“My task is not to debate whether I’m a Jew or not, but to figure out what kind of Jew I am. For me, finding a secular Jewish community with progressive politics fits my version of that identity.”
Family Holiday Celebrations
Families with children of all ages are welcome to attend our community-wide holiday celebrations and observances throughout the year. In addition, we create some services and celebrations just for families. As with our larger holiday programs, observance is not centered around prayer and worship, but rather our history, our values and our connectedness to each other. All families are welcome!
- High Holiday Family Services (Rosh Hashanah, Sept. 19, 2020 | Yom Kippur, Sept. 28, 2020)
- Family Chanukkah Party (Dec. 13, 2020)
- Purim Carnival (Feb. 21, 2021)
- Passover Seder
For families with younger children, our monthly Circle Playtime programs (currently on hold) always include stories, songs and art projects centered around holidays in the Jewish calendar. For 2020-2021, we are offering the Mishpoke Learning Family program for families with younger children.
Looking for ideas about holiday observance in your own home? Resources are available with suggestions for social justice themes, fun activities, and meaningful rituals.
In addition to family-friendly holiday celebrations, we host an annual all-ages gathering at a family retreat center in the White Mountains each July. Join us for hiking, biking, swimming and good company for adults and children alike.
