Religious School “Educate a child in their own way; So even when they are old, they will not depart from it.” - Proverbs 22:6

Our Mission

Our mission is to create an educational environment that enriches our children’s Jewish identity and fosters a meaningful connection, so Judaism becomes a cherished touchstone in their life.

Welcome to the SLJ!

At the Barry Ira Graff School of Living Judaism (SLJ) we explore life’s big questions, delve into our rich heritage, make the world around us a better place, build a meaningful Jewish community and have fun while doing it.

My three daughters attend SLJ (an 8th grader and two 4th graders) and have benefitted greatly from their time at CBI. Lilah is a Madricha, the twins are members of the junior choir, and all three have participated in Purim Shpiels, Mitzvah Day, and many other wonderful experiences. Their growth since beginning at the SLJ is immeasurable. Despite my hours of volunteer service to CBI and SLJ, I will never be able to fully give back what my children have received at CBI.

- Gil Kaminer

Parent

Curriculum Shaping future Jewish leaders

We offer a unique experiential approach to Jewish education for students in Pre-kKindergarten through Twelfth Grade. Our goal is to deepen your child’s Jewish identity, engage with core Jewish values and traditions, and become part of a community, practicing Tikkun Olam through our social action initiatives.

Youth Groups Relationships that last a lifetime

Our Youth Groups build strong, welcoming, inspired communities through youth-powered engagement. Students have the opportunity to travel together and experience Judaism around the world. Our members connect with each other through social activities, making memories and lifelong friends.

emphasis on family Reinforcing Jewish values together

Our students create art during the school year, learn new skills, think critically about their Judaism, and much more. All families with students in grades Pre-K-7 have the opportunity to experience the learning first-hand by coming to a specially designed family program throughout the year. These programs highlight a specific aspect of the grade focus of the year. Examples of these family programs have included visits to the Miami Holocaust Memorial, beach clean-ups, student performances, and more. These programs are an SLJ highlight as students proudly showcase their new skills with peers and parents.

We would love to welcome you to the SLJ!

For registration information or any questions, please call the school office at 561.241.1484.

Learn more about SLJ

Leadership & Staff

Learn more about our leadership and staff.

Parent Portal

Information on the parent organization, forms, registration and more.

Scholarships

We want all our students to have the opportunity to participate in all off-campus experiences we have to offer, which is why we created the Youth Scholarship Fund.

Mitzvah Projects

Community service and mitzvot are an integral part of our program. 

Letter from the Director

Dear Parents,

Bruchim Habaim!- ​Welcome! We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our school. We are very excited to continue to provide our students with the highest quality education. As a new member of the leadership team, I am excited to have the opportunity to get to know you and your families.

Congregation B’nai Israel Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism (SLJ) for Religious School thrives on the ​partnership​ between teachers, parents, students, professional staff, and lay leaders. This year we will continue to work on those partnerships in order to focus on growing our sacred ​community​. We will continue to refine and reframe our educational goals and vision in order to meet the needs of our students, allowing every child to have a ​personal connection​ to their Judaism. Our highly experienced clergy, education team, faculty, and staff partners with our lay leaders, parents, and educational community to help foster a love of Judaism, learning, and community. We think of our congregation as an extended ​family​, welcoming all- infants to seniors, longtime residents and new arrivals, singles, families and empty nesters. We will continue to strive to make Congregation B’nai Israel’s Religious School both an educational and spiritual home for your children.

We are eager to guide your children in their development as they deepen their understanding of Judaism through the study of Jewish History, Torah, Life Cycle Events, Holidays, Jewish Values, and Israel. Our experiential offerings such as enrichments (art, music, library), field trips, speakers, and community programming contribute to our comprehensive program. Hebrew is taught to foster connection to the language of our sacred texts and prayers, enabling our students to understand and be comfortable participating in synagogue services here as well as in the larger community.

Our school provides a safe place for your children to develop friendships and a community of peers. Attending class regularly ensures that children not only keep up with the academic portion of the program, but also continue to cultivate ​community and friendships​. We are committed to educating children with special needs and different learning styles. Our teachers are trained and willing to make modifications to the curriculum in order to ensure your child's success. If you would like to discuss your child's educational needs, please contact me at any time.

Looking forward to a wonderful year ahead of community, friendships, and learning.

L’Shalom,

Carly Wallenstein

Director of the Barry Ira Graff School for Living Judaism (SLJ) for Religious School