Temple Sinai Religious School Brochure 2020-21

TEMPLE SINAI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL The RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Children LOVE!

2020-2021

A Message from Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz Temple Sinai is home to the Religious School Children Love!

Our school strives to help our students develop an enduring Jewish identity and a lifelong love of Jewish learning. The creation of a kehillah kedoshah, a warm, caring, and inclusive holy community, paired with programming that enhances and supports the personal Jewish journeys of our students and their families is our ultimate goal.

Temple Sinai is more than just a synagogue; it is a place of warmth and connection.

Give your children the gift of a Jewish education at Temple Sinai of Roslyn. We look forward to welcoming you.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org.

L’shalom,

Shalom E-Sunday

grades

NEW!

3-6

We are excited to introduce our Shalom E-Sunday program!

This innovative instructional model features a creative, engaging curriculum, and is offered to our third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students.

Shalom E-Sunday students meet in a virtual classroom for two hours on Sunday mornings.

In addition to the scheduled online classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in six holiday programs, attend one Friday night service a month, and complete one family project per year.

To maximize the effectiveness of the virtual classroom, students are encouraged to practice Hebrew regularly between sessions.

This blended learning program offers the best of both worlds the convenience of virtual learning with the personal connection our students love.

Tuition: 3rd $980 Early bird (by July 15); $1055 After July 15 4-6 $1380 Early bird (by July 15; $1455 After July 15

Torah Explorers

grades

K-2

Torah through art, music, and movement

Fun

Play

Friends

Community

Torah Explorers incorporates stories, values, and practices rooted in Jewish tradition. Students get to explore their heritage though hands-on art, singing, dancing, yoga, and team building activities.

The Torah Explorers program is open to all members pay a reduced tuition: $300 Congregants $500 Non-Congregants

Gesher

grade

An exciting and important bridge year for third graders

3

Gesher is an exceptional program which we developed to ensure a smooth transition for all new and returning third grade students. Gesher classes meet once a week for two hours in a smaller class setting with an optimal teacherstudent ratio.

Third grade is a very exciting and important year for our Gesher students. The curriculum is challenging and interactive.

Our goal is to provide our third graders with a solid foundation they can build on.

Gesher students learn to read and write Hebrew. They learn about Jewish holidays, traditions, and our land of Israel.

They also explore the idea that each of us has the power to make the world more holy.

Our Gesher students also learn how to pray! We sing new songs, learn new words of liturgy, and reflect on how prayer can bring order, beauty, meaning, and insights into our lives. Music, Jewish cooking, family education programs, class trips, and participation in tzedakah programs enrich the Gesher curriculum.

Tuition: $980 Early bird (by July 15) $1055 After July 15

Kavod Plus Tuition: $1380 Early bird (by July 15) $1455 After July 15

grades

4-6

The incomparable Kavod Plus program is designed for families who want to make their children’s education a priority.

Classes meet twice a week (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and provide in-depth explorations of grade level subjects. Our students also participate in special in-class enrichment projects.

All of our Kavod Plus students in grades 4, 5, and 6 will also be introduced to, and are expected to master, additional Hebrew prayers, as well as Torah and Haftarah cantillation. They will be exposed to the modern Hebrew that is spoken today in the State of Israel and will acquire a repertoire of common phrases.

Ma nishmah? rav todot Liphtoach et ha delet bevakasha

sababa

Eyfo ata gar?

Hineni

grades

4-6

A mitzvah education initiative

Our Hineni program is a flexible, creative model for students in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades who are interested in assuming active roles in acts of tikkun olam, repairing the world. The children connect to Judaism in a variety of ways.

This program is designed to allow the participants to create their own meaningful Jewish experiences and memories.

Hineni Sessions • Students choose the six Hineni sessions that best fit their interests from the 12 that are offered • Sessions are two hours in length on select weekday afternoons, evenings, Sunday mornings, and Jewish holidays • Each session includes dinner or breakfast, a study group, and a mitzvah project • Hebrew language instruction is conducted in small groups of six for intimate, individualized attention • Parents are welcome, but are not required to attend Following each Hineni session students will reflect on their experiences and record them in a Tikkun Olam Journal.

Hineni A mitzvah education initiative

grades

4-6

Hineni Points Students, with the help of their parents, can design their own unique Jewish learning experience as they explore their areas of interest while earning 30 Hineni points each year.

Hineni points are earned by • • • • •

attending three services at Temple Sinai (nine points) attending family workshops (six points) going on trips (six points) parent participation at an adult education class or lecture (four points) completing an independent study project (minimum six points)

Tuition: $1380 Early bird (by July 15) $1455 After July 15

grades

4-6

Small Group Tutorials An innovative, flexible learning model

The Small Group Tutorial program is a flexible option for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. The children meet once a week for a two-hour session with a small group. The location, days, and times of the class are determined by the parents and the tutor. In addition to the tutorials, the students are expected to attend one Friday or Saturday service per month, Mitzvah Morning, and some additional Temple Sinai events.

Key Features of Small Group Tutorials • Students attend 20 two hour tutorial sessions with his or her friends - there is a maximum of four to a group • The parents and tutor choose the day, time, and location (Temple Sinai or a student’s home) to best meet the needs of the group • Sessions held at a student’s home require the presence of a parent or responsible adult during the session • Parents are responsible for giving the tutor at least 24 hours notice if a student will be unable to attend a session • For students to be most successful, they will need to practice regularly between sessions

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Our daughter was part of the Temple Sinai tutorial program for two years. She is now busy preparing for her Bat Mitzvah and it is wonderful to see how easily the Hebrew reading comes to her. The flexible schedule was very helpful; our son will be starting the program next year.

Tuition: $1380 Early bird (by July 15); $1455 After July 15; additional student fees apply, contact us for details.

Mitzvah Makers Two-part program for 7th grade students & their families

Part One - Education Students are engaged in many hands-on learning experiences, participating in programs led by the clergy, educators from the Anti-Defamation League, veterans of the Israel Defense Force, and many more.

Part Two - Community Service In the fall of seventh grade, each student will join a long-term community service group. Students will continue their volunteer service throughout the school year and will engage in service learning in order to form deep connections between their volunteer work and Jewish traditions.

Tuition: $980 Early bird (by July 15) $1055 After July 15

grade

7

grades

K-6

Shabbat School Tuition: K-2 $300 Congregants; $500 Non-Congregants 3rd $980 Early bird (by July 15); $1055 After July 15 4-6 $1380 Early bird (by July 15); $1455 After July 15

During these Shabbat learning sessions, students explore prayer through mixed artistic media including song, dance, and art. Classes are held at Temple Sinai on Saturday mornings from 10:00am until 12:00pm.

Families gather approximately once a month for community building, learning, and a celebratory meal.

Sharing Shabbat

TODDLERS thru

3

rd

grade

Join this joyous themed celebration led by our Cantors, Sergei and Elena Schwartz, on select Fridays throughout the school year!

Sharing Shabbat consists of two parts: 4:30pm Drop-off your children for a Shabbat playdate a fun, animated, and enriching program.

5:30pm Parents, grandparents, and siblings are welcome to join in as we celebrate Shabbat with drums, guitar, piano, singing, dancing - and laughing!

This FREE program concludes with a complimentary Shabbat Family Dinner following the service.

Kadima

grades

K-7

An individualized program for children with learning differences

The goal of the Kadima program is to ensure that Jewish education is available to all of our children, including those with IEPs and 504s.

Students in grades K-7 meet with a Special Needs Hebrew Teacher who provides them with individualized instruction.

These sessions provide students with opportunities for practice, review, and understanding concepts with which they may be struggling. Students experiencing difficulty with Hebrew reading are able to improve their skills and confidence in this supportive learning environment.

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Families select the day, time, and location that best accommodates the needs of their student.

Kadima is generously funded by Susan & Leonard Feinstein and Jill & Jay Bernstein.

Religious school is my daughter’s favorite two hours of the week.

She loves learning about Judaism!

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Chazak Embracing children and families with special needs

ages

6

and up

Chazak, which is Hebrew for strong, provides opportunities for children with special needs to strengthen their connection to Judaism through a variety of meaningful experiences. Temple Sinai offers a warm, welcoming community that embraces ALL families. Temple membership is not required.

This multi-faceted program includes Shabbat and Jewish holiday programs, a three hour drop-off program on certain days that schools are closed, and social activities/outings. Chazak is led by certified special education teachers and speech pathologists. With a very small teacher to student ratio, workshops integrate movement, music, art, cooking, technology, yoga, and other forms of enrichment into the Jewish learning experience.

Chazak Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program Every child can become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah at Temple Sinai. We are committed to working with each family to create a unique ceremony for your child. Our experienced and specially trained staff will customize the preparation and service to best maximize your child’s experience.

Temple membership is required for the Chazak Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program. For more information, contact Executive Director Alison Stamm at 516.621.6800 or astamm@mysinai.org

Temple Sinai of Roslyn

425 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, New York 11577 516.621.6800 mysinai.org Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

For more information, contact

Cantor-Educator Elena Schwartz 516.621.8016 cantorelenaschwartz@mysinai.org