Programs: Shalom Baby
Shalom Baby
Location: Family Engagement Studio
Instructor: Molly Hess
Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Quarterly educational sessions and monthly playgroups for expecting parents, first time parents and families seeking community. Each session will have an educational, a hands-on and a resource sharing component.
Cost:
- $40 for 4 learning sessions + 8 playgroup sessions
- $5 for drop-in playgroup only
Available Courses:
Learning Sessions: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby)
Whether you are expecting or have already welcomed your bundle of joy, join other families at a similar stage of life throughout the year in four Jewish-themed learning sessions and monthly playgroups designed to foster community and growth.
Learning session topics include:
- May 3 - Building a Jewish Family
- August 16 - Creating Jewish Traditions
- November 8 - Finding Jewish Community
- February 2027 - PJ Library Host
Monthly playgroups are during the months when learning sessions are not taking place, typically the first Sunday of the month. Check the playgroup section for more details.
Schedule
Course Schedule: May 3, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Jun 7: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby Playgroup)
Shalom Baby! Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Playgroup Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan 10, 2027
Playgroup Cost
- Drop in Registration - $5 per playgroup
Schedule
Course Schedule: June 7, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Jul 12: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby Playgroup)
Shalom Baby! Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Playgroup Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan 10, 2027
Playgroup Cost
- Drop in Registration - $5 per playgroup
Schedule
Course Schedule: July 12, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sep 6: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby Playgroup)
Shalom Baby! Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Playgroup Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan 10, 2027
Playgroup Cost
- Drop in Registration - $5 per playgroup
Schedule
Course Schedule: September 6, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Oct 4: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby Playgroup)
Shalom Baby! Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Playgroup Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan 10, 2027
Playgroup Cost
- Drop in Registration - $5 per playgroup
Schedule
Course Schedule: October 4, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Dec 6: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby Playgroup)
Shalom Baby! Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Playgroup Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan 10, 2027
Playgroup Cost
- Drop in Registration - $5 per playgroup
Schedule
Course Schedule: December 6, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Jan10, 2027: Sun, 9:00-10:00am (Shalom Baby Playgroup)
Shalom Baby! Welcome new Jewish families to the Jewish community. Whether you are expecting or have your bundle of joy, gather with other families in a similar stage for Jewish community through four learning sessions and monthly playgroup.
Playgroup Dates:
- June 7
- July 12
- Sept. 6
- Oct. 4
- Dec. 6
- Jan 10, 2027
Playgroup Cost
- Drop in Registration - $5 per playgroup
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 10, 2027
Day(s) of the Week: Sun
Time: 9:00 am - 10:00 am