| Religious School - Please note that the school operates on Thursday afternoons. 2011-2012 School Calendar - click here 2011-2012 School Application - click here The Religious School at Temple Israel offers learning and socialization for children from pre-kindergarten through High School. All students are encouraged to make Judaism a deep and meaningful part of their lives. The curriculum includes Hebrew, Torah, Jewish history, Israel, and customs and practice taught through a variety of enjoyable and creative activities and study. Bar/Bat Mitzvah students, in addition to attending the 7th grade class on Wednesdays and at least the first Saturday of the month services, meet individually with Rabbi Sam to prepare for leading the service and chanting the Torah and Haftarah portions on their special day. The 6th/7th grade class also meets monthly with the Rabbi, teacher and parents all in attendance. Students in 8th grade through senior year of high school are invited to attend the Eitz Chayim/Tree of Life Confirmation program. These sessions, led by Rabbi Sam, offer students a chance to socialize and share ideas about their lives and current events, as well as wrestle with some basic elements of Jewish theology and practice. Post Bar/Bat Mitzvah students can also help educate younger students in Religious School by serving as Madrichim (classroom aides). Members of the 2011-2012 Education Committee Send your questions and comments to school@dovertemple.org.
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