| Learning at Temple Sinai |
Education Dates to Remember
- Friday, May 2: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Dinner & Shabbat Service
- Sunday, May 4: MITZVAH DAY: NO REGULAR CLASSES
- Friday, May 9: Tot Shabbat, 5:00 p.m.
- Friday, May 9: Speaker Dr. Lisa Grant: Israel’s 60th Birthday & Dinner
- Monday, May 12: Last day of Hebrew School, 7th Grade Moving Up, Teacher Recognition
- Wed., May 13: Last day of Hebrew School, 7th Grade Moving Up, Teacher Recognition
- Saturday, May 17: Youth Committee Lag B’Omer Picnic @ Nature Center
- Sunday, May 18: Last Day of Sunday School, Teacher Recognition
- Sunday, June 8: Confi rmation at 7:00 p.m.
Adult Education
Adult Bar & Bat Mitzvah Adult Conversational Hebrew Knit `n Knosh |
Torah for Our Times Torah Study |
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| Introduction and Background |
Temple Sinai's combined Religious and Hebrew education program is designed to inspire students to find joy and fulfillment in living Jewishly. Our program provides them with the tools and knowledge (ritual, spiritual, cultural, historical, ethical and textual) that will help them begin to lead Jewish lives, feeling connected to personal practice and the Jewish community. We provide a caring environment and are staffed by dedicated and knowledgeable teachers. Our innovative K-7 curriculum includes family education programming, field trips, retreats, and worship services.
The goal of our Religious School is to teach students about the tapestry of Jewish life. The curriculum includes Jewish history in both the U.S. and Israel, festivals, life-cycle ceremonies, ethical thought, liturgy, music, worship services and current events.
Hebrew School begins when a child reaches the fourth grade and continues through seventh grade. The program encompasses reading, writing and conversational Hebrew. Students lead their own weekly worship service, to reinforce their Hebrew studies and develop their familiarity with the prayerbook. Click here for detail.
Kulanu (all together) is the place to be for Jewish teens. Kulanu, a vibrant and close-knit community of Jewish students from different backgrounds, who come together to learn about their rich Jewish tradition. Students in grades 8-12 have the benefit of an excellent curriculum selection, diversity in course offerings taught by superior educators, dynamic special programming, and flexible scheduling. Click here for detail.
Two educational endowment funds support enrichment programs for our religious school. In addition, the Arthur Palley Award is given annually to recognize significant community service performed by our high school students.
Senior Youth Group, for our high school students, participates in community service, social and recreational activities. In the past, the members have organized the Purim Carnival for our younger students, sponsored a bake sale and held a Shul-ln.
College Students are important to us and we have made it a priority to keep in touch with them. At holidays, like Chanukah and Passover, they receive appropriate packages to help them celebrate while they are away from home. At other times of the year, they may receive a "care" package from us, just to let them know we are thinking of them.
Adult Education classes encourage lifelong learning at Temple Sinai. Director of Education Melissa Cohavi and other qualified professionals conduct a wide variety of programs, workshops and seminars, including an adult B'nai Mitzvah class.
Interfaith Programs have been growing in popularity. Meetings with the Rabbi are held at a member's home to discuss issues of common concern, such as the "December Dilemma," child rearing, and in-laws. We are sensitive to the backgrounds and needs of each family.
| Torah - Learning and Study: Programs and Committees |
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Adult B'nai Mitzvah:
This two-year program, which leads to an adult B'nai Mitzvah, is designed for the adult who seeks to learn more about Judaism and who wishes to become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. A special B'nai Mitzvah service is held.
Learning Center:
Temple Sinai dedicated its new library in 1998. The procurement and maintenance of our new learning center is overseen by this committee.
Learning Committees:
There are three learning committees responsible for planing our learning experiences at Tempe Sinai. Melissa Cohavi, Director of Education, is the professional staff liaison for all three committees. In addition, the education provided by the religious school, programs will be offered for adult and intergenerationallearning.
- Religious School Committee addresses the programming in our Religious School.
- Adult Education addresses the needs of the adults in our congregation.
- Intergenerational Learning develops special programs for the entire Temple Community.
Kulanu (all together) is the place to be for Jewish teens. Kulanu, a vibrant and close-knit community of Jewish students from different backgrounds, who come together to learn about their rich Jewish tradition. Students in grades 8-12 have the benefit of an excellent curriculum selection, diversity in course offerings taught by superior educators, dynamic special programming, and flexible scheduling.
Kulanu provides an opportunity to connect, socialize, and form lasting friendships. Kulanu students have the option of studying in three different tracks - 2 to 5 hours per week, on Wednesdays and/or Sundays. Students also have the opportunity to do independent research and internship under close faculty supervision. Each year students will receive a letter of achievement and detailed transcripts which will enhance their college applications.
For more information, contact Ilana De Laney, Community Director of Education at 321-1373, ext.114 or e-mail her at ilana@ujf.org.
Religious School/Hebrew School:
At Temple Sinai Religious School, our concern is more than just teaching about Judaism; our concern is with the shaping of Jewish souls. We provide rich Jewish educational experiences to more than 230 children and their families, ranging from TempleTots (preschoolers) through seventh grade. Our full-time educator, Melissa Cohavi, and faculty offer a wide host of classes including Hebrew, Prayer, Torah, history, Jewish holidays & rituals, family education days, life cycle events, and Israel. Classes are held on Sunday Mornings (K-7) and Monday/Wednesday afternoons (4-7). Following Bar/Bat Mitzvah and graduation, our students may continue their Jewish studies at Kulanu, while maintaining their connections with Temple Sinai through membership in SOSTY, (Sinai of Stamford Temple Youth) and working as madrichim (teacher aides) in the Religious School.
Scholar-in-Residence Program:
Temple Sinai sponsors an annual scholar-in-residence program with various guest speakers. This is typically a weekend-Iong series of events, which provides opportunities for education programs and provocative discussions.
Shabbat Morning Torah Study:
Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. the Rabbi leads a meaningful and informal Torah study discussion, prior to the Shabbat service.
Shofar Blowing Workshop:
Each year, a workshop is led for those wishing to learn how to blow a shofar and participate in the High Holy Day services.
Spirituality Through Story Telling Workshop:
Using Jewish stories, congregants are led in discussing issues of Jewish spirituality.