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 ensure that students are met on an individual basis while simultaneously being nurtured collectively among their peers. If you have requests or concerns regarding your child’s learning experience, please email Melissa Silverman Cohavi, the school director, at mscohavi@pasyn.org.
Congregational School 2024-2025 Registration
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Read about weekday classes, Shabbat programming, and Hebrew tutoring.
HEBREW TUTORING
Congregational School Hebrew Tutoring takes place over Zoom, 20 minutes each week, with each student studying individually. For students with IEPs, we offer in-person tutoring. By offering one-on-one Hebrew learning, we are able to modify each lesson to the learning needs of each student. For questions pertaining to Hebrew Tutoring, please email Heather Nover.
SHABBAT CLASSES
Fri / 5:00 pm / 87th St
We are offering Shabbat learning on Fridays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in addition to some Saturday mornings. The program includes one hour of learning followed by Shabbat services in the main sanctuary at 6:15 pm. It is an elective-based program for Congregational School students in grades 3 - 6.
Sept 20, 27; Nov 1, 8, 15, 22; Dec 6, 13, 20; Jan 10, 17, 24, 31; Feb 7, 14; Mar 7, 14; Apr 4, 28; May 2, 9
Sat / 10:00 am / 89th St
Grades 3–5: On Shabbat morning, students participate in Chugim (electives). Learners choose from five chugim, led by PAS teachers and teens, and can rotate to a new chug every few weeks. Following their chugim, students, accompanied by teachers, walk to our main synagogue building (50 E. 87th St.) for Shabbat Tefillah. Pickup is on the third floor at 12:00 pm, followed by Congregational Kiddush.
Sat / 10:00 am / 87th St
Grade 6: On Shabbat, students learn about modern Israel, attend a Parsha learning session, and spend time in the sanctuary during the Torah service.
Sept 14, 21, 28; Oct 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23; Dec 7, 14; Jan 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8; Mar 1, 8, 15; Apr 5, 26; May 3, 10
RITUAL LAB
Ritual Lab, a family-engagement program, allows students and their families to explore the rituals connected to Shabbat.
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 is followed by a family-friendly oneg. Play time will be on the roof after oneg (weather permitting). No RSVP is necessary.
Sept 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 19, 26; Nov 2, 9, 16, 23; Dec 7, 14; Jan 4, 11, 18, 25; Feb 1, 8, 22; Mar 1, 8, 15, 22; Apr 5, 26; May 3, 10, 17
Congregational School Calendar
Check out our calendar for our Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters
PASCS Community Shabbat Dinner
Fri / Nov 1 / 6:15 pm / Main Sanctuary services
Fri / Nov 1 / 7:15 pm / Dinner in the Lower-Level Ballroom
The PASCS community will come together to celebrate Shabbat.
Sixth–Grade Milestone Moment and Shabbat Dinner
Fri / Nov 15 / 5:45 pm / Milestone Moment Third Floor 87th St
Fri / Nov 15 / 6:15 pm / Main Sanctuary services
Fri / Nov 15 / 7:15 pm / Shabbat dinner in Lower-Level Ballroom
Sixth-grade families will celebrate as students receive personalized Yads (Torah pointers) that they made in class. They will be used at their Bnei Mitzvah celebrations.
Third–Grade Milestone Moment & Shabbat Dinner
Fri / Nov 17 / 5:45 pm / 87th St Third–Floor Chapel - Milestone Moment
Fri / Nov 17 / 6:15 pm / 87th St, Ballroom 3 - Shabbat Dinner
Third–Grade families come together as their children lead part of Kabbalat Shabbat, learn about tzedakah, and receive tzedakah boxes. Shabbat dinner follows.
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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