Birth and Adoption

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Learn the customs and rituals behind Jewish birth and adoption!

Are you preparing to welcome a new child into your family? Have questions?
Check out the blogs and events to help find answers and support in the Boston area.

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Sat
Jun

11:00AM - 12:30PM

Tot Shabbat

Lexington, MA

Cost: FREE - Registration not required.

Tot Shabbat is a monthly Shabbat experience for families with young children (ages 0—5), from 11:00am—noon. We sing, pray, hear stories, march with the Torah, and more! After services we... Read More

Tue
Jun

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Stroller Walk

Sharon, MA

Cost: FREE - Registration not required.

Connect with other parents while getting fit and feeling good on a weekly springtime stroll with your baby on Tuesdays, May 7-June 25 at 11am. In case of inclement weather,... Read More

Wed
Jul

9:30AM - 10:30AM

Mommy & Me In The Park

Brookline, MA

Cost: $10.00 - Registration is required.

Our popular Mommy and Me will be running a 4 week summer session throughout the month of July at Lawrence Park. Led by Devorah, an experienced preschool teacher and educator,... Read More

Sat
Jul

11:00AM - 12:30PM

Tot Shabbat

Lexington, MA

Cost: FREE - Registration not required.

Wed
Jul

9:30AM - 10:30AM

Mommy & Me In The Park

Brookline, MA

Cost: $10.00 - Registration is required.

Our popular Mommy and Me will be running a 4 week summer session throughout the month of July at Lawrence Park. Led by Devorah, an experienced preschool teacher and educator,... Read More

Wed
Jul

10:00AM - 11:30AM

Pre-School Open House

Lexington, MA

Cost: FREE - Registration is required.

The Billy Dalwin Pre-School of Temple Emunah is holding an Open House on Wednesday, July 10 from 10-11:30. Prospective families are invited to join us promptly at 10 o'clock for a special performance... Read More

Wed
Jul

12:45PM - 1:15PM

Watermelon Wednesdays

Lexington, MA

Cost: FREE - Registration not required.

Join Rabbi Lerner and Rabbi Fel for ice-cold watermelon and a story! We will meet for a half-hour after lunch (12:45-1:15pm) on the following Wednesdays: July 10th, 17th, 31st, and... Read More

Wed
Jul

4:00PM - 6:00PM

Aleph Artroom

Brookline, MA

Cost: $10.00 - Registration not required.

Join us for a drop-in art session and create your own masterpiece! Open on Wednesdays from 4-6, the Aleph Art Room is an art space with a Jewish twist. The sessions... Read More

Wed
Jul

9:30AM - 10:30AM

Mommy & Me In The Park

Brookline, MA

Cost: $10.00 - Registration is required.

Our popular Mommy and Me will be running a 4 week summer session throughout the month of July at Lawrence Park. Led by Devorah, an experienced preschool teacher and educator,... Read More

Wed
Jul

12:45PM - 1:15PM

Watermelon Wednesdays

Lexington, MA

Cost: FREE - Registration not required.

Join Rabbi Lerner and Rabbi Fel for ice-cold watermelon and a story! We will meet for a half-hour after lunch (12:45-1:15pm) on the following Wednesdays: July 10th, 17th, 31st, and... Read More

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06/06/2013 by Dan Brosgol on behalf of CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

What I Want for Father's Day

Some 14 years ago, at a basement party at Brandeis, I had a chance encounter with a lovely, smiling, somewhat sarcastic 19-year-old. Three years later... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

“My Dad Is Great Because He’s Great” and Other Sentiments from Kids

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06/03/2013 by Kali Brodsky on behalf of CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

“My Dad Is Great Because He’s Great” and Other Sentiments from Kids

With Father’s Day around the corner, we asked a bunch of youngsters what they love about their dads. Their responses are sweet, silly and downright... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

06/03/2013 by Kali Brodsky on behalf of CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

On Fatherhood: Parenting Experiences from a Dad of Two

Father-of-two Matt Goldwasser shares his experiences as the dad of 2½-year-old Ari and 9-month-old Alison. Matt answers our questions about adjusting to life with two... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

On Fatherhood: Thoughts from a First-Time Dad

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06/03/2013 by Kali Brodsky on behalf of CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

On Fatherhood: Thoughts from a First-Time Dad

In keeping with our Father’s Day theme, we asked a first-time dad to tell us about his fatherhood experiences so far. Jacob Hyman and his... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

The Debrief: Partnering without Parenting

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05/07/2013 by Mimi Arbeit

The Debrief: Partnering without Parenting

This week we’re happy to share another personal story in this space. Today’s piece comes from 28-year-old Miriam Lazewatsky in Newton. I’ve known I don’t... Read More

Posted in: Personal Stories

The Water Makes Us Malleable: My Bridal Mikveh

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05/01/2013 by Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center

The Water Makes Us Malleable: My Bridal Mikveh

By Britni de la Cretaz When we were beginning to plan our wedding, Ben and I began researching Jewish wedding traditions to see which ones... Read More

Posted in: Lifecycles

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04/22/2013 by Rachel

Telling Your Kids that the World Can Stink: Thoughts on Boston

I rarely have the television on when the kids are home, and for good reason. At 5:30, I was living inside my temporary domestic bubble. ... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

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03/31/2013 by CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

My Son’s First Mitzvah

By Hilary Levey Friedman At my son Carston’s bris I proudly announced that he had already completed his first mitzvah—or at least I hoped he... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

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03/03/2013 by JoJo

"Did I just come out of the (fertility) closet?" On Breaking Taboos about Baby Talk

Last week Suzie told me someone said I was "brave" for discussing our fertility attempts in public. I didn't know I was being brave, but... Read More

Posted in: Personal Stories

02/04/2013 by CJP Families with Young Children Initiative

Striving for Work-Life Compromise

By Laura Shulman BrochsteinCJP Families with Young Children and Interfaith SpecialistAs my 39th birthday inches closer, I often find myself getting sentimental about everyday life in... Read More

Posted in: Kids & Parenting

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Congregation Kehillath Israel

We are a Conservative synagogue with a membership of 400 family units. We provide religious, educational and cultural programming across all age groups. KI promotes a Judaism that is morally... Read More

InterfaithFamily

InterfaithFamily is the premier resource supporting interfaith couples exploring Jewish life and inclusive Jewish communities. We offer educational content; connections to welcoming organizations, professionals and programs; resources and trainings for... Read More

Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Education Center

Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh and Paula Brody & Family Education Center is an intimate center for spirituality, learning, celebration and community, an international model of Jewish creativity and... Read More

Jewish Family & Children's Service

For almost 150 years, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS) has been Greater Boston’s leading and trusted provider of comprehensive human services. JF&CS helps people of all faiths, races, and... Read More

Jewish Family Service of Metrowest

Strengthening Lives, Building Community. Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) provides vital social, health and community services to alleviate suffering, enhance lives and support people in need. Our programs include:... Read More

The Jewish Birth Network

Birth may be the one moment in life universally recognized as miraculous, but it can feel like an ordeal of tests, worries and fears. Parents can best connect with the... Read More

Adoption and Jewish Identity Project

The Adoption and Jewish Identity Project is dedicated to improving the lives of Jewish adoptive families by creating broader understanding of the unique religious, cultural, and identity issues they face.

Listed in: Parenting | Adoption Resources

Chabad of Brookline

Chabad Center of Brookline has been serving the Jewish Community since 2001. Its mission is to create a community for the large number of Jewish young adults and young families... Read More

Listed in: Birth | Adult Jewish Learning | Mikvahs | Synagogues - Chabad | Marriage

Chabad Lubavitch of Merrimack Valley

At Chabad, we share Jewish pride and create spiritual connections that last a lifetime. Regardless of affiliation, religious observance or prior knowledge.

Victor Outreach and Screening Program for Jewish Genetic Diseases

The Victor Outreach and Screening Program for Jewish Genetic Diseases provides education, outreach, genetic counseling and screening for 19 serious genetic disorders carried at a higher rate amongst Jews of... Read More

Listed in: Genetic Counseling

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