Are you expecting a new baby or know someone who is?
Shalom Baby celebrates the arrival of Jewish newborns and welcomes them to the San Diego Jewish Community through:
- Shalom Baby Gift Baskets
- Play Groups
- Social Events
- Holiday Celebrations
- Resource Guides
This successful outreach program has expanded to further meet new parents' needs by offering classes in:
- Infant Massage
- San Diego Music Together
- Baby Book Club (BBC)
- Sleep Solutions Workshop
- Baby Signs
- Jewish Beginnings
For more information on joining a playgroup or class, receiving a Shalom Baby Gift Basket or attending the Seacrest Village in Encinitas, please contact the Shalom Baby Coordinator, Judy Nemzer, ext. 1352.
A Nierman Foundation, UJF, and Jewish Community Foundation program.
Shalom Baby Visits Seacrest Village in Encinitas
Brighten the residents day!
- 1st Sunday of the month
- 3rd Thursday of the month
Please contact Judy Nemzer at shalombaby@lfjcc.com
Introducing the PJ Library (free the first year)
Looking for a way to nurture the parent-child bond and strengthen your offspring’s Jewish identity? Read them a book courtesy of PJ Library. Brought to San Diego by Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the PJ Library — that’s right, PJ stands for pajama — provides children ages six months to five years with a Jewish children’s book or CD every month! And, thanks to a generous donation from the Viterbi Family Foundation of the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego.
To sign up for PJ Library, please contact Judy Nemzer at shalombaby@lfjcc.com or 858-362-1352.
Viterbi Family Foundation of the Jewish Community
Foundation of San Diego
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Events
We will be updating our events soon!
Viterbi Family Baby Book Club
Book Clubs are not exclusively for Oprah fans!
Designed for 9 month-24 month olds, the BBC promotes pre-literacy for our youngest children. While developing an appreciation for books and reading, their parents develop a network of new friends. This one hour monthly program includes group storytelling, flannel board stories, art projects, and music.
To register, or for dates, times or other information, contact Judy Nemzer, ext. 1352.
Fees
Club membership $150 (September-June)
The BBC is co-sponsored by Shalom Baby, the Astor Judaica Library, and Nierman Preschool.
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San Diego Music Together
We're partnering with the very popular "San Diego Music Together." Music Together classes are parent/caregiver interactive and based on the recognition that all children are musical. They can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and develop musical confidence when actively participating in music experiences. Parents/caregivers receive 2 CDs and a songbook to encourage family participation in spontaneous musical activity at home. For children ages 0-4 years. $197/10-week session
To register, go to www.sandiegomusictogether.com, click on register, and identify LFJCC as your location.
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INFANT PROGRAMS
Baby Signs
“Babies who are taught to use signs to express basic ideas before they can say the words are happier because they can communicate with others and more adept at speaking once they begin to acquire language.”
The National Institutes of Health suggests the use of baby signing to eliminate some of the emotional meltdowns children experience between 9 and 30 months from the frustration of not being able to communicate when their ideas surpass their language skills. Baby Signs is a wonderful way to do this. These very simple techniques create rewarding ways for parents to connect with their children and to deepen their bonding experiences. Parents attend classes with their little ones during a 6-week session. Registration fees include a kit with DVD’s and books.
Next Generation Yoga
Moms with children ages 2-4 years share a yoga experience filled with movement, hands-on stretching, animal yoga, affectionate massage, and songs, which promote body awareness, confidence, motor coordination, and support your toddler's curiosity.
San Diego Music Together
Partnering with this popular program, children learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and develop musical confidence when actively participating in music experiences. Register at sandiegomusictogether.com, click on register, and identify LFJCC as your location
Jewish Beginnings:
Childbirth Preparation for the Jewish Family
Learn everything you need to know for a healthy start from . . .
- Fetal Development to changes during pregnancy
- Coach support to pregnancy and creation
- Labor process and coping skills to spiritualizing labor
- Contractions and epidurals to c-sections
- Postpartum depression to baby care and breastfeeding
- Blessing your child to Baby’s Jewish Rituals
Co-sponsored by Kehillat
Ahavat Yisrael Synagogue
$100/JCC/KAY Members
$120/Non-Members
Infant Massage
Tuesdays from 11:30am-12:30pm
Massages are soothing, relaxing, and healing for adults. Infants receive the same benefits and more!
Infant Massage is a natural and soothing way to promote infant health. A certified Infant Massage Instructor teaches parents techniques which will provide many benefits for their babies and at the same time offer a very special bonding period.
Benefits include: relief of discomfort for teething, congestion, colic, constipation and emotional stress, and enhancement of neurological development, sleep, muscle tone development, and strengthening of the immune system.
Sign up for a four-week session by contacting Judy Nemzer, Shalom Baby Coordinator, ext. 1352.
Fee: $60/session
Support Shalom Baby
In memory of Lila J. Kramer, Elianna's great Bubby
If you would like to make a donation to Baby Book Club or Shalom Baby in memory of a loved one, contact Shalom Baby Coordinator Judy Nemzer, ext. 1352.
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SHALOM FAMILY
Late Generation X’s and Millennial Generation—The Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center is reaching out to you!!! We want to support you and your young families. Individuals, couples, families, mothers, fathers, and children—we have planned programs, classes, activities, events, and celebrations to meet your personal, recreational, social, educational, and Jewish needs!
Jewish Beginnings:
A child-birth preparation course for Jewish and inter-faith families;
Shalom Baby
Welcoming new babies and their families to the San Diego Jewish Community.
PJ Library
Receive a free high quality Jewish children’s book or CD every month for ages 6 months–6 years.
Enrichment Classes for Children:
Programs for newborns through 2 year olds and their parents.
Educational Classes for Children
First preschool experiences accompanied by an adult.
Exercises for Moms
Pre and post natal workouts.
Educational Programs for Parents
Focusing on topics of unique interest.
Social Activities for Parents:
Forming beautiful friendships for moms, dads, couples, and families.
Intergenerational Events
Sharing time with seniors, especially for those with absent grandparents.
Jewish Events:
Celebrations of Jewish holidays and Shabbat providing a joyous community.
For more information about our exciting new Parent Center programs, contact Judy Nemzer, Shalom Baby Coordinator at (858) 362-1352 or email: shalombaby@lfjcc.com
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