Religious School 5784 Registration

Shalom and welcome to the Dorshei Tzedek Religious School!

Dorshei Tzedek is a joyful, supportive, and dynamic home for your family’s Jewish education. At our Religious School we celebrate Jewish life with engaging opportunities for children ages 3 through 7th grade and their families. Our Rabbi, Education Director, teachers, madrichimot (teen assistants), inclusion coordinator, and support staff are so excited for another year of Jewish learning, community building, and justice seeking with each of you and your children!

Below you will find descriptions of each of our Religious School programs, the school registration form, and deposit payment.

Payment Information

Step 1: Please fill out this registration and deposit form. There is a multi-sibling discount of $100 per family that will be incorporated into the payment plan form, which you will receive upon registration.

Step 2: Upon completing this form you will receive an email confirmation directing you to a form to establish your payment plan. Tuition should never be an obstacle to participation in Religious School. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek is committed to making Jewish learning accessible to all of our children. There will be a financial aid form available for families to use to create a payment plan that meets their needs. The deadline for establishing your payment plan for returning families is within 2 weeks of registration. Payment for 5783/2022-2023 is due prior to completion of the payment plan for 5784.

Program Information

Locations

Sunday Religious School: Cabot Elementary School (229 Cabot St, Newtonville)
Shabbat and weekday in-person programs: Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton)

Shorashim (Roots) Program for Children 5 and Under

Shorashim means "Roots" — our families with young children are the roots of our community! Our Shorashim programming, run by the wonderful Morah Devora Rohr, includes monthly Shabbat morning and holiday programs, and once-monthly Religious School. The Sunday Religious School component of Shorashim is called Nitzanim, which means "Buds." Caregivers join their children on Sunday mornings for the first 30 minutes.

Saturday Shabbat morning family program for Nitzanim (3 y/o-Pre-K) and Gan (K) meets at Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton). Begin the morning with Shabbat songs, stories, and movement (siblings of all ages welcome!), followed by childcare. Join the congregation at 12:00 pm Kiddush lunch.

Our monthly Nitzanim (Pre-K) Sunday School session meets at Cabot Elementary School (229 Cabot St, Newtonville)

9:30-10:00 am: Mini minyan — song, movement, and more for kids and grown-ups together!
10:30 am-12:00 pm: Nitzanim children's program

Sunday Religious School for Kitot Gan through Zayin (Kindergarten-7th Grade)

We will meet in person at Cabot Elementary on Sundays from 9:30 am-12:00 pm for Kitah Gan (Kindergarten) through Kitah Zayin (7th grade). Each week we will begin together as a community of grownups and children and then students will split up by Kitah (grade level) to explore Jewish holidays, Torah, Jewish culture, and Jewish history. There will be opportunities for family and parent learning throughout the year.

Sunday Schedule:

9:30-10:00 am: Zman Bayachad with Grown-ups and Children
10:00 am-12:00 pm: Kitah (class) time & Caregiver Cafe
- While children are learning, grown-ups are welcome to stay for coffee and schmoozing
- Grown-ups are expected to attend Family Education and Bagel Brunches (1 time per semester with more for 6th and 7th grade)

Weekday Religious School for Kitot Gimel through Vav

We are excited to continue our small group and one-on-one approach to Hebrew and Tefillah (prayer) learning on Zoom and in person, with more weekday options for our older students.

In order to hire enough one-on-one tutors, we have added an additional fee of $300 for those who wish to do one-on-one tutoring. This $300 amounts to an additional $15 per tutoring session for the 20 sessions throughout the Religious School year. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Weekday Religious School Details
Kitah Gimel (3rd grade): Students will meet in small groups at Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton) for a one-hour Hebrew class on Tuesdays. Students will be placed in either a 4:00-5:00 pm class or 5:15-6:15 pm class. The Gimel Hebrew curriculum is centered on learning the Hebrew alphabet and decoding. This important year serves as a foundation for all future Hebrew and Tefillah (prayer) learning. The small group creates a dynamic and engaging learning environment for our newest Hebrew learners.

Kitot Dalet through Vav (4th-6th grade): Students will have one-on-one or small group Tefillah (prayer) tutoring online or in-person at Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton) according to learning needs. All in-person tutoring will be on Tuesdays, and online tutoring will be offered throughout the week. Tutors will help students learn to lead a prayer service, work on their Hebrew decoding and grammar skills, and explore the meaning of each prayer.

Rosh Hodesh for Gimel through Vav: This event happens roughly once a month from 4:00-6:00 pm. At Rosh Hodesh, students will come together at Dorshei Tzedek (60 Highland St, West Newton) for a Rosh Chodesh (new Hebrew month) celebration that will include a student-led Ma'ariv (evening service) and electives.

Contact Us

In September, we will send you updated information with everything you need to for beginning Religious School. Our Education Director, Earnest Arky Solomon, is on parental leave until August 28. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Administrative Assistant Alistaire Webbe at a.webbe@dorsheitzedek.org with any questions or concerns, and they will have answers or connect you with the right person.

Visit our Religious School website for the 5784 Religious School Calendar and more information!

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Students

* How many students are you enrolling?

* Student 1: First Name

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* Student 1: Grade at Dorshei Tzedek

Student 1: Secular School

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* Our family's first choice for Weekday school is:

* Student 1: Our family's first choice for Weekday Religious School Tutoring is:

In order to hire enough one-on-one tutors, we have added an additional fee of $300 for those who wish to do one-on-one tutoring. This $300 amounts to an additional $15 per tutoring session for the 20 sessions throughout the Religious School year. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

OPTIONAL: If you were in one-one-one tutoring last year, would you prefer to continue with that tutor?

* Our family's preferred time is:

* Our family's preferred day and time is:

We care about your children's needs and want to work with you to create the best learning environment that we can for your child. Please answer the following questions to help us learn more about your child.

* Student 1: Does your child have any food allergies? If yes, please describe.

Student 1: Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? If yes, please describe.

Student 1: Does your child have an IEP, 504, or independent school equivalent? If so, are you willing to share it with us in the Fall?

Student 1: Does your child have any learning, behavioral, or developmental needs or challenges that we should be aware of?

Student 1: Are there any accessibility or learning supports that have benefited your child at Religious School or school? For example, does your child have any needs regarding accessing the physical space (access to an elevator etc.) or the learning environment (needs to see a schedule for the day or use a fidget etc.).

Student 1: What are your goals for your child's Jewish education?

Student 1: What are your child's hobbies, interests, and social and academic strengths?

Student 1: Is there anything else about your child or your family that you think would be helpful for us to know?

* Student 2: First Name

* Student 2: Last Name

Student 2: Pronouns

Student 2: Hebrew Name

Student 2: Date of Birth

* Student 2: Grade at Dorshei Tzedek

Student 2: Secular School

Student 2: Grade at Secular School

* Our family's first choice for Weekday school is:

* Student 2: Our family's first choice for Weekday Religious School Tutoring is:

OPTIONAL: If you were in one-one-one tutoring last year, would you prefer to continue with that tutor?

* Our family's preferred time is:

* Our family's preferred day and time is:

* Student 2: Does your child have any food allergies? If yes, please describe.

Student 2: Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? If yes, please describe.

Student 2: Does your child have an IEP, 504, or independent school equivalent? If so, are you willing to share it with us in the Fall?

Student 2: Does your child have any learning, behavioral, or developmental needs or challenges that we should be aware of?

Student 2: Are there any accessibility or learning supports that have benefited your child at Religious School or school? For example, does your child have any needs regarding accessing the physical space (access to an elevator etc.) or the learning environment (needs to see a schedule for the day or use a fidget etc.).

Student 2: What are your goals for your child's Jewish education?

Student 2: What are your child's hobbies, interests, and social and academic strengths?

Student 2: Is there anything else about your child or your family that you think would be helpful for us to know?

* Student 3: First Name

* Student 3: Last Name

Student 3: Pronouns

Student 3: Hebrew Name

Student 3: Date of Birth

* Student 3: Grade at Dorshei Tzedek

Student 3: Secular School

Student 3: Grade at Secular School

* Our family's first choice for Weekday school is:

* Student 3: Our family's first choice for Weekday Religious School Tutoring is:

OPTIONAL: If you were in one-one-one tutoring last year, would you prefer to continue with that tutor?

* Our family's preferred time is:

* Our family's preferred day and time is:

* Student 3: Does your child have any food allergies? If yes, please describe.

Student 3: Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? If yes, please describe.

Student 3: Does your child have an IEP, 504, or independent school equivalent? If so, are you willing to share it with us in the Fall?

Student 3: Does your child have any learning, behavioral, or developmental needs or challenges that we should be aware of?

Student 3: Are there any accessibility or learning supports that have benefited your child at Religious School or school? For example, does your child have any needs regarding accessing the physical space (access to an elevator etc.) or the learning environment (needs to see a schedule for the day or use a fidget etc.).

Student 3: What are your goals for your child's Jewish education?

Student 3: What are your child's hobbies, interests, and social and academic strengths?

Student 3: Is there anything else about your child or your family that you think would be helpful for us to know?

* Student 4: First Name

* Student 4: Last Name

Student 4: Pronouns

Student 4: Hebrew Name

Student 4: Date of Birth

* Student 4: Grade at Dorshei Tzedek

Student 4: Secular School

Student 4: Grade at Secular School

* Our family's first choice for Weekday school is:

* Student 4: Our family's first choice for Weekday Religious School Tutoring is:

OPTIONAL: If you were in one-one-one tutoring last year, would you prefer to continue with that tutor?

* Our family's preferred time is:

* Our family's preferred day and time is:

* Student 4: Does your child have any food allergies? If yes, please describe.

Student 4: Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? If yes, please describe.

Student 4: Does your child have an IEP, 504, or independent school equivalent? If so, are you willing to share it with us in the Fall?

Student 4: Does your child have any learning, behavioral, or developmental needs or challenges that we should be aware of?

Student 4: Are there any accessibility or learning supports that have benefited your child at Religious School or school? For example, does your child have any needs regarding accessing the physical space (access to an elevator etc.) or the learning environment (needs to see a schedule for the day or use a fidget etc.).

Student 4: What are your goals for your child's Jewish education?

Student 4: What are your child's hobbies, interests, and social and academic strengths?

Student 4: Is there anything else about your child or your family that you think would be helpful for us to know?

* Student 5: First Name

* Student 5: Last Name

Student 5: Pronouns

Student 5: Hebrew Name

Student 5: Date of Birth

* Student 5: Grade at Dorshei Tzedek

Student 5: Secular School

Student 5: Grade at Secular School

* Our family's first choice for Weekday school is:

* Student 5: Our family's first choice for Weekday Religious School Tutoring is:

OPTIONAL: If you were in one-one-one tutoring last year, would you prefer to continue with that tutor?

* Our family's preferred time is:

* Our family's preferred day and time is:

* Student 5: Does your child have any food allergies? If yes, please describe.

Student 5: Does your child have any medical conditions we should know about? If yes, please describe.

Student 5: Does your child have an IEP, 504, or independent school equivalent? If so, are you willing to share it with us in the Fall?

Student 5: Does your child have any learning, behavioral, or developmental needs or challenges that we should be aware of?

Student 5: Are there any accessibility or learning supports that have benefited your child at Religious School or school? For example, does your child have any needs regarding accessing the physical space (access to an elevator etc.) or the learning environment (needs to see a schedule for the day or use a fidget etc.).

Student 5: What are your goals for your child's Jewish education?

Student 5: What are your child's hobbies, interests, and social and academic strengths?

Student 5: Is there anything else about your child or your family that you think would be helpful for us to know?

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In the event of an emergency, if parents cannot be reached, please notify:

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Parental Agreement

I grant permission for my child(ren) to attend Congregation Dorshei Tzedek Religious School and to participate in all activities for the grade in which the child is enrolled. I release Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, Inc. and its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any liability arising out of my child's participation in its Religious School program.
I hereby give permission to the CDT staff to seek emergency medical treatment for my child if they deem it necessary. I agree to the release of any records necessary for insurance purposes. I give permission to the CDT staff to arrange necessary related transportation. In the event that I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician/health care provider selected by the CDT staff to secure and administer treatment, including hospitalization, for my child. I give permission to any health care provider, such as a hospital or physician, to share my child’s medical information with the CDT staff, for treatment purposes.
I understand and acknowledge the following: CDT cannot and does not guarantee a nut-free or otherwise allergen-free environment. I understand that if I would like to provide copies of students' insurance information, the CDT School will keep this information on file.
I hereby release Congregation Dorshei Tzedek, Inc. and all of its employees, agents, officers, and volunteers from any liability whatsoever, including but not limited to liability for personal injury arising out of or connected with my child's health or medical condition or any acts or omissions by CDT or its employees, agents, officers, and volunteers relating to my child's health or medical condition, including but not limited to any acts or omissions relating to the administration of medication or other treatment.
If I have listed multiple households on this form, I attest that the parent(s) in other households have given consent for their child(ren) to attend CDT Religious School.

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I agree to the above.By checking the box and signing my name, I declare that I have read and agree to all the terms in the agreement above.

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Photo/Video Permission

Dorshei Tzedek is increasingly focused on public relations and outreach as a way to share what we love about CDT with the wider world. This question relates to the public release of photos and videos to local newspapers, brochures, Facebook, the Congregation Dorshei Tzedek website, and other forms of communication.

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Please Select OneI give permission for my child(ren) to be photographed and videotaped for use by or on behalf of Congregation Dorshei Tzedek for educational training curriculum marketing and similar purposes.I do NOT give permission for my child(ren) to be photographed and videotaped for use by or on behalf of Congregation Dorshei Tzedek for educational training curriculum marketing and similar purposes.

Tuition and Deposit

We require a $100 deposit in order to confirm your registration. This deposit will be applied towards your total tuition payment. Tuition must be paid in full by January 31st, 2024.

Upon completing this form you will receive an email confirmation directing you to establish your payment plan. Tuition should never be an obstacle to participation in Religious School. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek is committed to making Jewish learning accessible to all of our children. In the confirmation email there will be a financial aid form available for families to use to create a payment plan that meets their needs. The deadline for establishing your payment plan for returning families is August 1st.

Grade	Tuition (Members)	Tuition (Non-Members)
Nitzanim (Pre-K)	$690	$825
Gan, Alef, Bet (Kindergarten, Grades 1 and 2)	$875	$1,030
Gimmel (Grade 3)	$1,325	$1,500
Dalet, Hey, Vav (Grades 4, 5, 6)	$1,325	Membership Required
One-on-one tutoring: Dalet, Hey, Vav	$300	Membership Required
Zayin (Grade 7)	$885	Membership Required

* Total due today:

Please Select One$100.00 Deposit

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Fri, December 8 2023 25 Kislev 5784