The Temple Sinai religious school and youth group is NOT what so many of us experienced in “hebrew school” ourselves as kids.
On any given Sunday (for grades Preschool to 7th) or Wednesday evening (for grades 5-7), students will learn through discourse, song, art, games, service learning, social action, and more.
We recognize the importance of preparing our students for their b’nai mitzvot, but a core value of Temple Sinai is the embrace of diverse learning opportunities that extend well-beyond learning or memorizing prayers and learning Hebrew.
Our enthusiastic group of teachers and teaching assistants help students to build a strong Jewish identity and pride.
We recognize that families’ lives are busier now than ever before, and we work to meet our members where they are and understand that there are a variety of evening and after school commitments competing for finite time.
Our religious school is a place for families that want Jewish learning to have an important place alongside other activities in our lives. Our education programs start bringing families together for toddler and preschool-aged activities, and continue well through adulthood.
Our NUTSY youth groups provide kids with opportunities to engage in social activities in grades 5-8 (NUTSY Jr.) and 9-12 (NUTSY Sr.). Our NUTSY programming follows the goal of bringing our diverse community together for Jewish and secular activities. For some programs, we work in collaboration with other area synagogues (giving our kids the opportunity to have fun with friends who may not be members of Temple Sinai).
Along with the approved URJ curriculum, our faculty accentuates Judaism through experience. Students may meet with a community group, participate in children’s plays or musical events, or partake in a model Seder. We strive to give our children a true sense of community as they learn Hebrew, traditions, history and ethics. The Religious school teaches the children to actively celebrate their Judaism so that it becomes a part of their lives.
For more information on our commitment to Jewish education, click here.