Parents - Shaare Shalom Religious School

WHEN IS THE OPENING DAY OF CLASSES?

Classes will begin on Sunday, September 11^th.

3^rd through 6^th graders will begin Monday and Wednesday School on September 12^th.

What is a Shabbateeny?

A Shabbateeny is a Shabbat morning program for younger children. It is the same time as Shabbat services but is a seperate service run by the SSRS staff. You are welcome to join the congragation in prayer while your child is at the Shabbateeny.

WHAT DAYS AND HOURS DOES SCHOOL MEET?

Grades Pre-K through 10^th meet on Sundays 10-12

Grades 3 through 6 meet also on Mondays and Wednesdays 4:15 – 6:00

IS ALL PROGRAM ATTENDANCE REQUIRED?

Yes, along with our Sunday, Monday and Wednesday classroom program, Shabbat Initiative and Shabbatonim are an integral part of the curriculum.

The Shabbat Initiative is part of our “Living Jewish Lives” initiative thanks to the grant we were awarded by the Gladys K. Crown Foundation. Once a month, SSRS families will participate in either a BSKI or Shaare Zedek intergenerational participatory service.

Shabbat attendance will be required 9 times throughout the year. Students can be members of the “Chai Club” and “Double Chai Club” by attending 18 and 36 services or more. Students who successfully attend at least 9 services will be eligible to attend “Bowling with the Rabbis.” Students who achieve “Chai Club” and “Double Chai Club” will receive a silver (18) or a golden (36) kippah! A chart will be posted at both BSKI and Shaare Zedek. Students will place a dot next to their name for each service attended. As different plateaus are achieved, students will get to add their name to the “Shul Goers Board” and receive a small token. All services will count; Mincha, Maariv, Shabbat, Drum circle (@ SZ), etc. If you attend a service elsewhere, please let me know during the week. Services attended elsewhere will count up to 2 times a year.

WHAT ABOUT SHABBAT ATTENDENDCE?

Shabbat attendance will be required 9 times throughout the year. Students can be members of the “Chai Club” and “Double Chai Club” by attending 18 and 36 services or more.

Students who successfully attend at least 9 services will be eligible to attend “Bowling with the Rabbis.” Students who achieve “Chai Club” and “Double Chai Club” will receive a silver (18) or a golden (36) kippah! A chart will be posted at both BSKI and Shaare Zedek. Students will place a dot next to their name for each service attended. As different plateaus are achieved, students will get to add their name to the “Shul Goers Board” and receive a small token.

All services will count; Mincha, Maariv, Shabbat, Drum circle (@ SZ), etc. If you attend a service elsewhere, please let me know during the week. Services attended elsewhere will count up to 2 times a year.

What are the times for the Shabbat Initiative?

The Shabbat Initiative is the weekly Shabbat service. Services begin at 8:45am at BSKI and at 9:00am at Shaare Zedek. You are encouraged to join your child at services. Both congragations offer programs for younger children as well. Services usally end between 12:15 and 1:00pm.

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