Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue welcome you join our Young Families Community. Our Young Families programme runs events, groups and support for you and your little ones. Get involved to give your little munchkins a taste of our wonderfully welcoming and fun family events, a fantastic opportunity to meet other young Jewish Families. We work closely with our Education Director, Youth Workers, Nagila nursery and of course our Clergy team to make every meeting special for the whole family.
Please visit and LIKE our Facebook page EHRS Young Families.
For more information or for any questions please contact our Head of Development & Engagement for Families, Sarah Koster, youngfamilies@ehrs.uk. We hope to see you at one of our events soon.
Click here to view our Young Families Brochure
Join us as we get ready for Chanukah for a morning of ‘Roarsome’ fun. A dinosaur Chanukah at EHRS… nothing should surprise you anymore! Another creative & exciting festival event that you do not want to miss!
Please click here for more information and to book!
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
It’s back! We promise a special and memorable evening of fun and food, shared with other young Jewish families.
The dinner is perfect for families with children in school years 1-6 (younger and older siblings and extended family welcome)
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
Please click here to book your place.
A special Shabbat experience for our very youngest children, their parents, siblings and grandparents. It brings together baby sensory play and Jewish ways of experiencing the wonder of Shabbat for a delightful half hour. See, hear, feel, taste and smell Shabbat with your baby! Perfect for babies and toddlers up to the age of 3 and their older siblings!
Followed by a Kiddush and a Shabbat brunch to help us all get to know each other.
Booking is essential so that we cater properly for you & your children. Book here
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
A music & sensory class for babies – 1 year olds, followed by chill out time in our brand new state of the art Senitt Sensory Room! Join us each week as we have fun exploring different themes such as; transport, the weather, space, animals, Jewish festivals and more!
Free to EHRS Members, £6 per session for non members
For further information, please contact youngfamilies@ehrs.uk
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
Join us for a morning of fun and creativity at our Shabbat Stay & Play, for babies and toddlers. There will be singing, toys, a lovely Kiddush and refreshments. We welcome parents, carers and grandparents. This will run weekly. Booking required. Attending sessions can be counted towards Jewish school application CRP collection.
Free to EHRS Members, Non Members £5 per child, £1 extra per sibling.
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
A monthly Shabbat experience for up to 11 year olds to enjoy Parasha and Shabbat themed activities, stories and songs. Under 5 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Finishing in time to join the community for Kiddush around 12:15.
Upcoming Dates:
28th September
26th October
23rd November
28th December
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
Our special interactive Shabbat service for Primary aged children and their siblings. Songs and a joyful start to Shabbat, with a lovely Kiddush. Selection of toys for the children and hot drinks available for the adults. Early arrival is optional from 15.45. Come straight from school pick up, or just arrive early to play before the service. You can collect CRP points from attending.
Upcoming Dates:
20th September
18th October
15th November
20th December
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
Torah Time, 10:45-11:15
Join us for this interactive storytelling experience with music and activities. Followed by a mini Kiddush and schmooze. This service is ideal for ages 4-10.
Occurs on the 1st Shabbat of the month.
Build a Bible, 10:45-11:15
Get creative with all different types of construction to explore the week’s Torah portion. Followed by a mini Kiddush and schmooze. This service is ideal for ages 4-10.
Occurs on the 3rd Shabbat of the month.
For parents/carers of children with additional support needs and/or disabilities that affect life at home and/or in school. A safe space where you can meet other parents in the community, share experiences, talk about challenges and strategies, and support each other.
This group occurs monthly and is facilitated by Miriam Saffer, a consultant in inclusion and special educational needs with more than 10 years’ experience in education and inclusion across primary, secondary and further education settings.
Please click here which will take you to the calendar section on the website, select the date you would like to attend in person, and follow the link to book your place.
*We also have a new SEND Grandparents support group, please be in touch for more information,
If you would like to hire out our fantastic Sensory Room, we are now able to offer sessions for individual families or small groups. Please contact Martine admin@ehrs.uk for more information and to book.
The room includes:
– Fiber Optic Curtain
– Light/bubble tube
– Interactive wall panels
– Sensory play panels
– Interactive button remote and light changing Cube
We have so many wonderful events, groups, and services on offer for the whole community, including our incredible Together Groups which bring people with similar interests together and help build relationships.
From birth to age 100+, we have something on offer for you.
So please roam our website and jump on in!
