Jewish Values

«The child should live in an environment of beauty.» — Maria Montessori

Judaic Program :

Our Jewish values can be defined by our connection to Israel, our Jewish identity and our love for Judaism. We practice all the Jewish holidays, we pray and we celebrate the Independence day of Israel.

Our program is integrated throughout the learning experience. Our curriculum helps each child find the joys and significance in Jewish tradition. We teach the concepts and ethics of the Torah through story telling, songs, art and drama. We expose children to an atmosphere that stresses the importance of middot tovot – good character traits– and emphasizes mitzvot – good deeds. Our program includes review and discussion of Jewish holidays, Shabbat and practices as they relate to young children. As part of our Judaic curriculum, we introduce the children to basic Tefillah – prayer – and blessings. Our teaching of Judaic studies is based on traditional sources.

Our calendar follows the Jewish Holidays throughout the year. We celebrate the High Holidays, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur, Sukot, Shmini Azeret, Pesach, Shavuot, Purim, Tu Bshvat, Lag B’Omer, Israel Independence Day and more.

The love of Judaism is joyfully integrated into the Nursery experience through storytelling, art projects, cooking, and song time.

In addition to these weekly activities, children take part in all Jewish Holiday celebrations with activities designed to introduce a rich Jewish culture: they eat lunch in the Sukkah, dress up and join in the festive Purim Carnival, celebrate Chanukah festivities, and more.

Between these activities and all they do within their own classrooms; our toddlers are actively engaged in the joyful Jewish culture of the Nursery.