Polsky Religious School Curriculum

Pre-K to 2nd Grade meets on Sunday Mornings	The children are introduced to prayers, Hebrew letters, holiday celebrations, and Torah stories. They spend time with Jewish friends.
*Grade 3-5 meet on Sunday mornings and on Wednesdays after school**	Students become more fluent Hebrew readers and learn to understand the core prayers we recite. PRS uses Shalom Learning materials as a guide to deepening the children’s connections to holiday celebrations, Torah study, and Jewish values. *Students who are unable to attend the Wednesday afternoon classes are encouraged to enroll in the Talmid program which meets for one hour after Sunday school.
Pre-B’nei Mitzvah Program for 5th and 6th Graders	Details HERE
Grades 6 – 7	Students explore Jewish ethics and values while continuing their studies of Hebrew and Torah. Courses include: the history of antisemitism, the Holocaust, comparative religions, and a study of the weekly Torah portion. Classes are discussion-based and provide many opportunities for asking questions, developing a strong Jewish identity, and preparing for living as a proud Jew in high school and beyond.
8th Grade Post B’nei Mitzvah Chugim (clubs) meet on Sunday mornings when PRS is in session.	In Chugim, students put their learning into action. Preparing Shabbat and holiday meals, taking on mitzvah projects, and interviewing leaders in the Jewish community are just a few of the many engaging activities offered in this class.
Talmid	Talmid is a unique program for students in grades 3-7 who cannot attend PRS on Wednesdays. The focus is on Hebrew skills. Students meet from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm after PRS Sunday School in room 114.
Confirmation	Confirmation Class is designed to help students engage more meaningfully with Jewish texts, history, values, and contemporary issues in a thoughtful and welcoming environment. Through discussion, learning, and community, students are encouraged to strengthen both their knowledge and their sense of Jewish identity.