Congregation Beth El provides an innovative array of Family Programs designed to bring together parents, grandparents and children in the pursuit of Jewish knowledge. Whether your family is headed by two parents or a single parent, an intermarried couple or a same sex couple, the goal is the same – to encourage your participation and enrich your lives with learning, warmth and friendship.

Some activities are age specific and others are designed for the entire Beth El community. If you have questions or are interested in volunteering to help with any of these programs or have ideas for new programs, please contact Sherri Morris.






Family Holiday Celebrations
We’d like your family to join our family at these special holiday celebrations. For specific dates and times please browse the website calendar and watch the monthly Bulletin.

Holidays at Beth El are just one more way we help you feel connected and feel at home. Please join us for any or all of the following festivities.

SUKKAH DECORATING - PIZZA PARTY
Sunday, October 12, 2008
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Pizza and healthy snacks will be served. Many craft projects to choose from or bring your own…then hang them with your kids! Learn about and shake a lulav and etrog. Pick up your children from the Jewish Learning Center and join us. Lots of fun for all ages. Grandparents, bring your grandchildren! Great for Preschool families! Please RSVP to Amy Alpert at 973-763-0119 or aalpert@bethelnj.com. No charge, open to the community.

SUKKAH HOP
Sunday, October 19, 2008 9:00am-12:00pm
This isn’t a dance in the sukkah, although that might be fun! We will visit several sukkot in our community and there will be a different activity at each sukkah. We will conclude our “hop” back in the Beth El sukkah for a final activity. You must sign up for this event so that we can accommodate everyone who wishes to join us.

SIMCHAT TORAH CELEBRATION
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 6:30pm
Music, Dancing with Torahs, Services. Come see the entire Torah opened - This only happens once a year! Grandparents and all prospective members are welcome!

SIMCHAT TORAH OPEN HOUSE AT THE ROSTON'S
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Roston Family invites you to celebrate together at their home, with Ma’ariv at 6:45 pm.

PURIM PARTY, PARADE & MEGILLAH READING
Monday, March 9, 2009
6:30pm
Stomp out Haman’s name, show off your costume and enjoy our amazing dessert buffet.

PURIM CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 8, 2009
12:00 noon - 3:00pm
Come in costume and win great prizes! At Oheb Shalom this year right after the Jewish Learning Center lets out.

ISRAEL DAY PARADE, NYC
Sunday, May 31, 2009
All ages welcome to march with Beth El in this community celebration of Israel. More information to come.