Goals of the Religious School

 

·        To educate our students in the spirit of Jewish tradition and the practice of Judaism.

·        To impart knowledge and awareness of the Torah and its significance as the foundation of the religious and ethical traditions of Judaism.

·        To instill the belief in one God through T’fillah (prayer), the celebration of Shabbat, the festivals, and the Jewish life cycle.

·        To impart knowledge of the land of Israel and the Hebrew language, and an appreciation for the significance of both in creating a bond among the Jewish people.

·        To develop within each child a sense of responsibility to the Jewish community through the performance of Mitzvot.

·        To enhance and foster strong Jewish identity and commitment to Synagogue and Jewish communal life.