Newborn Playgroup

Connect with local parents and caregivers of newborns in a cozy, welcoming space where you can share the joys and challenges of early parenthood. Facilitated by a warm and experienced educator, Jen Altman of Jewish Baby Network, this interactive group weaves together Jewish rituals and everyday play while sharing the joys and oys of being a new parent.

Whether you’re looking to build community, explore Jewish parenting moments, or just need a soft landing spot in your week, you’re welcome here.

Registration is encouraged, though we’re always happy to welcome walk-ins. All are welcome!

Jewish Baby Network is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ Center for Children and Youth. JFCS supports families from newborn to the elderly. Please visit the JFCS website for more information about all their great programs.

Jen Miriam Altman has spent the last 30 years working as a preschool teacher, early interventionist, early child-hood mental health therapist, music teacher, birth doula, childbirth educator and mom. She has brought joy to kids and adults with her puppet shows and music circles, tot shabbats and high holiday services. Jen was born in the Bay Area and lives in Berkeley with her husband and two daughters. She loves dancing, swimming, surfing, painting, planning parties and DJ’ing.