To ensure a safe and meaningful experience for everyone in the very busy and tightly packed space, children must be with their grown-ups or in our children’s program at all times.
Additionally, every single child must be registered.
Members: registration was emailed to you from IKAR HHD 5787
Non-Member Guests (2-13 yrs old) must register here
9/20 Kol Nidrei
ages 2-5th grade, 5:45-8:20pm
9/21 Yom Kippur
Children’s Programming for ages 2-5th grade, 9am-7:15pm
6th + 7th grade lounge, 9am-6pm, + teen volunteer opportunities
Middle School Teshuva Program, 11am-12pm
Teen lounge, 9am-7:15pm
Teen Talk with Rebecca Weiker from the Mend Collaborative, 10:30-11:30am
Family Friendly Services for K-2nd, 9:30-10:15am
Family Friendly Services for 3rd-5th, 10:20-11:05am
Bite Size (age 0-5) Family Friendly Services, 11:15-11:45am
All Children must be picked up from programming at 7:15pm
Havdalah, Kids Light Show, and Shofar @ 7:28pm
Break Fast @ 7:30 pm; registration is required for everyone
What is children’s programming? Picture the best parts of childcare, camp and school and you have IKAR’s Children’s program. Kids will explore themes of the High Holy Days through makerspace challenges, sports, obstacle courses, drama, puppets and more. We’ll provide snacks and meals throughout the days.
How do I register my kids? For security purposes and to receive an IKARd entry badge, children over 2 years old must be registered, even if they are enrolled in our ECC or in Limudim.
If my family is just coming to Family Friendly services, do I still need to register my child who is 2 or older? Yes, all children 2 and older need to be registered to recieve an IKARd to enter the premises.
What if I want my child to sit with me? All children must be with their grown-ups or in a children’s program. In order to ensure we have room for all of our adults, we kindly request that children below the age of B’nai Mitzvah join our children’s programming or find seating in the outdoor davening tent.
Are there services for kids and families? Family Friendly Services are an opportunity for kids to enjoy High Holy Day Highlights. Ages 4+ will attend these services with their teachers, so no parent/caregiver is required (but are welcome to join in). Two and three-year-olds will experience mini-services in their classrooms. Parents are welcome to attend Family Friendly Services with their children. Families can also bring their infants and toddlers too young to be in child care to our Bite Size Family Services.
My child is attending childcare and is still in diapers. What’s the plan? Our teachers will change diapers. Please provide all necessary supplies including a labeled bag with diapers and wipes.
Will my child be able to nap during childcare? Yes, 2-4-year-olds will have the option to nap on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur afternoons. We will provide nap mats. Please bring a blanket or anything else your child might need.
What should my child bring/not bring?
-Name-labeled water bottle
-Name-labeled sweatshirt (a/c is on in classrooms)
-Because of Shalhevet’s strict kashrut policy, do not bring food. We will provide snacks and lunch, including gluten free and dairy free options.
-We recommend not bringing anything your child deeply cares about as there is a high risk of toys/stuffies getting lost.
My child is in 8th grade or older. What’s the plan for them?
–Sign-up to volunteer in our children’s programming
-Join Services
-Staff-Supervised Teen Lounge, 9am-7:15pm
-Teen Talk with Rebecca Weiker from the Mend Collaborative, 10:30-11:30am
-Middle School Teshuva Program, 11am-12pm