The Ruth and Lewis Davis Religious School
חֲנֹ֣ךְ לַ֭נַּעַר עַל־פִּ֣י דַרְכּ֑וֹ גַּ֥ם כִּי־יַ֝זְקִ֗ין לֹֽא־יָס֥וּר מִמֶּֽנָּה׃
"Train a child in the way s/he ought to go; S/He will not swerve from it even in old age." Proverbs 22:6
The Ruth and Lewis Davis Religious School provides a unique Jewish educational experience in a professional, caring, fun, and community-focused atmosphere. Our small learning environment enables us to offer differentiated instruction and the flexibility to meet your children where they are in their Jewish journey.
Our goal is to prepare our students to lead Jewish lives as mensches.
All students in 3rd Grade - 12th Grade who are enrolled in our religious school are automatically part of USY.
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GRADES K-2
Kindergarten-2nd Grade Judaic Classes are Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Through hands-on activities and experiences, students develop a strong foundation for Jewish learning. Students become familiar with Jewish Holidays and Traditions, Jewish Life Cycle, Parashat Hashavuah, Hebrew Letters and so much more. Students are encouraged to attend Shabbat morning services monthly for Junior Congregation.
Cost- $550 + $80 Safety & Security Fee
GRADES 3-6
Religious School classes are Sunday mornings from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM and Tuesday afternoons from 5 - 6:30 PM. In addition, we offer 30-minute private or group-setting Instructional Hebrew tutoring sessions (to be scheduled with each family). Students are encouraged to attend Shabbat morning services at least once a month for Junior Congregation.
Students will engage in an immersive curriculum based on Middot,through experiential and project-based learning. They will incorporate Hebrew vocabulary into their lessons as well as study Parshat HaShavua.
Hebrew for 3rd-6th Grade: Our curriculum focuses on T’fila and prepares students to lead Shabbat services. In addition to classroom Hebrew instruction on Sunday and Tuesday, students receive 30 minutes of individualized or group Hebrew Prayer reading instruction weekly. Students begin to learn the Alef-Bet and reading concepts in 3rd grade and then work at their own pace to learn prayers. Each year builds upon the previous year. In addition, students learn basic Hebrew vocabulary and language.
Cost (3rd-5th Grades) - $1200 + $160 Safety & Security Fee + $136 Chaverim Dues (*$600 Additional for Private Hebrew Classes)
Cost (6th Grade) - $1200 + $160 Safety & Security Fee + $180 Gesher Dues (*$600 Additional for Private Hebrew Classes)
GRADES 7-8
Students will participate in 3 new and exciting programs that will take them on a journey throughout the year. Days and times will vary. Students are encouraged to attend Shabbat services and will have ample opportunities to lead on Friday night and Saturday morning.
· Tzedek America's "Mitzvah Project Central" program will support our students in finding and participating in meaningful social justice and volunteer opportunities that will inspire them to become involved in an organization and/or cause that they will feel connected to for many years to come as part of their B'nai Mitzvah journey. Through individual Zoom sessions with a designated Tzedek America facilitator, students will be empowered to connect their Mitzvah Project to their B'nai Mitzvah studies through researching their Torah portion, Jewish values, and other areas of Jewish interest.
· From March to Miriam is facilitated by the March of the Living, Southern Region - a proud program of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. Students will have the opportunity to be matched with a Holocaust survivor, creating opportunities for hands-on learning. They will deepen their understanding of the Holocaust by hearing testimonies from survivors.
· B’Mitzvah Family Education offers Jewish preteen family education to strengthen Jewish families and Jewish life and family education in the preteen years taught by Rabbi Baum. This curriculum is created by Moving Traditions.
There will be a 7th/8th Grade Orientation to learn about our new program on Tuesday, August 20 at 7 PM by Zoom. Save the date!
Cost - $360 + $80 Safety & Security Fee + $180 Gesher/USY Dues
GRADES 9-12
Kulam (meaning “Everyone”) is a curriculum provided by Moving Traditions that promotes shleimut (individual well-being), chesed (connection), and tzedek (just action) for Jewish high school students. Each session features dialogue prompts, games, Jewish texts, and other activities that focus on a specific area of social-emotional learning that resonates with teens and helps them learn to relate to and communicate with one another. Kulam equips Jewish teens to engage in dynamic and authentic relationships to think reflectively, act courageously, and develop healthy and caring communities. Kulam will meet monthly after Shabbat services for Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Baum and our facilitator. In addition, teens can assist in religious school classes for the younger students as MADRIKHIM/Teaching Assistants. Students will earn one community service hour for each hour working with a younger class.
Cost - $360 + $80 Safety & Security Fee + $180 USY Dues
