Kol Tzedek Torah School
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THE TREE HOUSE: KT AFTER SCHOOL
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Kol Tzedek Torah School (KTTS) is a Reconstructionist Torah School rooted in Judaism as a living tradition and justice as a guiding value. In our diverse and inclusive community, students learn Jewish history, text, and culture. We engage the whole student through creative projects, interactive lessons, and group discussions. Our curriculum places an emphasis on developing Jewish identity and relating to Jewish social justice. Through our dynamic program, our students recognize connections with Jewish tradition in their daily lives. We work to create an environment that empowers students to bring their full selves and all their passions to the conversation.
Torah School is a program of Kol Tzedek Synagogue and is intended to serve members of our synagogue community. We welcome non-members to attend Torah School for one year before becoming members of the synagogue. The 5785/2024-2025 school year begins on Sep 15, 2024 and ends on May 4, 2025. Classes will be held at Kol Tzedek, 5300 Whitby Avenue. Classes will meet from 3:15-5:30pm on Sunday afternoons. Grades K-3 will meet in grade-level clases. Grades 4-7 will spend half of their time with their grade level and half of their time in mixed-age elective groups. Hebrew Hevruta is how we teach Hebrew reading at Kol Tzedek! Students work in groups of 2-3 with a teacher for 35 minutes. Families can opt-in at any time beginning in 1st grade. Students who plan to have a typical Kol Tzedek B'nei Mitzvah should begin Hebrew Hevruta by 5th grade. 7th graders typically don't do Hebrew Hevruta because they are working with their B'nei Mitzvah tutor. Hebrew Hevruta groups will meet on Sundays at 2:30pm, Sundays at 5:40pm, or on Wednesday afternoons/evenings. If your child is enrolled in Hevruta on Sundays, they will be assigned a time. |
We also offer The Tree House: KT After chool, a weekly program to supplement Sunday's Torah School learning. The Tree House is for Torah School students in grades K-6 and meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-6:00pm beginning on August 28th. This enrichment program is an opportunity for kids to engage with Hebrew, prayers, and Jewish text in a mixed-age cohort. There is a limited number of spaces for this program, which will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. While we are not able to provide transportation from local schools, we are happy to help you coordinate with other families.
We are excited to welcome a diverse group of learners, and every effort will be made to meet the learning and accessibility needs of all children.
For any questions about any KTTS programs, please contact Rabbi Michelle Greenfield, Torah School Director, at [email protected] or 267-629-2349. For more information about B'nei Mitzvah at Kol Tzedek, please click here. |