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.
CS: Sixth-Grade Book Club with Rabbi Cosgrove
Sat / Dec 2 / 3:00 pm / Rabbi Cosgrove’s home
Our sixth graders will join Rabbi Cosgove at his home to discuss a chapter in the book “13,” by James Howe. This is a special opportunity to have time with Rabbi Cosgrove on a Shabbat afternoon
CS: Build the World’s Tallest Hanukkah Menorah
Sat / Dec 2 / 4:30 pm / 87th St Third Floor
CS families are invited to help build the world’s tallest Hanukkah Menorah out of LEGOs together with Building Blocks Workshops. Havdalah will follow.
CS Community Hanukkah Candle Lighting
Fri / Dec 8 / 5:45 pm / 87th street / Ballroom 1
Prior to services, bring your Hanukkah Menorah from home and meet us at 5:45 pm in the lower level at 87th Street for a CS community candle lighting. No need to register for the candle lighting, just show up!
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.
Oct. 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 18 Dec. 2, 9, 16 Jan. 20, 27 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.
Oct. 14, 21, 28 Nov. 4, 11, 18 Dec. 2, 9, 16 Jan. 20, 27 Feb. 3, 10 Mar. 2, 9, 16 Apr. 6, 13 May 4, 11
Congregational School 2023-2024 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.
Congregational School Calendar
Check out our calendar for our Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters
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“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