At Temple Israel, we inspire and nurture students to form their Jewish identity and cultivate a love of Jewish life while providing a strong understanding of Reform Judaism. We achieve this through teaching Jewish holidays, lifecycle events, the Torah, and values, alongside Hebrew, Shabbat, and holidays, as well as tikkun olam (“repair of the world”)—always deepening our connection to the land of Israel and its people.
Temple Israel’s youth and family programming offers an opportunity for friendships and community-building in a welcoming environment that invites all students and families, encouraging active participation, knowledge building, and friendship. Our focus is to make learning accessible to all and to foster a love of Judaism and the Jewish people.
Preschool Program (Ages 3-5)
Our youngest students will meet monthly on designated Sundays. Alongside our caring and professional teachers, our preschool students will engage in play and sensory-based learning experiences that will connect them to Jewish holidays, rituals, and community.
Religious School (Kindergarten – 12th Grade)
Students will meet biweekly on Sunday mornings for engaging and interactive learning experiences rooted in our values, which include music, prayer, and hands-on activities. Our program will be enhanced by the addition of the #OnwardHebrew model of Hebrew learning, which uses the sound-to-print approach. We learn language best when we hear and engage with it before we learn to read. On Sundays, our students will be exposed to Hebrew words and phrases through t’filah (“prayer”), Hebrew Through Movement lessons, and Jewish Life Vocabulary, which will allow them to hear and internalize Hebrew to better prepare them as they learn to read and decode Hebrew prayers.
Hebrew Instruction:
Hebrew learning and B’nai Mitzvah preparation are individualized, allowing you to create your own schedule! All students in Grades 5-7 will receive one-on-one or small-group Hebrew instruction with our Hebrew teacher. As students start preparing for their B’nai Mitzvah, they will meet with our B’nai Mitzvah tutors and Rabbis to master their assigned Torah portion and the Hebrew prayers they will lead during their B’nai Mitzvah service. Parents interested in their child starting formal Hebrew lessons before 5th grade
Teen (8th-12th) Grade Program:
Madrichim (Teacher’s Assistants)
All 8th-12th graders are encouraged to become madrichim (teacher’s assistants) in our Religious School. Temple Israel’s madrichim program offers students the opportunity to grow their leadership skills, connect with peers, and expand their Jewish knowledge. Madrichim are able to choose whether to receive a stipend for their participation or volunteer hours.
Honeycomb Teen Philanthropy Program (9th – 12th Grade Program)
Temple Israel is sustained by the support and generosity of our members. All families that wish to register their children for Religious School/Hebrew School must be members of Temple Israel. Families planning to register only for the preschool program do not need to be members. The B’nai Mitzvah fee is separate from Religious School and Hebrew School tuition. Please reach out for more information on membership and program tuition. Contact Rabbi Carlie Daniels at 561-833-8421.
We look forward to a year of learning and growing together at Temple Israel! Please click the Register Now button below to complete the registration for the 2026-2027 school year.
Other questions? Contact Rabbi Carlie Daniels at 561-833-8421.
