Hebrew School
 

Framework For Excellence School

  Framework For Excellence School  
   
Our Hebrew School has been recognized as a Framework of Excellence School, meeting the high standards of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. As of July 2009, we are one of only 15 accredited schools in the entire state of New Jersey!
  
       
    Two Days per Week Class Schedules  
   
Starting September 2009, our Hebrew School now offers two days per week class schedules. Kindergarten and 1st grade meet once per week on Sunday mornings, grades 2 thru 7 meet twice per week on Sunday mornings and Tuesday afternoons.
  
       
    Optional Enrichment Program  
   
An optional third day Enrichment Program is available to all of our students. Supplemental Judaic topics are covered to further enhance our students' knowledge and skill levels. Special activities help keep the learning experience fun and interesting.
  
       
    Bar and Bat Mitzvah Preparation  
   
Our students receive complete Bar and Bat Mitzvah training, which includes individual instruction with our JCCP Cantor, and classroom lessons as part of our school curriculum.
 
       
    Weekly Music Classes  
   
All students have a weekly music class in which they learn popular Israeli and Jewish songs along with Jewish prayers.
  
       
    Fun Holiday Celebrations  
   
  • Ice cream sundae party in the Succah with our Rabbi,
  • Simchat Torah celebrations,
  • Marathon Dreidel spinning competitions at our Chanukah Extravaganza,
  • Tu Bishvat fruit tasting,
  • Purim carnival and festivities,
  • Passover model seders, and
  • Cheesecake making, and tasting, for Shavuot!
  
    Special Programs and Activities  
   
  • Family Education programs,
  • Tzedakah programs,
  • NYC Salute to Israel Parade participation,
  • Friday night dinners,
  • Student participation in synagogue services,
  • Community Service requirement for 6th and 7th graders,
  • Trips to places of Jewish interest, and
  • UJANNJ Mitzvah Day participation.
  
    Candle Club Pre-School Program  
   
Candle Club, our award winning, once a month program for pre-k students, gives the children a taste of the Jewish holidays through story, song, music, crafts and delicious snacks! This free class is open to members and non-members of our synagogue.
  
   
 
    Kindergarten and 1st Grade  
   
Kindergarten and 1st grade meet once a week. The children learn about the holidays, the synagogue, prayer and Jewish values. They enjoy a music class where they develop a repertoire of Jewish songs, dance, and prayers.
  
       
    2nd Grade  
   
2nd grade meets twice a week, for a total of 4 hours. A highlight of their curriculum is learning to read Hebrew, along with the study of the holidays, Torah stories, Israel, music, and mitzvoth.
  
       
    3rd thru 7th Grades  
   
3rd thru 7th grades meet twice a week, for a total of 5 hours. Children develop their Hebrew reading skills, their prayer fluency, and their understanding of the words of the prayers. The 5 year curriculum includes a detailed understanding of the Jewish Holidays, the weekly Torah readings, Jewish history and values, Mitzvot, and Jewish current events locally and around the world. They study the history of the State of Israel, and become familiar with Israel today.
 
       
    Devoted Faculty  
   
Our outstanding devoted faculty, creative curriculum, and exciting programming allow our students to achieve great things during their time at the JCCP Hebrew School.
  
       
   
For More Information
  
   
Please contact Marcia Kagedan, Education Director, for more information.
  
   
(201) 262-7733
  
     
 
Jewish Community Center of Paramus
  
E. 304 Midland Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652
  
Phone: (201) 262-7691 - Fax: (201) 262-6516
  
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