Torah Sprouts engages preschoolers and families

Preschoolers show off their projects at Temple Torat Yisrael.

East Greenwich – The Cohen School and Temple Torat Yisrael are very excited to announce the 2015-2016 year of Torah Sprouts. This preschool program is designed for young children ages 3-5 and their families.

The program will meet the first Sunday of each month, beginning on Oct. 4 and ending on May 1. Classes will be held from 9-10 a.m. in the temple’s library. Alyse Teitelbaum and Rabbi Aaron Philmus will be facilitating this amazing, authentic and hands-on learning time.

Torah Sprouts will provide a positive, engaging experience with Judaism and will allow opportunities to create social connections with other young Jewish families. Torah Sprouts will inspire a lifelong love of Jewish learning and provide families with the opportunity to rehearse temple and at-home celebrations.

Children and families will be introduced to Jewish holidays and traditions through cooking, singing, playing, dancing, story time, and arts and crafts. Participants will learn about Purim and bake and eat hamantaschen. They will explore the High Holy Days and hear the sounds of the shofar. They will join in decorating the sukkah and enjoy latkes and sufganiyot (doughnuts) for Hanukkah.

All Jewish families in R.I. are invited to join in the fun to create precious Jewish memories at Torah Sprouts. Registration and a minimal fee are required. Contact the temple’s office at 401-885-6600 for details.

DORI ADLER is educational director at the Cohen School. For more information, contact her at school@toratyisrael.org.