JCC Office, South
Temple Sinai
25 Canton St
Sharon, MA 02067
781-795-0510

Highlights:
Purum Palooza, Women's Seder, New Mom's Group, Welcome Baby, Why is This Night Different

Welcome!
Boston’s modern Jewish community is a study in mobility. Demographic surveys from the mid-1960s on point to more and more young families locating beyond the city limits and, in the past 20 years, spreading farther west and south.

Our services to the South Area Jewish community are designed to mirror this trend—geographically diverse and emphasizing the needs of families and young children, while presenting opportunities for connection, enrichment, celebration, and fun for all.

The Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston will offer programs throughout the south area, including holiday celebrations, interfaith programs, parenting workshops, special needs and senior programs. We look forward to meeting you at our classes, programs, celebrations and events! Please look for our upcoming programs in Stoughton, Sharon, Canton, Easton and many of the surrounding towns south of Boston.

PURIM PALOOZA FAMILY EVENT IN NORWOOD

NORWOOD, MA . A Purim Palooza party for families with children up to age 5 will be held at the South Area Solomon Schechter Day School in Norwood on Sunday, February 21 from 10-11:30am. Purim is one of the most festive Jewish holidays and commemorates a time when the Jewish people living in Persia were saved from extermination. At the Purim event, children and parents will make and shake a grogger (noisemaker), listen to the story of Purim, create Purim costumes and crowns, march in a parade and make traditional gift baskets for family and friends. Refreshments of traditional hamentaschen will be available. Event is sponsored by the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and the Jewish Family and Children.s Service of Greater Boston. Cost is $10/family. Register online or contact south@jccgb.org or 781-795-0510.

PASSOVER FAMILY EVENT IN BROCKTON

BROCKTON, MA – A family event called Why Is This Night Different, to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Passover, will be held at the Fuller Craft Museum (455 Oak Street) in Brockton on Sunday, March 21 from 10-11:30am.  Activities include a musical telling of the Passover story featuring musician Jon Nelson, creative Passover crafts, tips for making a child-friendly seder, and The PJ Library book corner. 

The event is open to the entire community and geared for children up to age 6.  Cost is $10 per family.  Register at www.jccgb.org/south or contact 781-795-0510 or south@jccgb.org .  

JCC SOUTH AREA WOMEN’S SEDER

The annual JCC South Area Women’s Seder, a program of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston, will be held on Thursday, March 18 at  Temple Beth Emunah, 479 Torrey Street, Brockton.  The Seder will feature songleader Cantor Sarra Spierer,  musical accompaniment and the spiritual leadership of Rabbi Jodi Seewald Smith. 

The Women’s Seder is an opportunity to share the story of Passover and a traditional holiday Seder (meal) in an uplifting and inspirational setting with women of all ages and backgrounds. The event begins at 5:30pm.  Women from the entire community are invited.

The cost to attend the Seder is $40 per person; seniors and teens $35; or $300 for table of 10.  Dinner is included and dietary laws will be observed.  Transportation will be provided from Stoughton.  Register by March 8 at www.jccgb.org/seder   or contact 617-558-6478 or seder@jccgb.org.

Visit our New Mom's Group in Easton at Temple Chayai Shalom
Meet and share with other moms of new babies who are experiencing the joys  and challenges of parenthood. This group provides a wonderful opportunity to ask questions and share ideas with other mothers every Tuesday. There is no charge for this group. For more information, please contact welcomebabysouth@jccgb.org

                                     Tuesdays, 9:45 - 11:15am
                                     Temple Chayai Shalom
                                     239 Depot St. South Easton
                                  

Some of our upcoming Winter programs:

Parent and Child classes ongoing with limited space still available
All classes meet for 8 weeks – please note dates that class will not meet

Fundays on Mondays
At the Academy of Gymnastics 808 West St. Stoughton

Music, Movement and Me with a Jewish Twist
Stoughton Youth Commission Center 294 Pleasant St. Stoughton

Dynamic Discoveries: At Borderland State Park Visitor’s Center, Easton   

Details and to register: Parent and Child classes

WELCOME BABY!

Have you had or adopted a baby in the last 6 months?  Are you expecting soon or know someone who is?  Sign-up for Welcome Baby, connecting families with young children to the South area Jewish Community!

What is Welcome Baby!?

• A way to meet other families with newborns – 6 months olds
• An introduction to the many family friendly activities and resources in the South area Jewish community and beyond
• An amazing gift package filled with high quality baby gifts
• The first step in connecting you to new moms groups, playgroups, family drop-in opportunities and Jewish holiday family events

Welcome Baby! is a collaboration of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston and Jewish Family & Children’s Service with generous support from  Combined Jewish Philanthropies.

To receive or refer a Welcome Baby! visit and gift package or for additional information, please contact 781/ 795-0510 or welcomebabysouth@jccgb.org 

Contact Us:

Email us at south@jccgb.org