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OUR PROGRAM

2024-25 Religious school tuition

KINDERGARTEN – 2ND GRADE

Students meet on Sundays from 9:30am-12:30pm. Students are invited to join in with STARS Shabbat services, which are usually held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from October – June.

KINDERGARTEN GOALS:

To foster a positive experience and a love of Judaism through the learning of midot (character traits), kavod (respect), chesed (loving kindness), and more.
To have fun and create friendships that last through adulthood.
To skip all the way to the classroom on Sunday mornings.

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1ST GRADE GOALS:

Students should be confident and proud in their recitation of the aleph-bet, prayers, Jewish holidays and basic Hebrew phrases.
Through art projects and role play, students should have a basic understanding of the concept of derech eretz, mitzvot, and how to act with kindness and respect.

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2ND GRADE GOALS:

Guide students to recognize and appreciate their Jewish identity.
By experiencing the Jewish holidays and traditions, we will create a class that is constantly filled with celebration, joy, and happiness through songs and hands-on activities.

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3RD – 4TH GRADE

Students meet on Sundays from 9:30am-12:30pm and on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Students attend seven STARS Shabbat services per year, which are generally held on the 2nd Saturday of each month from October – June.

3RD GRADE GOALS:

To positively interact with Judaism and be a proud Jew.
To contribute to the Jewish community through prayer literacy.
To be able to accurately identify and pronounce Hebrew letters and vowel blends.

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4TH GRADE GOALS:

To explore the connection of the Jewish people to the Land of Israel.
To understand the importance of mitzvot in guiding our lives and enriching the Jewish spirit of our heritage.
To enjoy and read basic Hebrew text smoothly and accurately.

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5TH – 7TH GRADE

Students meet on Sundays from 9:30am-12:30pm and also attend weekly POD class on either Tuesday or Wednesday (depending on parent choice and class availability) for an hour and 15 minutes class. Students enjoy a sleepover Havdallah and a weekend retreat.