Families @ B’ShERT
Come As You Are
When we say “family” at B’ShERT, we mean it in the most expansive sense. We welcome families of every size, shape and Jewish background to become part of our community, including multigenerational families, interfaith families, families with members outside Brooklyn or NYC, LGBTQAI+ families, and many more.
If your Jewish journey is just beginning or if it is continuing to grow and evolve, we want to be a part of it.
B’ShERT’s Tot Shabbat program is expanding! During the school year, join our song leader, Daniel Keitel on Saturdays at 10 am for a half hour of Shabbat song and ritual, ideal for babies through Pre-K. Rabbi Hoover hosts Tot Shabbat on Fridays at 10 am to welcome Shabbat with a 30-minute song-filled experience, perfect for babies through toddlers.
B’ShERT’s Religious School is a welcoming and inclusive program that provides our children with an understanding and love for Judaism and its traditions. Children learn to appreciate the richness of Jewish heritage and to embrace the values of the Jewish faith.
We approach every child as an individual—from personalized Hebrew instruction to enabling them to help conduct Shabbat morning services. Our focus on each child successfully integrates children with special needs.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, fill out our interest form. If you’re already a member, you can enroll directly via our online portal.
Questions or comments? Please let us know. You can also reach our educator, Lizzy Peters, at educator@bshert.org or via our office (718-282-1596).
Updates from the Educator
Rosh Hashanah Family Service, followed by Tashlich & Field Games
Open to all—members and non-members alike! Please bring photo ID to check in at the service. Join us on Tuesday, September 23, for a music-filled Rosh Hashanah family service for […]
Religious School Opening Day Saturday September 6
Religious School Starts Saturday, September 6th (plus a bagel welcome breakfast!) Welcome and welcome back(!) to B’ShERT religious school, which kicks off the 5785/86 (aka 2025/26) school year on Saturday, […]
Family Activities & Events
We love spending time together as a community, so please join us at some of these family-friendly events.
September 6, 2025 9:30 am: First Day of Religious SchoolBrunch and some getting-to-know-each other time for the adults, while the kids head to the first day of class. Then we will all come together for Shabbat Services at 11 am. |
September 23 at 1:30 am: Rosh Hashanah Family Service & TashlichOur tradition at B’ShERT is to follow our family service with a walk to Prospect Park, a Tashlich service to throw away our sins, and then casual socializing (and field games) in the park. Kids and parents get to know each other at the start of the new year. |
Celebrate Sukkot With Us – Sukkah Decorating & Community Gathering
October 4, 2025
Join us for one of the most joyful traditions of the season! On Monday, October 6 at 5:00 PM, we’ll gather at the synagogue to decorate our sukkah. Everyone is […]