A Message from our Education Director

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Tikvat Israel Religious School is committed to offering a meaningful and exciting Jewish education. We strive to provide enriching learning experiences, and to teach the basics of Jewish living and an understanding and appreciation of our Jewish heritage.

Our school fosters Jewish values and respects each child's uniqueness. We are committed to providing a meaningful Jewish education in a caring setting.

The philosophy and goals of our school reflect our deep-seated commitment to Jewish education. We believe that it is the responsibility of every Jewish adult to promote in our children an awareness of and love for their Jewish heritage and knowledge of observance, and to develop their sense of responsibility for promoting the moral, ethical and religious tenets of Judaism. We also strive to kindle in them the desire to maintain the continuity of Judaism for their children and future generations.

Our religious school begins with kindergarten ("Gan") and continues through the "Chai" program, for 8-10th graders, which offers older students an opportunity to further their studies by taking elective courses that qualify them for confirmation. In addition, we offer a monthly seminar for eleventh and twelfth graders.

Tikvat Israel Religious School has adopted the following mission statement:

• To impart to our children a knowledge of God, Bible, history, culture, and the contributions that Jews and Judaism have made to world civilization.
• To develop in our children the ability and desire to practice traditional Conservative Jewish observance.
• To extend and compliment student learning beyond the classroom to include the home and the synagogue (children's services and youth activities).
• To provide students with a sufficient knowledge of Hebrew to permit its effective use as the language of the prayer book and Bible.
• To instill in our children an understanding of the history, culture and challenges facing the State of Israel and world Jewry; the relationship between themselves, American Jewry, world Jewry and Israel; and the relationship between themselves, America and Israel as a Jewish homeland.

To supplement students' formal Jewish education, parents can help by becoming familiar with their children's curriculum. We also encourage families to conduct home observances, participate in family education workshops, and attend services with their children.

Yasher Koach! TI's Religious School receives Community Commendation in 2006. Read about it here.