Temple Israel

About our ProgramThe Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School includes these vital areas of the education program: Sunday School, Eighth Grade, High School, and Hebrew School.

The experiences here provide students a core foundation for a Jewish education that will serve them well throughout their lives.   Wendy and Avron Fogelman's generous gift to endow the school will help ensure the Jewish education of thousands of children and young adults for many years.

SWATAre you a Memphis-area mensch? Giving a few minutes of your time on select Sunday mornings would mean a lot to the children attending the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School!

CalendarHere is the calendar for the 2011-2012 school year. Updates will be sent to parents via e-mail, and newer versions will be posted here too.

Parent HandbookThis parent handbook (last updated Jan. 18, 2012) for 2011-2012 is a good resource.

Sunday SchoolFrom late summer through spring, these weekly classes for Kindergarten through 7th graders on Sunday morning cover a wide range of lessons, activities, and special events.

Listen to Barb Gelb as she reads the article for the Voice regarding reading books.

8th Grade Post B'nai Mitzvah Program This exciting program for 8th graders bridges the portion of young adults' Jewish education after their bar or bat mitzvah and before they enter high school.
High SchoolThis program includes 9th through 12th graders and includes confirmation and graduation, two of the most visible aspects of the high school program.

Students earn hours towards graduation through class attendance and participation in informal education programs including youth group events, social action programs, Jewish camping, worship, and mentoring younger students.

The requirements for graduation are detailed here.

Confirmation students (10th graders) travel to New York, examining the history of Jews in the United States.   There they experience the tastes, sounds, and sights of Judaism in a very large and diverse city.

11th and 12th graders attend the Reform Movement's biennial Consultation on Conscience conference in Washington, D.C.,  and they meet with elected officials about issues that concern us as advocates for social justice.  Read an article about the April, 2009 trip to Washington .

Hebrew SchoolLearning the Hebrew language is an important part of Jewish studies.   4th, 5th, and 6th graders are taught Hebrew at scheduled Wednesday afternoon classes at Temple.

View PicturesBe sure to look at a photo album of some nice snapshots.

Use the Online Calendar for Updates!  Once you're on that page, click the arrow next to "agenda" to select to view Religious School calendar entries only!

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For more information about the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School at Temple Israel, e-mail Director of Education Barb Gelb or call (901) 937-2776.

School Registration OnlineTemple Members: register your children for the 2011-2012 school year. (Please note: Registration in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School is limited to members of Temple Israel in good standing. Interested in joining Temple?  Please give us your contact information.)

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