INDEPENDENT JEWISH EDUCATION FOR BUSY MODERN FAMILIES

The Sunday School for Jewish Studies (SS4JS) is an independent Hebrew School
​in Newton, MA, that is dedicated to providing quality Jewish education
to children in grades Pre-K through 7
Hebrew instruction at every level in every grade. It is never too late to learn the Aleph-bet.  SS4JS offers leveled Hebrew instruction at every age.  Small study groups support children to learn Hebrew with their peers.  No experience is necessary at any age.

Personalized Bar/Bat Mitzvah guidance if you want one.  SS4JS students are not required to have a Bar and Bat Mitzvah.  But for those who want to prepare for this event, we provide a supportive environment regardless of Hebrew level or past Jewish education.  Our staff work with students and families create a meaningful lifecycle event to match the child’s skill and religious level.

Strong student community. The instruction is age-appropriate and engaging.  On any Sunday morning, our first graders enjoy a morning of singing and simple instruction while our seventh graders discuss Jewish ethics over bagels and cream cheese.  Many of our students return as Teaching Assistants after they graduate.

    All are Welcome!
    We invite any family who wants to teach their children about Judaism. 
    Our families are diverse in composition and in their practice of Judaism.  We welcome all branches of Jewish denominations.  We are a community of interfaith, multi-racial, single-parent, same-sex, and traditional families coming together to learn about Judaism.
A model to engage busy families.  SS4JS classes meet once a week on Sundays.  For students who miss a class due to a conflict, teachers post weekly updates for families to “catch up” at their convenience during the week.  Our unique Hebrew School meets every Sunday morning in Newton, MA during the school year.  Classes are not held over holiday weekends or school vacations.  

Dedicated, passionate, professional teachers. Our teachers are experienced, enthusiastic and committed Jewish educators, bringing richness and vibrancy to our Hebrew School experience.
Quality Jewish education.  Our unique educational model is welcoming to students from all denominations and at any level of Jewish education.  The Hebrew School curriculum covers tzedakah (charity), religious rituals, and Jewish themes in daily life.  Students explore Jewish history, learn to read Hebrew, discover their religious and cultural heritage, and explore meaning behind Jewish holidays.
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Class Updates

Every week all teachers update the class information. This serves a variety of purposes.  First, parents can quickly find out what is being discussed and studied in class.  Second, if your child misses class, he or she can easily catch up. 
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SS4JS Programs

The SS4JS offers educational programming for children in grades Pre-K through 7.  The curriculum is structured for students to join SS4JS at any grade – and at any time during the year – and be able to engage immediately..  
We support beginners to advanced Hebrew readers in every grade..

Bar & Bat Mitzvah

Our Education Director works with every family who wants to have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah to plan a ceremony to reflect the skills and Jewish identity of each child. 
There is no minimum requirement of education or Hebrew to have a special and meaningful celebration