Religious School
The Religious School is a cornerstone of The Emanuel’s Community of Lifelong Learning.
Our theme this year is V ’h’yitem Li K’doshim* – Finding Holiness
*Leviticus 20:26
Our education program includes:
- Kindergarten Enrichment Thursdays in Simsbury.
- Grades K, 1, 2 meet Sundays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon.
- Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 meet Sundays 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon and either Tuesday or Wednesday 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
- Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 meet Sundays 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon.
- Family Education programs, which include parent and child study together, are held approximately once a month for each grade level.
- Family Services are held approximately once a month, as well as on holidays.
- Resource Room teachers are available to meet the learning needs of all students, from those needing enrichment to those needing special help.
FAQs for Parents of Religious School Children
Religious School Schedule
Grades K-2
Sunday only, 9:00 – 12:00
Grades 3-7
Sunday 9:00 – 12:00
Tuesday or Wednesday 4:00 – 6:00
Grades 8-12
Sunday 10:30 – 12:00
Family Programs
Approximately once a month
Family Services
Approximately once a month and on holidays
Religious School Calendar 5770 / 09-10
Support
Activities of the Religious School, particularly in its intergenerational focus, are supported in part by:
- The Kemler/Torat Hayim/ Religious School Fund
- The Parent Teacher Organization Fund
- The Director of Education’s discretionary fund
- The Davidson Art Fund
- The Turken/Weingast Family Education Fund
In addition, scholarships for Emanuel youth to participate in formal and informal youth education, including camp and trips to Israel are supported in part by:
- The Scholarship Fund
- The Youth Activities Fund
CONTACT Judith T. Fox, Director of Education, (860) 233-2774, judyefox@emanuelsynagogue.org