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Kesher: Temple Israel's Supplementary Jewish Education Program
Launched in September 2024, Kesher is Temple Israel's new initiative designed to create an inclusive and innovative Jewish learning community for children and their families. Our program consists of two key parts: the Jewish learning component and the Givah B'Shana camp experience. This combined approach helps connect children to their Jewish heritage, each other, and the broader Jewish world, fostering a strong sense of belonging, pride, and identity.
Kesher provides a welcoming space for families offering an accessible and supportive environment where children can explore Jewish culture, traditions, and values. Our program ensures that every child, regardless of their background, feels comfortable and engaged while learning about Jewish life in a meaningful way.
Kesher offers a unique and engaging experience for Pre-K through 7th grade students. Meeting weekly on Sundays, students will explore Judaism in a dynamic and meaningful way alongside their peers.
By integrating the energy, inclusivity, and experiential learning of Camp Givah into a year-round curriculum, Kesher provides a fresh, immersive approach to Jewish education. Through hands-on activities, community-building experiences, and interactive learning, students will develop a deep connection to their Jewish identity, traditions, and values in a warm and welcoming environment.
Combining the educational depth of Kesher with the energetic and hands-on approach of Givah B'Shana, we offer a unique opportunity for children to develop a deeper connection to their Jewish identity. This approach not only strengthens Jewish identities but also enhances family bonds and connects them more deeply to the broader Jewish community. Through Kesher, children gain a sense of pride in their heritage, preparing them to navigate the world as confident, connected members of the Jewish diaspora.
We are extremely supportive of the following organizations for their support especially during our first year!
Program Structure:
The program caters to children of varying age groups, ensuring that each stage of development is met with appropriate content and activities:
- Jr. Kesher:Junior Kesher introduces our youngest learners to the rich tapestry of Jewish culture, tradition, Hebrew and Israel, offering a gentle immersion into the program. Givah B’Shana is once a month with library sessions occurring twice a month on non-Givah B’Shana days.
- Tsierim: Tsierim sessions are designed to engage students with interactive and age-appropriate learning experiences. These sessions occur weekly on Sundays, fostering community and curiosity about Judaism including, Havdallah, library, prayers, culture, Hebrew and Israel.
- Nitzanim: Nitzanim classes provide a deeper dive into Jewish education for students. Weekly Sunday sessions encourage exploration, critical thinking, and connection to Jewish values, and traditions. Their sessions include Havdallah, prayers, text study, library and Israel.
- Individual Sessions & Tutoring : Students in grades 3 and above have the option to participate in weekly individual sessions & tutoring sessions with their teacher. These sessions, held at mutually convenient times, offer personalized learning experiences tailored to each student's needs and interests.
- Bonim 8th-12th- Madrichim Experience: Our program offers leadership training opportunities for students in grades 8 through 12. The Madrichim Experience empowers students to take on leadership roles within the community while furthering their Jewish education journey. The Madrichim will practice their skills and knowledge during our Givah B’Shana and Temple Israel programs.
* Should you choose to pay the fee for this group it will end up being used to compensate the students for their hard work during the program.
Program Material
Click here for more information and pricing for 2025-2026.
Click here for our 2024-2025 calendar for both Kesher and Givah B'Shana! 2025-2026 will be up soon!
Click here to register and choose Kesher 2025. Please note you will be auto-enrolled into the Givah B'Shana program.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities.
Join Our Year-Round Camp Experience
Givah B'Shana is now in our 2nd year with an opportunity to keep the Givah Ruach ongoing all year.
This program is an opportunity to see your camp friends yearround and maybe even make some new ones!
Click here to register and choose Kesher TI. There you can choose to only enroll in Givah B'Shana
Givah B'Shana Dates:
| Sept. 22 | Feb. 9 |
| Oct. 6, 20 | Mar. 9, 23 |
| Nov. 3, 24 | Apr. 6, 27 |
| Dec. 8 | May 4 |
| Jan. 12, 26 |