Early Education (0-5 years)
We believe in creating a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment that allows children to actively explore Judaism through music, art, stories, and play. Our program is designed to introduce children to Jewish concepts and community, engaging them by allowing their natural curiosity to lead them. We cultivate deep and lasting connections by bringing family members of all ages together in community.
Our preschool programming is open to all.
K'tan Tan Monthly Family Program (Ages 0-5)
September 22, 2024: Rosh Hashanah Sweetness
October 27, 2024: Torah Torah Torah (with PJ Library)
November 17, 2024: We Love Shabbat
December 15, 2024: Hanukkah Light
January 26, 2025: Growing with Tu B’Shevat
February 23, 2025: B’Tzelem Elohim/In the Image of God (with PJ Library)
March 16, 2025: Purim Party
April 27, 2025: PJ Havdallah PJ Party
Amanda Jarman
K’tan Tan Teacher
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Amanda has been working in the field of Jewish Education since 1998.
She has a B.A. in Child Development from Mills College and loves teaching young children. She also has a graduate certificate in Jewish Early Childhood Education from Gratz College in PA.
After 18 years of working at Temple Sinai Preschool in Oakland, Amanda moved to Temple Beth Abraham also in Oakland. Amanda currently teaches twos at Gan Avraham Preschool and is excited to be a part of the Congregation B’nai Tikvah community & the K’tan Tan program!
Amanda’s main goals in the classroom are relationship building and helping children and families develop a positive Jewish identity. Amanda lives in Vallejo, Ca. with her husband, Chuck. They have two tripod dogs, Mort & Felix, and a kitty cat, Popo. On her weekends and time off, Amanda enjoys traveling, the beach, photography, and visiting old cemeteries.
Shabbat Under the Oak
June, July, August, September
First Friday of Every Month
6:30 pm: Family Service
Join us for this festive family-friendly, all-ages Shabbat celebration in our amphitheater. We pray, we’ll play, and we’ll make smores!
