Play. Explore. Learn. this Fall!
Let's Play!
Monday, Wednesday
Ages 18-26 months
9:30am - 11:00am
A play-based program for parents/caregivers and children (between 18-26 months as of September 1, 2025). Our program emphasizes socialization, independence, cooperative play, sharing, following directions, group participation, and navigating transitions. We also celebrate and learn about Jewish holidays and national observances. Let's Play includes the Shabbat Together! class that meets every Friday.
Mozart for Munchkins: Symphony Superstars
Tuesday
Ages 0-3 years
Center for Jewish History - 15 West 16th St
9:30am - 10:15am
From violins to trumpets, our lively lead teacher guides our little Superstars through a different instrument each week. Get ready for a symphony of fun and discovery! Our sessions are filled with giggles and melodies that will have your little Superstar singing along with joy!
Moms’ Morning Support Group with the Israeli Hug Center - בוקר אימהות
Tuesday
Ages 0-12 months
Center for Jewish History - 15 West 16th St
10:30am - 12:30pm
Join us for a weekly two-hour program for moms of children 0-1. Meet other moms and delve into topics and questions that new moms are facing. We’ll have a light lunch and great conversations. All classes will be led in Hebrew.
Social Emotional Play Groups with Israeli Hug Center- מיומנויות חברתיות לילדים
Tuesday
Ages 4-10 years
Center for Jewish History - 15 West 16th St
4:00pm - 4:45pm (for 4 - 7 years)
5:00pm - 5:45pm (for 8 - 10 years)
In these groups, children practice understanding social situations, solving social problems, and developing social play skills and emotional-social communication. All classes will be led in Hebrew.
Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band
Thursday
Ages 0-3 years
Center for Jewish History - 15 West 16th St
10:00am - 10:45am (for 0 - 3 years)
11:00am - 11:45am (for 0 - 3 years)
12:30pm - 1:15 pm (starting in October)
Using the music to lead the way, bandleader C.J. will help inspire your kids to jam along on instruments, use various props for activities, read song-based books, learn sign language, do animal-play, and of course, clap, dance, and sing along.
Shabbat Together
Friday
6 months - 3 years
Center for Jewish History - 15 West 16th St
9:30am - 10:15am
10:30am - 11:15am
Join us for a little bim-bam and challah to get kids ages 1 to 3 years into the Shabbat spirit. Through movement and music, children and their parents/caregivers will come together as a community to celebrate Shabbat.
Shabbat Together FREE Infant Class
Friday
0-9 months
Center for Jewish History - 15 West 16th St
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Join us for a little bim-bam and challah to get children 9 months and younger into the Shabbat spirit. Through movement, music, and crafts, children and their parents/caregivers will come together as a community to celebrate Shabbat with our friends from Tkiya.