An Introduction to our Religious School

Monthly on Sunday from 9:00-11:30am

Meets Monthly with a focus on holidays, music and stories.  The aim is to  create comfort with the idea of Religious School on Sunday mornings, foster friendships amongst the students, and a joyful experience of Jewish life. 

Weekly on Monday from 4:00-6:00pm

Meets weekly for a more robust Religious School experience and foster friendships amongst the students, and a joyful experience of Jewish life. . 

Our PreK program is now open to non-members!

Enroll to experience a taste of our Religious School programming before you join.

Holidays & Heroes

Sundays 9:00-11:30am OR Mondays 4:00-6:00pm

Students learn about holidays, Torah stories and Hebrew through movement. The curriculum will incorporate storytelling, dramatic play, art projects, music and more! 

Mitzvot

Sundays 9:00-11:30am OR Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm
Students begin their ethical journeys by exploring and practicing the Mitzvot (Commandments) and Middot (Jewish Values) that form the core of Jewish living.  The classes will be enhanced with games, stories, projects, Hebrew through movement and more!

LaBruit: To Our Health and Wellness

Sundays 9:00-11:30am OR Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm

The 2nd grade curriculum is built around 5 big Jewish ideas that help to develop resilience and strength in children and help them to see that when things are hard, they have the tools to overcome challenges.  Through project based learning, the program explores core Jewish Values and seeks to build resilience in children.   Second grade students will also begin exploring the Hebrew alphabet and learning to recognize Hebrew letters and vowels.

Torah Stories Through Drama and Art – Music Interpretation 

Sundays 9:00-11:30am OR Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm
AND Mondays (In Person) between 3:00-4:00pm or Tuesdays (Online) between 4:00-6:00pm for 1/2 hour Small Group Hebrew sessions

Students are introduced to the Torah stories of Genesis and Exodus. They incorporate the values and characteristics of our early Jewish role models using drama, art and games.    Students also experience Jewish holidays through projects during the year. 3rd graders  begin Hebrew reading skill development in small group Zoom sessions.

Introduction to Israel

Sundays 9:00-11:30am OR Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm
AND Mondays (In Person) between 3:00-4:00pm or Tuesdays (Online) between 4:00-6:00pm for 1/2 hour Small Group Hebrew sessions

Students explore the land, people and modern State of Israel. Students begin to build their own personal relationship with Israel through biblical, geographical, and historical connections. The students are paired with an Israeli classroom for project exchanges and  online interactive dialogues with Israeli students.  4th Graders begin build Hebrew prayer reading skills in small group Zoom sessions.

Jewish Holidays and Life Cycle Events

Sundays 9:00-11:30am OR Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm
AND Mondays (In Person) between 3:00-4:00pm or Tuesdays (Online) between 4:00-6:00pm for 1/2 hour Small Group Hebrew sessions

Students develop a deeper understanding of Jewish holidays and the Jewish Calendar.  They explore the Jewish lifecycle, from birth to death and in between through project based learning including a mock wedding., a visit to a Mikvah and to a funeral home.  5th graders continue to build their Hebrew reading and prayer skills in small group Zoom sessions.

Completed registration forms and payments received in full are eligible for the following tuition rates:

Pricing:
Monthly pre-K, members:  $650
Monthly pre-K, non-members: $850
Weekly pre-K, members: 2,050
Weekly pre-K, non members: $2200

Kindergarten: $2050
1st Grade: $2,050
2nd Grade: $2,050
3rd Grade: $2,050
4th Grade: $2900
5th Grade: $2,900

*Enrollment in Temple Shaaray Tefila Religious School is available to member families in good standing.

If you are not current in any of your Temple financial obligations, we cannot process your registration and we will not hold a spot for your child until you are in good standing. It is our policy that all fees need to be paid prior to the first day of school. Students will not be allowed to start Religious School until full payment is received. If you have any questions about this, please contact Amy Schwach, our Executive Director, by email at aschwach@tstnyc.org or by phone at 212-535-8225.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CALENDAR

Register your child for Religious School HERE