Children and Parenting
BBYO Winter Kickoff Event for Teens
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GJF: Bim Bom Bags Quadruple the Fun! (virtual)
Violins of Hope - Remembrance of Music: A Special Event for Int'l Holocaust Remembrance Day
GJF: Little Bookworms (Virtual with local libraries)
VIRTUAL Estate Planning for Expecting Families and Families with Young Children
GJF: Bim Bom Bags - Purim
GJF: "I Say Shalom: Baby & Me" Program
GJF: Little Bookworms (Virtual with local libraries)
GJF: Bim Bom Bags - Passover
GJF: "I Say Shalom: Baby & Me" Program
GJF: Bim Bom Bags - Lag B'Omer & Shavuot
Sweet Summer Series with PJ Library
Various dates and locations across the DC area (see below)
Good for all ages but most appreciated by kids 3-7 years old.
Join Growing Jewish Families, PJ Library, and our partners for playtime and popsicles at your local playground! We’ll gather with other families to socialize while social distancing. Check the schedule for one near you! Not ready for gathering outside yet? We will also have an online option!
Each program is one hour long, unless otherwise specified.
More dates coming soon. Each event is limited to 15 families.
To register: https://www.jconnect.org/families/sweet-summer-series/
Sweet Summer Series: Dale City/Woodbridge
Wednesday, June 23, 4:30-5:30 PM
Congregation Ner Shalom
14010 Spriggs Road, Woodbridge, VA
Sweet Summer Series: Loudoun County
Monday, June 28, 6:30-7:30 PM
Sha’are Shalom Playground
19357 Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA
Sweet Summer Series: Fairfax
Tuesday, July 13, 4:30-5:30 PM
Gesher Jewish Day School Playground
4800 Mattie Moore Ct, Fairfax, VA
If your child attends Camp Achva, join us for a special Sweet Summer Series just for camp families at 3:00-4:00 PM! Pre-register here.
Sweet Summer Series: Alexandria
Monday, July 19, 5:00-6:00 PM
Agudas Achim Playground
2908 Valley Drive, Alexandria, VA
Sweet Summer Series: Herndon
Tuesday, July 20, 6:30-7:30 PM
Congregation Beth Emeth Playground
12523 Lawyers Rd, Herndon, VA
Sweet Summer Series: Arlington
Thursday, July 29, 2:15-3:15 PM
Etz Hayim Playground
2920 Arlington Blvd, Arlington, VA
Sweet Summer Series: Fairfax
Wednesday, August 18, 4:30-5:30 PM
Pozez JCC
8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, VA
Helpful Resources for Families
PJ Library's Resources for talking with Children about Racism
Repairing the world, tikkun olam, starts at home. Right now, even if it feels uncomfortable, it's important for families to talk about race and racism together. PJ Library provides resources that offer starting points for parents, educators, and caregivers about how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children. Click here to view their resource page
JSSA Workshops and Groups
JSSA professionals conduct workshops and seminars on coping with issues related to the COVID-19 crisis and other mental health concerns, as well as facilitate support groups for seniors, unemployed adults, teens, LGBTQ+ teens, and children.
Click here to learn more.
