Education
חינוך
We aim to cultivate life-long learners and leaders of the Jewish community who have a love for Torah, Israel, and the Jewish people.
There are many diverse ways that adults and youth can participate in Jewish learning. We offer youth education from newborn through 12th grade and adult education for learners of all backgrounds.
Please take a look below at what we have to offer and contact us for questions, comments or registrations. We look forward to learning with you and your family!
Adult Education
Learning Jewish sacred wisdom (Torah) is the bedrock of Jewish spiritual life. One of the primary activities of Jewish life is to learn Torah. Wisdom from Torah is the fuel behind everything we do at Temple of Aaron. Jewish sacred wisdom is a gift from God that helps each of us find meaning in our lives. Torah learning is available to each Temple of Aaron member occurring at many different times and settings. We offer in-person and virtual classes, as well as asynchronous learning through our YouTube channel and Podcast feeds. You can join us whenever and wherever you are!
If there is a topic in Judaism you wish to study that you do not see here, please do not hesitate to contact us with your interest, we might put a special class together on it! If you are interested in learning separately from our ongoing learning programs with one of our rabbis, please let us know as well. No prior knowledge needed for any of the classes! Please contact us for questions, comments or registrations. We look forward to learning with you!
Youth Education
We aim develop adult leaders of the Jewish community by providing an outstanding religious and social Jewish preparatory program that provides students with the skills, knowledge, opportunities and inspiration to participate in strong active relationships and service in their Jewish community.
Please contact us for questions, comments or registrations. We look forward to learning with you and your family!
Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade weekly on Shabbat mornings
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Our PreK/K curriculum emphasizes Jewish holidays, rituals, and Torah and introduces students to blessings and tefillah (prayer) through music, stories, art, and play. In PreK/K students are introduced to the Hebrew aleph-bet through sensory play, movement, and song.
1st Grade
In 1st grade, our students move “upstairs” and begin their 1st-4th grade curricular learning arc. The 1st grade curriculum centers student learning around Torah and holidays, tefillah (prayer), and Hebrew.
2nd - 7th Grade
Twice a week on Shabbat mornings & weekly Hebrew School
Mid-Week Hebrew: 2nd-7th Grade
Our mid-week Hebrew program offers a fully individualized Hebrew learning program to best meet the needs of each of our students and families. We offer both in-person and virtual options, small-group learning and one-on-one tutoring. Contact Rabbi Rachel Rubenstein to learn more about our unique and innovative program!
2nd-4th Grade
Our 2nd-4th grade curriculum focuses on providing students with an appreciation of the Siddur (prayerbook), Hebrew language, Torah, Jewish ritual, God, and mitzvot. In 2nd grade, students add an additional day of weekly learning focused on Hebrew. Our mid-week Hebrew program offers fully individualized Hebrew learning to best meet the needs of each of our students and families. We offer both in-person and virtual options, small-group learning and one-on-one tutoring, working with each family and student to craft a learning program and schedule that works best for them.
5th Grade-7th Grade
In 5th grade, our students begin their formal preparation to become a Bnai Mitzvah. The Hebrew curriculum emphasizes the Shabbat morning service, Torah trope, Haftarah Blessings, and Haftarah trope. Students also deepen their understanding of Torah with a focus on finding themselves in our traditions. Bnai Mitzvah dates are assigned in 5th grade and Bnai Mitzvah tutoring begins in 6th grade. Proficiency in Jewish Studies is rewarded with the honor of a Silver Kepah for 5th grade, Greenie Beanie for 6th grade, and 7th Grade Graduation.
Post-Bnai Mitzvah
Bnai Mitzvah is just the beginning. Our post-bnai mitzvah students continue their Jewish learning journeys with us as madrichim (teachers’ aides) and through our Tichon USY learning and youth program. These programs give our teens the opportunity to develop leadership skills and deepen their Jewish learning, with an emphasis on personal connection and growth, to take them through high school, college, and beyond.
Jewish Education Without Barriers for All
Access for All: A Promise of Jewish Education
We are deeply committed to ensuring that a meaningful Jewish education is accessible without barriers to everyone in our community.
Thanks to generous financial assistance, no family is turned away due to cost. We are especially grateful to the St. Paul Jewish Federation for their continued support of K–12 Jewish education in our region.
As a proud partner school of Sha’arim + Gateways, we are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of all learners. Since 1999, Sha’arim + Gateways has provided vital special education services to children and adults in the Twin Cities Jewish community. Through this partnership, we reaffirm our promise to provide inclusive, high-quality Jewish education for every student.