Religious School

The 2025-2026 Religious School Application is available to download by clicking here. 

Our Religious School serves children from Age 2 through B’nai Mitzvah and beyond. Our certified teachers are dedicated to providing children with a deep appreciation of their Jewish identity and an understanding of our rich heritage through the study of Hebrew, the Torah, Jewish culture, Israel, history, traditions, and holiday study through various programs in a warm and fun environment. 

Pre-Primary and Primary (Ages K-2) is for our younger students and is a unique opportunity to enjoy being part of our Religious community. These children are learning through play, art and small group experience; we set the tone early that Religious School is fun!

More focused Hebrew instruction starts in 3rd grade (Aleph) and continues through 7th grade (Hay).

Religious school from Aleph-Hay meets 2 times a week: 

   –   Sunday or Monday (your choice)

   –   Wednesday

MHJC is unique because we offer flexibility:

   –   Sundays or Mondays: Multi-grade program- Children of different ages are grouped together to enhance learning experiences. Children are placed into age-appropriate groups. The curriculum is identical on Sunday and Monday. 

   –   Wednesdays: Traditional grade/class structure –  Children are grouped by grade and specialized curriculum is tailored for each age group.

MHJC complies with all IEP and 504 plans that are provided to us and our teachers strive to meet children where they are.  

We provide small group Hebrew instruction and we will work with you to help your children thrive no matter what age they join us and what their prior religious education entailed.

Our Religious School also runs Shabbat programs that provide the children with a fun participatory opportunity to familiarize themselves with the prayers and learning that are a part of our Shabbat services.  These services are done in conjunction with our regular Friday night and Saturday morning services, as our Religious School is a critical component of our MHJC family.  Additional family programming is offered during the High Holidays and families are an integral part of regular services during Shabbat and holidays.

Our Religious School is nut-free and kosher.  We work with families to accommodate allergies so that our children can learn in a safe environment.

Membership is required to be enrolled in our Religious School.  For more information about joining MHJC, click here.

If you have any questions, please call (516) 935-5454 or email them to mhjcoffice@gmail.com.