A Jewish Start in North Orange County
Friday programming Tehila: Little & Me invites young children and their caregivers to explore the world through joyful, hands-on experiences rooted in Jewish values and community connection. Tehila is formatted to welcome little ones and their adult(s), content is focused children ages 16 months through 4 years.
Each week, little ones and their adults learn side by side through activities like music, movement, storytelling, art, sensory play, and simple cooking or science activities that nurture social-emotional growth, creativity, and a love of learning. Together, we’ll explore the Sholom Tikvah monthly values—including Shalom/Shalom Bayit (peace and harmony at home), Gevurah (strength), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Ahavat Chessed (loving-kindness), Kavod (respect), Achrayut (responsibility), and Tikvah (hope)—building a foundation for empathy, curiosity, and joyful Jewish living.
Each session includes a warm Shabbat celebration, where we sing and share challah and juice as we welcome Shabbat together.
Sunday TK Religious School is for children currently enrolled in a TK program or who will be entering Kindergarten in the next school year.
This Religious School experience for TK children will include 2 distinct learning portions during the morning:
- Hebrew (9:00am-10:30am) - Children will explore Hebrew words related to everyday life, Jewish holidays, and the natural world using games, crafts, songs, and sensory activities.
- Judaica /Jewish Life at Home (11:00am-12:00pm): Invites children and their caregivers to explore Jewish life together! This hands-on experience focuses on the rhythms of daily Jewish living, familiar objects and symbols, holidays, and meaningful traditions. Through crafts, activities, and shared learning, families will discover ways to bring Jewish values and celebrations into their homes. (This component is designed to be taught with parent/caregiver participation)
Registration
November - December
January - February
Dates for Your Calendar
Little & Me Autumn Fridays: November 7, 14, and 21, December 5, 12, and 19
- Weekly Friday Program will be from 4:30-5:30pm
Sunday TK Religious School Program: November 23rd, December 14th
- Program will be from 9am-12pm with snack and play breaks
- Regular schedule of sessions will be for the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month
Family-Friendly Friday Night Service: November 21 and December 19
- Pre-service snack provided at 5:45pm
- Service begins at 6pm
- Oneg/Light Dinner at 7pm
1st Saturdays Shabboption with Havdalah: November 1st, December 6th
- Program will be from 4:30-5pm