K - 3rd Grade

 Kindergarten & Consecration

Our youngest students spend their Sunday mornings learning Bible stories, doing associated craft projects, celebrating Shabbat together, playing games, and experiencing the holidays. At Simchat Torah, our Kindergarteners become Consecrated as they launch themselves into a life of Torah and Good Deeds. There is also a special family program centered around the holiday of Purim. Students participate in Music class every week.

Jewish consecration is a significant religious ceremony that marks the formal dedication of young children to their Jewish education and religious life and celebrates the beginning of their journey in learning about Jewish traditions, values, and the Hebrew language. During consecration, children are blessed by the clergy, emphasizing the community's commitment to supporting their spiritual growth and development. This event not only honors the children but also engages families and the broader congregation in reaffirming their collective dedication to nurturing the next generation's Jewish identity. Consecration happens during the Simchat Torah service.

1st Grade

Our 1st Grade class meets on Sunday mornings and learns all about mitzvot, or doing good deeds. The students connect important Jewish values to ways they can help make the world a better place and do craft projects, play games, and celebrate Shabbat in class each week. They learn about and celebrate the Jewish holidays throughout the year and have Music class every week. Families participate in a special program for Passover.

2nd Grade

Students in 2nd Grade really focus on learning the holidays that occur during the whole Jewish year, not only the ones they celebrate in school with us. They also concentrate on learning about Shabbat, the synagogue and its people, and Israel. They get an introduction to the letters in the Hebrew alef-bet (alphabet) as well. Crafts, edible projects, and interactive activities are strong parts of the class. Every week, the students sing songs during Music class and celebrate Shabbat together. There is a special family program about Shabbat too!