We are excited to offer a safe, fun, and enriching experience for your children during Shabbat and holiday services at Chabad of Charlotte! Please review our program details and parental responsibilities before signing up.
Program Details:
Location: The program takes place in the Beco Room (across from the main sanctuary).
Ages: Children aged two through twelve are welcome to join.
Snacks and drinks: Will be provided, please inform us of any allergies, or if you don't want us providing treats for your children.
Please note: The program is intended to provide a fun and educational way for children to participate in the Shabbat services until they're old enough to join their parents in the sanctuary. Parents must stay in the building while their kids are in the program.
Schedule:
Supervised Play (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM): Children will enjoy indoor play, with outdoor play on sunny days. If you arrive late and don't find the kids inside, check the playground. We now have a table tennis and pool table for older kids, and various toys, games, and manipulatives for younger children.
Educational Activities (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM): Children will be split into two groups: ages 1-5 will go to a JPS classroom, while ages 6-12 will remain in the Beco Room. Activities include Tefila (prayer), learning about the weekly Torah portion, exciting stories, interactive games, and an opportunity to kiss the Torah in the sanctuary.
Incentives:
Children can earn tickets for good behavior and win prizes at the end of each service, making their experience both fun and rewarding!
Program end Time:
Please pick up your child/ren from their respective locations by 12:30 PM at the end of Davening. Children should assist with clean-up and will not be allowed to play unsupervised afterward.
Parental Responsibilities:
Sign Up: Please complete the sign-up form below to enroll your child. If you’ve signed up before, you don’t need to sign up again unless there are new children or special notes (like allergies) to share. Entering your phone number will add you to our broadcast list for important updates before Shabbat.
Supervision Policy: Children cannot roam freely in the building. They must be either with their parents or in our supervised program.
Program beginning and ending: The program begins at 10:30 AM, and continues while parents are in the sanctuary, concluding by the Kiddush at 12:30 PM. If you arrive early with your child/ren or stay for the Kiddush, supervision of your child/ren is your responsibility.
Communication: Stay informed with our text notification system for any important updates. Please let us know if you’re bringing extra kids from out of town so we can plan accordingly.
We are dedicated to creating a positive and engaging environment for your children. Thank you for trusting us with their care and participation in our Shabbat and holiday kids program. We look forward to welcoming them!
For any questions or concerns, please contact Rabbi Levi at [email protected] or call 704-366-3984.
Note: The Shabbat Kids Program runs from September through May. We hope to continue the program through the summer as well and will provide updates closer to that time.
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