The Young Family Community at Congregation Agudas Achim strives to organize, promote, and lead social, educational, and religious opportunities for families with children ages 0-8.
Join us for a variety of programming throughout the year!
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TOT SHABBAT – 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY EACH MONTH; CHECK CAA CALENDAR FOR SUMMER DATES!
11:15 – 12:00PM | CHAPEL
Tot Shabbat is geared towards children 5 and under and their grown-ups. Join Rabbi Gail Swedroe and friends for a fun morning full of songs, music, and stories as we celebrate Shabbat together. Check out our calendar HERE for current schedule. We will conclude with motzi, kiddush, and lunch! All are warmly welcome. For those who are unable to join us in person – please check out a collection of CAA’s “Tot Shabbat Anytime” videos.
SHALOM MINYAN – 1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY EACH MONTH
11:00 – 12:00PM | CAA ROOM 143
Children K – 5 are invited to join CAARS teacher, Ellie Cohen, in prayer and fun explorations of the Torah. After, we’ll join our friends from tot shabbat for motzi, kiddush, and lunch! All are warmly welcome.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday October 17th, join us for a special Tot Shabbat at 11:15 am!
We will be welcoming Jason Mesches for a fun morning of songs, music and stories alongside Rabbi Swedroe!
No registration required!
HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
SHAKSHUKA IN THE SUKKAH
Friday, October 2nd @ 5:45pm in the Sukkah
We are excited to celebrate with one of our favorite Sukkot traditions! Please join us for dinner in our sukkah, delicious food. Geared for everyone!
SHIR LA SHABBAT SERVICE
Friday, October 2nd @ 6:30pm in the Worob-Rubinett Garden
Join Rabbi Gail Swedroe and friends for our musical Shir La Shabbat Service, geared towards our friends 8 and under and their families; We’ll meet right outside the Sukkah in our beautiful outside prayer space.
SIMCHAT TORAH TAILGATE DINNER
Saturday, October 3rd @ 6:15pm
What better way to prepare for a Simchat Torah Dance party than with a Tailgate Torah dinner? Join us for dinner before the full night of fun begins. Geared towards children 8 and under and their families.
FESTIVE SIMCHAT TORAH UNPLUGGED DANCE PARTY
Sunday, October 3rd @ 7pm
We’ll joyfully dance with the Torah, celebrating a new year of learning, getting to see a few well-known and loved passages up close and personal, before decorating our own Torah-inspired desserts! Geared towards children ages 10 and under and their families. No registration required. All are welcome!
FESTIVE TORAH CELEBRATION & DANCING
Sunday, October 4th @ 10:20am
More dancing with the Torahs! As part of our festival day service, everyone (yes, even the kids!) gets an aliyah! Kiddush lunch to follow.
Upcoming NACHAT Schedule
NACHAT is an acronym for Northern Area Chavurah Austin Texas and refers to “contentment and a happy” feeling as a Hebrew word. We meet at the Brushy Creek Community Center at 16318 Great Oaks Drive (just off FM620) Round Rock, TX. Click the button below for more info!
9/11/26 (Erev Rosh Hashanah Services @ 5:30pm)
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