Youth Programs

Got kids? Shaarei Shomayim has programs!

Every Shabbat and Yom Tov, we offer programs for kids aged zero to twelve. Each program is unique and includes a great mix of davening, fun activities and yummy treats. The programs run from 9:45 am until the end time of davening.

Call us at 416.789.3213 with any questions you may have, and to subscribe to our Youth Matters weekly email.

Weekly Shabbat & Holiday Programs

Room assignments are advertised in Shabbat Matters and our weekly Youth Matters email.

• Stay and Play: The Stay and Play program is for parent(s) and their babies/toddlers to hang out.
• Sr. Kindergarten / Grade 1: 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.
• Grades 2 & 3: This program involves a mix of davening and play. Children move between three activities: tefilla (prayer), tochnit (fun activity), and parsha (learning activity relating to the weekly Torah portion).
• Grades 4 & 5: 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.