From our youngest learners through adulthood, Jewish learning at Am Yisrael builds knowledge, community, and a lifelong connection to tradition.
Jewish learning at Am Yisrael begins in early childhood and grows with every stage of life. Explore the program that fits your learner and discover meaningful experiences rooted in community, curiosity, and tradition.
A joyful introduction to Jewish holidays, music, stories, and community for children ages 2–4 and their grown-ups.
Hands-on learning through art, play, songs, and storytelling that builds excitement for Jewish life and tradition.
Build confidence in Hebrew, Jewish learning, and traditions while developing a strong foundation for the years ahead.
Deepen Hebrew skills, explore Jewish values, and strengthen connections through engaging, interactive learning.
Prepare for B'nai Mitzvah through meaningful learning, Hebrew practice, and thoughtful exploration of Jewish life.
Continue growing after B'nai Mitzvah with leadership opportunities, discussion, and deeper Jewish engagement.
Mentor younger students, develop leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact within our learning community.
Celebrate together through Family Shabbat, holiday experiences, and programs that bring generations together.
Explore Jewish texts, history, culture, and contemporary topics through engaging lifelong learning opportunities.
Stay up to date with class schedules, special events, holidays, and important school announcements.
At Am Yisrael’s School of Jewish Studies, we believe Jewish learning should inspire curiosity, build confidence, and strengthen community. Our programs encourage students of every age to explore Jewish tradition while forming meaningful connections with one another and with Jewish life.
📖 Meaningful Learning
Students build knowledge through engaging lessons, discussion, creativity, and hands-on experiences.
🤝 Strong Community
Friendships, shared celebrations, and supportive teachers create a welcoming environment for every family.
✨ Lifelong Jewish Connection
Our goal is to inspire a lasting connection to Jewish identity, tradition, and community beyond the classroom.
For more than 50 years, Am Yisrael’s School of Jewish Studies has nurtured a love of Judaism through meaningful learning, lasting relationships, and active participation in Jewish life. We strive to create an engaging environment where students feel inspired to ask questions, celebrate traditions, and build a strong connection to their Jewish identity.
Our curriculum introduces students to Jewish holidays, Hebrew, prayer, Torah, history, Israel, and Jewish values through experiences that are both meaningful and age-appropriate. Learning is designed to help students understand not only what we do as Jews, but why those traditions continue to matter today.
Jewish education doesn’t end with B’nai Mitzvah. From our youngest learners through adulthood, we encourage curiosity, thoughtful discussion, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to learning and community.
📖 Engaging Curriculum
Students learn through interactive lessons, discussion, creativity, music, projects, and hands-on experiences.
✡️ Jewish Values
Kindness, responsibility, community, and respect are woven into everything we do.
🤝 Welcoming Community
Students and families build lasting friendships while celebrating Jewish life together throughout the year.
✨ Learning for Every Age
Programs are available from early childhood through adulthood, providing opportunities to continue growing at every stage of life.
We believe Jewish learning should inspire curiosity, strengthen community, and help every learner build a meaningful and lasting connection to Jewish life. Through engaging experiences, dedicated teachers, and welcoming relationships, we strive to make Judaism relevant, joyful, and accessible for every generation.
Our School of Jewish Studies meets throughout the week with opportunities for students and families to learn, celebrate, and grow together.
📅 Sundays | 9:15am – 12:15pm
Interactive learning, Hebrew, music, and community.
📅 Wednesdays | 4:15 – 6:15pm
Focused Hebrew learning and skill building
👨👩👧👦 Family Shabbat | Monthly | 10:15am – 12pm, followed by a Kiddush lunch
Families gather to celebrate and learn together throughout the year
B’Yachad (Hebrew for “together”) brings students from our School of Jewish Studies and our synagogue’s Jewish day school students together for shared learning, community building, and meaningful Jewish experiences. The program strengthens friendships across the broader Jewish community while celebrating our shared traditions.
We’d be happy to answer your questions, help you choose the right program, or schedule a visit to our School of Jewish Studies.