Children & Family Programming — HBT Draft
Talking Hands Theatre puppets seated around a table for the Rosh Hashanah Puzzle

Children & Family Programming

High Holy Days 5787 / 2026 at Temple Hillel B'nai Torah, West Roxbury

Bring the whole family. Kids' sounds, wiggles, and questions are part of what makes this a warm, sacred space — not a distraction from it.

From babies and toddlers through elementary-age kids and teens, there's programming designed with your family in mind.

You don't have to choose between your kids and your own High Holy Days. There's room for both.

Family Programming

Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Sept 12 · 8:30–9:15 AM

Intergenerational Family Service

Grades 0–2, with grownups. Join Jon Wishnie, Rachel Shapp, and Poppy the Puppet for melodies, stories, and prayers on Rosh Hashanah morning. Stay for snack!

Rosh Hashanah Day 2, Sept 13 · 10:30–11:30 AM

The Rosh Hashanah Puzzle

Ages 2 and above, with Anna Sobel of Talking Hands Theatre — part puppet show, part sing-along, part scavenger hunt! Help familiar fairy tale characters figure out what they need to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Non-members and Friends of HBT are welcome. Stay for snack and community.

Talking Hands Theatre puppets seated around a table

Children's Services

Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Sept 12 · 10:45 AM

Children's Service

Grades 3–6 gather for a service designed especially for them.

Teen Discussion

Rosh Hashanah Day 1, Sept 12 · 11:00 AM

Teen Discussion

Grades 7–12 — real conversation about the questions teens are actually wrestling with.

Need Childcare?

Childcare is separate from family programming. Tell us which High Holy Day services you'll need childcare for.

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Times and program details may be updated as the holidays approach — this page will stay current. For the full service schedule and registration deadlines, see the High Holy Days Menu page.