This is our space for toddlers & kids ages 0–5! You'll be joining our annual cohort (more on that below) that meets regularly in a space to connect, support one another, and nurture both your child’s Jewish identity and your own spirit.
What to expect
A musical service with rituals to introduce the kids to Shabbat core ideas and melodies
Family Kiddush with challah & juice
Making Challah, Crafts, games, snacks, and lots of ways to play with friends
And the icing on the cake – our wonderful educator and teens will be on hand for childcare if you want to take a moment for a cup of coffee with the other parents
Example of what to expect on a Shabbat Morning gathering:
Feel free to come and go at your family’s own pace!
9:00 AM Opening circle with the entire Freedom School community
9:15 AM Family Learning time around Shabbat & upcoming holidays
10:15 AM Recess and snack with Freedom School friends
10:35 AM Join the community at service to feel the vibe!
10:45 AM Kids oriented musical Shabbat service & kiddush
11:30 AM Closing Circle & Goodbye
*If your kids haven’t melted yet, you’re invited to stay for kiddush lunch with the entire community around 12:30 PM.
Save our next open dates:
12/19 Hanukkah Kab-Shab
1/24 Tu Bishvat Shabbat Morning
2/28 Purim Shabbat Morning
3/21 Shabbat Morning
4/4 Passover - Spring festival
4/25 Havdalah Afternoon
For any questions about the program, please contact our Director of Family Education, Mor Shimonie at mor@thekitchensf.org.
What is Gan Or?
A year of joyful, hands-on Jewish learning made for families in the early years of parenting! We have two cohorts, Kitchen Playground for ages 0-2 and Pre-K/TK for ages 3-4 (the first year of Freedom School). When you enroll in the annual program, you get access to all sessions, priority registration for special gatherings, and a consistent community that travels the Jewish year together.
Learn more about Kitchen Playground here, and the Pre-K/TK cohort here.