center
Students can enroll on a year-round or 10 month schedule. We have full and half-day options for some ages.
We invite you to visit and see us in action! For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Dana Robinson, Director, Early Childhood, or call (301) 942-2000.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood learning and the progressive values of Temple Emanuel, we foster a love of exploration and discovery.
Temple Emanuel’s Religious School (TERS) focuses on three central Jewish values: Community (Kehilla), Learning (Limmud), and Spirit/Identity (Ruach). Throughout the year, we bring these values to life through fun activities like interactive lessons, family events, field trips, celebrating holidays, prayers (tefilla), arts and crafts, movement, and play. Every activity we do connects at least two of these core values.
We begin with a monthly program for pre-K students; the schedule usually runs September – May.
For more information, please contact Laura Naide, Director of Congregational Learning.
