A joyful Shabbat that kids want to come to and leaves parents nourished.
Once a month, families gather to exhale: music and movement, real‑life learning, and
relaxed community time. A joyful Shabbat that kids want to come to—and parents leave
nourished.
*Pre-registration required
What is Spacious Shabbat?
Once a month, come to Chochmat and stay a while. Shabbat is meant to be a break from the weekly grind, but in busy Bay Area life it can feel like yet another thing to schedule. Come experiment with truly relaxing into Shabbat with space to pause, breathe, and reconnect.
Spacious Shabbat is designed around two simple hopes parents share again and again:
- That kids enjoy hanging out with friends at Chochmat
- That parents get soulful time for their own learning, reflection, and connection
We’ll have dedicated time for learning, a spirited family service, a shared meal, and time to relax and play.
Flow of the Day
- 10:00 – 11:30 Learning breakout by age
- Childcare for chavurah kids (age 2-7 )
- Class time for with Rabbi Rory (ages 8-11)
- Class time for B’Mitzvah students with Amanda Nube on select dates
- Facilitated discussion for parents with ilyse iris magy
- 11:30 – 12:15 High-energy family service lead by Rabbi Rory: everyone welcome!
- 12:15 – 1:00 Community lunch: pizza for kids and adults; please bring a potluck salad for the adults
- 1:00 + Games & hang‑time
Spacious Shabbat Dates · 5786
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Parshat Vayera: Abraham’s Tent and the Meaning of Community
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Parshat Vayishlach: Jacob vs. Esau and Navigating Conflict
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Parshat Yitro: Are the Ten Commandments Really Straight From God?
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Parshat Ki Tisa: The Golden Calf: Holy Mistakes and Deep Truths on the Spiritual Path
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Parshat Emor: The Sacred Art of Calendaring Jewishly in a More-Than-Just-Jewish World
Good to know
Q: Who is Spacious Shabbat for?
A: Families of all constellations who want their kids to love Jewish life and for parents to have nourishing spiritual time. The family service, lunch, and play time is designed for families with kids 2–13, but all ages are welcome! New to Chochmat? You’re warmly invited.
Q: Who are the learning activities for?
A: Kids enrolled in Torat Halev and B’Mitzvah (on scheduled dates). We also offer childcare for Chavurah kids and parent discussions for those with kids of any age.
More Questions? Please reach out to Peter at peter.a.arvai@gmail.com
