Toddlers learn about Passover at Temple Emanu-El's Tot Shabbat

Rabbi Brenner Glickman said with new children always being born, there are always new generations entering Tot Shabbat. 

Held once a month at Temple Emanu-El for the past 18 years, the event, open to the community, brings young children and their parents or guardians together to explore the Jewish faith.

On April 13, however, the experience had a special significance due to the upcoming holiday of Passover. 

Glickman led the session focusing on what he called "one of our principal, most important foundational holidays of the year."

The morning featured songs and prayers, crafts, snacks and a Passover-themed photo booth. 

"This is a way of introducing the little tots to the traditions of Passover: the story, some of the foods, and getting them excited for the holiday that's coming up," he said.

As Tot Shabbat begins on the playground before heading inside, kids had a chance to both learn and socialize. 

Adam Parker called the event a chance for his son Isaac Parker, 2, to experience Jewish life, as well as to play with the other kids.