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Family & Youth Programs at Narayever

We’re proud to offer a wide range of engaging, age-appropriate programs for children and families throughout the school year and during Jewish holidays. Families play an active role in shaping our community—whether by joining participating in programs, contributing as a teen leader, or participating on the youth committee. 

​Holiday Programs 

Our dedicated team, including amazing teen leaders and enthusiastic volunteers, brings Jewish holidays to life with fun, meaningful programming for children and families. Look forward to creative and festive experiences for: 

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Simchat Torah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Shavuot, and Lag B'Omer. 

Want to stay informed? Join our *Just for Families* Listserv (email youth@narayever.ca  and follow us on Instagram @famyouthnarayever). 

​Shabbat Mornings

Babysitting

📅 Every Shabbat morning 

🕙 Starts at 10:00 am 

Children in Grade 2 and under can play, read, and relax in a warm, Shabbat-friendly environment. Drop-off available. 

​Teen and ShinShinim-Led Programming

📅 Every other Shabbat morning 

🕚 Begins at 11:00 am and ends with the main service 

Kids ages 0–11 can enjoy exciting Jewish-themed activities led by our enthusiastic teen leaders and ShinShinim. Drop-off is available for children ages 6 and up. 

​Family Shabbat Programming

📅 Once a month 

🕥 11:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Join us for an interactive, multi-age Shabbat experience filled with singing, stories, and spirit. Children and parents can participate together.

Children are always welcome in the sanctuary with their families, whether or not they participate in youth programs. 

​Other Programs & Events

Family Kabbalat Shabbat

📅 Friday evenings as scheduled 

Celebrate Shabbat with music, blessings, and creativity! Services are designed for kids and their grown-ups to connect with tradition in a joyful, hands-on way.

Havdalah for Families 

📅 Saturday evenings as scheduled 

Wind down the week with this musical, meaningful Havdalah experience for families. Enjoy stories, blessings, singing, and crafts in a cozy, communal setting. 

B. Mitzvah Program 

📅 Bi-monthly during the school year 

Students preparing for their Bar/Bat/Bnei Mitzvah come together to explore big ideas, build friendships, and deepen their connection to Jewish life. The class is co-facilitated by Rabbi Elkin and offers a unique opportunity to engage with Jewish tradition in a supportive group setting. 

Questions?

Want to learn more about any of our youth and family programs? 

📧 Email youth@narayever.ca