Last week, I had the most fabulous day,  my daughter’s Jewish preschool in Albuquerque  (Congregation Albert) sponsored a picnic in the park for preschool families. We spent the morning hanging out,  singing, playing and having a picnic.  The kids played and I got to catch up wth with moms.  It was really great to be part of such a fun group. Here are five reasons why I am very glad that I chose to send my daughter to a Jewish preschool.

1.  It is a great way to break the ice and get involved in your temple.  For the first time (and we’ve been members of 4 temples — three in Virginia though) — I feel really comfortable at the synagogue.  Part of that is due to an awesome outreach program — but another just part is that I know people at the temple and Suzanne has friends there.

2.  Suzanne is learning about Judaism through arts, crafts and song.

3.  Suzanne’s Dad wants to be more involved because he remembers the songs from camp that Suzanne is singing in preschool.

4.  We light Shabbat candles because Suzanne does at school.

5. I have a wonderful group of fellow Jewish mommies to use as a sounding board.