Parenting Center

ON-GOING CLASSES l DROP-IN CLASSES

The Parenting Center at the Brooklyn Heights Synagogue is a place for children age 0-3 and their parents to come together for support, education, community and fun!

More than just a playgroup, we offer ongoing and one-time programs, lectures and classes designed to provide resources for the unique challenges faced by anyone raising young children in NYC and provide opportunities for families to engage with Jewish holidays, traditions and values. The BHS Parenting Center programs are open to both members and nonmembers.  We invite you and your child to become part of this lively community!

Please email parentingcenter@bhsbrooklyn.org to join our mailing list.  Please include your child’s name and date of birth.

Fall 2024 Programming

Enrollment is currently open for our 2024-25 school year programs. Please fill out this form so we can reach out with more information.

On-Going Classes
BOKER 2’S

This is a year-long partial separation class designed to expose children to the preschool and to provide a bridge between “play classes” and school. Children and caregivers join our educators for a 90-minute interactive and engaging Jewish experience that incorporates music, movement, art, literacy and Jewish holidays and values. Towards the winter, we begin a gentle separation that meets the needs of each child.

This program is for: Children who are between 18-26 months by September 2024.

If you are interested in Boker Twos for the 2024-2025 school year, please let us know by filling out this form!

SHALOM YELADIM

This is a weekly class for grown-ups and children together. The thoughtful, innovative curriculum includes structured free-play, along with art projects, music, movement, snack and circle time, giving our students the chance to explore the classroom experience within a safe, nurturing environment. Jewish holiday celebrations and cultural themes are carefully integrated into each week’s program.

This program is for: Children who are between 15-18 months by September 2024.

If you are interested in Shalom Yeladim for the 2024-2025 school year, please let us know by filling out this form!

Drop-In Programming
K’TON TON TIME

If you are interested in dropping in on an individual class for the Winter/Spring Session, click here.

WELCOMING SHABBAT

This is a free weekly drop-in program. Children of all ages, parents, grandparents, caregivers, and friends are all invited to come together for this sing-along Shabbat led by Rabbi Serge Lippe! Each Friday morning, we sing Shabbat songs, say the Blessings, and share a special kiddush of grape juice and challah together.

We look forward to seeing you at Welcoming Shabbat!

RSVP to let us know you’re coming so we have enough grape juice and challah!

This program is for: For parents and caregivers with children of all ages

This program is always available to watch here!

TOT SHABBAT

Every first Saturday of the month, join song leader Mandy Sigale for a fun and free musical Shabbat service filled with our favorite Shabbat songs, stories and more!

A great way to celebrate Shabbat together and meet other families with young children.