East Bay

Virtual Jewish Birth Prep Workshop

When
Sun, Nov 8, 2020
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm (PT)
Where
Anywhere you like!
Via Zoom
Register Here
FREE
Birth Prep Workshop

Learn about rituals during pregnancy, labor and delivery, choosing a Hebrew or Jewish name, circumcision/bris, naming and welcoming ceremonies, Jewish perspectives on parenting and more.

This class will be facilitated by JBN Director Carol Booth, JBN Program Manager and doula Jennifer Altman, and Rabbi Jonathon Prosnit from Beth Am along with other local clergy and lay leaders. Become informed and make friends!

If you are interested in learning more, connect with the Jewish Baby Network or contact Director Carol Booth at carol@jewishbabynetwork.org.This class is free, but please consider a $20 donation to support all our programs.

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Class Philosophy

The Jewish Baby Network is committed to providing information in a non-judgmental manner. It is our intention to educate parents about the traditions, rituals and resources, and it is up to each parent to decide how much or little to incorporate into their family’s life. The Jewish Baby Network welcomes everyone, including LGBTQ, single and multi parent, multifaith, multiethnic, multiabled, and unaffiliated families.

Class Information

Who: Jewish Birth Prep Workshop is open to new and expectant parents who are interested in learning more about Jewish themes related to birth, welcoming ceremonies, and parenting.

What: Free Jewish Birth Prep Workshop!

When: Nov 8, 2020

Where: Zoom: make sure to register!

Why: Prepare for baby, learn about Jewish parenting, and make friends.

Our programs are designed for families with children aged 0-36 months, but bring the whole family! Grandparents and extended family welcome. We always have great snacks, fun art supplies, and play spaces for older siblings too. We welcome everyone, including unaffiliated, single and multi-parent, multi-faith, multi-ethnic, multi-abled, and LGBTQ+ families.

JBN Sponsors: Congregations Beth Am, Beth Jacob, Kol Emeth, Or Shalom, Sherith Israel, and The Kitchen.

JBN Major Funders: The Koret Foundation, Rodan Family Foundation, and Leslie Family Foundation.

Jewish Baby Network is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Center for Children and Youth. JFCS supports families from newborn to the elderly. Please visit the JFCS website for more information about all their great programs.

 

Jewish Baby Network - Jewish Family and Chilren's Services' Center for Children and Youth