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What Is It? Inspired by Daphna Noily’s pioneering model, Mishpacha Shabbat is a joyful, engaging Shabbat program designed specifically for families with young children. Each session offers parallel experiences for parents and kids—building connection within families and across the Am Tikvah community.
What to Expect:
👧 Children (ages 3–5) enjoy hands-on fun with educator Mimi: Shabbat stories & songs Simple crafts & age-appropriate activities Jewish values through play
🧑🤝🧑 Parents gather separately for meaningful discussion and learning: Building community & friendships Jewish tradition & parenting wisdom
When & Where: 📅 Twice per month – Aligned with Tot Shabbat dates 🕦 Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Congregation Am Tikvah
Who Leads It? 🌟 Mimi – a warm and experienced Jewish educator 🧑🏫 Additional community teen teaching assistants
Join Us! 💬 Families may register & prepay or 🎟 Drop-in spots available for new families
Why Join? 🌱 Create joyful Jewish memories for your child 🤝 Connect with other young families 🕍 Build a bridge from Tot Shabbat to lifelong Jewish learning Note: Registration appreciated. First pilot year of our program we are offering as a suggested donation of $18 per class.
Suggested cost per session $18
FIRST CLASS: Saturday, September 13 @ 11:30 am More Upcoming Mishpacha Dates in 2025: September 20, October 11, October 18, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 13 Registration form below is still in progress. At this time you can register but not yet make a donation toward the cost of the program. We are excited to hear from you with your interest in the program and will be in touch before the first class session on Saturday, September 13th at 11:30am! Any questions contact tbrass@amtikvah.org.
* No one is turned away for lack of funds. Contact Executive Director Talya K. Brass to discuss (415) 664-7375.
Enrollment Form Instructions: If you are a member or already in our database, please LOG INTO YOUR ACCOUNT by clicking the Login button in the top right of the page and entering your email and password. This form will automatically populate some of your information and you must be logged in to set up a payment plan. If you do not remember your password, click Forgot Password to reset it. Next, please fill out all applicable sections of this enrollment form. Once you complete the form, you will be prompted to create an account in ShulCloud if you do not already have one. This is our synagogue's database, used for processing payments. Your information is secure and confidential. If you are having difficulty with the form, please contact the Am Tikvah office at 415.586.8833 or office@amtikvah.org.
FAMILY INFORMATION
STUDENT INFORMATION
SCHOOL INFORMATION
PHOTO RELEASE AUTHORIZATION
* I hereby grant permission to Am Tikvah to use my family's image and voice, first name, art, written work, or verbal statements on its website, social media platforms, or in other official printed and online publications without further consideration, and I acknowledge Am Tikvah has right to crop or treat any images at its discretion. I also acknowledge that Am Tikvah may choose not to use my family's image at this time, but may do so at its own discretion at a later date. Am Tikvah reserves the right to discontinue use of images without notice. I also understand that once my family's image is posted on Am Tikvah's website, the image can be downloaded. Therefore, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any claims the Am Tikvah Board of Directors and All Employees of Am Tikvah.
TUITION AND FEES
Choose your payment plan! Tuition for each child is a suggested donation of $18 per class. You may either pay per class at $18 each, or pre-pay for 8 sessions for a total suggested donation of $144. This second option works like a punch card—come to whichever dates work best for your family.
