As framed in the Torah, every person is made in the image of God (B’tzelem Elohim) and is a valued member of the Jewish community. PASCS strives to create an environment where learners of all types and needs can be successful and belong. We strive to ensure that students are met where they are on an individual basis, while simultaneously being nurtured collectively among their peers. If you have any requests or concerns regarding your child’s learning experience, please be in contact with a member of the full-time team.
Congregational School 2024-2025 Registration
Registration is Open
Read more about details for weekday classes, Shabbat programming, and Hebrew tutoring. We will send you a placement confirmation in June.
Jewish World Music Program
Wed / May 1 / 89th St / During CS
Our students will enjoy a special afternoon music program led by their teachers – professional musicians Shai Yuval, Noam Borns and Noa Azar.
CS: Sixth Grade Bnei MItzvah Program
Fri/ May 10 / 5-6PM / 87th St / Main Sanctuary
Please join CS for our final BM Family Program of the year in the Main Sanctuary at 87th st. We will unroll the Torah, focus on each of your children's Parshiot, and will learn from Rabbi Neil Zuckerman.
End-of-Year Congregational School Zimriya and Dinner
Fri / May 17 / 6:15 pm / 87th Street, Main Sanctuary
Fri / May 17 / 7:15 pm / 87th Street, Lower-Level Ballroom
Our final program of the 2023-24 school year will be a Congregational School song fest at Shabbat services. Bring your family as we say so long and l’hitraot until September.
Shabbat Classes
Sat / 10:00 am / 89th Street
Grades 3–5th Grade: On Shabbat morning, students in grades 3-5 participate in Chugim (electives). Learners can choose from five different chugim, led by PAS teachers and teens, and can rotate to a new chug every few weeks. Drop off is at 10:00 AM, in 89th St. Following their chugim, students, accompanied by their teachers, walk to our main synagogue building (50 E. 87th St.) for Shabbat Tefillah. Pickup is on the third floor of the 87th St. building at 12:00 PM, followed by Congregational Kiddush
Sat / 10:00 am / 87th Street
Grade 6: On Shabbat, our Vav (6th grade) students will participate in a conversational Hebrew session, a weekly Parsha learning session, and will hear Rabbi Cosgrove's sermon.
Feb. 3, 10 Mar. 2, 9, 16 Apr. 6, 13 May 4, 11
Ritual Lab - Let's Explore
Ritual Lab creates an opportunity for students and their families to explore the rituals connected to Shabbat. Ritual Lab is a Family engagement program.
We are offering two classes, one for ages 4 and under, and the other for kindergarteners, first and second graders; parents are required to attend. Our Shabbat Shelanu family service begins at 10:30 am followed by a family-friendly oneg. Play time will be on the roof after oneg (weather permitting). No RSVP is necessary.
Feb. 3, 10 Mar. 2, 9, 16 Apr. 6, 13 May 4, 11
Congregational School Calendar
Check out our calendar for our Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters
Get to Know Us Better
“Jewish education in the 21st Century is more important than ever for our children. They are over-programmed with activities and face challenges for the future that we had not experienced. The synagogue should be a place where families feel at home, and students feel comfortable sharing with each other, as well as with the professional staff and clergy. I love being a Jewish educator and teaching children who will be our future leaders one day. “Ani v’Ata N’shaneh et HaOlam.” You and I will change the world.”
Melissa Silverman Cohavi, Director of Congregational School