- April 25, 2025
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Karen Hershman brings her grandson Brian Hershman, 2, from the playground into Tot Shabbat.
Photo by Ian SwabyNatalie Stein, 4, and Evan Stein, 6, clap their hands along with a song.
Photo by Ian SwabyTot Shabbat assistant Marni Mount accepts a project to laminate from Jacob Shefrin, 6.
Photo by Ian SwabyShayna Shefrin and Maya Shefrin, 1, listen as Rabbi Brenner Glickman discusses Passover.
Photo by Ian SwabyRabbi Brenner Glickman speaks to the group about Passover.
Photo by Ian SwabyBilly Bishop, 2, decorates himself with stickers.
Photo by Ian SwabyLayla Goldman, 3, and Tot Shabbat assistant Marni Mount.
Photo by Ian SwabyMike Perlman and his granddaughter Claire Perlman perform the art activity.
Photo by Ian SwabyEvan Stein, 6, and Natalie Stein, 4
Photo by Ian SwabySinead Goldman and Callum Goldman, 1, clap their hands to a song.
Photo by Ian SwabyAdam Parker and Isaac Parker, 2, perform the art activity.
Photo by Ian SwabyLayla Goldman, 3, performs the art activity.
Photo by Ian SwabyRabbi 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.
