These are the happy students in Ms. Weiss's third grade class!
Here is an excellent link for Hebrew reading practice and fun online games
Interested in meeting other OPT parents with children in the same grade as your children?
Parents on the committee will be asked to organize at least one social event for families of the grade during the school year.
Maybe a pizza night on Wednesday before religious school? Maybe an ice cream social at Brown Cow? Maybe a Friday night service? The sky’s the limit, but we need your help building our community. Please consider signing up for this committee on your religious school registration form. If you have questions, contact OPT’s Membership Committee Co-Chairs, Lauren Wolven (312) 606-3239 or Leah Vergotine (708) 434-0631. Oak Park Temple’s Religious School Mission Statement
Oak Park Temple B’nai Abraham Zion recognizes the right of our children to a program of religious education which will: Promote the development of a positive Jewish identity through word and deed, mitzvot and tzedakah. Enable our children to become observant and active members of the Jewish community. Provide quality studies of the pillars of Judaism: God, Torah and Israel; of our rituals, observances, services and prayers; and of our holidays. Create a warm, welcoming and inspirational environment where student-teacher-temple relationships will flourish. Nurture each child to assert a proud Jewish identity that will help each to live a life of joy and celebration of self, family and community. Spiritual Philosophy of the School Recognizing the family as the primary site for the formation of spiritual values, the goal of the religious school is to support and facilitate this process. The meaning of God is discussed in an open fashion. Each child is given the opportunity to explore a unique and personal relationship with God. Self-expression is encouraged in order to provide an optimum environment for growth. Our spiritual philosophy rests upon the belief that our lives have meaning, that each of us matters and that we are connected to something greater than ourselves. As a spiritual resource and in an atmosphere of caring, openness and trust, the Temple provides a safe place where values-related concerns are discussed. The idea of mitzvot is central to our curriculum at every grade level, reinforcing values, ethical behavior, and the responsibilities of the individual within our society. The spiritual dimension of Jewish life permeates our religious school experience. As they explore their own developing spirituality, our children are encouraged to do so with creativity, freedom of thought and open minds. |
Calendar correction:
Please note the following calendar correction:
Spring break is Sunday March 24 through Sunday March 31 Classes will meet on March 17th! 
Oak park Temple Retreat information for 4th & 6th grade families:
Families of our 4th & 6th graders participate in our annual congregational retreat. 4th & 6th grade students sleep together in cabins and have their own programming throughout the weekend. There will be family programming for these age groups as well. The retreat is March 8-10 at OSRUI near Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Students in 4th and 6th grades only are registered with their school enrollment. Everyone else has to register now! To register or for more information about the retreat please go to:
http://retreat.oakparktemple.com/ 
If you have any questions about the forms on this page or Oak Park Temple’s religious school program please contact Robin Arbetman at 708-386-3937, ext. 14 or e-mail educator@oakparktemple.org
Classes meet:
To Register: Download these forms:
To register for our school please submit tuition enrollment and photography release forms for your family and one energency enrollment form per child enrolled. IEP forms are optional and submitted as needed. Online Religious School Calendar Contact Robin Arbetman at 708-386-3937 ext. 14 or e-mail educator@oakparktemple.org 
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The goal of our school is to make each of our students a compassionate and educated member of the Jewish community. We want each of our students to explore the many ways that Judaism is relevant in modern life. We also want each of our students to understand that their opinion and understanding is important and relevant to Judaism at large! We cannot do this without you! Working together we strengthen our community while making Judaism an integral and relevant part of your family’s life.
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To the 2012 – 2013 (5773) school year at Oak Park Temple!
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Oak Park Temple is a member of URJ, Union for Reform Judaism. This website conforms to the privacy policy set forth by the URJ.
Oak Park Temple is a member of URJ, Union for Reform Judaism. This website conforms to the privacy policy set forth by the URJ.
