Pre-K
Learners discover Jewish values and community by participating in fun, age-appropriate activities and games. Each week focuses on how to live a Jewish life, whether developing an understanding of how to help a friend in need, the importance of respect, or what it means to celebrate the holiday of Passover. Learners engage with their teachers and parents to read stories, create art projects, and sing the songs of our tradition.Sundays, Twice per month
9:30 – 10:30 AM
Kindergarten
Learners explore Jewish holidays and stories from the Torah. They are introduced to מִצְווֹת (mitz’vot, commandments) as related to Torah stories and holidays. Kindergarten is interactive and hands-on. Learners engage with their teachers and parents to read stories, create art projects, and sing the songs of our tradition.
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
(Class time may be extended based on student response and interest)
1st Grade
Learners learn more about Jewish values, מִצְווֹת (mitz’vot, commandments), and how they impact everyday life. Learners will begin to explore the concept of God along with a continued exploration of holidays. We also begin with an introduction to the Hebrew alphabet through both activities and games.
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 AM
(Class time may be extended based on student response and interest)
2nd Grade
Learners explore Jewish community and values. They do this through the celebration of lifecycle events, and learning about Jewish symbols, prayers, and holidays. Through art, movement, song and stories, learners will become “Jewish Detectives,” exploring different ritual objects, spaces, places, and celebrations. They will discover what occurs within Jewish spaces, what ritual objects are, the meaning behind them and most importantly how to use them for themselves. Students also begin their exploration of Israel as the Jewish homeland. Their connection to Israel will be forged through learning about Israel’s unique culture, history, language, people, institutions and Jewish life, as well as the physical make-up of the land. Second graders continue their exposure to Hebrew, learning the letters through games and other activities.
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:45 AM
Did you know that in order to make our religious school more exciting, connected, and enriched, we partner with a regional organization? It’s true! We’re proud to partner with the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) to ensure our children an excellent Jewish education. The ISJL is a regional, trans-denominational Jewish organization serving a thirteen-state southern territory. Our school is one of 70 religious schools across this region sharing in the ISJL’s Curriculum, coming together each summer for the ISJL Education Conference, and getting visits from our ISJL Education Fellow.