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Temple Sinai's Religious School

412-421-7039, school@templesinaipgh.org

Contact: Amy Taxay, Chair; Betsy Levine-Brown, Co-chair, school@templesinaipgh.org


Temple Sinai’s Religious School Vision Statement, 2007-2008/5767-5768:
Liberal Judaism as a Way of Life

We are committed to uphold our Jewish covenant by educating our students to strengthen and develop their commitment to Reform Judaism.... (more)

TSIRP prayers are available online here! New: Audio files--spoken and sung versions

School Calendar


Religious School

SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday morning classes for students in grades K-6 meet from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Classes include Jewish Studies, Hebrew learning, art and music.

Torah for Tots (and parents, too!)

SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Torah for Tots meets one Sunday a month for an age-appropriate introduction to Jewish stories, holidays, songs and customs. Children participate in special activities for the first hour, while their parents study with Rabbi Gibson and other guest presenters. Parents and children then join together for a snack and a family activity. Two classes will be offered: pre-kindergarten (ages 3-5) and tiny tots (ages 2-3).

PACT (Parents and Children Together):

One Sunday each month during the school year, parents of second and third graders have an opportunity to learn while their children are in class.

Senior School

MONDAY EVENINGS, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Grades 7 through 9 meet on Monday evenings for Jewish Studies and Hebrew learning.
Confirmation Class (Grade 10) and B’nai Mitzvah Preparation Class also meet on Monday evenings.

DINNER WITH THE RABBI

Eleventh and Twelfth Grade Post-Confirmation Students – meets once a month on Friday evenings from 7:30 – 9:30 PM

Hebrew School

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS

Session 1: 4:00 –5:30 PM
Session 2: 4:45 - 6:15 PM
This Hebrew program is for students in 3rd through 6th grade. Students attend one of two sessions. Both T’fillah (Prayer) and modern language skills are included in the Hebrew curriculum.

B'nai Mitzvah Program

One semester of classroom preparation plus individual tutoring.

Family Education

LAILAH TOV YELADIM

Bedtime stories and songs one Thursday each month from 6:45 - 7:30 PM. This program was created especially for families with children 6 and under. Children can come in their pajamas! Join us for milk and cookies.
October 25, November 15, December 13, January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24

MITZVAH KIDS

Team up with members of the Social Action Committee to perform family-friendly mitzvot in our community. Open to children of all ages.

Teen/Parent Workshops

Workshops focusing on important topics of interest to teens and their parents will be led by professionals in the community.

URJ Camps

For more information, please call the religious school office at 412-421-7039 or email us at school@templesinaipgh.org. 


contact include

Temple Sinai | 5505 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Phone: 412-421-9715 | Fax: 412-421-8430 | Email: office@templesinaipgh.org

Copyright 1996-2008 Temple Sinai

Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism