This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Will my child have homework?
Students in Kitahs Hay (5th grade) and Vav (6th grade) are expected to master all of the prayers in their curriculum. Students are expected to practice the prayers at home so that they can keep up with the class work.
Students in Kitahs Gimmel (3rd grade) and Dalet (4th grade) are asked to practice reading Hebrew at home in order to help them become proficient readers. Feel free to check with your child’s teacher to understand how you can best support your child’s Jewish learning.
How many youth services does my child have to attend?
Junior Congregation is geared for children in 3rd through 6th grade and is held the second Saturday of the month from October through April. Students who attend at least three Junior Congregation services will be invited to an ice cream party at the end of the school year.
While attendance at youth services is not mandatory, it strongly reinforces the material learned during Bet Sefer classes, and helps build community among our youth. Parents love it too – give it a try!
When does Bet Sefer meet?
Students in Mechina (Kindergarten) , Alef (1st), and Bet (2nd) attend on Tuesday afternoons from 4-6 pm. Students in Gimmel (3rd), Dalet (4th), Hay (5th) and Vav (6th) attend on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4-6 pm. Student in Zayin (7th) attend on Thursday afternoons from 4-6 pm.