Monmouth Reform Temple recognizes how important it is to find other Jewish and Interfaith families with very young children, which is why we host BAGELS & BLOCKS/KESHER KIDS. These programs focuses on toddler and preschool aged children and their parents or grandparents.

With plenty of free play interspersed, our morning includes time with the Rabbi reading of a PJ Library book, singing songs with our Cantor, making a craft, and learning important Jewish lessons. Because our primary goal is to foster relationships and help young families connect to one another, BAGELS & BLOCKS is free.

For Pre-K (4 year old) children and their parents we offer KESHER KIDS, which is a short program designed to transition the children into Hebrew school. The first half hour of each session is combined with BAGELS & BLOCKS. Then the children will head to their own classroom to spend an hour with a teacher following our play-based Jewish curriculum. This program is $100 for the year and open to anyone raising a Jewish child. Registration is required.

For more information about BAGELS & BLOCKS/KESHER KIDS please contact Magda Reyes: magda@monmouthreformtemple.org

For more information about PJ Library: www.pjlibrary.org