Education at Shaarie Torah
Education, Bringing Tradition To Life.
Our educational programs are the foundation of Congregation Shaarie Torah.
We offer educational opportunities to everyone from young children, preschool, elementary students, middle and high school student, young adults, the middle aged and our senior citizens.
It is keeping with our commitment to education we choose to identify ourselves as
The Center for Lifelong Traditional Jewish Learning and Observance.
Milt and Cissi Carl Preschool
Our Preschool introduces young children to Jewish holidays and rituals in an age-appropriate setting. Small class size allows more one-on-one time, so that special attention is paid to each child's self-expression, socialization, learning skills, and emotional well being. Our educational program includes celebrations of all major Jewish holidays, cooking, art projects, storytelling, field trips, singing with the cantor and rabbi, and special guests from the community.
Etz Chaim Religious School
The Shaarie Torah Religious and Hebrew Etz Chaim School serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade. The elementary school meets Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., with several sessions on Shabbat instead of Sunday, offering children a chance to participate in Shabbat services.
Wednesday Night School
The Shaarie Torah Religious and Hebrew School, for students in grades seven through twelve, will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Students of this age are able to grow dramatically in Jewish wisdom, as the concepts they learned as young children are expanded, deepened, and solidified.
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation Class
Sixth and seventh grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a Bar/Bat mitzvah preparatory classes. The students will learn the Haftorah and Torah tropes, and Shabbat prayers.. The meaning of the prayers in these sections will also be addressed. In addition, the children and their parents will meet periodically with the Rabbi to discuss their Torah portions and their overall Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience and to prepare the Bar or Bat Mitzvah address.
The goal of this program is not only to prepare the children for their special day, but to equip the graduates with the ability to fully participate in services for years to come.
JOY OF JUDAISM SERIES 2007-2008
Through excellence and innovation in programming, Congregation Shaarie Torah Adult Education inspires members to seek knowledge of traditional Judaism and affirm Jewish heritage, culture, practice, and values.
Bringing Tradition To Life!