- 177 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
- 973-538-9292
- office@mjcby.org
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At MJCBY’s Religious School we take great pride in creating a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment, in which students are valued, respected, and engaged in relevant, exciting and meaningful activities within a supportive community.
Our comprehensive curriculum ensures that each child is guided as an individual in their Jewish educational journey. We work with each student in preparation for their B'nai Mitzvah, and to help them gain the skills, understanding, and appreciation for active participation in religious services, practices and values.
Our warm, caring and experienced teachers and staff facilitate many experiential learning opportunities individually, in pairs, groups, and among families, aimed at creating positive experiences, memories and connections to our school, synagogue, and greater Jewish community.
We begin in our youngest grades with a very hands-on, multi-sensory introduction of Hebrew letters, Holiday art projects, as well as stories, songs and games that teach these subjects at an age-appropriate level. As our student’s progress, we introduce a variety of more advanced and developmentally appropriate learning modalities for Hebrew language and prayer, and expand and deepen our understanding of Jewish history, holidays and ethics. Our curriculum follows a spiral model, in which students are introduced to concepts (such as Jewish holidays throughout the year), with ever deepening layers of complexity as they move through Kindergarten — Grade 7 at our school.
MJCBY’s Religious school does not just begin with kindergarten and end with 7th grade — there are a plethora of ways to get involved from the youngest of ages, through our Advanced Learning Programs for Teens, and beyond.
MJCBY’s Religious school students and their families have many opportunities for social action, as well as an exciting array of extra curricular community programming. MJCBY’s Religious School students graduate as empowered Jewish Americans who are inspired to contribute to society with the gifts and responsibility of their Jewish identity.
For more information, please send an email to Suzan Chaiklin, our Education Director.
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Our Religious School year runs from October 2026 through May 2027, with special holiday programs and family events throughout September to celebrate the High Holy Days and the beginning of the Jewish New Year.
Sundays | 9:30–10:30 AM
A joyful introduction to Jewish life through music, stories, crafts, movement, and play for toddlers and the special grown-up in their lives. Together, families celebrate Jewish holidays, traditions, and community in a warm, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
Sundays | 9:30–10:30 AM
Hands-on learning through Jewish holidays, Hebrew, songs, stories, crafts, movement, and creative activities that foster a lifelong love of Jewish learning.
Sundays | 9:30–11:30 AM
Students enjoy an engaging morning of Hebrew, Judaic, Jewish holidays, music, art, Israel education, prayer, and interactive learning in a warm and welcoming environment.
Wednesdays | 4:30–6:00 PM (Twice Each Month)
Additional Hebrew instruction, Jewish values, Israel education, project-based learning, and hands-on experiences that deepen students' Jewish knowledge and strengthen their connection to the Jewish community.
Mondays (Once a Month) | 6:30–8:30 PM
Leadership development, Jewish learning, community service, social action, and meaningful discussions on topics relevant to today's teens while preparing them for lifelong Jewish engagement.
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At MJCBY Religious School, we believe every child deserves a joyful, meaningful, and engaging Jewish education. Our programs inspire children and teens to develop a strong Jewish identity, build lasting friendships, deepen their connection to Israel and the Jewish community, and create lifelong memories in a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
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