Welcome to Congregation Tikvat Jacob. CTJ has many programs and events to offer - see what's happening below.

Monday
Jan022012

Tot Shabbat

Friday, January 27th , 6:15pm

Join Cantor Beth and Rabbi Carrie for a special service geared toward 2 - 6 year olds, their siblings, and parents.  Please let us know by Thursday, January 26th if you're planning on joining us - we can only do this special service if we have at least 7 families coming. RSVP

Monday
Jan092012

Tattoo You - Indian Food and Temporary Henna Tatoos

Wednesday, February 1st, 7PM

Held at a member's home in Manhattan Beach

Please join hosts Cindy Kaplan and Melissa Stein for a fundraising party that includes Henna Tattoo’s, delicious Indian food and cocktails.  $75 per person, 25 people max & non-members welcome!  100% of money funds Religious School Scholarships.  RSVP to melissa@ctjmb.org or on our website.

Thursday
Jan262012

Parent and Me Classes for infants and toddlers

every Friday morning
9:45am- 15 months and older
10:45 am - newborns to 15 months
3 months - $216 for non members $180 members

Parent and Me classes for infants and toddlers lead by Elaine Barrington and Rabbi Carrie. Here is a place to gather, learn, and grow together with your child. Classes meet weekly for one hour and include music, discussion, play, crafts, and mini Tot Shabbat services. RSVP online

Elaine's Bio:  Elaine Barrington is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in parenting support for families with children birth to five. Elaine blends the latest brain science with practical information to help parents understand their children's behaviors and make thoughtful decisions that reflect each family's unique values. She teaches "mommy & me" classes for new mothers, facilitates support groups, and offers individual parenting consultations and counseling for all members of the family. Most importantly, Elaine is mom to her two daughters, 6-year old Isabelle and 15-month old Tia, who both inspire and humble her daily!