Temple Sinai Religious School Brochure 2021-2022

TEMPLE SINAI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL The RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Children LOVE! 2021-2022

The Temple Sinai of Roslyn Family invites the entire community to join us for Toddl ers t o 3rd Gr ade

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

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,

Torah Toddlers

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K

NEW!

We couldn’t be more excited to announce our new program for children in Pre-K - Torah Toddlers!

This hands-on, engaging class, which meets in-person for two hours each week, will make Judaism come alive for our youngest learners. Our students will be introduced to Hebrew letters, vocabulary, and Jewish holidays and celebrations through music, movement, story, art, and play.

Select the class that works best for you: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon.

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

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Torah Explorers

grades

K-2

Torah through art, music, and movement

K

Fun

Play

Friends

Community

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

Torah Explorers classes meet in-person; choose Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

The Torah Explorers program is open to all - members pay a reduced tuition:

$300 Congregants

$500 Non-Congregants

grade

3

Gesher An exciting and important bridge year for third graders

Gesher is an exceptional program that we developed to ensure a smooth transition for all new and returning third-grade students. Gesher classes meet in-person, once a week for two hours, in a smaller class setting with an optimal teacher-student ratio. Choose the day that works best for your child: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

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 the 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 1) $1055 After July 1

Shalom E-Learning We are excited to once again offer our Shalom E-Learning program!

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

grades

4-6

Shalom E-Learning students meet in a virtual classroom during the week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons or Sunday mornings. In addition to a weekly 45-minute class focusing on Judaica studies, the students also attend a weekly 30-minute tutoring session devoted to the Hebrew language and prayer. Tutoring sessions are limited to two students per class.

In addition to the scheduled online classroom instruction, students are expected to participate in six holiday programs, attend one Shabbat Club 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: $1380 Early bird (by July 1); $1455 After July 1

Kavod Plus Tuition: $1380 Early bird (by July 1) $1455 After July 1

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 and provide in-depth of grade-level subjects.

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grades

4-6

Hineni A mitzvah education initiative

Our Hineni program is a flexible, creative model that meets once a week in-person on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 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. In addition to classroom instruction, this program is designed to allow the participants to create their own meaningful Jewish experiences and memories.

Hineni Sessions • In addition to weekly instruction, students choose the six in-person 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 • 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 1) $1455 After July 1

grades

4-6

Small Group Tutorials An innovative, flexible learning model

The Small Group Tutorial program is a flexible option for fourth, fifth, and sixth-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; sessions can be held in-person or online. 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 1); $1455 After July 1; 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. This program is offered both in-person and online.

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 1) $1055 After July 1

grade

7

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 our Executive Director at 516.621.6800 or templeoffice@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