Nierman Preschool
At the JCC Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
4125 Executive Drive, La Jolla 92037
858.362.1170 • lfjcc.org

Parent/Child Classes

New Days for Fall Parent Participation Programs
Note: Ages are as of September 2010

Summer Programs
Join our JCC family by participating with your little ones in our summer programs for our youngest preschoolers! Wee Play classes are held on Thursdays for babies, 9-16 months, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, TOT & COMPANY on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays for toddlers, 17-23 months, from 9:00-11:00 am, and Wednesdays and Fridays for prechoolers, 24 - 32 months, from 9:00 - noon.

WEE Play
Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
WEE Play, a special program for babies 9 - 16 months old with their parent or significant adult, offers a support group of new friends for everyone while enjoying a session of music and movement, art, and a celebration of Shabbat under the nurturing and creative direction of Jennifer Meltzer! This class will meet on Wednesdays for the upcoming school year.

TOT & COMPANY
Wednesdays and/or Fridays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Share a special time while you and your little one, ages 18-23 months, participate in music, art, rhythm and movement, and Shabbat and holiday celebrations with Jennifer Meltzer, an early childhood specialist. Families are introduced to our PE Specialist with a gym session included as part of the program! Families enrolled in WEE Play or TOT & COMPANY are guaranteed spaces during early registration for the upcoming school year.

Parent Participation
Ready for your child to go to preschool but not ready for them to go independently? Our parent participation class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am- noon with a full preschool morning including gym and music time with specialists. This is a transition class, and parents are welcome to leave whenever you and your child are ready! By the year's end, your children will be confident to attend their 3 year old programs independently!

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Congregation Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive, La Jolla 92037
858.452.1734
email programs@congregationbethel.org
or visit congregationbethel.org

Summer Kabbalat Shabbat Beach Services & Picnic
Friday June 11, 6:15 pm at Playa Pacifica in Mission Bay Park
Bring family & friends and a dairy or pareve picnic dinner to share! Directions: Take I-5, Exit on Claremont Drive, West to East Mission Bay Dr., South to the parking lots. Parking is Free. Please call for more information: 858.452.1734

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Beth Montessori at Beth El
8660 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA
858.452.3030
Bethmontessori.com

Supporting Jewish Single Parents
A Program of Jewish Family Service
Single Parent Baby Playgroup
Turk Family Center
8804 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA  92123

SJSP Discussion/Networking Group
Wednesday June 23rd, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm in the
Turk Family Center
Meet with other Jewish single parents encountering the issues, challenges, and triumphs of raising a child on their own. Newcomers welcome! Light dinner is provided and childcare is available for $5 per child. Space is limited; please RSVP no later than Friday April 2nd. To RSVP and/or for more information, please contact Andrew Hoffman, SJSP Administrative Assistant, at andrewh@jfssd.org or at 858.637.3067.

SJSP / Jewish Hiking San Diego Family Hike
Sunday June 13, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm,
Crest Canyon Hike, Del Mar, CA
Please join SJSP and Gloria Jardon for a colorful and fun hike at Crest Canyon in Del Mar! Crest Canyon is truly a secret garden of San Diego. Families will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon exploring all of the wonders of Crest Canyon, including Torrey Pine trees, wildflowers, and the amazing canyon itself. Games and prizes will be enjoyed by all! This event is free! Please note that this trail is most appropriate for children ages 3 and older and can not accommodate strollers. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 9, 2010. For more information and/or to RSVP, please e-mail Stephanie Rogart at stephanier@jfssd.org. Meeting location and additional information will be provided to those that RSVP. For more information and maps regarding this trail please see these pages provided by the San Dieguito River Park.

SJSP Joins JFS’s Economic Response Program’s (ECR) Presentation: Co-Parenting: A Guide to Successful Communication for Transitioning Two-Household Families
Thursday June 10, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Jewish Family Service – Turk Family Center
Presented by Judi S. Foley, Family Law Collaborative Attorney and Mediator
SJSP joins ECR for a presentation designed to assist divorcing couples with children to learn negotiation and communication skills to transform their relationship and their families into healthy, hopeful, two-home families. Ms. Foley is the president of the Collaborative Family Law Group of San Diego. She is a regular presenter on The Collaborative Model in an effort to spread the word about this exciting new method of transforming a family without court. Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, June 2nd. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Andrew Hoffman, SJSP Administrative Assistant, andrewh@jfssd.org or at 858.637.3067. Childcare is available for $5 per child for SJSP clients.

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Congregation Dor Hadash
4858 Ronson Court
San Diego, Ca 92111
858.268.3674
eddirector1@dorhadash.org

Pajama Tot Shabbat
Friday June 18 from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Young children (0-8 years old) are invited to wear your PJs, bring your favorite stuffed animal, and cuddle up with your family as we welcome Shabbat with music and friends. You are welcome to bring goodies to share at the Oneg Shabbat after the service (fruit, cookies, etc.). Contact Betsy Schneider, Education Director, for more information at 858.268.3674 eddirector1@dorhadash.org

Jewish Family Service of San Diego
8804 Balboa Avenue San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: 858.637.3050
www.jfssd.org

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Hand Up Food Pantry
Jewish Family Service Food Bank Program
Turk Family Center
8804 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA  92123

The Jewish Family Service Food Pantry offers food bags to those in need due to the homelessness, financial difficulties, transitional issues and/or other crisis issues. Food bags are available to any person regardless of race, age or religion. The Food Pantry contributes to the well-being of the general community as well as helping those in the Jewish community in times of need.

Young Adult Division Associate
United Jewish Federation of San Diego County
858.571.3444 ext: 220
www.yadsandiego.org

Congregation Beth Israel
9001 Towne Centre Drive, San Diego 92122 • 858.535.1111
Early Childhood Department • 858.535.1144
Cbisd.org • or preschool@cbisd.org
Contact the preschool office regarding all Early Childhood events and programs
at 858.535.1144 ext: 3120 or preschool@cbisd.org

Contact the preschool office regarding all Early Childhood events and programs at 858.535.1144 ext: 3120 or preschool@cbisd.org

Jump into Camp Beth Israel 2010
June 21- August 13
Hop around the world with us as we experience Art and Music, Science, Cooking, and Puppetry. Eight weeks of summer time fun. Our camp is open to the entire community. We offer loads of fun, low student teacher ratio and lots of great special activities all summer long. This summer for the second year, we will be offering 4 weeks of camp for children in grades 1-3. Call the school office or visit us online for an application.

BILL AND SID RUBIN PRESCHOOL
The 2010-2011 school year will mark 34 years of CBI’s commitment to early childhood education. Our Preschool provides a warm, nurturing experience for the whole family. Enrollment is open to children 18 months to 5 years and is in full swing for 2010-2011! We have a few spaces available. Please contact the school office or visit us online for more information.

NEW!!!! Toddler Class this fall
We are opening a Toddler Classroom this fall. Join us for this wonderful class, 2-3 or 5 days a week. Call the school office to schedule a tour.

Tot Shabbat (Young Family Shabbat)
Friday June 4 (no dinner ), 6:00 pm
Tot Shabbat is designed for families with young children and includes singing, prayers and stories

BITTS: BETH ISRAEL TODDLER TRANSITIONS
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00 am -11:00 am
Our Toddler Transition class provides first experiences in group play for children 18-30 months. Parents first participate in activities with their child and gradually, over a period of several months, separate from the child. New this year, BITTS includes Songbirds Music as part of the curriculum.

Annual Tot Shabbat BBQ
Friday July 2, 6:00 pm
Join us for a family-friendly Erev Shabbat service followed by a BBQ on our lower playground. Tables are available or bring a picnic blanket. RSVP online or call 858 535-1144, ext. 3120. $12 per adult/older child, $6 per young child (2-10), and $2 for toddlers (under 2). Reservations and payment due Monday, June 28.

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Central/East County

Ohr Shalom Synagogue
2512 Third Ave (at Laurel), San Diego, 92103
For more information, call
619.231.1456 • ohrshalom.org

Family Kabbalat Service
Friday June 4th at 6:15 pm
Led by Zeji Ozeri, this family-friendly service also includes music, storytelling, an arts and crafts project and food!

Shuli Shabbat & Lunch
Saturday June 12th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A special child-oriented, parent participation Shabbat morning service with songs, tefilot, movement, stories, crafts and lunch

Shabbat Kehillatit Service
Friday June 18th, 6:15 pm Service
Ohr Shalom's wonderful family-oriented Community Shabbat Program.

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Tifereth Israel Synagogue
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd, San Diego 92119
619.697.6001
Tiferethisrael.com

Silverman Preschool
A developmentally based preschool for children ages 18 months – 5 years. Silverman Preschool is dedicated to providing a comprehensive and nurturing program with outstanding teachers in a warm, loving Jewish environment. We offer exciting afterschool enrichment programs, morning and afternoon daycare and above all the teachers are chosen for their dedication and sensitivity to the wellbeing of young children.
Click here or call 619.697.1948 for more information.

L'Mazeltov: The Jewish Childbirth Education Program Offered at Tifereth Israel
Tifereth Israel is excited and proud to announce that L'Mazeltov (www.lmazeltov.com) will soon be offered at exclusively at Tifereth Israel. Pamela Nadav, author of L'Mazeltov, has been working with Tifereth Israel's Program Director Beth Klareich and both are thrilled to be offering this exclusively at TIS. Diane Kutner, a Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator, will be teaching the classes. Watch for more information on their website and in future communications. The presentation will be free and will take place beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the JCC.
For more information on the L'Mazeltov classes contact Beth Klareich at program@tiferethisrael.com or phone her at 619.697.6001 ext. 108.

Great Beginnings (Parent Participation Class)
Fridays from 9:30 am -11:00 am
A great beginning starts at Silverman Preschool for children from birth to 24 month old accompanied by an adult. This is a special time for your child to make friends while learning through play. Activities include arts and crafts that incorporate the Jewish holidays, a special play area, and flannel board stories and enjoy Shabbat celebrations.
For more information please contact the preschool at 619.697.1948

Tot Shabbat and Junior Congregation
Saturday June 5th at 10:30 am
A perfect opportunity for the kids to enjoy Shabbat programs designed just for them. Sara Kaminski shares stories and activities for preschool age children ages 18 months – Pre-K. Children under 18 months are welcome, accompanied by an adult. Becky Henning brings knowledge, fun, and drama to Junior Congregation for grades K-6. This age appropriate service incorporates the Torah Service, explanation of the weekly parasha, and more. Parents are welcome to join their children at either program or join the congregation in the sanctuary. Both children's programs begin at 10:30 a.m. and conclude at 1:00 pm.

Summer Camp for 18 month-Kindergarten age children and Parent Participation class
Camp K’Tonton is taking place for 8 weeks filled with water activities, cooking, science, after school enrichment programs, morning and afternoon daycare, Shabbat sing-a-long with Rabbi Rosenthal and special guest such as Ben Hian from Radical Reptiles and Friends and Joe Gandelman the ventriloquist. An exciting summer not to be missed! For additional information, contact the preschool 619.697.1948.

If you are interested please Yael Edelstein at 619.697.1948 ext.114. Feel free to tell your friends. We're working on some other options so keep your eyes open!

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Temple Emanu-El of San Diego
6299 Capri Drive
San Diego, CA 92120
619.286.2999
www.templeemanuelsd.org

Temple Emanu-El of San Diego - is a Reform Jewish synagogue, affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. We strive to build in our congregation a community and a family for our membership. We hope your connection with our temple will be meaningful and rewarding for you and your family.  For more information, contact Temple Emanu-El at 619.286.2555, or Jessica Kort at jessica@templeemanuelsd.org

Price Family Preschool of Temple Emanu-El of San Diego
6299 Capri Drive
San Diego, CA 92120
619.286.2999
preschool@templeemanuelsd.org

Registration for the Price Family Preschool of Temple Emanu-El’s summer and fall programs begins in March. If you are interested in registering for our Parent Participation Shabbat Class for children under the age of 2 or for any of our 2,3 or 5 day programs, call or e-mail the preschool office for a tour or for further information.
Classes fill very quickly!

Paula Tannen Preschool at Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
3630 Afton Rd.
San Diego CA 92123
For Admissions Contact Debbie Rappoport at 858.279.3300 ext. 109 or drappoport@hebrewday.org

Only A Few Spots Left In Our 2-Year Old Class – All Other Classes Are Full!
Now that your child is ready for school – think of all the things you’ll finally be able to do again…go back to work, take a class, start a hobby or just take time for yourself …the possibilities are endless. At the Paula Tannen Preschool at Soille San Diego Hebrew Day, we have flexible days and times to suit your needs. So, if you’re not quite ready to be away from your child for a whole day, we have a half day option that’s perfect for you!

Our preschool, centrally located in Kearny Mesa, offers fun, loving and enriching classes from 8am to 3:30pm with after-care till 5:30pm. We are San Diego’s ONLY Jewish Reggio Emilia Preschool accepting kids between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years old. The Reggio Emilia approach is considered Newsweek Magazine’s best play-based learning preschool philosophy! We offer a secular and traditional Jewish curriculum, are fully accredited, have small class sizes with low teacher to student ratios PLUS excellent teachers who speak Hebrew, Spanish and English.

Call today to schedule your tour. We would love you to be part of our warm and diverse school community! For more information, please contact Admissions Manager, Debbie Rappoport at drappoport@hebrewday.org or 858.279.3300 ext. 109. For more about Soille Hebrew Day School, please visit our website at http://www.hebrewday.org

Hadassa San Diego
7220 Trade street ,Suite 104
San Diego, CA 9

South County (please check back for future events).

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North County Inland

Temple Adat Shalom
15905 Pomerado Rd, Poway 92064
858.451.1200 • www.adatshalom.com

Camp Kayetz – Early Childhood Summer Program
June 28 – August 27
Ages 2 years – 6 years. Good old-fashioned summer fun! Water play, cooking projects, music, arts and crafts, Judaica including Shabbat with Rabbi David and Cantor Lori Flexible scheduling options with weekly/daily rates availabl.e

Ganon Gil Preschool
15905 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
858.451.6558 • ganongilpreschool.com

Ganon Gil Early Childhood Center
Developmentally appropriate preschool program for children ages 2-5 years, which includes arts, crafts, music, science and daily Judaica learning. Our Pre-Kindergarten class focuses on kindergarten readiness skills. Children in diapers welcomes, with guidance in toilet learning offered. Shabbat on Fridays with Rabbi David Castiglione and Cantor Lori Frank. Registration for Fall 2010 bis continuing. Website: ganongilpreschool.com

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Tot Shabbat
Friday, June 18 at 6:00 pm
Child friendly Shabbat service in our beautiful sanctuary, which includes songs, stories and child participation lead by Rabbi David Castiglione. Potluck dinner immediately follows. To RSVP Please contact Marilyn Milne 858.451.6558 or mmilne@adatshalom.com

Camp Kayetz – Early Childhood Summer Program
June 28 – August 27
Ages 2 – 6 years. Good old-fashioned summer fun! Water play, cooking projects, music, arts and crafts, Judaica including Shabbat with Rabbi David and Cantor Lori. Flexible scheduling options with weekly/daily rates available.

Chabad of Poway-Chai Altman Preschool
16934 Chabad Way
Poway, CA  92064
858.451.0455 x13
www.chaipreschool.com

Chai Altman Preschool & Kindergarten
A loving and nurturing environment for children 18mos – 6yrs. Small class sizes. Beautiful Playground, Library & Computer lab. Daily activities include; Hebrew, Playball, Music, Spanish & Dance.

Chai Altman Preschool & Kindergarten’s Wet-n-Wild Summer Camp Gan Israel
June 14th – August 6th
Lots of fun activities with themes like “Making New Friends”, “Outer Space” “Mad Science Fun” and many more. Flexible hours and programs…..just email for a camp packet chai@chaipreschool.com In addition, we will also be having a Kindergarten Readiness Camp (July 5th – July 30th) – A fantastic way to make the transition from preschool to kindergarten a lot smoother while building upon the knowledge your child already has.

Chabad Hebrew Academy
10785 Pomerado Rd. Scripps Ranch, CA 92131
www.chasd.org or 858.566.1996 x 1204
A Montessori based Preschool with Heart for over 30 years.
Infant (6 weeks)-Middle School
858.451.6558

Mommy & Me
Wednesday June 2, 9 & 16 in our preschool village
Please join us as Morah Shiri incorporates beautiful Israeli songs and music and movement into a fun filled class. Class is free of charge. Contact Marci Germain at 858.566.1996 or by email at mgermain@chasd.org if you have any questions. We would love to see you there!!!

Chabad Hebrew Academy Montessori Based Preschool is Extraordinary!
The CHA preschool Village offers a fun, loving and enriching preschool program from 8 am to 3:30 pm and aftercare until 5:30 pm for infants to 5 year olds. From the love of your home to the open arms of our highly trained staff, your child experiences a seamless nurturing of developmental skills. CHA offers a continuation of your love through traditional methods that showcase the richness of Jewish Heritage. Our classes fill up far in advance, so you must call early to get your name on the list! For more info, call 858.566.1996 x1204 www.chasd.org. Very limited space in infant and preschool.

Ner Tamid
North County Conservative Synagogue
15318 Pomerado Road,
Poway, CA 92064
858.513.8330
www.nertamidsd.org

Sam S. Bloom Religious School – Sunday School Enrollment
nertamidschool@sbcglobal.net
or call 858.513.8330 for more information

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North County Coastal

Congregation Beth Am
5050 Del Mar Heights Rd,
San Diego 92130
858.481.8454 • betham.com

Now Available! Summer Parent Participation Classes
Getting ready to start school in the fall? This is a great opportunity to get your child ready!
Tiny Tots (18-24 mos.)- Thursdays @ 9:00 -10:45 am
Beth Am Babes (12-18 mos.) - Thurs @ 11:00 am - Noon
Shul Babies (6-12 mos.) – Thurs. @ 12:15 - 1:00 pm
For further information please call the preschool at 858.481.2893 OR tammy@betham.com

Rock’n Shabbat
Friday June 11th
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Service
To RSVP for dinner only please call Debra at
858.481.8454 OR Debra@betham.com

Children’s Friday Night Services
Every fourth Friday of the month at 5:45 pm in the main sanctuary. Next service is on June 25th.
Free-of-charge and open to all in the community, the service will last approximately a half-hour. The Kabbalat Shabbat service is led by Rabbi Matthew Earne, whose magnetic storytelling style and delightful dancing will light up the room. Musician and artist Penny Cohen’s lively guitar playing and uplifting voice will further add to the spirit of the evening. A light “Kid Kiddush” is served. Fill your Frequent Prayer card and pick a prize from the treasure chest!

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The NEW Congregation B’nai Tikvah
830 South Melrose Drive
Vista, CA 92081
(south of the 78, corner of Branding Iron)
760.941.9858
visit www.bnaitikvahsd.com or e-mail info@bnaitikvahsd.com

Religious School
Tuesday afternoons – Enrollment open
hngfishr@san.rr.com or call 760.941.9858 for more information

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San Diego Jewish Academy
11860 Carmel Creek Rd
San Diego, CA 92130
www.sdja.com

San Diego Jewish Academy challenges K-12 students to achieve their full academic potential and become individuals of strong character, while inspiring them to make Judaism a vital and relevant aspect of their lives.

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Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael
Services held at San Diego Jewish Academy Beit Midrash
11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego CA 92130
Phone: 858.633.0181
www.kaysandiego.org
Mailing address: 4653 Carmel Mountain Road Suite 308-513 San Diego CA 92130
Rabbi Dov Moskowitz: 858.461.0596

We are a warm, caring, kid friendly congregation welcoming Jews of all backgrounds. Our name symbolizes our love for both fellow Jews and for the State of Israel.
Friday Night Services at 6:15 pm
Saturday Morning at 9:30 am

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Temple Solel
3575 Manchester Ave
Cardiff-by-the-Sea 92007
760.436.0654 • www.templesolel.com

New This Fall
Temple Solel Early Childhood Center is thrilled to announce 3 New Parent Participation Classes. Taught by early childhood specialist Brenda Silvers with 27 years of experience, expertise and enthusiasm as a parent-child educator

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Tarbuton™ -תרבותון ™
Hebrew Language, Israel, Culture & Community - עברית - ישראל  -תרבות - קהילה
All children's activities are conducted in Hebrew, with an emphasis on maintaining
the connection to Israel, her culture and traditions. Programs for children and adults.

Cafe v'Ivrit
  Moms Practice Your Hebrew Noon on Fridays with Others Learning Hebrew
Join other adults for a weekly casual lunch/coffee date to practice the Hebrew you are learning or learned but never get to use. This is an opt in, come when you can, activity. Babies and toddlers are welcome to come along. . Café v’Ivrit is a fun weekly get together, to practice your Hebrew, make new friends, and use your Hebrew language skills. Israelis drop in to socialize too. Meetings are every Friday in Carmel Valley at Noon. Can't make that day/time or location? Let us know. New groups are forming. Join the mailing list for specific location/address, reminders, and to connect with the people you meet there:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cafevivritsandiego

Hebrew Conversation Children's Program (Ivrit B'Ivrit)
For Children Ages 2- 12  - Available in Carmel Valley, Encinitas and La Jolla. New session begins 1/5/09 Playball in Hebrew Now Available! Full schedule available on the web site at http://www.tarbuton.org or contact Jennie Starr at 858.245.9375 or jennie@tarbuton.org  with questions.

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Kef Li San Diego
Activities and events for Israelis and other Hebrew speakers. Click here for more information.

Hebrew Speaking Play Group (Kishkushim)
Tuesdays, 10 am – 12 pm
An Israeli/Hebrew language playgroup for moms and their babies ranging from infant to preschool age.
Click here for more information.

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