Description: Join us for a delightful family-friendly event celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the start of the Jewish New Year! Kids will not only have an opportunity to play at a local park, but we’ll have the chance to dip apples in honey, symbolizing a year full of sweetness and good wishes. We’ll also gather at the adjacent river for a joyful Tashlich ceremony, where we’ll cast away our worries and start anew. Don’t miss this opportunity to create cherished memories and learn about the traditions of Rosh Hashanah in a playful and engaging environment!

Location: An outdoor location in Center City, PA; please register for the exact address.

Date and Time: Sunday, September 24, 2023, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cost:  Free

Recommended Ages: Ages 0–12 (siblings always welcome!)

For more information: contact Melanie Gerchberg

Click here to register!

Pre-registration is required. Please register everyone, including both children and adults, who plan to attend.

Accommodations: Thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, we are able to provide accommodations for any child or family member with a disability to attend jkidphilly events. If you need an accommodation such as an ASL interpreter, a sensory toolbox, or even behavior support for your child, or if you have questions about the accessibility of any program or venue, please note so on our form or contact us. In most cases, our staff will need two weeks’ notice to provide accommodations, but we will do our best to meet your needs on any timeframe.

Covid Policy: For our in-person events, we’ll work together to take care of our community.

For indoor programming: Non-cloth (n95, KN95, surgical) masks are suggested for children ages 2 years+ and adults

For outdoor programming: Masks are optional

For all programming: Staying at home if anyone in the family has a cold, cough, fever, or other symptoms, or has been exposed to anyone with COVID-19.