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.

Panim Summer of Impact

The PANIM Institute of BBYO offers a variety of travel options through the Summer of IMPACT program that will take you, and your leadership, to new heights. The two week trips take place in Boston, Washington, DC, the American Southwest, and Israel and while each program is unique to their locality, they all focus on creating a community of leaders by being actively engaged in advocacy and hands-on service. The Summer of IMPACT trips can all be paired with traditional BBYO summer travel programs for the summer of a lifetime. Take advantage of the PANIM Institute of BBYO’s unparalleled opportunities with a community of Jewish teens who will become your lifelong friends.

 For More Information Contact: Rabbi Jason Kimelman-Block, Director of Education
jkb@bbyo.org
202-507-7304

Camp Yad B' Yad (grades 9–12)

Hand In Hand, Together We’ll Make a Difference

 
Ages: entering grades 9–12
June 20–July 1

$730 per session, $620 Discounted Member Rate

How much could you accomplish if you did just one thing each day to make the world nicer, better, healthier?  Whether you’re using paint brushes and power tools or pots and pans, you can help your community through Camp Yad.

 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.

Machon Micah (The Micah Institute) at Temple Micah  describes itself as a multidimensional, multigenerational, and innovative approach to teaching Jewish learning that places learning in the center of our community through Jewish celebrations and daily experiences. Students across the generations celebrate their Jewish identities by participating in community-based Jewish life; through congregation wide-Shabbat and holiday gatherings, scheduled classroom and adult learning time, individualized weekly Skype Hebrew tutoring, and a midweek arts-based learning program.

Classes Include:

Pre-K-Programming at Monthly All-Community Education Events

K-2-Sunday 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m., Monthly All-Community Education Events

Washington Hebrew Congregation describes itself as offering an innovative, experiential, and compelling religious educational program for our children to learn about Judaism and develop their sense of Jewish identity. Parallel programs are offered for children in grades K –10 at both the Lehrman Religious School at Temple and at the Julia Bindeman Suburban Center. Special Family Religious School days occur for families of students in the kindergarten through fifth grades, and special field trips occur in the fourth, sixth, seventh grades and Upper School years.

Classes  and Special Programs Offered include:

Temple Sinai Religious School describes itself as a warm and wlecoming center for Jewish Learning and Living.  Temple Sinai walues social action, a respect for tradition, support of Israel and welcomes all people seeking to establish a stronger Jewish identity.

Classes are offered include:

K-5  Sundays 8:30-10:45 a.m. or Sundays 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

4th/5th grade have an option of day time mid-week for Hebrew.  classes are offered on Tuesday 4:00-7:00 p.m., Wednesday 3:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday 4:00-7:00 p.m.

6th attend a one hour Hebrew class during the weekday hours listed above

7th  Tuesdays 7:00-8:55 p.m.

8th/9th Tuesdays 7:00-8:55 p.m.

10th Confirmation - Sundays 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

 Special Programs Include:

 Jewish Culture Clubs provide teens with opportunities for involvement in the Jewish community through their high school.  Jewish Culture Clubs are established "for teens, by teens;" they meet during or after school hours (usually weekly or monthly) on campus and are open to all students.  The structure of each Club is created by teen leaders, who assess the interests and needs of their participants.  The Jewish content of Club activities focuses primarily on Jewish holidays, Jewish popular culture, Israel, Jewish history, rituals, understanding contemporary Judaism, and socializing with other Jewish teens.  Each Club has at least one teacher sponsor, and is supported by The Curriculum Initiative for independent schools.  

 Jewish Culture Clubs provide teens with opportunities for involvement in the Jewish community through their high school.  Jewish Culture Clubs are established "for teens, by teens;" they meet during or after school hours (usually weekly or monthly) on campus and are open to all students.  The structure of each Club is created by teen leaders, who assess the interests and needs of their participants.  The Jewish content of Club activities focuses primarily on Jewish holidays, Jewish popular culture, Israel, Jewish history, rituals, understanding contemporary Judaism, and socializing with other Jewish teens.  Each Club has at least one teacher sponsor, and is supported by The Curriculum Initiative for independent schools.  

School Main Number:  202-939-8800

Faculty Advisor:  Shelley Brody  

 Jewish Culture Clubs provide teens with opportunities for involvement in the Jewish community through their high school.  Jewish Culture Clubs are established "for teens, by teens;" they meet during or after school hours (usually weekly or monthly) on campus and are open to all students.  The structure of each Club is created by teen leaders, who assess the interests and needs of their participants.  The Jewish content of Club activities focuses primarily on Jewish holidays, Jewish popular culture, Israel, Jewish history, rituals, understanding contemporary Judaism, and socializing with other Jewish teens.  Each Club has at least one teacher sponsor, and is supported by The Curriculum Initiative for independent schools.  

School Main Number:  202-537-8100