Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Center is a full-time, year-round program, serving children ages 2 -5.  It is open from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.  Their Reggio inspired philosophy reflects our deep belief that children are capable and competent and learn best in a rich environment that focuses on the interweaving of cognitive and creative ways of learning.   They are proud of their strong community of children, families and staff.

They are truly committed to working in partnership with you and your child to provide for the highest quality Jewish earlychildhood experience.

Licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education.

For more information contact Madeline Lowitz Gold at Madeline@templeemanuelmd.org or 301-942-2000

Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy
13300 Arctic Avenue
Rockville, MD  20853-3012
962-9400 
(301) 962-9400  ext 5177 Headmaster
(301) 962-9400  ext 5163 Executive Director

Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital
6045 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20011-1713
#:(202) 291-5737 
Web Page:  www.jpds.org
E-mail:   info@jpds.org
Jewish Primary Day School covers full pre-K, K-6.  Developmental, hands on approach to Jewish and secular education.  Small classes, modern Hebrew, active parent body, monthly parent newsletter.  Before/after school care program.  Afternoon school enrichment program.

 NVHC describes itself as a community of learners who strive to make connections with their Jewish identity and struggle to ensure that their children have strong and positive Jewish experiences both socially and educationally.

NVHC will meet beginning in September 2011 on Sundays from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for K-6^th grade, Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m. for 7-12^th grade and a one hour choice for Hebrew for 3-6^th either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Classes include:

K-2 Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

3rd-5th Grades Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Hebrew Wed. or Thurs 

6th Grade Sundays 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. and Hebrew Wed or Thurs

7th Grade 6:30-8:00 p.m. 

 Bnai Shalom of Fairfax Station offers a varied program for children Pre-K-grade 12.

According to Bnai Shalom, the goals of its Religious School is to provide  students with a Reform Jewish education.  They strive to enrich  children's Jewish experience and knowledge so as to strengthen their understanding of God, their identification with the Jewish people, their involvement in the temple and the community, their participation in Jewish life and synagogue worship, and their determination to live as Jews who are engaged and enthusiastic about our religion forever.

Classes include:

Pre-K  For those one year before kindergarten – Sundays, 2 sessions 8:30-10:15 a.m. or 10:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

 K-2 Sundays, 2 sessions 8:30-10:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Beth Chai describes itself as a Jewish Humanist Congregation of Greater Washington. It’s a vibrant, independent community drawing its membership from all over the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Beth Chai offers its members a wide variety of educational and cultural activities and services.

Classes include:

Pre-K       Pre-K – Sundays  9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon

K-2           K, 1^st, 2^nd - Sundays 9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon

 3-5           3^rd, 4^th, 5^th - Sundays 9:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon

 Shalom Education Center describes itself as a Sunday school for Russian Jewish children. Education for children and families is based more on Jewish History and Traditions and less on Judaism. This curriculum was developed for people raised by atheistic society who are not ready to traditional American approach to Jewish education.

Classes Include:

Sunday only for all ages

Pre K-K     Jewish Traditions, Russian language, Theater, Music, Art

1st Grade   Jewish Traditions, Hebrew, Russian language, Theater, Music, Art

2nd Grade    Jewish Traditions, Hebrew, Russian language, Mathematics, Theater, Music, Art

 Machar’s Jewish Cultural School describes itself as a program that provides a secular humanistic approach to Jewish holidays, Jewish ethics and values, Jewish history, Israel, social activism, and community service. The school curriculum culminates in a group b’nei mitzvah ceremony, usually in 7^th grade, where each student presents a project about a Jewish area of interest, together with supporting Jewish values that contribute to the child’s personal Jewish heritage.

Classes offered include:

Tots (ages 3-4) once a month  Sunday, 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

K-1 once a month Sunday, 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

2 weekly 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

3 weekly 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

4 weekly 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

5 weekly 9:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Ohr Kodesh Congregation describes itself as a warm and welcoming congregation that seeks to satisfy the both the traditional needs and contemporary interests of a diverse membership.  We offer award-winning and nationally accredited Early Childhood and Religious School programs, a twice daily Minyan, ongoing and short-term adult education programs taught by professional and lay leaders, and other opportunities for individuals and families to engage in Jewish life together.

Classes Offered Include:

Pre-K – Full and part-day preschool options

K-2 – 1 class per grade, meets Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays 4:15 – 6:15 p.m.

3-5 1 class per grade,  meets Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., Mondays 4:15 – 6:15 p.m.and Wednesdays 4:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Kehilat Shalom describes itself as a dynamic and welcoming community that cultivates opportunities for lifelong learning, spiritual growth, and creative social programming.

Classes Offered Include:

K-2    Sundays   9:30 a.m.-Noon

3-5    Sundays 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Tuesday 4:15-6:15 p.m.

6       Sundays 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Tuesday 4:15-6:15 p.m.

7      Sundaya 9:30 a.m.-Noon, Tuesday 4:15-6:15 p.m. 

Upper School

Grades 8-12   Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.    2x a month

Special Programs Include:

Pre-K   Tot Shabbat  1x a month