Save The Dates

JCC Sports for Tots

Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM Ages 3-4
10:00 AM to 10:45 AM Ages 5-6

Session 1: May-Basketball
Session 2: June-Soccer
Session 3: July-T-Ball
Session 4: August-Kickball

Click Here for More Info & to Register

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.

Support Shalom Baby

A Nierman Foundation, UJF, and Jewish Community Foundation program.

Brighten the Residents Day! Join moms and their babies!

Sunday, July 4
10:00am - 11:00am
Visiting Katzin Residence

Thursday, July 15
9am - 10:00am
Visiting Goldberg Residence

Please contact Judy Nemzer at shalombaby@lfjcc.com


Introducing the PJ Library (FREE)

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


SIGN UP NOW!

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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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Click here for information on Nierman Preschool Programs

INFANT PROGRAMS

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. Click Here for More Information

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 massageInfant 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 Lisa J. Kramer, Elianna's great Bubby

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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