Welcome to Shaar Hashalom Religious School!
At Shaar Hashalom, our mission is to nurture a love of Jewish learning in a warm, joyful environment. We welcome students from Pre-Kindergarten through 10th Grade every Sunday morning, offering a dynamic curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, connection, and pride in Jewish heritage.
Why Families Love Us
- Award Winning Teachers!!!
- Hands-On Learning: Through stories, crafts, drama, music, and interactive activities, we bring Torah, Jewish traditions, and holidays to life.
- Strong Foundations: Students explore Jewish history, Israel, rituals, values, and Hebrew (including prayer skills and Modern Hebrew language basics).
- Community & Values: We emphasize mitzvot (good deeds), tikkun olam (repairing the world), and how to apply Jewish teachings to everyday life.
Grade-Level Highlights
Primary Grades (Pre-K–2nd Grade):
- Discover Torah stories, holidays, and traditions through play and creativity.
- Experience a “model Jewish home” with Shabbat celebrations, tzedakah (charity), and synagogue exploration.
- Learn the Alef Bet (Hebrew alphabet) and basic vocabulary.
Middle Grades (3rd–7th Grade):
- Dive into Jewish history, life cycle events (e.g., bar/bat mitzvah, weddings), and inspiring Jewish role models.
- Build Hebrew reading/writing skills and grow comfortable with Conservative prayer books.
- Lead Shabbat services by 7th grade! Our personalized bar/bat mitzvah program includes one-on-one tutoring and culminates in a community celebration.
Pre-Confirmation & Confirmation (8th–10th Grade):
- Explore deep topics like ethics, social justice, Israel, modern Jewish identity and the Holocaust.
- In 10th grade, students study with the Rabbi, discussing real-world issues (e.g., medical ethics, spirituality) and leading a student-driven Confirmation service.
Family & Community
We thrive on parental involvement! Join our Education Committee to help plan events like family seders, our Purim carnival, and more. The Men’s Club and Sisterhood also support our programs, ensuring our children feel cherished and connected.
Shaar Hashalom is a community where every child is welcomed, challenged, and inspired. Come see why Jewish learning here is anything but ordinary—we’d love to have you join us!
For more information please contact, Education Director, Katy Izygon at education-dir@shaarhashalom.org.