Our Kibbutz Katan group directs activities for our younger members and their families, including: monthly Friday Night Family Shabbat Services, monthly Saturday Morning Tot Shabbat services, Family Havdalah services and Holiday-themed get-togethers for families with young children.
Kibbutz Katan programs are open to all young Jewish children and their families in the Western suburbs. While most Kibbutz Katan expenses are underwritten by Congregation Beth Shalom as a service to the local Jewish community, some programs do charge a nominal fee to cover event costs. To receive information about upcoming programs, send an email to kibbutzkatan[at]napershalom.org.
Family Shabbat Services
Services are held on the third Friday night of each month (check calendar to confirm) from 6:00pm-6:30pm usually followed by a Community Shabbat Dinner. Services include a mix of young child friendly singing and stories interspersed with the traditional Shabbat prayers during a 30 minute service. While the joyous voices of children are always welcome at any Congregation Beth Shalom service – our Young Family Services are especially designed for the interests – and attention-spans – of our very youngest participants.
Dates for 2025-2026 (Check calendar for last minute changes)
November 14, 2025,
December 19, 2025
January 16, 2026
February 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
April 17, 2026
May 15, 2026
June 19, 2026
Tot Shabbat Services
Children and their parents and grandparents are invited to hear special stories, sing songs, and celebrate the joyous sounds of Shabbat. We’ll also share challah, juice, and sweet treat. There is no cost for this program, which is mainly geared at kids 6 and under and their parents or grandparents. Families are asked to RSVP to kibbutzkatan[at]napershalom.org to be informed about any changes in format, location, or timing.
Dates for 2025-2026 (Check calendar for last minute changes)
December 6, 2025
January 10, 2026
February 7, 2026
March 7, 2026
April 4, 2026
May 2, 2026
Special Programs
Family Havdallah services and Holiday-themed programs are offered throughout the year.
Sunday Morning Drop-in Play for Littles and their adults in the Social Hall.
Sunday, Oct 26 from 9:30am-10:15am
Sunday. Nov 23 from 9:30am-10:15am
Sunday, December 14 at 11:30am
Enjoy Listening & Dancing with the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band. Light lunch, Latkes & Snacks will be served. We’ll have Dreidel Games and Hanukkah Crafting Activities. RSVP Required.