2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
About the WJC Religious School
Woodbury Jewish Center’s Religious School is dedicated to making every child feel good about themselves as Jews and as young adults. Starting in Kindergarten and throughout their years with us, students learn to appreciate Jewish history, heritage, holidays and, most of all, the values of chesed (helping others) and tikkum olam (healing the world).
Kindergarten, First and Second grade classes meet on Sunday mornings. Alef (3rd grade) and Gimel (5th grade) meet Sunday in person and have 45 minute virtual sessions on Wednesday afternoons. Bet (4th grade) and Daled (6th grade) meet Wednesday afternoon in person and have 45 minute virtual sessions on Sunday mornings. Hey (7th grade) meets on Wednesday afternoons only, in person.
Jewish holidays are observed by every grade with a variety of fun programs and activities. Our students also enjoy off-site learning at Jewish and Holocaust museums, working at a food pantry, entertaining at an assisted living facility and lots more.
Students who complete our program have the ability to fully participate in all synagogue services and events and holiday celebrations in the home.
A child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah is one of the most exciting stages in a family’s Jewish life. We offer resources, support and encouragement throughout the process. Our goal is for every child feel confident and at ease on the bimah. Read More
High School And Confirmation
The Bar or Bat Mitzvah is the not the end of our children's Jewish education. Our High School classes, for grades 8-11, meet with Rabbi Fruithandler twice each month and are intended to bolster the student's confidence with lessons in leadership skills from a Jewish perspective. Children who continue taking classes through tenth grade are treated to a wonderful Confirmation ceremony and celebration.
Contact Us For More Information
Our school has so much to offer. We encourage you to come for a visit and see the energy and excitement that fills our halls during school hours. Contact the school office at 516-496-9100 x121 or email rsoffice@woodburyjc.org.
Religious School Direct Number: (516) 324-4443
Religious School Director:
Dr. Rachel Treshan (516) 496-9100 x102
Religious School Office Administrator:
Charlene Levy (516) 496-9100 x121
Religious School Office Administrator Sun/Wed:
Shari Rhian (516) 496-9100 x100
2024-2025 CALENDAR (subject to changes)
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Thank you to our
generous contributors:
Michael & Stephanie Higgins
Adam & Ashley Friedman
Richard & Fara Satin
Scott & Libbie Wolkowitz
Anonymous Donation
SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S SERVICE ATTENDANCE: DALED & HEY ONLY
Welcome Aya Kedar - Our Shinshin for 2024-2025
Hey everyone!
My name is Aya Kedar, and I will be a Shinshinit in Long Island this year!
I’m from a moshav in the center of Israel called Tzur Moshe :)
It’s the largest moshav in the country, and the world!
I live with my mom- Shelley, my dad- Boaz, and my younger brother- Eldad, who is 13.
I also have an older brother named Eliav who is currently in the army. We also have a dog named Shooly:)
I come from a youth movement called Krembo wings- a special Israeli youth movement that combines children and teenagers with and without disabilities. Last year I was a 4th-6th grade coordinator and was in charge of all the chanichim (campers) in those age groups, as well as their counselors. Krembo is like a second home to me and is incredibly meaningful to me.
I recently finished majoring in theatre and philosophy in high school and I am very passionate about both.
In my free time, I like reading and spending time with friends!
We especially love going to coffee carts- which is a very popular concept in the Moshavs in Israel.
I also love going to concerts and my favorite Israeli singer is Alon Eder!
With My family, I really enjoy hiking the country. We even went on a 10 day backpacking trip in the Golan Heights two years ago together.
I’m so so excited to come to Long Island soon and am looking forward to meeting all of you!💘
TORAH TIME WITH WJC RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Vaera
WJC Religious School students summarize
Parshat Yitro
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat KiTisa
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Bo
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Mishpatim
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Vayakhel
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Tzav
WJC Religious School Students summarize Parshat Beshalach
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Terumah
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Pekudei
WJC Religious School students summarize Parshat Shemini
10am in the chapel with Morah Ruth Deane!
Please join me, Ruth Deane, for our Family Shabbat Service on the Shabbat mornings below. Our 45 minute services are always kid and parent friendly. We use this time to join together and share in singing prayers/tefillot and to have an opportunity to discuss today’s personal challenges and triumphs, as seen through the lens of this week’s Torah portion. Hope to see you there…Shabbat Shalom!Saturday, September 14, 2024 (Kickoff)
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024
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Sat, December 21 2024 20 Kislev 5785
