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Mission Statement

The Adath Israel Jarson Education Center is committed to providing our students with Jewish Education and experiences in order that they and their families will be able to integrate and appreciate the roles of G-d, Torah, Israel, Hebrew, Mitzvot, Jewish holidays, prayer, life cycle events, Jewish history, and Jewish culture in their own lives.

Adath Israel’s Religious School is organized around a core of ten master goals. Each teacher uses all or part of these goals in an age-appropriate manner when planning their lessons and teaching their classes.

Upon graduation, students will be able to :

Ado-nai:

·          Understand that the “Jewish Triangle” consists of G-d, Israel and prayer.

·          Appreciate the mystery of G-d as our unique Creator, Sovereign, Teacher and Judge.

·          Understand a variety of different aspects of G-d.

·          Build their personal relationship with G-d.

Torah:

·          Read and understand a variety of Jewish religious texts including the Torah, Midrash, Mishnah, Talmud and Halakah.

Yisrael v’Zehut (Privilege):

·          Understand the extent of the blessing of the State of Israel that our ancestors lacked.

·          Understand the importance of Israel to the current American Jewish community.

·          Value the privileges and take on the responsibilities of living in our own Jewish community here in Cincinnati.

Safah (Language): 

·          Understand modern synagogue Hebrew and why knowing it is an asset.

Mitzvot (Commandments):

·          Understand mitzvot as actions that people are duty-bound to perform and as commandments from G-d.

Realize that good Jewish ethical behavior flows from the proper performance and understanding of mitzvot.

Mo’adim (Special Seasons):

·          Appreciate the meaning of Shabbat and the holidays through exposure to the idea that Jews live their lives according to a rhythm that begins with Rosh Hashanah each fall and continues throughout the entire year.

Tefillah (Prayer):

·          Understand that genuine tefillah requires one to develop an inner sense of     G-d’s presence through mastering Hebrew reading.

·          Be able to explore the different avenues through which one can develop the desire to pray. 

Machzor Chayyim (Life Cycle):

·          Be familiar with the progression of the Jewish life cycle that begins with birth and ends with death. This includes life events like Bar/Bat Mitzvah and weddings.

·          Appreciate this “cycle” as a guide to life.

Toledot Yisrael (Jewish History):

·          Understand the connection to over four millennia of Jewish history.

·          View themselves as the latest chapter in this Jewish saga of survival that includes astounding triumphs, crushing tragedies and glorious redemption.

Tarbut (Culture): 

·          Understand that Jewish identity continues outside of the synagogue walls.

Know Jewish songs and music that inform and compliment our religious heritage. They will also have a regular opportunity to study Judaism through the hands-on medium of art.