About Sababa with Shana
About Sababa with Shana
Jewish learning beyond synagogue walls! Sababa with Shana is NOT your parents’ Hebrew School!
It is a joyful, independent Jewish learning program created for young children and families who want meaningful Jewish connection without needing to belong to a specific synagogue or congregation. There are no membership dues, no affiliation requirements, and no one “right” way to be Jewish—just a love for Judaism and a desire to help children build a connection that feels joyful, personal, and lasting.
At Sababa with Shana, Jewish learning happens through play. Children sing, move, create, explore, hear stories, celebrate holidays, learn Hebrew words, and play games that bring Jewish traditions and values to life. Every class is hands-on, imaginative, and designed for children to engage and participate—not just sit and listen.
Sababa means “awesome” in Hebrew. That is how Jewish learning should feel: welcoming, creative, playful, connected, and full of joy.
About Shana Fruchter
Shana Fruchter embraces a multitude of roles, infusing each with passion and creativity! She holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy and has dedicated 20 years to enriching Jewish education with joy and meaning.
Shana has spent the last two decades teaching Hebrew school and is currently serving in her second year as an Education Director at a Hebrew School in Queens, NY.
Recognizing the absence of engaging Jewish programs, Shana established Sababa with Shana to address this need- creating a fun, imaginative, and meaningful environment for young ones to embark on their Jewish journey.
Shana is a PJ library parent connector and organizes meetups for Jewish families to get together in the neighborhood! She conducts cherished music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers, weaving together rhythm, storytelling, and connection (@musicwithshana).
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Location in Greenpoint, Bk. Exact address will be provided upon registration.
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Children (almost) 4-5 are welcome to join Sababa with Shana. As long as they are potty-trained!
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Sample of Sababa Fun:
Welcome & Music Circle (15 min)
Gather together with a hello (shalom) song in Hebrew
Sing songs in Hebrew & English with instrument playing
Movement & Games (15 min)
Learning through games played using Hebrew words
Moving your body to words like jump, spin, dance, run, walk in Hebrew
Storytime (10 min)
Engaging Jewish story or PJ Library book connected to the week’s theme or holiday
Arts & Crafts (20 min)
Hands-on creative project connected to Jewish holidays, values, or traditions
Age-appropriate materials and guided steps
Hebrew Letters & Judaica (15 min)
Explore a Hebrew letter of the week
Learn about Jewish holidays, heritage, and culture in an interactive way
Shabbat Circle (even if it’s not Friday!) - (10 min)
Light and bless (pretend) candles, sing Shabbat songs, and enjoy and bless the grape juice and challah
Closing Song & Goodbyes (5 min)
End with a favorite tune and warm goodbye
Kids will be making keep-able art projects, which will be sent home when they are perfectly complete.
We will learn Hebrew letters through sensory exploration- making letters out of playdough, string, pretzel sticks, using our bodies (aleph-bet yoga)
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All class materials are provided.
Just bring a water bottle!
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Once you register, you will be added to a class “WhatsApp” group. In this group, you will see pictures, updates, and get an overview of what we did in class.
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You may makeup a maximum of 3 missed classes until May 18th. No makeups will be allowed after that date.
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Kindly inform Shana in advance to allow for appropriate accommodations and to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
FAQ
Pricing & Calendar
Why sign up for the full year?
Locks in your child’s spot for all 30 sessions
Space is limited to 10 kids
Save $5 per class = $150 total
Consistent Jewish and Hebrew learning all year
