15 AprBarnet Synagogue Parent & Toddler Group

Barnet is a warm, friendly shul for families with children of all ages, where children are an integral part of shul life. We encourage children to feel comfortable in the shul. We believe that if we nurture a child’s Jewish awareness, and give them a strong sense of belonging they will be set up with the tools for life to contribute to activities in Jewish society and develop their full potential.

Every week, from pre-school through the primary school years, a team of volunteer parents organise and run services for differing ages immediately after the haftarah. In these services, children can develop their confidence in the shul and start to feel comfortable in the surroundings whilst having fun with play, stories and of course some prayer. Children who start off shy and quiet soon join in with all the others and enjoy the interaction, play and prayer.

At the end of the services, they join the whole community. There is a special area for their Kiddush within the main shul area.

For pre-school children there is also a weekly toddler music group, held in the shul.

Aside from the weekly programme, each Yom Tov has separate services that take place, in addition to special events such as a family day at Pesach, Chanukah events and a Purim party.

For more information and to join our group of volunteers who make growing up in Barnet a very special experience, contact us the shul office.