Temple Emanuel’s Religious School meets on Sundays, 9:30 am - 12 pm,
September through April. Students
begin with 30 minutes of Tefillah with
Rabbi Ari, and then break into their
class, differentiated by age group. In a
new component this year, the school
will meet on five Saturdays in lieu of
Sundays. The Saturday component is
a teacher-led family Shabbat service
where students will participate in kid
friendly services and join the community
service for part of the morning.
Parents are encouraged to attend
Shabbat services on those Saturdays.
The student body consists of classes
from Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten
through post B’nei Mitzvah. The curriculum
includes reading and writing
Hebrew, learning Judaic history, and
developing a strong connection to Israel
and Jewish holidays. Through interactive
lessons, meaningful rituals, and hands-on
experiences, the school aims to instill a
strong sense of Jewish identity, values,
and community in students. It is committed
to empowering students to become
compassionate leaders, critical thinkers,
and active participants in shaping a better
world guided by Jewish principles.
Third graders and up have individual,
online Hebrew classes once a week, which
focus on reading, writing, and brachot.

Post B’Nei Mitzvah students meet every other Sunday at Temple Emanuel to engage in
stimulating, teacher-led discussions on Jewish morals and ethics. Teenagers have opportunities
for open minded discussion in a safe and welcoming space.
Follow the school on Instagram @templemanuelvirginiabeach or on Facebook to
see bios of the faculty.