Because we see ourselves as partners in helping parents raise Jewish children, our program embraces the Judaic concept that "On three pillars does our world stand: on Torah (study), on Avodah (worship or service) and G'milut Hasadim (deeds of loving kindness)." For this reason, our program emphasizes Torah, ethics and values; Hebrew and prayer; and social action - as well as the culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.

It's not too late to join the 2008-2009 school year! Sign up to join in the fun now! [School Registration FORMS 2008-2009]. 

School Calendar 5768 [pdf] - The 2008-2009 School Year Events Calendar will be available soon.

Room Parents Wanted [pdf] - Help the Religious School in a special way and volunteer to be a room parent. See flyer for details.

Students in grades 2-7th, join the Youth Chorus, see flyer Chorus flyer 2007 [pdf]. Also see the Temple Shalom Youth Chorus

Please read the snow / Inclement weather closing policy for our school: SNOW POLICY [pdf].

Our Religious school helps children prepare for Life Cycle events like your child's Bar / Bat Mitzvah. To get a copy of our TTLP (Teacher of Torah, Leaders of Prayer) / B'nai Mitzvah Planning Guide, click here BarBatMitzvahGuide11-5 Final [pdf]

Learning Links for Students, Parents & Families:

Visit  Davka Corporation. They are a leading publisher of Judiac software. You can find many Hebrew and Jewish Studies programs for children and adults. Check out their Hebrew game programs to enhance your child(ren)'s Hebrew language experience.

Sign up for the URJ's daily email, "10 minutes of Torah" and the Union will send you a one-page email each day on a topic of Jewish interest. All you need to do is find 10 minutes a day to “do Torah.” Visit them at Union for Reform Judaism's 10 minutes of Torah

BabaGanewz -  a monthly classroom magazine for grades 5-6 that accurately and thoughtfully analyzes major news stories, religious holidays, cultural events and youth trends that play an important part in our children's lives. Each issue of BabagaNewz is organized around a specific Jewish value.

MyJewishLearning.com – subtitled, “The Personal Gateway to Jewish Exploration”. It notes that it is a trans-denominational website of Jewish information and education geared toward learners of all ages and educational backgrounds. You can sign up for various monthly emails as well.

7th Grade Hebrew Shabbat Service MP3 Files

Our school begins with classes and activities appropriate for students as young as pre-school age. As students approach the age of 13, we guide their families through a bar or bat mitzvah experience that is rewarding, meaningful and family focused. Students continue to learn and participate in the Temple community through our 8th and 9th grade chai school and 10th grade confirmation programs. Many of our oldest teens remain involved and complete our post-confirmation program.

We also offer many educational opportunities for parents, including school-wide and grade specific family education activities, Torah study, book discussion groups, holiday workshops and Hebrew classes for adults.

Through a wide variety of participatory activities, such as youth group events, retreats, musical programs and holiday celebrations, we foster a strong sense of community, especially among our students and their families. Some of these include:

• Age-Appropriate Worship Services – including monthly Tot Shabbat, Primary Age and Junior Congregation Services, as well as Friday Night Family Services (when our family choir sings).
• Youth Group Activities – with events such as chocolate seders and swim parties for younger children, and midnight bowling and weekend retreats for teens.
• Holiday Celebrations – such as our annual neighborhood sukkah buildings, Purim spiel reading of Megillat Esther (with a costume parade), and Women’s Passover Seder.
• Community Outreach – including Social Concerns Shabbat Services, Mitzvah Day activities, cooking for S.O.M.E. and working at Shepherd’s Table, and participation in other special community events (Such as Sukkot in April and the Million Mom March).

Our Adult Education Catalogue is now available, Catalog Adult Ed 2007