Pre-K to 5th
We are busy planning for the 2025-2026 year of Religious School and we can't wait to see you in September. We still have space to enroll new students in each of our classes. If you are interested in having your child join us, read below to see what we are currently offering.
Registration is now open!
For detailed instructions on how to register, please visit this link.
If you are new to CBS and do not yet have a shulcloud account, and/or have questions about enrolling, send Rachel (Education and Youth Director) an email at rachelwachtel@bethshalomseattle.org.
Pre-K to 2nd Grade Program:
In Pre-K through 2nd grade students are introduced to the Hebrew language and the Hebrew alphabet. They practice reciting brachot (blessings) for Shabbat, Holidays, and food. They study key Torah texts and practice the skills needed to study a text in partnership with a hevruta (a peer learning partner). Each Sunday, in addition to learning with their grade-level teacher, students participate in Tefillah, an Israel Program with our Shinshin, and a Hebrew lesson with our Hebrew Through Movement Specialist. Each class also has a special music class each month to prepare for upcoming holidays.
Chalutzim (preschool class for potty trained 3 and 4 year olds) meets:
Sunday mornings 9:30-12:30
Gan, Kitah Aleph and Kitah Bet (Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade) meets:
Sunday mornings 9:30-12:30
*Beginning in Aleph (1st Grade) students work in small groups on their Hebrew reading skills each week with members of our Hebrew Reading Team.
3rd -5th Grade Program:
All in Person- Sunday mornings 9:30-12:30 and Tuesday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm at CBS
Sunday classes will include: Tefillah with Rabbi Rose, an Israel program with our Shinshin, Hebrew with our Hebrew Through Movement Specialist, individualized Hebrew Reading practice with members of our Hebrew Reading Team, Jewish History, holidays, and mitzvot units. Each class also has a special music class each month to prepare for upcoming holidays.
Tuesday Classes will include: Prayer focused Hebrew learning and Hevruta (partner) text study with the PoP (Pedagogy of Partnership) Program.
Tuition Pricing for 2025-2026
CBS believes that Jewish education should be accessible to all. The synagogue’s budget offsets the cost of Religious School to keep it affordable, reflected in the “standard tuition.” The actual cost to educate each child, retain excellent teachers, and provide quality, innovative programming is higher than the standard tuition, reflected in the “unsubsidized tuition.” Members who are willing and able to are invited to pay the unsubsidized tuition or make a tax exempt donation. Standard fee rates are available to members of CBS. Non-members kindly pay the unsubsidized rate. If you are interested in becoming members, please contact our membership director.
|
Grade |
Standard Tuition |
Unsubsidized Tuition |
|
Halutzim (Pre-K, only Sunday) |
$1,415 |
$2,040 |
|
Kitah Bet (2nd Grade, Sunday) |
$1,525 |
$2,090 |
|
Kitah Gimmel, Dalet, and Hey |
$1,845 |
$2,560 |
Click here for a detailed overview of our 2025-2026 Religious School curriculum.