Religious School 2007-2008
The Religious School of Congregation Kol Ami is dedicated
to the depths and breadth of Jewish Learning. We believe
that each child is a valued member of the Jewish people and
as such should be introduced to the sacred texts of our tradition
and the timeless language that unites us as a People. Our
school is committed to the idea of fostering faith in God,
Torah and the People of Israel. As a community and congregation
we value Jewish literacy and want our children to be at home
amid the diversity of the Jewish community
We value the Torah's teaching that we are all created B'tzelem
Elohim, in God's image. We are committed to celebrating the
diversity of our families and welcome children in our school
from families with lesbian, gay, and heterosexual parents,
as well as from interfaith and Jewish families.
Our school creates a fun, positive, encouraging and nurturing
environment in which your child may learn and grow in an
atmosphere that uses a variety of learning experiences and
tools.
For Religious School we intend:
- To help our children find the beauty and joy of Jewish
life and the strength of Jewish knowledge through tefillah
(prayer and reflection), mitzvot (actions) and tzedakah
(charity).
- To provide age appropriate learning that uses books and
materials that are contemporary and subject matter that
is relevant to American Jewish children.
- To promote self-exploration that encourages freethinking
and to nurture the beauty that emerges from groups of students
confronting the complexities of our heritage.
- To convey the importance of social justice as it affects
our society at large, our community in particular, the
individual and as a deep expression of our Jewish spirituality.
- To encourage and support the incorporation of Jewish
life and practice into your homes and to bring the parents
into the classroom.
For further information please contact the Temple office
at: (323) 606-0996.
Download Religious School Forms.
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