JPlay! (Fall Season 2026)
Description
Big Jewish joy for our littlest community members!
Come for the play, stay for the community.
JPlay! is a joyful Sunday morning series for families with children ages 0-5. Each session, kids and grownups sing, dance, create, explore, and play together in a vibrant, welcoming space.
Every gathering brings a new hands-on experience led by one of our special guest partners—families might cook together, explore light and sensory materials, try a special art activity, and more—plus all the play zones, music, stories, and community that families love about JPlay!
Come once or come often; every Sunday is a chance to play, connect, and experience Jewish joy together. Check the lineup below to see what’s happening each session.
What to expect:
Multiple play zones featuring building, pretend play, sensory exploration, and more
Arts and crafts designed for little hands
A joyful sing-along with Tkiya featuring music, movement, Jewish themes, and Hebrew
A cozy book nook with PJ Library stories
Our Hebrew Corner / פינת עברית (Pinat Ivrit) where families can explore Hebrew through books, blocks, games, and play materials, curated with support from Kayitz Kef. No Hebrew experience needed!
Snacks and coffee for kids and adults
A Kids Clothing and Book Swap—bring gently used children’s clothes and books your family is ready to pass along; remaining items will be donated
Event Details:
Ages: 0-5 years
When: Select Sundays at 10am
Where: The Senesh School
Fall dates: November 8, December 13, December 20
JPlay! is made possible through the generous support of UJA-Federation of New York and our programmatic partners!
New this Fall: Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות with Israeli Hug Center
We're excited to welcome Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות - a special three-part series with Israeli Hug Center, happening alongside JPlay!
A morning for you and your baby! Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות welcomes Israeli and Hebrew-speaking moms with babies up to 1 year old, who are looking for learning, connection, and a warm space to meet other Hebrew-speaking moms at the same stage of life.
Led by Israeli child-development professionals, each small-group session offers developmental workshops, practical tools to support your baby’s development, and time to connect with other moms at the same stage of life. Bring your questions, share experiences, talk, laugh, and build friendships - all in Hebrew.
Because alongside professional guidance, every mom deserves a community and a place to feel at home.
Join us on November 8, December 13, and December 20 at Senesh. JPlay! doors open at 10:00am—come settle in, mingle with other families, and enjoy play, snacks, and coffee. At 10:30am, Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות participants will gather for workshops in a dedicated space just for moms and babies.
Advance registration for the complete three-session series is required. Select the Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות package on the ticketing page; it includes JPlay! access for the participating mom and infant—no additional ticket is needed for your baby.
Bringing another child to JPlay!? Please purchase a regular JPlay! season package or individual tickets for the dates that child will attend.
Fall 2026 JPlay! Lineup
Nov 8: JPlay! Fall Kickoff w/ Kayitz Kef & Sprout Brooklyn
JPlay! is back, and we’re kicking off the season with families from across our community! Be among the first to explore our new Hebrew Corner / פינת עברית (Pinat Ivrit), featuring blocks, books, and playful materials that help little ones connect with Hebrew and the Aleph Bet, curated with support from our friends at Kayitz Kef. Sprout Brooklyn will also join the celebration with a special activity for little hands. Add in music, crafts, stories, open-ended play, snacks, and coffee☕️ for the grown-ups, and you’ve got a joyful morning the whole family will love!
Dec 13: JPlay! Sensory Light Play w/ Kane Street Kids
Light up your morning at JPlay! Our friends from Kane Street Kids are bringing a special sensory-light experience where little ones can explore color, shape, texture, and reflection through hands-on play. Families can also enjoy all the JPlay! favorites: music and movement, crafts, stories, open-ended play, our Hebrew Corner / פינת עברית, snacks, and, of course, coffee☕️ for the grown-ups!
Dec 20: JPlay! Little Chefs Edition w/ JCC Brooklyn
Calling all little chefs! Roll up your sleeves and join our friends from JCC Brooklyn for a playful, hands-on cooking experience created especially for young children. We’ll mix in plenty of music, movement, crafts, stories, open-ended play, our Hebrew Corner / פינת עברית, snacks, and coffee for the grown-ups—the perfect recipe for a joyful JPlay morning!
JPlay! Flexible RSVP & Pricing:
Individual sessions: $15 per child, per date
Fall Season Package: Join us for all three fall sessions at a discounted rate and save!
Registering for Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות?
Select the Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות – Full 3-Session Package (Mom + Infant) on the ticketing page. This program requires advance registration for all three dates: November 8, December 13, and December 20; individual sessions and drop-ins are not available.
Your Moms’ Morning / בוקר אימהות package includes JPlay! access for you and your infant on all three dates—no additional JPlay! ticket is needed for your baby.
Bringing another child to JPlay!? Please purchase a regular JPlay! season package or individual tickets for that child.
Please RSVP in advance
Advance registration for each JPlay! session closes at 9:00am - one hour before the program begins. We know plans with young children can change, but registering in advance helps us prepare enough food and materials - and allows our security team to use the registration list to welcome families into the building smoothly.
JPlay! drop-ins are welcome beginning at 10:00am. Families who are not on the advance registration list will complete an additional security check and walk-in registration before entering.
We’d love for every family to be able to join us at JPlay! If cost is a concern, please email kulam@hannahsenesh.org—we’re here to help.
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