K-12: Values and Mission

Mission

Support Children and Families in Strengthening their Jewish identities 

• Uncover the whole self through Jewish resources and frameworks
• Make personal meaning of Jewish texts and tradition through interpretation and dialogue with others
• Build space for questions, critical thinking, and spiritual and emotional reflection
• Provide choices of content and modality, when possible, to inspire relevance and participation

Build Inclusive Jewish Community 

• Provide meaningful ways to engage all types of learners and family units
• Encourage parent/guardian/family participation in learning inside and outside of Temple Sinai’s walls
• Find ways to integrate the Youth Education community within Temple Sinai and with the greater East Bay Jewish Community
• Foster relationships between adults, families, clergy, teachers, and children

Provide Jewish Life Experience for our children and families

• Create memorable Jewish moments
• Instill an authentic relationship and core competency with prayer and the Hebrew language
• Make time sacred through integrated rituals and holiday traditions
• Practice ritual and ethical mitzvot (Jewish actions)

Mission

Temple Sinai’s Youth Education Religious School will create a foundation for children to explore and articulate their own relationship with Judaism—nurturing a lifelong curiosity, connection, and commitment to Jewish life. Our students will be empowered to apply Jewish values to their choices and actions, guided by the principles of tikkun olam (repairing the world), justice, compassion, and responsibility. Through joyful learning and shared experiences, families will strengthen their bonds with one another, deepen their connection to Jewish tradition, and contribute meaningfully to a more just and caring world.
 

Values

• Immersive Jewish Experience
• Inclusive Community
• Strong Jewish Identity Formation

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Teachers Wanted for Jewish Education Programs at Temple Sinai! More information.