Dear Parents,
Welcome to the new school year, 5770. Please know that you play a very important role in the educational experience of your children. We ask that you become more familiar with the goals of our program and thus will wish to participate as much as possible in the educational process of your child here at Congregation B ’nai Jacob.
WHAT ARE THE G OALS OF B ’NAI JACO B RELI G IOUS SCHOOL ?
- Provide students the skills they need to live a Jewish life – knowledge of Torah, Jewish rituals, customs, life cycles, holidays, literature, history and belief, Synagogue skills, and Hebrew language skills.
- Develop within our students a love of K’lal Yisrael and a tolerance of the diversity that lies within Judaism and the world.
- Establish a relationship with Israel , the people and the land.
- Promote a sense of community within Congregation B ’nai Jacob, and to possess an appreciation of the Synagogue as a House of Prayer, House of Assembly and a House of Study.
- Help students identify and develop their own Jewish identity.
Please join us in providing a meaningful Jewish education for our youth, by committing yourself to these goals. With your assistance our children will be brought to understand and to appreciate the values, ideals, and traditions of our Jewish way of life.
B’Shalom,
Principal
BAR/ B AT MITZVAH POLICIES
- In order to have a B ar/ B at Mitzvah ceremony at Congregation B ’nai Jacob, the family must be a member of the Synagogue.
- Religious school attendance is required for four years immediately prior to and including B ar/ B at Mitzvah. If the student is new to the community and within two years of B ar/ B at Mitzvah, the Rabbi will evaluate that student.
- Attendance at Synagogue services at least 6 times a month is required for one year prior to B ar/ B at Mitzvah.
- Consultation and planning between parents, child, and the Rabbi should take place at least one year prior to the 13th birthday. B ar/ B at Mitzvah training should begin twelve months before the scheduled B ar/ B at Mitzvah.
- The B ’nai Jacob Religious School will provide instruction of most of the Shabbat evening service and some of the Shabbat morning service.
- Exceptions may be granted by action of the Education Committee with the approval of the B oard of Directors.
HAVURAT NO’AR CONFIRMATION POLICIES
- Havurat No’ar, Confirmation, is a 3-year program of B ’nai Jacob Religious School that commences at the beginning of 8th grade and culminates with the Confirmation Ceremony at the end of the 10th grade. This means that in order to participate in Confirmation, students must attend class from 8th through 10th grade. If a student drops out of the religious school program during this period, he or she will not be confirmed at the end of the 10th grade.
- In order to successfully complete the Confirmation program, students must attend class a minimum of 75% of all classes for each grade level.
- We expect that any students who have had their B ar/ B at Mitzvah will make a commitment to continue in B ’nai Jacob Religious School through Confirmation.
HOMEWORK
The home can play a decisive role in the motivation of the student, inculcating a love for Judaism and a love for learning. Homework may be assigned for more than one subject. To ensure a quality education it is imperative that both students and parents respect this reinforcement of academia. It is expected that students who are absent make every effort to complete all assignments.
PARENTS CAN HELP
- Acquaint yourself with your child’s texts and program. Let your child know you are familiar with them.
- Discuss the daily happenings and events of the religious school with your children. Motivate your children by impressing upon them a love of Judaism and a love of learning.
- Observe the holidays in your home: the Shabbat evening rituals, the Passover Seder, the Chanukkah lighting, etc.
- Equip your home with appropriate ceremonial objects: Kiddush cup, candlesticks, mezuzah, chanukkiyah, etc.
REPORT TO PARENTS
The report card will be sent home twice a year, once in January and once in May. It is the aim of these formal reports to give the parents an idea as to the progress of their children. The report card is not intended to be the only account of a student’s progress. Feel free to speak to your child’s teachers or Principal at any time.
SCHOOL CLOSIN G
In the event that school is canceled due to inclement weather, a telephone chain will be established to alert school personnel and each family. B e sure the school has your current work and home numbers, as well as those of emergency contact people. Please remember to update these numbers if they change during the year.
WHAT IS A K.I.S.S?
K.I.S.S. is an acronym for Kids In Shabbat Service. Our students lead the entire Friday night service several times a year. Services are modified and geared toward the abilities of the children. Please make every effort to attend these special services.
SERVICE ATTENDANCE
All students are required to attend a minimum amount of Shabbat services. The minimum requirements for the grade levels are as follows:
Class #/month
Gan 2
Hebrew 4
B ar/ B at Mitzvah 6
Confirmation 2
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Hebrew school meets Tuesday and Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Havurat No'ar meets Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Shabbat School meets9:45am-11:45am.
It is expected that students attend class a minimum of 75% for each grade level. Students will not be automatically promoted to the next grade level if they have not adequately attended or completed the curriculum for their grade level.
Please make every effort to have your child(ren) in the building at the times indicated. If your family will be unable to attend or will be tardy, please call the Synagogue office (672-8459).
SCHOOL FEES
Tuition
3-Day/Week program $800.00
1-Day/Week program $250.00
Bar/ B at Mitzvah fees $100.00
Snack fee for afternoon Hebrew $25.00
Purim fee (purchase items for Shalach Manot baskets $25.00
No student will be excluded from our school due to financial causes. Any problems are to be brought to Estelle G reenberg, Financial Secretary, for consideration.
TZEDAKAH
Tzedakah is an important part of the curriculum in our school. Each student may participate voluntarily by bringing their own money and personally giving. The students have an opportunity to voice their opinions on which agencies will benefit from this important mitzvah.
SETH HORWITZ CAMP SCHOLARSHIP
The Seth Horwitz Camp Scholarship has been established in memory of Seth Horwitz who was a student in our religious school. Seth was a bright and eager student who had a love of learning and an enthusiasm for life. This scholarship is so named for his spirit to encourage the young people in our religious school to attend overnight Jewish summer camp. Each fall students enrolled in our Hebrew program may apply for this scholarship by writing some form of creative expression (e.g. essay, poem, short story…) based on the theme announced for that year. Students who apply will be awarded a subsidy towards their camp fee by winter break. Please note that each student will be allowed to apply only once during the Hebrew School years.
Dear Parents,
Welcome to the new school year, 5770. Please know that you play a very important role in the educational experience of your children. We ask that you become more familiar with the goals of our program and thus will wish to participate as much as possible in the educational process of your child here at Congregation B ’nai Jacob.
WHAT ARE THE G OALS OF B ’NAI JACO B RELI G IOUS SCHOOL ?
- Provide students the skills they need to live a Jewish life – knowledge of Torah, Jewish rituals, customs, life cycles, holidays, literature, history and belief, Synagogue skills, and Hebrew language skills.
- Develop within our students a love of K’lal Yisrael and a tolerance of the diversity that lies within Judaism and the world.
- Establish a relationship with Israel , the people and the land.
- Promote a sense of community within Congregation B ’nai Jacob, and to possess an appreciation of the Synagogue as a House of Prayer, House of Assembly and a House of Study.
- Help students identify and develop their own Jewish identity.
Please join us in providing a meaningful Jewish education for our youth, by committing yourself to these goals. With your assistance our children will be brought to understand and to appreciate the values, ideals, and traditions of our Jewish way of life.
B’Shalom,
Principal
BAR/ B AT MITZVAH POLICIES
- In order to have a B ar/ B at Mitzvah ceremony at Congregation B ’nai Jacob, the family must be a member of the Synagogue.
- Religious school attendance is required for four years immediately prior to and including B ar/ B at Mitzvah. If the student is new to the community and within two years of B ar/ B at Mitzvah, the Rabbi will evaluate that student.
- Attendance at Synagogue services at least 6 times a month is required for one year prior to B ar/ B at Mitzvah.
- Consultation and planning between parents, child, and the Rabbi should take place at least one year prior to the 13th birthday. B ar/ B at Mitzvah training should begin twelve months before the scheduled B ar/ B at Mitzvah.
- The B ’nai Jacob Religious School will provide instruction of most of the Shabbat evening service and some of the Shabbat morning service.
- Exceptions may be granted by action of the Education Committee with the approval of the B oard of Directors.
HAVURAT NO’AR CONFIRMATION POLICIES
- Havurat No’ar, Confirmation, is a 3-year program of B ’nai Jacob Religious School that commences at the beginning of 8th grade and culminates with the Confirmation Ceremony at the end of the 10th grade. This means that in order to participate in Confirmation, students must attend class from 8th through 10th grade. If a student drops out of the religious school program during this period, he or she will not be confirmed at the end of the 10th grade.
- In order to successfully complete the Confirmation program, students must attend class a minimum of 75% of all classes for each grade level.
- We expect that any students who have had their B ar/ B at Mitzvah will make a commitment to continue in B ’nai Jacob Religious School through Confirmation.
HOMEWORK
The home can play a decisive role in the motivation of the student, inculcating a love for Judaism and a love for learning. Homework may be assigned for more than one subject. To ensure a quality education it is imperative that both students and parents respect this reinforcement of academia. It is expected that students who are absent make every effort to complete all assignments.
PARENTS CAN HELP
- Acquaint yourself with your child’s texts and program. Let your child know you are familiar with them.
- Discuss the daily happenings and events of the religious school with your children. Motivate your children by impressing upon them a love of Judaism and a love of learning.
- Observe the holidays in your home: the Shabbat evening rituals, the Passover Seder, the Chanukkah lighting, etc.
- Equip your home with appropriate ceremonial objects: Kiddush cup, candlesticks, mezuzah, chanukkiyah, etc.
REPORT TO PARENTS
The report card will be sent home twice a year, once in January and once in May. It is the aim of these formal reports to give the parents an idea as to the progress of their children. The report card is not intended to be the only account of a student’s progress. Feel free to speak to your child’s teachers or Principal at any time.
SCHOOL CLOSIN G
In the event that school is canceled due to inclement weather, a telephone chain will be established to alert school personnel and each family. B e sure the school has your current work and home numbers, as well as those of emergency contact people. Please remember to update these numbers if they change during the year.
WHAT IS A K.I.S.S?
K.I.S.S. is an acronym for Kids In Shabbat Service. Our students lead the entire Friday night service several times a year. Services are modified and geared toward the abilities of the children. Please make every effort to attend these special services.
SERVICE ATTENDANCE
All students are required to attend a minimum amount of Shabbat services. The minimum requirements for the grade levels are as follows:
Class #/month
Gan 2
Hebrew 4
B ar/ B at Mitzvah 6
Confirmation 2
SCHOOL ATTENDANCE
Hebrew school meets Tuesday and Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm.
Havurat No'ar meets Wednesday at 7:00pm.
Shabbat School meets9:45am-11:45am.
It is expected that students attend class a minimum of 75% for each grade level. Students will not be automatically promoted to the next grade level if they have not adequately attended or completed the curriculum for their grade level.
Please make every effort to have your child(ren) in the building at the times indicated. If your family will be unable to attend or will be tardy, please call the Synagogue office (672-8459).
SCHOOL FEES
Tuition
3-Day/Week program $800.00
1-Day/Week program $250.00
Bar/ B at Mitzvah fees $100.00
Snack fee for afternoon Hebrew $25.00
Purim fee (purchase items for Shalach Manot baskets $25.00
No student will be excluded from our school due to financial causes. Any problems are to be brought to Estelle G reenberg, Financial Secretary, for consideration.
TZEDAKAH
Tzedakah is an important part of the curriculum in our school. Each student may participate voluntarily by bringing their own money and personally giving. The students have an opportunity to voice their opinions on which agencies will benefit from this important mitzvah.
SETH HORWITZ CAMP SCHOLARSHIP
The Seth Horwitz Camp Scholarship has been established in memory of Seth Horwitz who was a student in our religious school. Seth was a bright and eager student who had a love of learning and an enthusiasm for life. This scholarship is so named for his spirit to encourage the young people in our religious school to attend overnight Jewish summer camp. Each fall students enrolled in our Hebrew program may apply for this scholarship by writing some form of creative expression (e.g. essay, poem, short story…) based on the theme announced for that year. Students who apply will be awarded a subsidy towards their camp fee by winter break. Please note that each student will be allowed to apply only once during the Hebrew School years.