Religious & Hebrew School
Kindergarten – Grade 6
Sundays – August through May
Religious and Hebrew School at Temple Solel is where students fall in love with Judaism’s rituals, traditions, ideas, and challenges. At Religious School, students K-6 create an inclusive community together, make lasting relationships with classmates and teachers, and are encouraged to explore Judaism’s richness.
The Temple Solel education team supports students with diverse needs to find their place of belonging and develop their own Jewish identity. Temple Solel is a space where students feel valued, heard, and seen, which means they are able to learn confidently and discover endlessly.
Students connect to Judaism and Jewish community in ways that are thoughtfully creative, tactile, and interactive. The grades K-4 Hebrew curriculum is integrated through traditional and contemporary music, weekly interactive t’fillah, creative holiday observances, understanding and practicing rituals and blessings, and exploration of the Torah. Grades 5-6 students learn Hebrew exclusively during the Hebrew Intensive – Beit Midrash (see more below).
Throughout the year, Religious School students will have opportunities to learn together, celebrate holidays as school community with their family, connect with Rabbi Berk, Cantor Tiep, Religious School educators, and each other.
Hebrew Prayer Lab:
Preparing for B'nei Mitzvah
Grades 5 & 6
Sundays – August through May
Temple Solel’s Hebrew Prayer Lab introduces Hebrew concepts, teaches decoding, and prepares students for their b’nei mitzvah training. Hebrew is taught in a “beit midrash”, small group, learning style. These skills will help students better understand the essential Jewish ritual, prayer, and blessings as they enter into their b’nei mitzvah studies.
This Hebrew intensive is designed to provide students with the attention, coaching, and collaboration needed to feel confident and excited about Hebrew.
The Hebrew Prayer Lab occurs on Sundays directly after Religious & Hebrew School and includes a snack for all students. Tov m’od (very good)!
What Happens at Religious & Hebrew School?
- Grades K-2 - 2.5 hours:
- A joyous, active, and engaging Religious School experience through story, songs, and symbols. Musical explorations, interpretive and messy art projects, journeys through the Temple, it's artifacts, library, and ritual items all add to the experience.
- Community building through play, adventures throughout the Temple, creating connections with the Clergy, teachers, and classmates.
- T'fillah and song session with the Cantor Tiep.
- Grades 3-4 - 2.5 hours:
- Jewish educational and integrated Hebrew learning experiences through Jewish holiday explorations, discovering history and relevance through story, rich celebration of rituals, and fostering meaningful social connections. Students in grades 3-4 are introduced to Hebrew words, songs, blessings, prayer, and concepts in the classroom, and through t'fillah, art and other projects, and holidays throughout the year.
- Students in grades 3-4 are introduced to Hebrew words, songs, blessings, prayer, and concepts by exploring the Temple, weekly musical t'fillah, and art and holidays projects throughout the year.
- T'fillah and song session with the Cantor Tiep.
- Grades 5-6: - 3.5 hours:
- Exploring Judaism with more depth, complexity, and experiential engagement.
- T'fillah and song session with the Cantor Tiep.
- Bagel snack and break for students.
- Hebrew Intensive - Beit Midrash, i.e. small group learning, style experience that prepares students for b'nei mitzvah studies. This focused program builds skills to help students better understand Jewish ritual, prayer, and blessings.
- Additionally:
- Special holiday and family-oriented community experiences throughout the year (e.g. Sukkah building, Purim Carnival, Passover Seders, and more!).
- After School Childcare
- Childcare (supervised play at the Temple) is available from 11:30AM to 12:30PM for grades K-4 students whose siblings are in the Hebrew Intensive - Beit Midrash. Parents/Guardians book after school childcare when registering for Religious & Hebrew School.
Financial Assistance
Limited assistance is available for families with demonstrable financial need — and a strong desire for and commitment to our offerings. We are happy to have a confidential conversation with you about how we can help in financially strained circumstances. Please note: our financial aid packages intend to accommodate a situation in which engagement at Temple Solel is a top priority for families and children throughout our entire Religious School and Teen Journey experience.
For more information about Financial Assistance and to apply please contact Dawn, CEO at ceo@templesolel.net.
Meet Abby,
Director of Experiential Education
Abby, Temple Solel’s Director of Experiential Education, leads all K-12 education and youth opportunities.
With more than 25 years experience, Abby has led exciting and transformative Jewish educational and communal experiences through reliable leadership, curious collaboration, and inventive modalities.
Abby has worked her whole career to bring inspiring, creative, and loving approach to her stewardship of youth, curriculum, educational and spiritual offerings in an inclusive community.
Email Abby at abby@templesolel.net