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Children's Services
Temple Shalom
A Reform Jewish Congregation
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Families & Children
Children are always welcome at services at Temple Shalom. We have a Quiet Room in our Sanctuary, for the comfort and convenience of families to use when needed. But we realize that the Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) 8pm service is challenging for some of our youngest worshippers. Therefore we have, in addition, the following services designed especially for Children.

The summer schedule departs from this pattern; please check the full calendar for specific service times in July and August.  A detailed listing for the upcoming year follows.

All Services

First Friday night of the month:

Family Services, 7:30pm in the Sanctuary

Second Saturday morning of the month:

Shabbat Morning Family Service, 9:30am (in the Chapel)
Primary Age Shabbat, 10:45am (in the Chapel)

Third Friday night of the month (usually):

Tot Shabbat, 6:45pm (This may vary during months when we offer a Tot Holiday service instead; check the full calendar.)

Fourth Friday of the month:

Kabbalat Shabbat, an informal, camp-style service in the Sanctuary at 6:15pm, followed by a Pot Luck Shabbat Dinner in the Chapel at 7pm


Family Services 2005-2006

First Fridays - Family services (7:30pm)

  • November 4
  • December 2
  • January 6
  • February 3
  • March 3
  • April 7
  • May 5
  • June 2

Second Saturdays - Shabbat Morning Family Service (9:30am)

  • November 12
  • December 10
  • January 14
  • February 11
  • March 11
  • May 13

Second Saturdays - Primary Age Shabbat (10:45am)

  • November 12
  • December 10
  • January 14
  • February 11
  • March 11
  • May 13

Third Fridays Tot Shabbat (6:45pm)

  • Saturday, October 22 (Picnic under the Sukkah 6pm, service 6:45pm)
  • November 18
  • December 16
  • December 30 (Chanukah service 6pm, dinner and celebration 7pm)
    RSVP required for dinner - call 301-587-2273 after Dec. 1.
  • January 20
  • February 17 (Tot Tu B’Shevat - Jewish Arbor Day)
  • Monday, March 13 (Tot Purim 6:45pm)
    Come in costume and bring noisemakers
  • April 14 (Tot Pesach)
  • May 19
  • June 2 (Tot Shavuot) preceeded by Tot Shavuot Picnic Dinner at 6pm
    Come in pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or sleeping blanket.
    This dinner may change from potluck to partially catered - call 301-587-2273 after May 1.

Fourth Fridays - Kabbalat services
6pm snacks in lobby, 6:15pm Kabbalat Shabbat service, 7pm potluck dairy/vegetarian picnic

  • October 28
  • November 25
  • December 23
  • February 24
  • March 24
  • April 28
  • May 26
  • June 23