Religious School
Religious School
Shalom! Welcome and welcome back to Congregation Ner Shalom’s Religious School! We are so excited to learn with you!
This is sure to be a year unlike any other, but we are committed to keeping up with your family’s desire for Jewish education, community, and values!
Ner Shalom continues to partner with the Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL), based in Jackson, MS. We believe this partnership and curriculum ensures our religious school continues to be always fun and engaging, as well as provides thorough and consistent education. Through this partnership, we are provided programs and resources - including digitized lesson plans for all our classroom needs this year - along with synagogues varying sizes and denominations throughout the South. The ISJL is dedicated to promoting, celebrating, and educating about Judaism. Rabbi Lizz attends their conferences every June and we get a visit from a specialized education fellow twice during the school year. We are so excited to welcome our fellow into our physical space this October!
One thing we love about this curriculum is that the Hebrew lessons and Judaic Studies lessons are more integrated. To get the most out of our time, it is imperative that students arrive promptly at 9:30 so that class can start on time. We have made a great investment in this curriculum and want to use it to the fullest! Additionally, in order to keep up week-to-week, students will be expected to practice reading Hebrew throughout the week, approximately 5 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week. Parents will need to sign off on “Take 5” sheets to ensure students are taking their studies seriously.
We at the religious school would also like to inform and remind families that students should arrive in class having already eaten breakfast. Our Sisterhood Bagel Bar will still not be in operation this year.
Make sure to keep up to date on our calendars! We encourage participation in every part of communal life at Ner Shalom, so plan to attend designated Shabbat services in addition to Sunday mornings, and let Rabbi Lizz or your teacher know when your family will not be present for a religious school class or event.
Shalom and a Sweet School Year!
Religious School Documentation
- Registration Form
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Send forms to:
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P.O. Box 2085
Woodbridge, VA 22195-2085 Or a scanned version can be sent to: rabbi@nershalomva.org
Sun, January 29 2023
7 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
JanJanuary 29 , 2023
Sunday, Jan 29th 9:30a to 12:00p
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Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 1 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 1st 10:30a to 12:00p
Join us on Zoom for our monthly Book Club meeting! -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 11:00a
At the synagogue! -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 9:30a to 12:00p
In person in the synagogue -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 5 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 5th 12:00p to 1:30p
Join us for a fun and festive celebration for the New Year for the Trees! Lunch will be provided. -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2023
Friday, Feb 10th 7:30p to 8:30p
Erev Shabbat Services most Friday nights at 7:30 in the sanctuary -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 11th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join us for a lay-led Shabbat experience in the great outdoors. We gather at Bull Run Marina for a brief meditation together, then walk at our own pace, and gather again at the end for a closing circle. -
Sunday ,
FebFebruary 12 , 2023
Sunday, Feb 12th 9:30a to 12:00p
In person in the synagogue -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 16 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 16th 6:30p to 8:30p
Join us for a casual and social evening of family-friendly games! -
Friday ,
FebFebruary 17 , 2023
Friday, Feb 17th 7:00p to 8:00p
Monthly Shabbat services aimed at school-aged children and their families, and led with their participation. Note our earlier start time!
Ner Shalom in the News
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- Prince William Living - August 26, 2019
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- Prince William Living - July 16, 2019
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- Prince William Living - May 16, 2019
Seasons of Our Joy
- Prince William Living - March 20, 2019
- Learning About Jewish Traditions
- Building an Inclusive & Vibrant Community
- - Prince William Living - December 14, 2018
- The Future of the Community
- - Prince William Living - November 20, 2018
- Coming Together After a National Tragedy
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