Overview

Germantown Jewish Centre's Religious School’s overall priority is to foster a positive Jewish identity. The framework for building a strong Jewish identity includes a lifelong love of Jewish learning; learning the ethical values of menschlekeit; connection to the diverse expressions of our community’s Jewish life; participation in the repair of our world (Tikkun Olam); and strengthening our connection with the State of Israel. This is a school where learning arises from and promotes a sense of community. Students are excited to be in a school where they feel a sense of belonging, learn with friends and have a voice in choosing among various educational activities. The school integrates creativity with developmentally appropriate, active-teaching methods: art, music, theatre, community service and holiday celebrations are integral parts of our curriculum.
 

Goals of the Religious School

The goals of our school are designed to offer each student the opportunity to

• Develop a positive Jewish identity
• Develop the reading and writing skills necessary for understanding elementary Hebrew and synagogue participation
• Gain a sense of spiritual and cultural kinship with Israel and the
• Gain the skills and knowledge necessary for observance of our religious holidays, rituals, and services
• Feel a sense of involvement in Jewish life and communal needs through activities in and out of the classroom
• Prepare for Bar/Bat Mitzvah Confirmation and beyond

For mission/vision statement and handbook, please click here.

For more information, contact Rabbi Kevin Bernstein, Education Director, at education@germantownjewishcentre.org (215) 844-1507, ext. 24. or Terry Smerling, Education Department Assistant at tsmerling@germantownjewishcentre.org (215) 844-1507, ext. 13