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  • July 25 - 8:42 pm - Candle lighting
  • July 26 - All Day - Rosh Chodesh Av

    Start of month of Av on the Hebrew calendar. Av (אָב) is the 11th month of the civil Hebrew year (12th on leap years) and the 5th month of the biblical Hebrew year. It has 30 days and corresponds to July orAugust on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday that occurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

    Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24

    https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-av-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 1 - 8:34 pm - Candle lighting
  • August 2 - All Day - Erev Tish’a B’Av

    The Ninth of Av. Fast commemorating the destruction of the two Temples

    Torah: Lamentations 1:1-5:22

    https://hebcal.com/h/tisha-bav-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 2 - All Day - Shabbat Chazon

    Shabbat of Prophecy/Shabbat of Vision. Shabbat before Tish’a B’Av

    https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-chazon-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 2 - 8:51 pm - Fast begins

    Erev Tish’a B’Av

  • August 2 - 9:39 pm - Shabbat Ends
  • August 3 - All Day - Tish’a B’Av

    The Ninth of Av. Fast commemorating the destruction of the two Temples

    Torah: Deuteronomy 4:25-40
    Haftarah: Jeremiah 8:13-9:23

    https://hebcal.com/h/tisha-bav-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 3 - 9:29 pm - Fast ends

    Tish’a B’Av

  • August 8 - 8:25 pm - Candle lighting
  • August 9 - All Day - Shabbat Nachamu

    Shabbat after Tish’a B’Av (Shabbat of Consolation). The firstof seven Shabbatot leading up to Rosh Hashanah. Named after the Haftarah (from Isaiah 40) which begins with the verse נַחֲמוּ נַחֲמוּ, עַמִּי (“Comfort, oh comfort my people”)

    https://hebcal.com/h/shabbat-nachamu-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 9 - All Day - Tu B’Av

    Minor Jewish holiday of love. Observed on the 15th day of theHebrew month of Av

    https://hebcal.com/h/tu-bav-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 9 - 9:29 pm - Shabbat Ends
  • August 15 - 8:15 pm - Candle lighting
  • August 16 - 9:18 pm - Shabbat Ends
  • August 22 - 8:05 pm - Candle lighting
  • August 23 - 9:06 pm - Shabbat Ends
  • August 24 - All Day - Rosh Chodesh Elul

    Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 12th month of the civil Hebrew year (13th on leap years) andthe 6th month of the biblical Hebrew year. It has 29 days and correspondsto August or September on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday thatoccurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

    Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

    https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-elul-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 25 - All Day - Rosh Chodesh Elul

    Start of month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar. Elul (אֱלוּל) is the 12th month of the civil Hebrew year (13th on leap years) andthe 6th month of the biblical Hebrew year. It has 29 days and correspondsto August or September on the Gregorian calendar. רֹאשׁ חוֹדֶשׁ, transliterated Rosh Chodesh or Rosh Hodesh, is a minor holiday thatoccurs at the beginning of every month in the Hebrew calendar. It is marked by the birth of a new moon

    Torah: Numbers 28:1-15

    https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-chodesh-elul-2025?uc=ical-southfield

  • August 25 - All Day - Rosh Hashana LaBehemot

    New Year for Tithing Animals

    https://hebcal.com/h/rosh-hashana-labehemot-2025?uc=ical-southfield

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Curriculum

Our curriculum is written for our school by our Rabbis and Director of Youth and Family Learning. Each grade level has specific goals and learning targets that encompass the following areas:  

Learning and practicing Jewish rituals, holidays, and ethical actions, emphasizing how these observances connect individuals to Jewish tradition and community. 

Fostering a connection to Israel by exploring its geography, history, and significance as the Jewish homeland. 

Centering on learning and understanding Torah stories, characters, and teachings, and applying their lessons to daily life. 

Emphasizing the importance of ethical behavior, acts of kindness (Gemilut Chasadim), and fulfilling obligations like Tzedakah (charity). 

Exploring the meaning and practice of prayer, teaching students how to communicate with God and understand the significance of different prayers. 

Focusing on learning the Hebrew alphabet, vocabulary, and basic reading skills to engage with Jewish texts and prayers. 

Each grade level explores these themes through engaging and age-appropriate lessons. Teachers use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including the Chai Curriculum. 

Staff

We are fortunate to have a dedicated team of professional Jewish educators. Our teachers receive weekly planning time, during which they use our curriculum and learning goals to craft engaging lesson plans. They benefit from regular coaching and feedback from our Director of Youth and Family Learning and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year. Our educators are passionate about their students and committed to their growth and success.

Family Programs

Throughout the year, we invite families to celebrate with us! Parents, grandparents, and siblings are welcome to join us for special Religious School mornings filled with music, food, and community celebration as we observe holidays such as Sukkot, Tu B’Shevat, and Passover as a school community. Families and students are also encouraged to attend our weekly Shabbat services, where we offer youth activities for children of all ages. Participating in Shabbat helps our students connect their learning and apply it in a congregational setting, fostering a deeper connection to our synagogue community.