EDUCATION PROGRAMS @ TEMPLE ISRAEL

Our Hebrew School is under the direction of our principal, Mr. Charles Littman.

BABIES and BAGELS meets twice a month to get to know new children and their moms in the neighborhood.

TOT SHABBAT a special Friday evening services for our youngest members, where children participate in a service specifically designed for them. 

Wee Friends Yeladim Nursey School, a nurturing environment where children benefit from a program that is being run by founders with 30 years of caring and experience.

TINY TOTS for children ages 3-4 begin the process of Jewish identification and learning.

KINDERGARTEN children further develop the programs introduced in Tiny Tots.

PRIMARY I AND II where 1st & 2nd graders are introduced to reading Hebrew and prayer skills.

BEGINS IN 3rd GRADE - children meet twice during the week for Hebrew School and on Saturday mornings for Junior Congregation services. This program fully develops such areas as reading, history, customs, ritual and current events. Our music teacher adds fun and socialization to the academic program.

BRACHOT & BREAKFAST - join your children on Sunday mornings for breakfast and instruction from Rabbi Hoffman to learn the weekday services.

YOUTH GROUP - Kadima & Botnim both meet twice a month for a special evening dinner activity and socialization.

This life cycle event is truly special at Temple Israel.  Each child has his/her own special day. Rabbi Hoffman teaches each student individually. A Bar/Bat Mitzvah is not a “performance,” but rather a culmination of years of study and experience in  leading the congregation in prayer.

Hebrew Literacy for those who cannot read Hebrew, or need a refresher course, Rabbi Hoffman  teaches an Adult Hebrew class where everyone learns to participate in services to his/her best ability.

Community Lecture Series annual program of Jewish Learning held at Temple Israel. This program sponsored by Synagogues in the Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh and Massapequa communities features a series of lectures and guest speakers on topics that explore Judaism and Jewish history.