Dear Friends,



Space is still available in many of the spring classes in The Elaine & Gerald Wolpe Parenting Center. These classes are available to both Sinai Temple members and non-members. Learn more below, register, and help us spread the word!

Developmental Stages Classes: Cuddle & Scoot

(Parent & Me; 4-9 months)

As your infant begins to make the transition from a Cuddler to a more mobile Scooter, this class will guide you through ways to cultivate a stimulating and developmentally appropriate environment. Cuddle and Scoot will help you learn strategies around changes in sleep, teething, introducing first foods, and more.

Below is class information:

• For parents with children ages 4-9 months
• Thursdays, April 11-May 30 (no class April 25)
• 9:00-10:15am
• Instructor: Tammy Gold
• Price: $360

Shoo Bop Shabbat

(Parent & Me; 6 months-2 years)

Traditions are established and memories are built as we celebrate Shabbat through music, movement, and storytelling. Children and parents share in the beauty of the blessings of the candles, grape juice, and challah.

Below is class information:

• For parents with children ages 6 months-2 years
• Fridays, April 5-May 24 (no class April 26)
• 9:00-9:45am
• Instructor: Brianah Caplan
• Price: $360

Wild Child Gym

(Parent & Me; 12 months-2 years)

Wild Child Gym brings its award-winning program with age-appropriate equipment to bounce, balance, tumble, and spark imagination and movement. As your kiddo's confidence grows, we push boundaries to facilitate an eagerness to learn and explore. An emphasis on grip and core strength, balance exercises, and tumbling to help with body coordination is featured. Through movement and utilizing imagination, this unique class helps children grow stronger and emphasizes development and safety.

Below is class information:

• For parents with children ages 12 months-2 years
• Thursdays, April 11-May 23 (no class April 25)
• 11:00-11:45am
• Price: $385

Play Creations (a Sinai Temple/Sinai Akiba partner)

(Parent & Me; 6-24 months) 

Play Creations sensory classes are a mix of music, sensory experiences and art. Each class begins with music and instrument play. Some songs offer whole body movement and others work on impulse control. Then we move on to a weekly sensory/art project, with instructor one-on-one time with each family.

Below is class information:

• For parents with children ages 6-24 months
• Mondays, March 25-May 20 (no class April 22 & April 29)
• 9:30-10:30am for parents with children ages 12-24 months and 11:30am-12:30pm for parents with children ages 6-18 months
• Instructor: Jasmine Moradfar
• This is an external vendor that Sinai Akiba partners with. Please contact Play Creations directly at jasmine.moradfar@gmail.com to learn more and register.

To register for Parenting Center classes (except Play Creations), please follow the instructions below:

• Sign up and create a profile HERE
• Choose desired class(es)
• Check out and pay (your registration will not be confirmed until you check out fully)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Shabbat Shalom,

Lisa Rosenbloom

Assistant Director, The Elaine & Gerald Wolpe Parenting Center