Religious School
Religious School
Shalom! Welcome and welcome back to Congregation Ner Shalom’s Religious School! We are so excited to learn with you!
Ner Shalom continues to partner with the Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL), based in Jackson, MS. 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. 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.
One thing we love about this curriculum is that the Hebrew lessons and Judaic Studies lessons are 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 should 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, although snacks are also allowed during specific periods of classtime. If you would like to buy bagels at our Bagel Bar, plan to arrive 5 minutes before class begins so that you can finish your transaction and be in your classroom at 9:30 (with your bagel).
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
Tue, November 28 2023
15 Kislev 5784
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 28 , 2023#GivingTuesday Boardwalk Crew Signups
Tuesday, Nov 28th (All day)
Join the effort to build accessibility paths on campus. You can register here to help build the boardwalk! -
Friday ,
DecDecember 1 , 2023
Friday, Dec 1st 6:30p to 8:00p
Usher in Shabbat with joy and community fun! On the first Friday of the month, when we don't have services, bring a covered dish for a potluck dinner, along with games, conversation, and music. -
Saturday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2023
Shabbat, Dec 2nd 10:00a to 11:00a
Monthly Shabbat morning service -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:30a to 12:00p
Hebrew and Judaics for grades K-7th -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 3 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 3rd 11:00a to 2:00p
Peddle your crafts and wares, and do some of your own holiday shopping! Go to this link to secure a vendor table: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc19UrorAej0WECCem7ydO0fQeZMnZhoVixDxCxvWYYdaNJrA/viewform Or just show up on December 3rd anytime between 11 and 2 to shop! -
Friday ,
DecDecember 8 , 2023
Friday, Dec 8th 6:30p to 9:00p
A new way to celebrate an old holiday! We will still eat latkes and light candles and sing songs, but there will also be storytelling and conversation, all done around tables piled with food, drinks, and fun! -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 10th 9:30a to 12:00p
Hebrew and Judaics for grades K-7th -
Friday ,
DecDecember 15 , 2023
Friday, Dec 15th 7:00p to 8:30p
Our 7th annual Youth-led Shabbat with a focus on Human Rights themes -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 17th 9:30a to 12:00p
Hebrew and Judaics for grades K-7th -
Friday ,
DecDecember 22 , 2023
Friday, Dec 22nd 7:30p to 8:30p
Erev Shabbat Services most Friday nights at 7:30 in the sanctuary
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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