Shaarei Shomayim Youth       

Need more info? Email our youth diector Shyndee Mandel or call 416.789.3213 ext 217

Got Kids? Shaarei Shomayim has programs!

Every Shabbat and yom tov we offer four separate services/programs for kids aged two to twelve as well as a teen service. Each program is unique and includes a great mix of davening, fun activities and yummy treats.

Infant room: (Rosh Hashanah only)
Ages: 0-2
Description: This room is reserved for parents who wish to have a place to play with their children. The room is equipped with infant toys and snacks.

Location: Downstairs Room 29

Nursery
Ages: 2-5
Description: The nursery is a drop-off program that includes free play with a wide variety of preschool toys, books and games, story time as well as snack.

Location: Downstairs Nursery Room

Yonim (Doves)
Ages: 5 - 7
Description: Led by our Youth Director Shyndee Mandel and her youth leader team, this program involves a mix of davening and play.  Children move from three activities: tefilla (prayer), tochnit (fun activity), and parsha (learning activity relating to the weekly Torah portion). We focus on keeping kids engaged with creative activities, Torah games, and song-filled prayer.

Location: Children move between three locations on the downstairs level: the chapel, library, and the new Netivot classroom (all downstairs).

Eilim (Rams)
Ages:  7 - 9
Description: Led by our Youth Director Shyndee Mandel and her youth leader team, this program involves a mix of davening and play.   Children move from three activities: tefilla (prayer), tochnit (fun activity), and parsha (learning activity relating to the weekly Torah portion).

Location: Children move between three locations on the downstairs level: the chapel, library, and the new Netivot classroom (all downstairs).

Arayot (Lions)
Ages:  9 - 11
Description: Led by our Youth Director Shyndee Mandel and her youth leader team, this program involves a mix of davening and fun.  Children move from three activities: tefilla (prayer), tochnit (fun activity), and parsha (learning activity relating to the weekly Torah portion).

We focus on davening skills, fun activities, and conversations on the Torah and its values.

Location:  Children move between three locations on the downstairs level: the chapel, library, and the new Netivot classroom (all downstairs).

Teen Minyan
Ages: 12 - 18
Our Teen Minyan meets throughout the year on Friday night and Shabbat morning. (On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, however, our teens daven with their parents and lead our youth groups.)

This is much more than a minyan:  teens-run shabbatons,  Friday night tisches, kumsitz in the sukkah, Shavuot night learning, shiurim at the rabbi’s home, and much more.

Most of all they have a great time together.