Louis B. Silver Religious School (LBSRS)
LIMUD (A Place to Learn): Grades TK – 7
TK-7th Grades Sundays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Grades 3 – 7 Additionally Meet:
Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30 PM In Person (Hebrew & Chuggim)
or
Tuesday 4:30 – 6:30 PM Zoom Hebrew & Judaic Instruction
GESHER (Bridge): Grade 8
Sundays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
HAKAMAH (Foundation): Grades 9 – 12
Twice Monthly, October – April
Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM In Person
TOC (Tikkun Olam Corps): Grades 7 – 12
Select Sundays (Six Sessions)
After LBSRS (Off-Site)
About The School
Teaching Hebrew and Torah begins with a love of being Jewish — and with having a lot of fun! The Louis B. Silver Religious School (LBSRS) provides a vibrant atmosphere for children in Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade to learn about the many beautiful aspects of Judaism (Hebrew, history, holidays, Israel, etc.) through the important lens of Jewish values. Our curriculum emphasizes formal instruction of Hebrew decoding and an understanding of prayer as a path to B’nai Mitzvah preparation and beyond. Students will learn to “do Jewish” by studying Torah, holidays, values, and immersing in tikkun olam (repairing the world). Our goal is to guide our children as they develop a strong Jewish identity.
Our Groups
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Students begin their journey attending once per week in K'tantanim (TK) through Kitah Bet (2nd Grade). In Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade), students begin attending twice per week in preparation for becoming B'nai Mitzvah.
Overall Curriculum:
- Lower Limud (Kitah K'tantanim–Aleph) learn basic Hebrew vocabulary and letters, Shabbat & holidays, Torah stories, and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Kitah Bet begins formal Hebrew instruction, learning decoding and writing. Kitot Gimel–Zayin work toward reading fluency of the Hebrew of the siddur (prayer book). Hebrew instruction uses Torah Aura primers and curriculum.
- In addition, faculty incorporates explorations of Jewish holidays, current events and how they relate to Jewish values, Israel education, and chuggim (electives).
- Additionally, each Gimel-Zayin class participates in at least one Student-Led Shabbat Service & Family Dinner, and each class has a class picnic during the year.
Sundays (Grades TK–7) 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Students meet by grade level. Sunday activites include formal Hebrew instruction, Kehillah Kedoshah (morning minyan/prayer), Shabbat and holidays, Torah, Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), and library story time. All students receive snack and a brief recess in the play yard. Sunday mornings may also include special field trips or school-wide holiday programs.
Tuesdays (Grades 3–7) 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Tuesday curriculum centers on formal, level-based Hebrew instruction and a rotation of exciting chuggim (electives). These will include choices in fine and performing arts, sports, Judaics, and literature. Chuggim combine great Jewish content and a lot of FUN!
** PLEASE NOTE: If participating in person on Tuesdays is not possible for your family, it’s no problem! We will work with you to assist with carpooling or with a remote option. We offer Hebrew and Judaic instruction on Zoom on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30–6:30 p.m.
Student-Led Shabbat, Dinners, and Picnics!
In addition to classroom time, Upper Limud classes and their families experience a Shabbat meal at PJTC together during the year, followed by class-led Shabbat services. At the end of the school year, students in grades TK–2 participate in a school-wide Shabbat service alongside grades 3–7.
Class Meal/Service Dates 2025–2026:
• Kitah Hei (5th Grade) Dinner and Service: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Kitot Dalet (4th Grade) and Gimel (3rd Grade) Dinner and Service: Friday, March 30, 2026
• Kitah Vav (6th Grade) Service and Lunch: Saturday, May 9, 2026
• School-Wide Service (All Grades): Friday, May 15, 2026
**We encourage the entire community to save these dates and join us for these services to support the next generation of Shabbat leaders!**
Class Picnics:
Each class and their families will gather for a social afternoon picnic one Sunday each year after religious school. These picnics will take place either at Victory Park or someone’s home; details will be provided by the room parents. Stay tuned for dates!
School-Wide Picnic:
All students and their family are invited to a school-wide picnic on April 12, 2026 after religious school. Stay tuned for details!
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Jewish education doesn't end at B'nai Mitzvah; it's a lifelong journey! Gesher combines classroom learning and training, provides our 8th graders with teen-level curriculum about current events and mussar (Jewish ethics), and incorporates teacher-training and hands-on experience in the lower-grade classrooms to prepare them to be future teaching assistants with Team Madrichim.
Sundays 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Gesher prepares younger teens to become future members of Team Madrichim in a three-part program. On Sundays, they immerse in their own learning, be offered classroom training and professional development, as well as gaining practical experience in the younger-grade classrooms.
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| While 9th–12th graders are working as teacher assistants in the classroom, they also need their own age-appropriate Jewish learning. Hakamah meets our high schoolers where they are: wrestling with the journey from childhood to adulthood, questioning who they want to be in the larger Jewish world. |
Tuesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m. IN PERSON!**
Rabbi-taught Advanced Study and Discussion Group for grades 9–12. We will cover Torah, Talmud, current events, and other Jewish texts. This class is intended to give our oldest kids their own post-B'nai Mitzvah learning.
** PLEASE NOTE: There is no Tuesday Zoom option for Hakamah participants.
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Post B'nai Mitzvah students often want to return to LBSRS as madrichim, teen aides in the classrooms. In addition to participating in professional development, madrichim help faculty with classroom management, classroom preparations, supervising students, and even teaching part of lessons! Madrichim can choose to be paid or earn community service hours for school.
Sundays AND Tuesdays**
You are able to work on one or both days.
Apply for Team Madrichim here!
** PLEASE NOTE: Madrichim are needed on Sundays and in person on Tuesdays. Madrichim are not needed on Zoom.
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Attention USY, Gesher, Hakamah, Team Madrichim (7th-12th Graders):
Get ready to join the TIKKUN OLAM CORPS! We learn from our tradition that though it is not our responsibility to repair the entire world, neither are we free from beginning the work. On six Sundays throughout year, we will go out into the community and use our hands to make a difference! We don’t want to just TALK about Tikkun Olam; we want to WALK the TOC!
Frequently Asked Questions
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1. What are the grades and groups? |
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LIMUD:
TK & Kindergarten | K'tantanim
1st Grade | Kitah Aleph
2st Grade | Kitah Bet
3rd Grade | Kitah Gimel
4th Grade | Kitah Dalet
5th Grade | Kitah Hei
6th Grade | Kitah Vav
7th Grade | Kitah Zayin
GESHER: 8th Grade
HAKAMAH and TEAM MADRICHIM: 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Grade
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- Sundays IN PERSON, 9:30AM–12:30PM in grade level classrooms for Limud (TK–7th), Gesher (8th) and Team Madrichim (9th–12th)
- Tuesdays IN PERSON, 4:30PM–6:30PM for Upper Limud Grades [Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade)–Kitah Zayin (7th Grade)], Gesher (8th Grade) and Team Madrichim
- Tuesdays ON ZOOM, 4:30PM–6:30PM, for Kitah Gimel (3rd Grade)–Kitah Zayin (7th Grade) students unable to attend in person.
- Tuesdays, twice monthly, October–April, 7PM–8:30PM for 9th–12th Graders
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- PJTC has a robust B'nai Mitzvah program. B'nai Mitzvah date selection begins in Kitah Hei (5th grade) as part of the 5th Grade Informational Meeting. At this meeting, you will receive a B'nai Mitzvah Binder with much more information about PJTC's amazing B'nai Mitzvah journey!
- In addition to all that students learn through LBSRS, B'nai Mitzvah education is supplemented with one-on-one weekly tutoring approximately 10–12 months prior to the student's big weekend. Students remain enrolled in LBSRS throughout their 7th grade year, regardless of when B'nai Mitzvah may fall on the calendar.
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- Absolutely! There is a myriad of opportunities for adult and parent-centered learning during LBSRS hours (Sunday Center) and beyond! Stay tuned to your email for dates/topics.
- We plan to continue last year's successful Sunday Center program, offering parents and congregants a variety of opportunities to learn, pray, sing, work out, and eat bagels.
- Do you have burning questions about Judaism? We can create a one-off discussion/series of classes for you! Let me know what’s on your mind: rabbijill@pjtc.net.
As always, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me, Rabbi Jill Gold Wright, with any questions or concerns. We look forward to another successful year of LBSRS with you!
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