INDEPENDENT JEWISH EDUCATION FOR BUSY MODERN FAMILIES
Sunday School for
Jewish Studies
The Sunday School for Jewish Studies (SSJS) is an independent Hebrew School in Waltham, MA, that is dedicated to providing quality Jewish education to children in grades Pre-K through 7.
Enrollment for new students is open all year!
All are Welcome!
No matter your Jewish education experience or background, we welcome you!
We are a community of inclusion, and our families come in many shapes and sizes.
Our vision is to provide a meaningful Jewish education experience to our families through community, creativity, and celebration.
What grades do you teach?
Hebrew instruction at every level in every grade—no experience is necessary.
It is never too late to learn the Aleph-bet. SSJS offers leveled Hebrew instruction at every age. Small study groups support children to learn Hebrew with their peers.
Tell me about your teachers?
Dedicated, passionate, professional teachers.
Our teachers are experienced, enthusiastic and committed Jewish educators, bringing richness and vibrancy to our Hebrew School experience.
When do you meet?
Is it "real" Jewish education?
Tell me about your students.
Sunday School Classes
High Holidays Services
Join us for our inclusive services open to the
community.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation
We don’t train….we teach. Meaningful, thoughtful, personalized bar/bat mitzvahs.




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Class Updates
Pre-K–2nd
Grade
3rd & 4th Grade
5th Grade
6th & 7th Grade
What’s Happening at SSJS
Latest News
SSJS Featured on JewishBoston.com!
JewishBoston.com recently interviewed SSJS Education Director Michelle Folickman about the importance of continuing Sunday School education (as well as the unique challenges of running a Sunday School) during a pandemic. Check it out here!