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Religious
School
The Religious School Program at
Congregation Kol Tikvah offers classes for Kindergarten through 7th
Grade. We also provide Continuing Education for students in the 8th
through 10th Grades. Confirmation takes place during their 10th Grade
year.
Our
Religious school's most underlying approach is for the children to enjoy
the time spent at Religious School so that they are left with positive
feelings and fond memories of their Jewish education. Therefore, our
program is carefully blended with songs, games, incentives, arts and
crafts, dramatics, family programming and other exciting activities.
The Goals
of our Religious School Program:
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Attain a strong feeling of identity with our Jewish heritage and to develop a
sense of love and pride in being Jewish.
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Gain knowledge and understanding of the Mitzvot, traditions and rituals for
which Judaism stands, study the morals, values and ethics which the Torah
teaches, develop an appreciation of, and experience a hands-on approach to all
holidays.
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Allow students to express their opinions and questions about God, Torah and
religion. To understand the importance and relevance of Torah in today's times.
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Discover and explore the incredible history of the Jewish people and its
relevance for all times.
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Develop the ability to understand basic Hebrew words and gradually master the
skills of Hebrew reading, emphasizing prayers so the students feel comfortable
when attending services.
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Identify with Israel as the Jewish State, and develop an interest in issues
relating to Israel and its inhabitants.
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Attain a "Jewish" perspective on life by maintaining Jewish feelings and
involvement beyond the years in Religious School and, ultimately perpetuate this
into future generations.
“Get Yourself a
Teacher; Find Yourself a Friend to Study With...”
Mishnah Avot
1:6
Welcome to a new season of
learning at Congregation Kol Tikvah, where we offer a warm and lively Jewish atmosphere for your
children to attain a unique and exciting awareness of their Jewish identity.
A child equipped
with a Jewish education and a feeling for Judaism's beautiful teachings,
traditions and historical lessons is a child better equipped to face the awesome
moral challenges of today's society.
Our Religious school's
most underlying approach is for the children to enjoy the time spent at
Religious School so that they are left with positive feelings and fond memories
of their Jewish education. Therefore, our program is carefully blended with
songs, games, incentives, arts and crafts, dramatics, family programming and
other exciting activities.
We encourage you, as a
parent, to get involved, ask questions and keep in touch with our Religious
School. You may very well discover that your child's Religious School education
at Congregation Kol Tikvah will add an enriching spiritual dimension to the
lives of your entire family.
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