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Jewish Birth Prep Workshop

Jewish Birth Prep Workshop
When
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
3:00 pm - 5:45 pm (PT)
Where
PJCC
800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404 Map
Register Here
$36 per couple / $18 per individual
Birth Prep Workshop

Our next Jewish Birth Prep Workshop will be on November 17, 2019. We are excited to be partnering again with Honeymoon Israel! Register Today!

The class will be 3 PM – 5:45 PM at the PJCC in Foster City. The PJCC is hosting the class, but you do not need to be a member of the PJCC or any Jewish organization to attend.

Over the course of the class, new and expectant parents will have an opportunity to learn and ask questions about rituals during labor and delivery, choosing a Hebrew name, bris, naming and welcoming ceremonies, Jewish perspectives on parenting and more.

Registration is required and open until November 17.  Register today!

The price is $36 per couple or $18 per individual which includes kosher vegetarian snacks and desserts and all materials.

This class will be facilitated by JBN Director Carol Booth and PJCC Family Educator Jeni Clancy along with local Peninsula rabbis. 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.

Honeymoon Israel

Honeymoon Israel is a Jewish organization that provides trips to Israel for couples with at least one Jewish partner.  Spend nine exhilarating, romantic and memorable days exploring Israel, while building friendship and community with other couples from the Bay Area.  For more information see www.honeymoonisrael.org or email sfbayarea@honeymoonisrael.org

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, interfaith, 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: Class is $36 per couple/$18 per individual and includes a kosher snacks and desserts and all materials.

When: Nov 17, 2019

Where:  PJCC, 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404
PJCC membership not required to attend.

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