Our Program

 

Building Jewish Knowledge, Character & Leadership

The JRCC Hebrew School offers more than just a classroom experience — it’s a vibrant Jewish Youth Leadership Program. Rooted in tradition, guided by values, and inspired by action, we empower students with knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences to grow into proud, capable Jewish leaders.

Core Pillars of Our Curriculum

Five key areas shape the Hebrew School experience.

Hebrew Language & Literacy
Mastering Hebrew reading and writing, understanding prayer, and strengthening cultural identity.
Jewish Holidays & Traditions
Engaging lessons and activities that bring the beauty and meaning of each holiday to life.
Ethics, Values & Mitzvot
Developing character through Jewish teachings — kindness, respect, honesty, gratitude, and community service.
Love for Israel & Jewish History
Connecting to the land, the people, and the legacy of Israel through stories, heroes, and modern realities.
Leadership & Life Skills
Responsibility, teamwork, public speaking, decision-making, and acts of chesed — all practiced through real-life mitzvah missions and volunteer opportunities.

Curriculum Highlights

A look at some of the topics and experiences students explore throughout the year.

Jewish Life & Learning

•  Jewish Life Cycle: Birth, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Marriage, etc.

•  STaM: Torah, Tefillin, and Mezuzah

•  Jewish History from Creation to the Present

•  Mini Mikdash (Understanding the Synagogue and how it’s Lead

•  The Jewish Calendar & Major Festivals: Tu B’Shvat, Chanukah, Yud Shvat, Purim, Pesach, Sefirat HaOmer, Lag B’Omer, Shavuot

•  The Ten Commandments

Connection to Israel

•  Jewish Heroes and Heroines

•  Sites and Landmarks in Israel

•  The Jewish Right to the Land

Character-Building & Community Action

•  Tzedakah (Charity) and Brachot (Blessings)

•  Shabbat Celebrations

•  Jewish Community Helpers

•  Mitzvah Projects (Jewish Holiday Toy Drives for Children, Writing Cards for the Sick, Holiday Visits to Seniors, Leading School-Wide Holiday Events, Leading Prayers and Mitzvah instruction)

Learning. Growing. Leading.

Helping the next generation build a strong connection to Jewish life, community, and tradition.