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Shomrei Torah Religious School (STARS) welcomes children in grades K-7 into our nurturing, joyful and hands-on Jewish education program. More than B’nei Mitzvah preparation, STARs helps children build their Jewish identity thorugh exploration of Jewish culture, history, ritual and tradition, and leads students to a deeper understanding of the core Jewish principles of mitzvot (commandments) and tikkun olam, (helping to make the world a better place).
During a typical afternoon session, you will find students involved in a variety of meaningful and engaging activities. Students practice Hebrew, read and learn traditional prayers, or learn how to understand Torah text. They discuss Jewish current events, ethical dilemmas, and core Jewish values. Parents are also involved and each class has at least one family program where parents learn with their child. Students and families celebrate holidays at school where they decorate the sukkah for Sukkot or light candles and eat latkes for Chanukah. Students check out books from the children’s library, create their own Jewish ritual objects such as a challah cover, play gaga (Israeli-style dodgeball), then participate in a Shabbat service or Havdalah ceremony.
Message From Rabbi Kramer:
March 2nd Fourth and Fifth Grade Family Shabbat
Fourth and fifth grade parents are encouraged to attend Family Shabbat. Directly following services we will be providing dinner for all the 4th and 5th grade families. There is a nominal charge of $10 per family to cover our costs.
Please take a moment to download our exciting Religious School Calendar. Here you will find all of the dates for the entire year. Each grade level has one Family Education Day, one Field Trip, a Family Shabbat, and a Havdallah Social. Parents are expected to attend these special opportunities with their children.
Rabbi Stephanie Kramer
Rabbi Stephanie Kramer, our new Assistant Rabbi/Education Director, who is adept at multi-tasking, and will continue the busy pace she knows and loves. She will oversee all aspects of congregational education, including STaRS, the B’nei Mitzvah program, Tot Shabbat, youth activities (including helping with Chaverim) and Lifelong Learning and, as Assistant Rabbi, will become involved in other aspects of temple life.
When is Religious School?
School meets on Saturday afternoons (Kindergarten through Grade 5) from 3:30- 5:30 and Wednesday afternoons (Grades 4 through 6) from 4:00-6:00 September 17th through May 5th.
Grade 7 meets monthly on Sundays with an additional few sessions. Most 7th Graders are also in Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation training programs which are scheduled on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons. We welcome parent participation as we continue to develop our program. Feel free to contact our Rabbi | Education Director
2012-2013
Next year the STaRS religious school schedule is changing. Kindergarten through third grade will meet on Sunday mornings from 9:00am until 11:15 am. From 11:00-11:15 am all parents are invited to attend a school wide T’filla (prayer) service. Then from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm fourth through seventh graders will meet.
Fourth through sixth grade will continue to meet mid week on Wednesday afternoons from 4:00-6:00 pm.
Rabbi Kramer at 707-578-5519 or e-mail us