At Congregation Ahavat Olam, Jewish learning and community don’t begin and end in the classroom. Our Youth & Family Programs bring students and families together through music, holiday celebrations, book discussions, and shared experiences that spark curiosity and connection. From our youngest learners to teens and young adults — and the grown-ups who support them — these programs are designed to make Jewish life joyful, meaningful, and rooted in community at every stage.
A Joyful Purim Celebration for Preschoolers
Celebrate Purim with a joyful, music-filled morning designed especially for preschoolers ages 3–5 and the adults who accompany them. Through songs, movement, and hands-on activities, children will explore Purim traditions in a warm, welcoming Jewish community setting created just for young learners.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
10:00–11:00 AM
Congregation Ahavat Olam
Presented in collaboration with PJ Library
This free, one-hour program is open to the Jewish community. Advance RSVP is required so we can prepare materials and create a meaningful experience for every family.
A Community-Wide Celebration for Grades K–9
Join us for a magical afternoon of Purim fun created especially for our Hebrew School students in grades K–9 and their families. This high-energy celebration will be filled with creativity, laughter, community spirit — and a featured live Magician Magic Show!
🗓 Sunday, March 1, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Shul@1600
✨ The Magic Begins Here
This festive afternoon will include:
The celebration will conclude with a Mishloach Manot raffle — so everyone leaves with a little Purim joy.
👗 Costumes Welcome
Children are encouraged to come in costume — and parents are warmly invited to join in the fun!
🍽 Potluck Assignments (Dairy-Vegetarian)
Please bring an item based on your child’s grade:
🎁 Mishloach Manot
We’ll provide boxes for decorating. Families are asked to bring goodies to fill them.
Suggested items include:
Important Notes
A Live Music Experience for Little Ones, Ages 3-6, in collaboration with the PJ Library.
We’re delighted to welcome Tiny Tutti back to the Shul@1600 for a joyful, music-filled afternoon designed especially for our youngest learners — and the grown-ups who love them.
Through lively songs, stories, and interactive moments, Tiny Tutti engages children in a playful exploration of letters, numbers, colors, animals, and core values like kindness and respect — all in a warm and welcoming Jewish community setting.
🗓 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 Shul@1600
Grandparents are especially encouraged to bring their grandchildren for this special intergenerational experience.
In the email, please be sure to include the child(ren) names and age, as well as who will be joining them at the event.
For Grades 4–6 (Ages 10–13)
In collaboration with PJ Our Way
We’re excited to launch a new Tween Book Club designed especially for students in grades 4–6. Offered in partnership with PJ Our Way, this pilot program brings tweens together around a shared story — encouraging thoughtful conversation, peer connection, and meaningful dialogue in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
Participants will receive a copy of our first book, Linked, to read independently at home. We’ll then gather at Shul@1600 for a teen-led discussion, supported by CAO staff — and, of course, pizza dinner.
🗓 Wednesday, March 25, 2026
📍 Shul@1600 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
👥 Ages 10–13 (Grades 4–6)
🍕 Includes book + pizza dinner
While Linked is generally recommended for ages 11+, participation is flexible and based on reading level and parental discretion.
This first meeting will serve as a pilot session. If there is a strong interest, we hope to continue the Tween Book Club as a recurring program.
👉 To learn more and RSVP for Tween Book Club
Please note that the RSVP is being handled through PJ Our Way.
