The Rabbi Jacob S. Friedman School of Jewish Studies offers educational programs aimed at providing Jewish children with a strong foundation for Jewish living, study, and growth. Emphasis is placed on developing and reinforcing reading and comprehension skills, love and understanding of the Torah and T’fillah (prayer), and exposure to various aspects of Jewish life, history, and ethics.
With the cooperation and support of parents and families, our Religious School provides its students with the foundations of a Jewish education within a positive setting. Our Religious School Director works closely with Rabbi Schonbrun and an interactive Education Committee to create a dynamic educational program. Our educators are well qualified and have taught for many years. They provide a nurturing and engaging environment for the students.
CTE Youth Education program for the 2023-2024 (5783/5784) academic year:
| Ganon, Kitah Alef (1st Grade), Kitah Bet (2nd Grade) | Shabbat School (Saturday mornings), 2-3 times per month
Friday evening Service once per month
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| Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade), Kitah Dalet (4th Grade), Kitah Hey (5th grade) | Shabbat School (Saturday mornings), 2-3 times per month
Friday evening Service once per month Weekday Hebrew and Ritual program (Wednesdays 4:15-6:15pm) |
| Kitah Vav (6th Grade)-Kitah Zayin (7th Grade) | Shabbat School (Saturday mornings), 2-3 times per month
Friday evening Service once per month Pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah Workshop Series in small groups with Ben Laskowitz Weekday Hebrew and Ritual program (Wednesdays 4:15-6:15pm) |
| Teen Connection
(8th Grade-12th Grade) |
Social Events & Educational programs Volunteer Opportunities Kadima/USY regional events (as available) |
The Religious School uses a variety of learning models to achieve our objectives of providing students with a thorough understanding of Mitzvot, Shabbat, Israel, Hebrew reading, Jewish holidays, Life Cycle Events, Jewish history, Torah, Jewish music, Jewish culture and symbols. The classroom experience is enhanced by structured library programs, Social Action and Mitzvot activities, social interaction, one-on-one tutoring, special education programs, T’fillah (prayer), class services, and individualized Bar/Bat Mitzvah training.
Many of our Hebrew High School students volunteer as Student Aids (Madrichim) in the Religious School to support our younger students’ learning through their leadership.
For further information about the Religious School, please contact our temple office at (732) 531-4410.