• Religious School

• Tot Shabbat

• Teens

• Lifelong Learning

• Interfaith Families

Shomrei Torah Religious School

Upcoming Bnai Mitzvot receive an Aliyah on Simchat Torah

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 tzeddakah and tikun olam.

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, and listen to and act out Bible stories. They discuss Jewish current events, ethical dilemmas, and core Jewish values. Students plan a service project or make gifts for community elders, or rehearse a skit or musical production for a holiday celebration. They study with Rabbi George, talk about God and personal prayer, cook something delicious, make a beautiful ritual object, or work on articles and drawings for a school newsletter. Students check out books and tapes from the children's library, participate in Israeli folk dancing, play basketball or jump rope together, then perhaps lead a Shabbat service or Havdalah ceremony.

Our team of teachers includes native Hebrew speakers and specialists in the creative arts. Our teachers share a love of Judaism and commitment to providing wide-ranging learning opportunities for all students.

School meets on Saturday afternoons (Kindergarten through Grade 6) and Wednesday afternoons (Grades 4 through 6) from September through May.

Grade 7 meets two Mondays per month. Most 7th Graders are also in Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation which runs on Wednesday afternoons year-round.

We welcome parent participation as we continue to develop our program. Feel free to contact our Program Director at 707-576-3452 or e-mail us.

Jewish Values
Chesed (Kindness)
Chesed is one of the central attributes of a mensch and a basic Jewish value. In our siddur is a reading called the “The Ten Obligations without Measure”. “These are the obligations without measure, whose reward, too, is without measure.” One of them is performing acts of love and kindness, which includes the mitzvot. Teachers discussed with their students how being kind is an important part of building community in their classes. It is the small acts of kindness that touch us and bring us closer to each other.