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Shalom Play

Shalom Play, following in the footsteps of TBA’s successful Kindergym program, is a joyful, donation-based play program designed for children under 5 from families raising Jewish children—proudly sponsored by PJ Library and Temple Beth Abraham.

If you have a beginner walker or a speedy little mensch who’s climbing, running, and jumping off everything, this kvell-worthy space is for you! Our spacious, activity-filled room is packed with fun:

  • Climbers, slides, rocking horses, cozy coupe cars, see-saws, fire trucks, and push cars for beginning walkers
  • A small trampoline, puzzles, a ball pit, and painting easels
  • Jewish music and stories, parachute play, singing, and a closing Havdalah circle to bring a sweet Shavua Tov or other Jewish holiday-specific activities!

Come schmooze with other mishpuchas (families), let your little ones explore, and enjoy a warm kehillah (community) atmosphere. Siblings are welcome!

We offer secure parking and on-site security so you can relax while your children play.

Attendees do not need to be Temple Beth Abraham members, however, this is a wonderful opportunity to tour our grounds and learn about our onsite Jewish preschool and vibrant community.

2024 Winter Schedule

Class dates: January 10, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28; March 6

No classes on January 3 or January 17

Class dates: January 11, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; March 7

No classes on January 4 or January 18

Class dates: January 12, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8

No classes on January 5 or January 19

Class dates: January 12, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23; March 1, 8

No classes on January 5 or January 19

Sponsored by:

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Schedule

Shalom play is held on Sundays, 10 to 11:30 am, in the Temple Beth Abraham social hall.

2025

  • Sunday, October 26, 2025 – Featuring Jen Altman with Jewish Baby Network
  • Sunday, November 30, 2025
  • Sunday, December 21, 2025

2026

  • Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Sunday, February 22, 2026
  • Sunday, March 22, 2026
  • Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • Sunday, May 31, 2026

Registration

Pre-registration is appreciated to help us prepare, but drop-ins are welcome. B’rachot (blessings) to all who join us! Please complete a registration for each child.

Shalom Play is a pay-what-you-want program, with no minimum donation required. This is the final year of our PJ Library grant, so please consider contributing to help sustain our wonderful programs for future years.

Additional Information

Siblings are welcome, but please complete one registration for each child so that we can prepare.

We have a wonderful, very large, and well-ventilated room.

Please stay home from Shalom Play if you or anyone in your household had any of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, headache, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of taste or smell.

Questions?

Contact us with any questions at info@tbaoakland.org.