Halutzim ("Pioneers") (ages 3 - 5) Sunday Mornings

For children ages 3, 4, and 5, Halutzim is an introduction to the Sunday School experience. Focused around the holidays and active Jewish learning, this program meets Sundays from 10:15 - 12:15. Open to current and prospective members, Halutzim is about creating connections between our youngest learners and Judaism through interactive, senses-based learning.

Grades Gan (K) and Aleph (1st Grade) - Sunday Mornings

Class is held on Sundays for Gan and Aleph from 9 - 12:15. These classes involve a number of experiences in living Judaism through the study of holidays, Torah, an introduction to the letters of the Aleph-Bet, basic Hebrew vocabulary and Berachot (blessings).

Grades Bet (2nd Grade) through Vav (6th Grade) - Sundays & Tuesdays

Second through Sixth Graders meet Sundays from 9 - 12:15 and Tuesdays from 4 - 6:15. The curriculum includes Hebrew and Judaic studies as well as holiday celebrations, field trips, Shabbatons, music, drama, social activities, and participation in the adult services.

Special Note that five times each year Hebrew School will be held on a Saturday instead of Sunday to provide a Shabbat experience and special programming for both children and families in the Hebrew School. Check the school calendar for the dates.

B'nai Mitzvah - A Meaningful Experience in Life-Long Learning

Becoming a B'nai Mitzvah signifies the beginning of Jewish adulthood when a young person assumes all of the privileges and responsibilities associated with full membership in and the taking on the responsibilities of becoming a member of our community. Our B'nai Mitzvah youth work closely with Rabbi Michael and Cantor Ruth to ensure a meaningful religious experience. Opportunities for Adult B'nai Mitzvah are also available.

Kehillah ("Community") (7th Grade) – Sundays 10:00am-12:10pm

As move past their elementary Hebrew School experience, seventh graders are challenged to look more critically and with greater analysis and understanding at contemporary issues.  They also study ethical lessons we learn from the Prophets, and focus on Jewish History of the modern period.  This class will also include some group community service activities and some participation and leadership in the congregation’s Sunday morning minyan.  In just two hours of study on Sunday, this focus on practical post-B'nai Mitzvah learning demonstrates that Jewish learning does not end  at age thirteen.

Confirmation Class  (8th-12th Grade)  2nd Thursday of each month - 6:00-7:30pm
(except when holiday schedules force a change)

Our new confirmation program brings a variety of topics, speakers, and programs to our teens.  Jewish identity, the Holocaust, love & marriage – Jewish–American style, current events, Zionism, Jewish American history are all part of the curriculum.  The teens are challenged to find relevance to their own lives in the collective Jewish history, values, and traditions of the Jewish people..  Several times each year the teens will have an opportunity to meet with other teens from other congregations for stimulating programs.  The Confirmation ceremony, around the time of Shavuot, is for students in Grade Ten and above.