Family Programming

We aim to nurture, inspire and create points of Jewish connection for our families as their children grow within our community. Our family engagement programs provide the space to enrich the lives of children and parents through immersive experiences, Shabbat, and exciting cohortized activities rooted in Jewish learning and practice.

Family Shabbaton

At Camp Ramah in Ojai

Swimming, Communal Shabbat services, Havdalah bonfire, childcare, adult and kids programming, and so much FUN!

May 15-17, 2026

May 14-16, 2027

May 5-7, 2028

Tot Shabbat and
Family Service

Join us for a family-focused opportunity on Shabbat morning every week! We start with Tot Shabbat (designed for families with kids 5 and younger) at 10 am with songs and Shabbat fun. We continue at 10:20 with a family service (designed for families with kids under 10), including prayers, learning, and leadership opportunities for kids. We look forward to seeing you there!

Tot Kabbalat Shabbat

Musical Friday night program and dinner for ECC-Gesher families

Oct. 10 (Tot Sukkot), Feb. 20

ShabbaTunes

Musical Shabbat Program for families with ECC-Gesher kids

Shabbat Morning: Nov. 1, March 21, April 25

Havdallah: Dec. 6, Jan. 24

Shabbat Yeladim

Supervised playtime for kids, starting on the sandbox at 10:00 AM, and in the Elbaz Family Foundation Gymnasium after the family service.

Shabbat Hang Out

Monthly afternoon hang out on Ziering Family Field for families at TBA

Saturdays at 3:00 PM on Ziering Field

Sept. 6, Oct. 25, Dec. 6, Jan. 24, Feb. 14, March 14, April 18, May 30

6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Cohort

All 6th grade families are invited to participate in a series of programs designed for families immersed in preparing for a B’nei Mitzvah.

Saturdays at 12:30 PM in Hersch Hall

Family Holiday Programs

A chance for 1st – 5th grade families to celebrate the holidays as a grade community.

 

  • December 14 YLE Hanukkah Program, 10am-12pm
  • March 1 Purim Carnival, 10am-1pm