Hebrew School

About Our Hebrew School

Information Updated for 5768 (2007-2008)

We at Temple Israel Hebrew School are committed to providing our children with a comprehensive Jewish education, including the study of Hebrew, Torah (Bible), Shabbat and Holidays, and the history of the Jewish People.

We believe that a child's religious education extends beyond the classroom: Children learn from our deeds as well as our words.  Our school program is a partnership among the synagogue, the home, the rabbi and the teachers who provide our children with a quality of Jewish education.  We want the children to model their religious behavior by living an active, committed Jewish life, which should include worship and deeds of kindness in their daily lives.

Our Hebrew School offers Jewish education for grades K through 7.  If you have any questions, please contact the Hebrew School office at (516) 432-1783 or e-mail us at . (note: In order to protect ourselves from spam, you will not be able to click on this address).

Registration materials may be sent by mail, or you may register in person on Wednesday or Thursday September 5 & 6 between 4 and 6 PM.

Registration Information

Tuition:

Hebrew School 5769 (2008-2009) Schedule

Classes begin the week of September 10.

Regular Class Schedule: 4-6:00 PM
Gan - Bet (K-2): Wednesdays
Gimel (3) Monday/Wednesday + Sunday schedule below.
Daled (4): Monday/Wednesday + Sunday schedule below.
Hay (5): Tuesday/Thursday + Sunday schedule below.
Vav/Zayin (6-7): Tuesday/Thursday + Sunday schedule below.

Special In-Class Programs:
Tuesday & Wednesday February 10-11: Tu B'Shevat Seder
Wednesday & Thrusday April 1-2 Model Seder:

Sunday Programs (times to be announced):
The Hebrew school has special programs on the Sundays listed below.  Additional programs will be announced by flier.  Participation in Sunday programs is mandatory for grades Gimel (3) through Zayin (7).  Children in the Bet (2) class are welcome to participate.  Exact times of this program will be announced.

October 5: Sukkot/Simchat Torah Project
December 14: Chanukah Party
January 11: Family Yoga Class
Marc 1: Purim Work Shop (Build a Booth)
March 8 - Purim Carnival

Junior Congregation:
At Temple Israel, we believe in learning by doing.  Junior Congregation is mandatory for all students (at least 8 sessions each year).  We encourage parents to set an example for their children by attending Junior Congregation as well, or by joining our regular services while your children attend Junior Congregation.  Junior Congregation begins at 10:30 on the following Saturdays.  There will also be Junior Congregation on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur:

Temple Israel's Hebrew School and Junior Congregation siddur is available for free download.  The Siddur is copyright Rabbi Noah Gradofsky ,and may be freely reproduced in its  original form.

September: 13, 20
October: 4, 25
November: 1, 15
December: 6
January: 3, 24
February: 7
March: 14, 28
April: 4, 25
May: 2, 16 May 16th is also Zuzu Day (Graduation and moving up) 

Kabbalat Shabbat:
Kabbalat Shabbat is also mandatory for all students.  The program will begin at 7:00 PM and will include Shabbat dinner.

Friday, November 21
Friday, March 20 (in conjunction with Shabbat Across America)

Havdalah Service:
Havdalah Service is mandatory for all students and will be held on January 31st at 6:30 PM, with dessert to follow.

Hebrew School Calendar:
Hebrew School will be closed on the dates listed below, unless otherwise noted.

SNOW CLOSING INFORMATION

Temple Israel Hebrew School follows the Long Beach Public School System.  If there is no public school or an early dismissal on any given day, the Hebrew School closes as well.  You can find announcements about other Hebrew School closings on news12.com and in the News 12 crawl.