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 Newton, MA, that is dedicated to providing quality Jewish education to children in grades Pre-K through 7.
2020-2021 school year is our 75th anniversary! Celebrate with us!
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
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Preparation
We don’t train….we teach. Meaningful, thoughtful, personalized bar/bat mitzvahs.
High Holidays Services
Join us for our inclusive services open to the
community.
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Class Updates
Pre-K–3rd
4th & 5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
What’s Happening at SSJS
Latest News
Register for Virtual High Holiday services!
SSJS invites you to join us for an online version of our annual High Holiday services. The services are open to the community and will be led by Rabbi Jethro Berkman. Click here to register. The service schedule is as follows: September 19: Rosh HashanahChildren's...