Classes
IKAR’s Grownup & Me classes focus on nurturing friendship, curiosity, respect, and Jewish identity for young children and their parents. During each class, we will learn together through music, art, and play. Our parent discussions will focus on both the takhlis (nitty gritty) of parenting and also on what it means to be a Jewish parent.
Infant Grownup & Me Class
On Saturdays • 10:00am to 11:00am
Price: $400/family
Price: $400/family
This Saturday class offers opportunities for connection, learning, play, and community. Classes include music and movement, child-led play, and grown-up discussion of developmental and Jewish topics. Open to members and non-members.
- Ages: from birth to walking
- 2026 Dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12 (10 classes)
- Location: Shalhevet School
Beth Weisman, M.A.
Cricket Buchler, Coach/Trainer
Grownup & Me Shabbat Class
On Fridays • 10:00am to 11:30am
Price: $400/family
Price: $400/family
This Friday class includes music and movement, child-led play, a child-friendly mini Shabbat experience, snack for those eating solids, and a parent discussion focusing on a variety of early childhood/Jewish parenting topics. Open to members and non-members.
- Ages: from birth to 30 months
- 2026 Dates: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11 (10 classes)
- Location: IKAR's Early Childhood Center
Beth Weisman, M.A.
Cindy Stansbury, MAEd ECE
Grandparent & Me Class
On Sundays • 10:00am to 11:30am
Price: $200/family
Price: $200/family
If you’re a loving, involved grandparent looking for fun and meaningful things to do with your grandchild, join us! This monthly Sunday class offers opportunities for connection, learning, play, and community. Classes include music and movement, child-led play, grown-up discussion of developmental and Jewish topics, and a snack. Open to members and non-members.
- Ages: 0-3
- 2026 Dates: 9/6, 10/11, 11/15, 12/13 (4 classes)
- Location: Parenting Center (annex)
Beth Weisman, M.A.