Ellen Allard
Buster Bear is excited for his Shabbat birthday party! He invites all his animal friends who all bring special foods to help celebrate, reminding us that our special days are most special when we celebrate with others.
THEMES: Friendship
Ellen Allard has been privileged since 1976 to perform children’s concerts and present teacher workshops, seamlessly moving between both the Secular and the Jewish world of Early Childhood. She loves singing with kids. And she loves singing with kids and their grown-ups.
Learn more about Ellen: ellenallard.com
Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Have you ever wished and wished for something? This lonely Apple Tree wished and wished to have stars on its branches like the much taller oak tree, but then discovered it had its own stars all along.
THEMES: Self-Esteem, Gratitude
Ellen Dreskin is an ordained Cantor who has been telling stories to inspire and educate for over 40 years.
Learn more about Ellen: ellendreskin.com
Cantor Ellen Dreskin
There was a time when people needed to carry water to those who needed it. One water carrier used the exact same two buckets each day, even though one of them had a leak! It’s an important lesson that even when things seem broken, we can still find blessings.
THEMES: Blessings, Celebrating Imperfection
Ellen Dreskin is an ordained Cantor who has been telling stories to inspire and educate for over 40 years.
Learn more about Ellen: ellendreskin.com
Cantor Ellen Dreskin
Joseph, a tailor, had a beautiful coat he wore all the time. When his coat rips, he wonders what to do with his beloved coat. Should he throw it out? Sew it up? In this classic story, Joseph learns how to move forward.
THEMES: Creativity, Making the Most of Things
Ellen Dreskin is an ordained Cantor who has been telling stories to inspire and educate for over 40 years.
Learn more about Ellen: ellendreskin.com
Rabbi Rachel Greengrass
Most of us have adults in our lives to teach us about the world. The first humans, Adam and Eve, didn’t have anyone to show them, but it wasn’t long before they learned one of the most important lessons — loving others, and being loved!
THEMES: Love, Companionship, Kindness
Rabbi Rachel G. Greengrass was ordained in 2008 from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She is a Rabbis Without Borders fellow, a Balfour-Brickner Fellow through the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and has written numerous publications. Rabbi Greengrass serves Temple Beth Am in Miami, FL and is the President of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami.
Learn more about Rachel: facebook.com/rachel.greengrass.7
Rabbi Rachel Greengrass
Have you ever felt like you wanted to give up because others said what you were trying was too hard? Or, have you ever felt like all you could hear was the encouragement to keep going? Two frogs were once dealing with these same feelings!
THEMES: Perseverance, Believing in Yourself
Rabbi Rachel G. Greengrass was ordained in 2008 from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. She is a Rabbis Without Borders fellow, a Balfour-Brickner Fellow through the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, and has written numerous publications. Rabbi Greengrass serves Temple Beth Am in Miami, FL and is the President of the Rabbinical Association of Greater Miami.
Learn more about Rachel: facebook.com/rachel.greengrass.7
Rabbi Leora Kaye
We’ve all had days when we have so many things to do, but we just want to stay in bed and put our tasks off for later. This story tells of a rabbi who faced that very same temptation head-on, showing us how we too can push through our temptation and “get up and go early.”
THEMES: Being Proactive
Rabbi Leora Kaye is a lifelong storyteller who is always looking for more people that want to share stories – hearing from her – and her from them.
Learn more about Rabbi Leora: facebook.com/leorakaye
Rabbi Leora Kaye
A young boy packs a bag one day and goes looking for God. When he stops for lunch he meets an older woman and learns that God is a lot closer than he thought.
THEMES: Gratitude, Kindness, Sharing
Rabbi Leora Kaye is a lifelong storyteller who is always looking for more people that want to share stories – hearing from her – and her from them.
Learn more about Rabbi Leora: facebook.com/leorakaye
Rabbi Leora Kaye
After many years, a rabbi runs out of ideas of what to teach his community. When it comes time for Friday night services, what will he say? This story asks us to think about who our teachers are, and how we learn.
THEMES: Learning, Humility
Rabbi Leora Kaye is a lifelong storyteller who is always looking for more people that want to share stories – hearing from her – and her from them.
Learn more about Rabbi Leora: facebook.com/leorakaye
Shira Kline
In this story of the Garden of Eden, Bird is at first unable to move about with ease. With help from Creator, she finds her inner strength and learns that with this courage, she can soar. (A folk story re-imagined by Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and Shira Kline)
THEMES: Courage, Self-Expression, Shabbat Bliss
Join ShirLaLa and Ellen Allard for weekly Shabbat ShaMorning! And Join Shira and Lab/Shul for everybody-friendly, artist driven, sacred Jewish gatherings!
Learn more about Shira: shirlala.com
Shira Kline
A king falls ill and his healer prescribes nothing less than the shirt of the one who is absolutely happy. The search for this person leads the King’s messengers to every corner of the kingdom. Who could it be? The wealthiest person? The most famous person in the kingdom? The answer may surprise you!
THEMES: Happiness, Values, Freedom of Spirit
Join ShirLaLa and Ellen Allard for weekly Shabbat ShaMorning! And Join Shira and Lab/Shul for everybody-friendly, artist driven, sacred Jewish gatherings!
Learn more about Shira: shirlala.com
Shira Kline
A child puzzles her Rabbi with the utmost important question, “What is it that Jewish people are supposed to do when they get together?”
THEMES: Learning, Love, Curiosity, Listening
Join ShirLaLa and Ellen Allard for weekly Shabbat ShaMorning! And Join Shira and Lab/Shul for everybody-friendly, artist driven, sacred Jewish gatherings!
Learn more about Shira: shirlala.com
Jason Mesches
This is the true story of Jason’s dad’s old kiddush cup, and how Jason thought replacing it was the only option.
THEMES: Tradition, Memories
Jason Mesches is a touring children’s musician from Los Angeles. Born in New Jersey and raised at URJ Camp Harlam, he has drawn on his own experiences as a child to bring a new sound to accessible family music.
Learn more about Jason: jasonmeschesmusic.com
Fran Udtisky Moss
The library is a special place where everyone is welcome and can learn all sorts of wonderful things. One day, in walks a chicken – yes, a chicken, who seems to be a ravenous reader. The rabbi, who wonders how anyone could possibly read so many books so quickly, follows her visitor and is surprised to see exactly what the chicken is doing.
THEMES: Learning, Welcoming, Helpfulness
Fran is a cantorial soloist and Emmy Award winning actress, storyteller and puppeteer. She has given hundreds of workshops as a Ready to Learn Educator with PBS-TV. Fran loves to share music and stories to inspire creativity and teach how the arts can be a springboard for literacy and learning.
Learn more about Fran: facebook.com/fran.u.moss
Cantor Rosalie Will
Two friends are walking down a busy, noisy city street. One friend can hear a remarkable sound, but the other can’t hear it over all the noise! How do we notice the miraculous things around us in our busy, noisy world?
THEMES: Listening, Taking a Break, Nature
Rosalie is a camp songleader, worship leader, teacher and consultant — helping communities think about singing and praying together in joyful and meaningful ways. She also works for the Union for Reform Judaism as the Director of Music and Worship.
Learn more about Rosalie: rosaliewill.com
Cantor Rosalie Will
There was a time when people needed to carry water to those who needed it. One water carrier used the exact same two buckets each day, even though one of them had a leak! It’s an important lesson that even when things seem broken, we can still find blessings.
THEMES: Blessings, Celebrating Imperfection
Rosalie is a camp songleader, worship leader, teacher and consultant — helping communities think about singing and praying together in joyful and meaningful ways. She also works for the Union for Reform Judaism as the Director of Music and Worship.
Learn more about Rosalie: rosaliewill.com