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Temple Kol Tikvah
Religious School
For Students in
ECC to 12th Grade
Flexible ●
Focused ●
Fun
Temple Kol Tikvah Religious School
Flexible
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Focused
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Fun
Welcome to Temple Kol Tikvah Religious School!
At Temple Kol Tikvah Religious School, we are dedicated to
creating a love of Judaism and learning, a commitment to
community, and a place to grow.
Flexible
We have multiple programs and meeting times to best meet the needs of your schedule and
your dynamic life.
Focused
While our students are in classes, we are dedicated to their learning and growth. Our
curriculum is designed to help our students explore the breadth and depth of our Jewish
tradition.
Fun
Our programs maximize social interaction, play, and creativity so that students feel engaged
in their learning experience.
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Table of Contents
What Is The Bnai Mitzvah Revolution………...………………………………………………..page 4
Tikvah Tots and Transitional Kindergarten.…………………………………………………..page 5
Kindergarten - 3rd Grade Religious School…………………………………………………..page 6
4th - 6th Grade Traditional Religious School………………………………………………..page 7
4th - 6th Grade Chodesh Program……………………………………………………………….page 8
4th - 6th Grade Hebrew Pods…...…………………………………………………………………page 9
7th-12th Grade Teen Program………………………………………………………………pages 10-11
-SAVE THE DATE-
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL KICK OFF
BIG FUN!
Sunday, September 11, 2016
11 AM-12:30 PM
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What Is The Bnai Mitzvah Revolution?
Working with lay leaders and outside professionals, Temple Kol Tikvah reinvented the Bnai
Mitzvah experience. Our program focuses on both the child and the family. By bringing
families together to celebrate, reflect, and learn, we strive to spark a meaningful conversation
about Bnai Mitzvah, our connection to Judaism, and the life challenges that face teens.
for 4th grade families
L’Dor V’Dor: From Generation to Generation, Wednesday, May 24, 2017, 6:30-8:30 PM
for 5th grade families
Biblical Heroes Bootcamp, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, 6:30-8:30 PM
Putting the Mitzvah in Bnai Mitzvah, Sunday, January 22, 2017, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM
for 6th grade families
On the Threshold: Torah and Tradition, Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 6:30-8:30 PM
The Fabric of Life: Tzitzit and Stress, Wednesday, March 8, 2017, 6:30-8:30 PM
Tied Up in Knots: Conflict Resolution, Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 6:30-8:30 PM
New
5TH AND 6TH GRADE MOCK-BNAI MITZVAH RETREAT
SATURDAY JANUARY 28-SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017
!
Year
This
for 7th grade families
3 workshops focusing on issues facing our teens today:
Tuesdays, November 15, 2016, January 24, 2017, April 4, 2017, 6:00-8:00 PM
for parents only
learn how to write your speech and talk to your child at their Bnai Mitzvah
ceremony
These programs are included in the fees for each grade:
4th Grade $25
5th Grade $75
6th Grade $100
7th Grade $100
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Tikvah Tots (Ages 2-3) and
Transitional Kindergarten (Ages 4 and up)
Meets on Sundays
from 9:00 am-11:00 am
Program Highlights
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Introduction to Temple Kol Tikvah
Religious School and synagogue life
Starting
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Developmentally appropriate activities
Sunday, September 11, 2016
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Weekly Shabbat experience
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Make new friends
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Outdoor play
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Snack provided
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Experiencing holidays through classroom
celebrations
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Prayer experience led by clergy
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Curricular enrichment through music and
Israeli dance
Fee $785
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Kindergarten-3rd Grade Religious School
Meets on either
Program Highlights
Sundays from 9:00 am-11:00 am
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Student engagement through interactive
learning experiences
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Judaic content includes introduction to
Torah stories, laws, and holidays
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Hebrew Skills
or
Tuesdays from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Starting
Kindergarten: Introduction to letters
Sunday, September 11, 2016
1st Grade: Letter reading with vowels
or
2nd Grade: Basic decoding
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
3rd Grade: Decoding and prayer introduction
Fee $785
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Prayer experience led by clergy
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Curricular enrichment through music and
Israeli dance
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Family education program for each grade
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4th-6th Grade Traditional Religious School
Meets on Tuesdays
Program Highlights
from 4:00-6:00 pm
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Student engagement through interactive learning
experiences
Additional Hebrew requirement
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Grade specific curriculum covering the following
topics:
(see 4th-6th Grade Hebrew Pods)
4th Grade: Jewish Heroes and Values
Starting
5th Grade: Lifecycle
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
6th Grade: Torah and Prophets/Holocaust Studies
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Jewish holidays reviewed and experienced through
classroom and school-wide celebrations
4th Grade $1330
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Prayer experience led by clergy
5th Grade $1380
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Curricular enrichment through music and Israeli dance
6th Grade $1405
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Family education program for each grade
Fees:
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4th-6th Grade Chodesh Program
Meets on the following Sundays from
9:15 am-4:15 pm
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October 9, 2016
November 13, 2016
December 11, 2016
January 8, 2017
February 12, 2017
March 19, 2017
April 23, 2017
May 7, 2017
Additional Hebrew requirement
(see 4th-6th Grade Hebrew Pods)
Program Highlights
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All the benefits of camp once a month
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Learning through experiential education
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Expanded prayer experience
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Outdoor experiential learning
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Lunch and snacks provided
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Field trips
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Lots of fun activities such as music,
nature, Israeli dance, and climbing wall
Fees:
4th Grade $1,875
5th Grade $1,925
6th Grade $1,950
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4th-6th Grade Hebrew Pods
(to be completed in conjunction with the Temple Kol Tikvah Traditional Religious School or Chodesh Program)
4th-6th Grade
Hebrew Pods Options (Choose 1)
Program Highlights
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Flexible programs to meet busy
schedules
Starting
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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Focus on learning Hebrew through
prayer proficiency
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 pm
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Create a fluency of reading prayers and
knowledge of Tefillah
Tuesdays 6:15-7:15 pm
28 sessions for 1 hour
28 sessions for 1 hour
Starting
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Sundays 9:00-11:00 am
14 sessions for 2 hours
(no Sunday Hebrew Pods on days of Chodesh)
Starting
Sunday, September 25, 2016
Fee: Included in cost of Traditional Religious School
and Chodesh
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7th-12th Grade Teen Programs
Teen Tuesday for 7th-9th Grades
Meets Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm
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Continue to explore your Jewish learning in a fun and
experiential environment
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Develop leadership skills with a our new youth group
leadership curriculum
Starting
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Fees (includes dinner):
7th Grade $980
8th and 9th Grades $905
Confirmation For 10th-12th Grades
Meets Tuesdays from 6:00-8:00 pm
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Learn and explore Judaism with Rabbi Jon
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Participate in Confirmation ceremony on Friday, June 2,
2017
Starting
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Fee $905 includes dinner
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7th-12th Grade Teen Programs
Tzedakah Teens
Meets on 10 Sundays, Dates and Times To Be Determined
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Innovative and inspiring learning experience
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10 sessions with additional fundraising commitments
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Form your own teen philanthropic organization
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Looks great for college applications
Fee $385 includes lunch
Madrichim For 8th-12th Grades
Meets on Sundays, 9:00 -11:00 am
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Gain valuable classroom experience by working as a teacher’s
assistant
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Includes 4 sessions with Experiential Education Coordinator to
reflect on classroom experiences
Starting
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Fee $180
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Rabbi Becky Hoffman
Associate Rabbi and
Religious School Director
Rabbi Jonathan Hanish
Senior Rabbi
818-348-0670 ext. 209
818-348-0670 ext. 222
rabbihoffman@koltikvah.org
rabbihanish@koltikvah.org
Samantha Duenas
Experiential Education
Coordinator
Cantor Noa Shaashua
818-348-0670 ext. 218
cantorshaashua@koltikvah.org
818-348-0670 ext. 212
sduenas@koltikvah.org
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