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JRK-7th Grades

JRK 

8 times a year, Sundays 10:30 AM- 12 PM 
Our youngest learners (ages 4–5), along with their parents, experience an introduction to religious school  through music, art, Jewish cooking, and more! Together, families explore holidays, values, and traditions in a warm and welcoming environment. The program builds early familiarity with Jewish customs while encouraging curiosity and connection. 

K-2 

Sundays 9 AM- 12 PM
Kindergarten through second-grade students explore the foundations of Judaism through engaging, age-appropriate programming that brings our traditions to life. Students learn the core values of our tradition through Torah and ritual, experience holidays through the seasons, and build early familiarity to Hebrew letters and sounds through hands-on learning.  Together, these experiences help children develop a strong, positive connection to Judaism from the very beginning.

3-6

Sundays, 9 AM- 12 PM
Our third through sixth grades enjoy a dynamic rotating learning model that keeps students engaged and allows them to experience Judaism from multiple perspectives. In addition to grade-level time focused on themes such as life cycle events, Pirkei Avot (Ethics of our Ancestors), and tikkun olam (healing the world), students also explore content that deepens their understanding of Jewish values and traditions. Our expanded chugim (electives) program gives every learner the opportunity to personalize their learning based on their own interests. This approach encourages ownership, engagement, and a deeper sense of connection to Jewish life.

7 

Sundays 10:30 AM- 12 PM
By seventh grade, our students are taking a deeper dive into their personal Jewish identity. This year is often associated with becoming a B’nai Mitzvah, and our program builds on that milestone. Students explore what Judaism means to them, and and how Jewish traditions, stories, and values can fit into their everyday lives. Students bring Jewish history to life by creating their own museum-style exhibits, engage in meaningful mitzvah projects throughout the year, and build a stronger sense of who they are as emerging Jewish adults. It’s a hands-on, thoughtful, and creative year designed to help students feel confident and connected as they continue their Jewish journey. 

Tue, March 10 2026 21 Adar 5786