Masa (Journey)
Masa מַסָּע Jewish Journey
Our Jewish journeys evolve throughout our lives, as we experiment with and practice Jewish values, traditions, and rituals. The resources below can help you fulfill your personal and parenting goals for Jewish living with meaning, intention, and joy.
Start by choosing a family goal on the left and trying out one Jewish experience. Then come back to this webpage to explore another goal or experience. You can always contact Abby Reiken for guidance with this.
Click here for our Torah La'am and Family Calendar and add upcoming BAS programs to your family's calendar.
Family Goals |
Options for Jewish experiences to fulfill your goals |
Spending family time together |
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Learning and practicing the Shabbat service | Click here for Shabbat prayers you can listen to at home, in the car, with your children... |
Having values-based discussions as a family |
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Jewish learning for adults |
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Parent involvement at BAS | Click here for a list of a wide variety of ways for adults to get involved, give back, and develop friendships at BAS. |
Jewish parenting support |
Parenting workshops throughout the year are an opportunity to come together as a community of parents to share our struggles and successes, as we support each other's efforts to meet our own Jewish parenting goals. |
Practice our values |
Check out this Making Mensches Periodic Table and click on each trait to see more information, including videos and texts to share with your family. Watch this video on the Science of Character which explores who we are and who we want to be. It also teaches us the power of focusing on our own and our children's positive traits. Click here for BAS opportunities for all ages to help others, such as preparing meals for those who are hungry, advocating for immigrants, or protecting the earth. At home with your family you can make a vegetable dish or dessert for the Open Arms Shelter in White Plains as part of the BAS initiative. |
Express gratitude | Click here for a BAS family guide to expressing gratitude. |
Calmer bedtime and morning routines |
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Connect to Israel | Click here for a BAS Israel guide for parents |
For our children to be part of a Jewish youth community |
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Provide my teen with opportunities to connect to other Jewish teens |
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Celebrate the Jewish holidays in creative, joyful ways |
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Na’aseh v’nishma נַעֲשֶׂה וְנִשְׁמָע We will do and we will understand
If you have any questions or would like to set up a time to talk about ways to engage your family in Jewish living and learning, please contact:
Abby Reiken
Education Director
914-946-8851