Religious School
The Powell Religious School provides educational programs for children in preschool through confirmation. The goals are to develop a strong positive Jewish identity, a sense of spirituality, and a bond to the Jewish people and Israel through the study of Torah, Hebrew, prayer, history, traditions, customs, and Mitzvot.
Starting in the summer of 2024, TBA is partnering with the Kaiserman Jewish Community Center to provide day care services during the week. Please reach out to the JCC at phillyjccelc.com for more information, availability and pricing.
Religious School Program
The Powell Religious School provides formal and informal educational programs for children from preschool through confirmation. Our Religious School’s mission is to provide an education for all children of the Reform Jewish community and to develop in them a strong and positive Jewish identity. We instill a sense of spirituality and a bond to the Jewish people and Israel through:
* Study of Torah, Hebrew, Tefillah (prayer) and history
* Practice of Mitzvot (commandments and values)
* Celebration of Shabbat, festivals and lifecycle events
* Participation in the life of the Jewish Community
Through the use of interactive projects and programs, creative strategies and techniques, holiday celebrations, fun-filled events, arts and crafts and music, we strive to nurture generations of students and families who cherish Judaism.
Our exceptional educators are enthusiastic about what they teach and are dedicated to conveying their commitment and deep love of Judaism to those they teach. Our talented faculty is warm, caring and create a supportive, nurturing environment in which our children can share positive Jewish experiences, build strong Jewish memories and develop a strong positive Jewish identity.
Class Schedule
Preschool - Grade 6
Sunday 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Confirmation – Grades 7 – 10
Sunday 12:00 – 1:30
Hebrew: Grades 3 – 6
On-line scheduled by class consensus
School Office Hours
Sunday -- 8:30 AM -2:00 PM
Tuesday -- 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Wednesday -- 9:00 AM-6:30 PM
Thursday -- 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
SUNDAY CLASS SCHEDULE
2024-2025
September 2024
8 First Day of School
15 School
22 School
29 School
October 2024
6 School
13 No School
20 School - Sukkah Visits
27 School - 6/7th Grade Family Ed.
November 2024
3 School - PS/K Family Education
10 School
17 School - Breakfast with Rabbi SFT 4/5th, 6th/7th
24 School
December 2024
1 No School – Thanksgiving Weekend
8 School
15 School - Chanukah Maccabiah
22 No School – Winter Break
29 No School – Winter Break
January 2025
5 School - 3rd Grade Family Ed
12 School - Storytime with Rabbi SFT – PS/K and 1/2
19 School - Breakfast with Rabbi Glazer – 4/5 and 6/7
26 School - 1/2nd Family Education
February 2025
2 School
Storytime with Rabbi Glazer PS/K and ½
Breakfast with Rabbi Glazer 3rd
9 School - Tu B’Shevat Program
16 No School – President’s Day Weekend
23 School - Mitzvah Experience
March 2025
2 School - Ellis Island Simulation Program
9 School
Breakfast with Rabbi SFT 3rd Grade
Storytime with Rabbi SFT PS/K and 1/2
16 School
23 School - Passover Program
30 School -Lower East Side Trip
April 2025
6 School - Passover Celebration
13 No School – Passover
20 No School - Passover
27 School - Yom HaShoah Commemoration
May 2025
4 School - Yom Ha’Atzmaut Celebration
11 No School – Mother’s Day
18 School
25 No School – Memorial Day
June 2025
1 School – Last Day – Awards Ceremony
Picnic
Family Education Programs
October 27 – Sixth /Seventh Grade
November 3 – PS/K
November 24 – Fourth/Fifth Grade
January 3 – Third Grade
January 26 – First and Second Grade
Class Services
November 1- Ninth Grade
December 6 – First and Second Grade
January 3 – Sixth and Seventh Grade
February 7 – Fourth and Fifth Grade
April 4 – PS/K
May 2 – Third Grade
June 6 – Whole School