Religious School

Introduction to our rich heritage through music and art, primary students get a taste of holidays, prayers, Biblical stories, Israel and Hebrew letter recognition.
3rd grade students are offered the opportunity to sing in Junior Choir
Prayers are explained and said every week over challah and juice

Students continue to build on previous subjects and begin to develop a faith system.
Jewish values, life cycle events and Israel are examined and explored.
Students learn how to think and behave in an ethical Jewish way.
Strengthen students’ ability to decode and read Hebrew prayers.
Participation in short services that allow reinforcement of prayers and where students can volunteer to lead as junior Rabbis.
On Sundays, 7th grade students participate in “Adventures in Judaism,” an informal, highly experiential way of examining and exploring the big questions in Judaism. These include our core values, our Community, and our responsibility to ourselves and others.
Our Remedial Department offers strategies and support to students who need extra help in order to be successful.

Students begin preparing to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah through private lessons with Cantor and Rabbi.
Students learn to chant their prayers, Torah and Haftarah portions.
Explore and choose a way to fulfill the Jewish obligation of helping others as a mitzvah project.
Use their creative ability to share a creative project.