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1999 was a watershed year for the congregation
as the UJC inaugurated its own Hebrew and Religious School. The UJC's
Shorashim School offers classes for students of all ages, from pre-Kindergarten
through post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The word "shorashim" is Hebrew
for "roots," a fitting symbol for a school trying to give
its children a sense of their religious identity, something that
is very important in a place like Hong Kong.
OUR PROGRAM, TEACHERS AND STAFF
Shorashim is the only congregational school
in Hong Kong (and maybe even in Southeast Asia). We've purposely
said "congregational" rather than "supplementary"
school because what we do at Shorashim isn't supplemental - it
is core learning. We strive to do more than teach about Judaism,
we strive to provide opportunities for experiencing Jewish living
and we do so within the context of the UJC and Hong Kong's
Jewish community.
We are fortunate to have teachers and staff of the highest calibre
with a wealth of varied international experience. Our specialist
staff and teachers cater for our children from the tender age
of 4 years to high school, providing an age appropriate and stimulating
Progressive Jewish Education.
SHORASHIM
Shorashim is for children age 4 to grade
8, covering history and social studies, holidays and ceremonies,
Hebrew and prayer, ethics and values, and Torah. School-wide programming,
grade level activities, and family and congregational events are
part of the Shorashim experience. Students in grades K-8 attend
on Sundays, from 9:30am - 12:30pm.
SHORASHIM MADRIKHIM - STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL
Religious education at UJC doesn't
end with becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Our High School students
continue to be involved with learning as well as with serving
as madrikhim ("guides" or teacher's
aides) for the lower grades.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Watch for lots of fun, innovative and
exciting opportunities for family and congregational involvement
in Shorashim activities and programs! Our students will experience
Jewish living and learning as members of, and in partnership with,
our entire congregation and community.
The most important aspect of the development
of a Jewish way of life is when it involves the whole family.
In all aspects of our program we ask for parents to be involved
and welcome suggestions and contributions.
REGISTRATION
Click
here
to download our registration packet.
If you have any questions about Shorashim, please contact Rabbi
Martha Bergadine, the School Administrator, (tel:
2523-2985).
BAGELS & BINAH
The Shorashim programme on Sunday morning encourages parents
to join their children for the morning assembly and prayer service.
Following the assembly, parents are invited to stay on for a
½ hour discussion with the Rabbi on a subject of interest
related to "teaching our children" to be young Jews
and passing on our Jewish identity to our kids.
This informal educational group meets on Shorashim Sundays and
is open to all parents and friends of Shorashim and the UJC.
A little taste of Bagels and cream cheese always warm the hearts
of our people.
Registration is not required. Just come!
BAR/BAT MITZVAH
Classes within Shorashim and with the Rabbi.
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