I. L. Peretz
Community Jewish School
--The Secular Alternative--
in Central New Jersey
World Premiere of Tikkun Olam
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We are a secular Jewish school and community in Central New Jersey. Our school for children
ages 5 through 13 meets Sunday mornings from September to May. The curriculum emphasizes
historical and cultural approaches to the study of our Jewishness. Our Jewishness is reflected
in our commitment to each other, to Tikkun Olam, Hebrew for
"repair the world," and to make a shenere
un bessere velt, Yiddish for "a more beautiful and better world." Classes are directed toward understanding
our people's past and enriching our present lives as Jews.
The weekly program, led by a professional staff of teachers and administered by our principal, includes the study of our traditions, history, literature, music, dance, art and language. While the children are in class, adults meet over bagels and coffee for weekly discussions on a wide range of topics. Our community also offers regular educational and cultural programs on Friday evenings. In our community, Bar and Bat mitzvah ceremonies are as unique and individual as the students themselves and reflect their own families and individual Jewish heritages. Some include Torah readings, some have creative and meaningful rituals written for the occasion, and many include thoughts and wishes from key members of the child's community. Because there is no set formula to follow, creating the ceremony becomes part of each family's ongoing process of exploring how to make their Jewishness relevant and rich. Community members and leaders are available to guide families through this special time.
Secular humanistic
holiday celebrations involve our entire community -- students, adults, teens and younger siblings.
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