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Shalom!

Welcome to the 2008-2009 (5769) school year for Congregation Sinai’s Religious School. With this handbook, we provide you with information about the when and the how regarding our classroom instruction and related programs.

Congregation Sinai offers a unique approach to the education of all Jews: children, adults, and families. All of our congregation’s programs are developed for and oriented toward building a Jewish community.

Our program has two guiding principles:

1. Jewish education never ends. Learning is a lifetime endeavor. We hope to instill in our students a desire to continue their Jewish studies beyond their time spent in our school. We also provide opportunities for parents and children to learn together through regular family education programs.

2. Jewish education should engender in its students a sense of pride in their heritage and, most importantly, a sense of belonging to a unique and caring community.

The religious school is governed by the Board of Trustees through the Education Committee of Congregation Sinai. The Education Committee continually develops ideas and new programs to enrich the educational value for our students.

May this coming year be one of health and happiness for you and your family. May it also be one of great learning and growth for you and our entire community.

B’shalom,

Jackie F. Cohen

Education Director

Contact Information

Education Director: Jackie Cohen 264-1229, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Calendar for 5769 (2008-2009) School Year

The calendar for the current school year can be found here.

Forms for 5769 (2008-2009) School Year

Information and registration forms for the upcoming school year may be downloaded and printed from here. Completed forms may be faxed to 408-294-1324.

• Registration Form
  
• Emergency Information Form
• Tuition and Fee Schedule

Google Group for Religious School Parents

Please sign up for the SinaiRS Google Group. Go to http://groups.google.com/group/sinaischool and click on " Apply for group membership".

Hebrew High

Hebrew High information can be found here . 

Religious School Mission Statement

Congregation Sinai Religious School partners with the Sinai community to create an environment that is conducive to learning and understanding Judaism within the framework of the Conservative Movement. We strive to give children and families the tools and experiences that will help them to live a Jewish life. We endeavor to impart a love for Judaism and for Eretz Yisrael, engagement with God, and a commitment to mitzvot and tikkun olam.

Religious School Goals

• Yehadut: Love of Being Jewish

To develop an appreciation of Judaism and a sense of pride in being Jewish by providing a positive, experiential atmosphere for learning prayers, history, and holidays using art forms, music, cooking, and other projects.

• Mitzvot: Living a Jewish Life

To engage with God, Torah, and mitzvot within the framework of the Conservative Movement and to incorporate them into our lives in a meaningful way.

• Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World

To develop of sense of Jewish responsibility towards all people throughout the world through tzedakah (charity) and gemilut chasadim (acts of loving-kindness).

• Klal Yisrael: Israel - Land, People, State

To develop an appreciation and identification with Klal Yisrael and to foster a sense of community with Jews in Israel and around the world.

• T’fillah: Prayer

To develop synagogue competence, including understanding the structure and meaning of Jewish prayer and the ability to participate in congregational services.

• Ivrit: Hebrew

To develop basic Hebrew reading and writing skills.