Weekly 10/8/26 - jkidphilly

10/8/26

October 8, 2026 | 27 Tishrei 5787

Hi jkidphilly families,

I wanted to tell you about something new from Jewish Learning Venture that I think some of you might want to share with YOUR community.

We’ve been thinking about how to make Jewish spaces more welcoming and accessible – as always – and about the fact that there’s no one right way to experience Shabbat.

That’s the idea behind the new Adoughma Shabbat Sensory Play Kit. It’s designed for synagogues, preschools, Hebrew schools and other Jewish organizations, but it’s also a wonderful resource for families to use at home. It gives you practical, hands-on ways to explore Shabbat through sensory play, conversation and creativity.

Each $54 kit includes Hebrew letters and vowel cards, sensory play materials, visual prompts, Creative Challenge cards exploring Shabbat and other Jewish themes, homemade dough and cleanup supplies.

Planning a Get Together? This could be a perfect way to use your $100 Get Together Grant! Invite a few families over, put the kit in the middle of the table, and let everyone explore Shabbat together.

Or tell your child’s preschool, synagogue or Hebrew school about it. There are lots of ways to bring Adoughma to your community.

Bring Adoughma to your Shabbat experience

Warmly,

Erin

—
Erin Beser
Director, Disability Access

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Upcoming Events

Making The System Work for Your Child With Disabilities
Tue, 10/20, 8:00PM | Virtual Event
Register here or contact Erin Beser

Mondays, September-December | Center City: Singing and Story Time Fall Sessions | 10:30am

Join jkidphilly with Speech and Language Coach Ana Attach for a morning of stories, songs, and the Hebrew word of the day! More info or register

Sunday, October 11 | Northeast Philly: JRA Juniors Volunteering with jkidphilly | 9:00am

JRA Juniors is a time set aside for families with kids under 10 to pack boxes of food for families in need at a kid-friendly pace. JRA Juniors creates a wonderful atmosphere for the youngest volunteers in our community. More info or register

Sunday, October 11 | Wynnewood: JCC Fall Fest | 11:00am

There will be vendors, live music, carnival games and much much more!! Please register with the code jkidphilly for a special discount. Plus we will have a jkidphilly book swap! So bring your book(s) to pass along to another community member and take one you haven’t read yet! More info or register

Thursday, October 15 | Wynnewood: Cooking, Conversations and Some Wine | 6:00pm

Join jkidphilly as we partner with NA’AMAT USA for an evening with Chef Scott Kaplan to learn how to bring a little Israeli flare to our home cooked meals. More info or register

Sunday, October 18 | Center City: Noah’s Ark Animal Show | 10:30am

Join jkidphilly, Kellman Brown Academy (KBA), and Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel (BZBI) to enjoy an incredible live animal show inspired by the Torah portion of Noah and the Ark. We’ll have snacks, coffee, fun giveaways, and Noah’s Ark-themed crafts for everyone to enjoy from sukkah to sukkah, enjoying a different activity at each stop. Along the way, we’ll share pizza in a sukkah, create a fun Sukkot craft, shake the lulav and etrog, and experience the joy and warmth of this special holiday together. More info or register

Sunday, October 18 | Broomall: Blessing of the Animals| 10:30am

Join jkidphilly and Mini Mensch Academy on Sunday October 18, for a blessing of the animals event with Miss Andi and Jungle John! We’ll have snacks and singing with the lovely Miss Andi followed by a fun show meeting many animals including the real “Wally Gator” and “Larry Boa” (a 10 foot boa constrictor)! More info or register

Tuesday, October 20 | Virtual: Making The System Work for Your Child With Disabilities | 8:00pm

This webinar offers families a straightforward introduction to special education and the steps for having a child evaluated. Parents and caregivers will learn about the three phases of the special education process: pre-referral or referral, evaluation, and eligibility, and how each stage works. The session also covers what special education is, how it differs from general education supports such as MTSS, and the difference between accommodations and modifications. More info or register

Get $100 from PJ Library for Getting Together!

Invite 2+ families | Snap a Picture | Submit a short report afterward. Make some Jewish memories together. Before Yom Kippur. After Yom Kippur. Breaking the fast. Sharing a meal. Hanging out in the backyard. Ready? Search your email for “PJ Library Get Together” to find your personal link. Can’t find it? No worries! Head to pjlibrary.org/gettogether to request your link.

Adoughma

Adoughma provides hands-on sensory education for all ages and abilities through large-scale play-dough events and professional development for educators, educational leaders, and parents. Learn more!

PJ Library

PJ Library sends your child the gift of free, wonderful, age-appropriate Jewish children’s books in the mail every month. All families in the Greater Philadelphia area raising Jewish children between the ages of 0 and 12 are welcome to enroll. Sign up today!

PJ Library: Ages: 0-8
PJ Our Way: Ages 9-12; chapter books that kids choose themselves!
Grandparents can get PJ Library books too! Go here for more information.

Upcoming Holiday Toolkit

This toolkit includes information, activities, resources, and links to more information, all to be used for your family and/or classroom to learn more about the holiday of Sigd.