Hebrew & Sunday School    
                                                                   

Educational Director  : Ronit C. Rubin

                              

THE GOALS OF HEBREW EDUCATION

The goal of our educational program is to facilitate the personal growth of our students in order to develop…
• a commitment to the ideals of Judaism.
• a feeling of pride in their Jewishness.
• a sense of Jewish continuity and kinship through the knowledge of our history, culture and traditions.
• a commitment to the principle of the Jews as a united people and to the State of Israel.
• a love for Jewish learning and the desire for lifelong Jewish education.

TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS
Among other activities, students will learn to read in Hebrew, with an emphasis on prayer, blessings and basic vocabulary. At some stage they will be able to participate in services and lead parts of them. They will study and practice Jewish holidays, rituals, and customs. The learning of biblical and modern Israel will be an important part of their studies. They will talk about the Torah portion of the week and understand its laws and lessons.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Begins in Kindergarten and continues through 2nd grade
We meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

HEBREW SCHOOL
3rd grade through 7th grade.  Meets two days per week:
Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:30 P.M. and Sunday from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

SYI SCHOLARSHIP
A special program is available to all of our students when they begin third grade (the Aleph class).
Each student is eligible to enroll in our SYI (Send Youth to Israel) Scholarship Program, and receive funds during the high school years toward a trip to Israel.

HEBREW SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS FOR BAR/BAT MITZVAH
The Bar/Bat Mitzvah child, from two years prior to Bar/Bat Mitzvah, is required to attend Shabbat services at least twice a month.

JUDAICA HIGH SCHOOL
Students continue in the South Dade Judaica High School from 8th to 10th grade and then are eligible to take college credit courses or audit courses in 11th and 12th grades if they meet the requirements.

CONFIRMATION
We have a confirmation program in grade 10 where all the students have the opportunity for one semester to study with Rabbi David Schonblum, and students enrolled are offered the chance to travel to Washington, DC for the Jewish Civics Initiative Program.

HEBREW SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Children attending the Hebrew School program must be full members of Temple Samu-El Or Olom.  Please contact our Membership committee.  Click here for the registration form.

HEBREW SCHOOL TUITION

• Sunday School Tuition per year                       $600   (Sunday only)        

• Hebrew School Tuition (Sunday & Tuesday)   $900

• Judaica High School Tuition                             $350

• Aleph Consecration Fee                                  $  50

• Confirmation Class Fee                                   $250

• Bar/Bat Mitzvah Fee                                       $900

• Discount on tuition for siblings, per child           $  85

REGISTRATION FORMS
Hebrew School form
Judaica High School form

LIMUD
This is our special Shabbat junior congregation program.
Once a month, we have a separate children’s service called Limud (learning). Once a month this service is accompanied by a luncheon provided by our Education Committee.

For more information, questions, or comments, please contact our Education Director, Ronit C. Rubin at our Temple offices or email her at cantor@tsoomiami.org

Click here for the
2008-2009 Religious School Calendar

*Special Program for parents and children
Limud-A learning service