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🚀 Making Jewish family engagement easier—yes,

🚀 Making Jewish family engagement easier—yes, really.

If you feel like you’re doing the work of an entire team—planning, marketing, teaching, leading music—you’re not alone. But what if you had a smart, strategic tool to help you:

✅ Refine your messaging so families actually see and respond
✅ Generate fresh ideas for programming (without reinventing the wheel)
✅ Save hours on outreach & engagement strategy

That’s exactly what my 5 AI-Powered ChatGPT Prompts do. And they’re free!

💡 Let’s work smarter, not harder. Grab the prompts now—link in bio!

#JewishEducation #JewishEngagement #AIforGood #FamilyEngagement #JewishInnovation

Anyone else find themselves weeping in Jewish educ

Anyone else find themselves weeping in Jewish educational environment today ?

The bodies of the precious Bibas boys and their mother were returned to Israel. Since October 7, we’ve all held onto hope that somehow, this would not be the ending. But today, the unimaginable became reality. I sang “The Hope” so many times… we’re devastated.

And yet—our kiddos still show up. Our communities still gather. We still have to teach, to sing, to hold space for little hearts that don’t yet know the full weight of what we carry. Those who sow in tears…?

If you’re feeling this grief in your bones and wondering how to keep showing up, I see you. I am you- Here are two tips I have for navigating this nightmare in a way that is authentic and age appropriate. I hope they help.

Am Yisrael Chai.

🎭🎶 10 Purim Songs for Kiddos 🎭🎶 Get r

🎭🎶 10 Purim Songs for Kiddos 🎭🎶

Get ready to celebrate Purim with music! These 10 lively and joyful songs are perfect for songleaders, educators, and families to inspire kids and connect them with the traditions and fun of Purim. 🌟

Here’s the playlist:
🎵 Purim, Purim – @lisabaydush
🎵 Shake Your Grogger – @michellecitrin
🎵 Ani Purim- trad
🎵 4 Mitzvot 4 Purim –@light.eliana
🎵 5 Little Hamentaschen Song – @lisabaydush
🎵 The Whole Megillah – @allard.ellen
🎵 Mishenichnas Adar- trad
🎵 I Have a Voice – @elanahope
🎵 My Hat Has Three Corners- trad
🎵Chag Purim – trad

✨ Want to bring these songs to life in your Purim celebrations? ✨

Comment below, and I’ll share the full guide packed with activities and creative ideas to use these songs!

🎤 Which song gets you into the Purim spirit? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️

#PurimSongs #CelebratePurim #JewishEducation #SongsForPurim #JewishHolidays #MusicForKids #JewishValuesForKids

🎶 Join Us for Tot Shabbat at New Synagogue –

🎶 Join Us for Tot Shabbat at New Synagogue – Saturday, March 1st! 🎶

Experience a morning of song, dance, and togetherness—where little hearts and minds are nurtured through music and movement!

✨ What to Expect:
🎤 Start in the Flamingo Room with joyful singing and storytelling led by Dr. Emily Aronoff.
🙏 Move to the sanctuary for a special blessing with Rabbi Barak Bar Chaim, creating beautiful moments of connection for families and the congregation.
🍽️ Wrap up with a delightful kiddush lunch—relax, connect, and embrace the joy of Shabbat together!

➡️ Comment “Tot’ and I’ll send you the registration link for this free event

💙 Let’s come together to celebrate Shabbat, nurture our children’s love for Judaism, and grow as a joyful community.

#TotShabbat #NewSynagogue #JewishCommunity #FamilyFun #ShabbatJoy #JewishLife

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