Religious School
Religious School Contacts:Tel: (703) 532-2207Cantor Allen Leider Barbara Brot Bailey Babette Cohn Courtney Anthony Libby Saypol
Gayle Greene & Marcy Magid |
Our Educational Philosophy
We are committed to meeting the needs of each student through fostering Jewish identity, strengthening a sense of community and providing the educational background to begin a lifetime of contemporary Jewish living based in Jewish values. Jewish learning at TRS is engaging, personally meaningful, and informs the day to day life of each student.
Our K-12 Program
The Temple Rodef Shalom Religious School offers a dynamic program for grades kindergarten through 12. Our program emphasizes small classes and warm relationships, where our students will develop a positive Jewish identity through a personally engaging exploration of Judaism. We utilize a spiral curriculum, which builds upon what students have learned in the past and introduces new concepts and ideas appropriate to the students’ cognitive development. Our curriculum focuses on Torah, Avodah (Jewish worship and spirituality), G'milut Chassadim (Jewish values and social justice), holidays and customs, and Israel. We teach Hebrew reading and prayer skills with an emphasis on creating personal connections to the themes of our prayers. We encourage learning within the context of the family and consider parents an integral part of our education program.
"Must Have" School Documents
Our secular school listing of students and parent traffic assignments, was made available September 1. Questions? please e-mail our Office Manager, Libby Saypol.
N'tivot! (Pathways) Our Teen Program
Read all about our cutting edge, engaging Teen Education Program here! Our program offers teens a personalized and flexible approach to finding their own pathway to Jewish learning and living.
For more information about N'tivot, please contract Courtney Anthony, Principal, grades 7-12.
Our Madrichim Program
Our teens in grades 9-12 are actively involved as teaching assistants in our classrooms, serving our school, strengthening community and learning valuable teaching and leadership skills.
For program information click here: PROGRAM INFO.
For additional information or to sign up, please contact Cantor Leider, Director of Education.
Shmooze and News
"Shmooze and News" and "Teen Shmooze" are our weekly school e-letters with updates on programming and other items of parent interest. If you are not a Religious School parent and would like to be added to our list, please contact Cantor Leider.