Religious School at Shaare Emeth
Shalom! Welcome!
Every family is unique, and we know that choosing your family’s second Jewish home is a big decision! When you choose Share Emeth, you are opting into a community that strives to create memorable Reform Jewish learning experiences that are radically inclusive of all learners, unabashedly joyful, and deeply meaningful.
Here’s what you can expect from our religious school learning community:
- Trust us when we say that this isn’t your grandparent’s Hebrew school! Our religious school is a dynamic laboratory for Jewish learning and community living.
- We focus on the whole child, with spiritual and emotional learning woven into the learning experiences and an emphasis on personal growth.
- In a busy world full of activities and competing priorities, we provide flexibility and try to meet each family where they are right now.
- Our teachers are a diverse bunch of Jewish role models, from college students to professional educators of all stripes. They love being here and they are committed to our mission and our students.
Highlights of our dynamic, engaging program include:
- Rich Jewish learning content, delivered through hands-on experiences and a classroom community that works together to gain a deeper understanding of Jewish holidays, rituals, history, God, and Torah through different learning modalities, including art, music, cooking, technology, and movement. Learning isn’t just happening in the classroom—it happens in the kitchen, on the playground, and all over St. Louis.
- A Hebrew curriculum that focuses on meeting each child where they are and using a variety of learning strategies to read and understand Hebrew, giving them the confidence and comfort to lead Hebrew prayers. The needs of each child and their learning style are at the center.
- Regular opportunities for family learning for all ages where parents come to special programs alongside their children throughout the school year to learn and create Jewish memories together. We believe that the Jewish education of our students requires a caring partnership between temple and home. The more you show up, the more we all get out of it!
Shaare Emeth continues to be at the forefront of Jewish education, guided by best practices in religious and secular education.
Interested in learning more? We look forward to meeting with you and sharing more details about our Pre-K- 12th Grade Religious School experience. Our Director of Education and Associate Rabbi Lori Levine, at 314-692-5361 or llevine@sestl.org would love to meet with you and answer any questions!
