Temple Menorah Religious School strives to provide each of its students, in partnership with the home, a quality Reform Jewish education. This includes, but is not limited to, developing a strong appreciation for and understanding of:
- GOD, TORAH, ISRAEL
- Hebrew Language and Prayer
- Jewish Values and Tradition
- Social Responsibility
- Community
We want each of our students to establish a positive attitude and relationship with Judaism and the synagogue. This connection becomes the catalyst for building a strong Jewish identity and cultivating a lifetime commitment to the Jewish people.
Religious School
Our kindergarten through second grade meet once a week on Sunday mornings. The focus for our youngest students is seeing themselves as Jews and beginning to build their own dentity. Students have an opportunity for specialty learning as well as a traditional curriculum. We have Israeli folk dance, technology and tefillot added to our days.
Third through sixth graders attend class both Wednesday afternoon and Sundays. They too have the opportunity for specialty learning and are able to choose their own interest. Chuggim (electives) are offered Sunday morning and the students can decide to enrich their learning with Art, Junior Choir, Israeli Folk Dance, Technology or Drama.
EZRA
Temple Menorah Religious School wants your child to be successful! Individualized, in-class services to assist and support your child with special needs are the keystone of this program. This is not a “pull-out” program; each child remains in their classroom and their participation in EZRA is strictly confidential.
Children with an IEP or 504 plan in school, or with learning problems that have not been assessed, are eligible for EZRA. Our Religious School is ready and waiting to ensure that each student reaches their full potential from Bar/Bat Mitzvah to Confirmation and beyond.
B’nai Mitzvah
Seventh grade attends class on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. The change to Shabbat morning allows for a blending of the academics with participation in and learning of the synagogue service. Social action and involvement in the greater Jewish community are additional expectations of our B'nai Mitzvah year.
Academy
The academy program is designed to provide an avenue of advanced learning for students from 8th to 12th grades who have completed their B’nai Mitzvah studies. In addition to a Jewish learning environment, this program provides our teens an opportunity for socialization at Temple Menorah and with a peer group from synagogues
throughout the South Bay, as well as those in the greater Los Angeles area.
Confirmation
Confirmation program includes three components: Torah, Avodah, and Gemilut Chasadim – Study, Worship and Acts of Loving-Kindness. Students study with our rabbi and with an additional teacher relating these issues to modern life. The year culminates on Shavuot with a beautiful Confirmation service and celebration.
Post confirmation
Following confirmation we offer our pre-college students opportunities to continue growing Jewishly and remain involved with their synagogue community. There are two programs to choose from as well as a variety of electives. The basic choices are Panim- A Jewish Civics Initiative relating to Tikkun Olam or Packing for College- A Transitional Program towards college preparation and readiness.
Randi Sher
Director of Education
Phone: (310) 316-4233 ext. 108
Email: randi@templemenorah.org
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