Religious School Curriculum

Religious School Curriculum

At The Community Synagogue’s Religious School, we take a joyful, value-based approach to Jewish learning. Our goal is to help students embrace seven core Jewish values while building a positive connection to their Jewish identity. We want our children to grow up not only knowing what it means to be Jewish, but also feeling proud, curious, and excited to make Judaism a meaningful part of their lives. At each grade level, students are introduced to new ideas and encouraged to explore their Judaism in thoughtful and engaging ways. 

2025–2026 Class Schedules & Curricula

Kindergarten
Class Time: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am
Kindergarten Curriculum

Grade 1
Class Time: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am
Grade 1 Curriculum

Grade 2
Class Times: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am AND Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 pm
Grade 2 Curriculum

Grade 3
Class Times: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am AND Thursdays, 4:00–5:30 pm
Grade 3 Curriculum

Grade 4

FLAME Track
Class Time: Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 pm
Monthly FLAME Learning Mornings: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am (for student & parent)
Monthly social action projects
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 Traditional Track
Class Time: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am AND Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 pm

Grade 4 Curriculum

Grade 5

FLAME Track
Class Time: Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 pm
Monthly FLAME Learning Mornings: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am (for student & parent)
Monthly social action projects
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 Traditional Track
Class Time: Sundays, 9:00–10:45 am AND Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 pm

Grade 5 Curriculum

Grade 6

Weekly Class
Class Time: Tuesdays, 4:00–6:00 pm
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 Sha'ar / Torah Study
Starting in January, students attend our weekly Sha'ar / Torah Study Program
Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am

Grade 6 Curriculum

Grade 7

Weekly Electives  &  Special Event Nights
7th graders choose from a variety of classes that fit their interests as well as participating in Prayer Bootcamp with our Cantors. We have Special Event Evenings sprinkled throughout the year.
Class Time: Tuesdays, 6:15–7:00 pm
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 Sha'ar / Torah Study
From September through December, students attend our weekly Sha'ar / Torah Study Program
Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am

Hebrew Education

Our Hebrew curriculum seeks to offer students an exciting introduction to the Hebrew language and to actively engage the students in their Hebrew studies. 

Our students in Grades K-3 participate in “Hebrew through Movement”, a program through which students learn Hebrew by learning and responding to Hebrew commands. Hebrew through Movement introduces language in a playful and meaningful way, creating a positive link between children and the Hebrew language. 

Our Hebrew decoding program, for students in Grades 4-6, has been designed to ensure motivation, consistency and focus in learning to decode and read Hebrew. Students will work in small group settings to provide them with greater teacher attention and a smaller class environment. 

Lastly, we have incorporated “Jewish Life Vocabulary” into all classes and programs. One important way that American Jews connect to the Hebrew language is through key Hebrew words and phrases (such as shalom, mazel tov, tikkun olam and more). By learning, using and exploring Hebrew terms, our students will experience the world through Jewish values as they develop a greater connection to and understanding for the Hebrew language.

The overarching goals of the Hebrew program are:

1. To provide students with a solid foundation in reading/decoding the Hebrew language.
2. To have students excited about and engaged in their Hebrew studies.
3. For students to see Hebrew as a living language.
4. For students to feel comfortable and able to participate in Jewish prayer.

Please feel free to be in touch with the Director of Congregational Education for further information.

Hebrew Curriculum Overview