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Religious School...
“And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children...”
Deuteronomy
6:6-7
Sherry
Gutes, Principal
(631-421-3224, ext. 12; sgutes@shjc.org)
Amy Zuker, Education Vice President; religiousschool@shjc.org
The SHJC Religious School
consists of almost 300 children, who attend grades Gan
(Kindergarten) through Hei (7th grade). Additionally,
the regional Hebrew High School
(SHMA) meets at SHJC.
Our Primary Program for Grades K-2 meets once per week;
parents have a choice of which days their child attends.
The curriculum introduces the children to the Hebrew
language and includes an understanding of synagogue life, an
introduction to the Torah and Bible, studying and celebrating
Jewish holidays, learning about Israel.
The atmosphere is creative and supportive, and
different instructional methods are used to reinforce the
learning. About
75% of our students begin Religious School with us in the
primary grades; it is a great foundation for the later grades.
Grades 3 - 7, our classes Alef, Bet, Gimel, Dalet and Hei,
meet twice per week. The
curriculum is experiential, dynamic, engaging.
Our students are part of a wonderful and nurturing
learning community. Our
curricular topics include Ivrit (Hebrew), Torah, Mitzvot
and Ethics, Israel, Jewish History and Traditions, Holidays
and Celebrations, Jewish Cultural and Fine Arts, and Holocaust
Studies. Students
in Dalet and Hei receive additional study of the Shabbat
Service as they approach their Bar/Bat Mitzvah year. Tefillah/Prayer
is an integral part of our curriculum, as are acquiring the
skills to read Torah and Haftarah.
From the earliest ages our students are given the opportunity
to participate in the leading of actual services.
Special class Shabbatot are held from Nursery School on, with
Kitah Alef holding a beautiful Consecration service, Kitah Bet
leading a Friday night service, Kitah Gimel leading Shabbat
morning services, and Kitah Dalet reading Torah and leading
the entire Torah service on a Shabbat morning.
Our Hei students lead the congregation in a Mincha/Maariv/Havdallah
service. Indeed,
by the time SHJC Religious School students become B'nai
Mitzvah, they are already quite comfortable on the bimah,
strong and confident in their knowledge of Judaism.
We have a dedicated staff, small classes, a nurturing
environment and the strong support of our clergy and
congregation.
As an adjunct to our educational programming, SHJC has an
active Youth Group,
which adds an extra component of fun and socialization to our
students' lives.
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Hebrew High School...
At SHJC we are strong believers in continuing Jewish
Education, and to that end, are very pleased to host SHMA, our
regional Hebrew High School. SHMA meets Monday evenings, and
is open to students who have completed Religious School. Here,
our students meet with others from area Synagogues and enjoy both
continued educational growth and social
interaction.
The
2008 - 2009 SHMA
Calendar.
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habaim!