SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel is now accepting applications for fall 2016 for the Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School. The school offers a comprehensive Reform Jewish education from grades K through 12, with innovative programs to meet the needs of its diverse students and their different learning styles, according to a release from TSTI.
The curriculum blends classroom learning with interactive activities and discussions designed to connect students to all aspects of Reform Judaism through a variety of portals; these include artist-in-residence programs, music, art and multimedia projects, as well as a variety of informal education opportunities. Instruction is balanced between learning Hebrew and studying various aspects of Jewish history, culture and values.
TSTI’s educators can personally tailor the educational experience for students, with customized Hebrew instruction and b’nai mitzvah preparation to meet the needs of all learners. Post b’nai mitzvah instruction is available in confirmation classes and Hebrew High. The synagogue also provides bus service on Tuesday afternoons to and from Hartshorn Elementary School in Short Hills for a nominal fee.
Registration and curriculum details are available online at https://www.tsti.org/religious-school. Families are encouraged to visit the school in advance; if interested, call Religious School Director Mindy Schreff at 973-763-3793.
TSTI is located at 432 Scotland Road in South Orange. For more information, visit www.tsti.org.