Estelle and Melvin Gelman Religious School
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2020/21 Religious School Enrollment
Registration Now Open! Click Here to Enroll!
2020/21 Tuition Schedule: Click Here for Member | Click Here for Non-Member
*Note: There is a zero percent increase from the 19-20 tuition
Our Religious School program seeks to provide an education designed to inspire our students to lead their lives as identified, committed Jews and ethical human beings. Our Purpose is to instill Jewish values and a sense of pride in our students for their Jewish heritage, customs, language and traditions by creating a learning environment that is warm, challenging and engaging.
Class times for 2020/21:
Classes will begin on October 18, 2020. All Religious School students will have class from 9am-10:30am with periodic shiurs from 10:30-11am. 3rd through 6th grade students will will select Tuesday or Wednesday for their weekday classes which will meet from 4-5:15pm. Ma'alot students will meet for class from 6:30-8pm on Tuesdays. Click here for the 2020/21 school calendar.
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Letter from Rabbi Kerrith Solomon
Our Eyes Turn to the Future, Next Year in Religious School
Dear Religious School Families,
It has been nothing short of remarkable to watch your children grow and learn, together, in this new environment. Our heartfelt Yasher Koach’s to each of you for your dedication to their Jewish journeys, and we look forward to continuing to learn and connect with you and your children in the days ahead.
Being in relationship with you and your children, sharing Jewish tradition and frameworks to help us navigate these days, and drawing strength from one another through our learning and community gatherings is what has, and continues, to sustain each of us.
We are immensely proud of our education team here at Adas, who have continued to connect and serve our families in ways none of us could ever have imagined just a few short months ago. Now, we turn our eyes to future, and to the sacred work of preparing for our school year next year. As always, we pledge to you the following:
- We will continue to provide a high level of content, programs, and experience for all grades.
- Our students will continue to learn at pace and will be prepared to mark their Jewish milestones.
- Our curriculum will, as always, emphasize Torah, Judaics, Tefillah, and Hebrew.
- We will continue to infuse our learning with music, art, stories and love of Judaism.
- We will create meaningful community and peer structures to support our students and families.
Like every school community, we too are planning for multiple logistical contingencies for how our learning will be structured in the fall and beyond. This will of course be informed by guidance from public officials, the CDC, OSSE (Office of the State Superintendent of Education) and a host of outside experts. We will of course keep you closely informed as specific plans develop. Most importantly, the content we offer will continue to reflect Adas Israel’s unique, dynamic, and celebrated approach to Jewish life and education, and will serve as a beacon for religious education across our movement and beyond.
This may be uncharted territory for all of us, but it is full of potential for creativity, imagination and innovation. More than ever, we believe our students have great need of the community, framework, resources and relationships their Jewish education provides. We are here and ready to accompany you on this journey.
Lehitraot,
Rabbi Kerrith Solomon
Schedule a Meeting with the Director of Education
If you would like to schedule a meeting with Rabbi Kerrith Solomon, our Director of Education, regarding your child's Religious School experience and expectations, please email her directly at Rabbi.Solomon@adasisrael.org.
Lahorim
LaHorim is the Education Team's weekly school newsletter. In it, you will find information about upcoming school-wide and grade-specific events, youth services, events impacting our regular schedule, and Adas events that will interest families. To subscribe, email The Education Department.
Youth@AI
Youth@AI is a fun, friendly, energetic program that allows young people to connect, celebrate their Jewish spirit. We have youth groups and activities for four different age ranges, from K-2 to high school. We hope to see you all at these upcoming, fun events! Bring all your friends – you won’t want to miss out! Email Tessa.Rudnick@adasisrael.org for more information.
