Kulanu
We want Kulanu to be a different experience for our students and not mirror that of the schools and classrooms they attend during the week. Kulanu is so much more than “religious school”: it’s a warm, inclusive community where every child belongs and discovers their own Jewish identity through inquiry and exploration. This philosophy guides everything we will do—from Sunday sessions to youth-group events, family learning, and holiday celebrations.
Whether it be in-class learning, youth group events, family education programming, or holiday celebrations, our goal will always be to foster a sense of community and belonging, and feelings of empowerment through experiential and collaborative learning.
Details and Enrollment
- Now open for 2026–2027 (Sundays, beginning August 16, 2026).
- Kulanu Learning for Pre-K-6th Grade from 9:15 AM–11:30 AM
- Kulanu Hebrew for 3rd-6th Grade from 11:30AM-12:30PM.
- Base rate: $850.00 for an entire year of learning and joyful Judaism, with Judaics and Hebrew integrated throughout the morning for all grades. Save $100 by registering before July 15.
- Scholarships available—no one is turned away for financial reasons; contact Rabbi Schwartz at rabbi@tbshsv.org.
- Kulanu welcomes every child—members and non-members alike—and children of those on a conversion journey.
- Kulanu Calendar: UPDATED
- Parent Handbook
Cohorts
Kulanu organizes children into flexible learning cohorts—small, mixed-age communities guided by shared developmental milestones rather than traditional grade levels. Each cohort spans an age range, allowing children to learn alongside slightly older and younger peers while working at an appropriate level. This allows our educators to meet learners where they are while ensuring that every child builds a strong foundation in Jewish knowledge, practice, and identity.
Each cohort is also given a Hebrew name, reinforcing the use of Hebrew throughout our program and reminding students that they are growing together as part of the Jewish community.
• Garinim (Seeds) – Our youngest learners (approximately ages 4–5)
• Shorashim (Roots) – Our developing learners (approximately ages 6–8)
• Eitzim (Trees) – Our oldest learners before B’nai Mitzvah (approximately ages 9–12)
Developmentally Designed Learning
Our curriculum is organized into three developmental bands that reflect how children naturally grow and learn:
- Garanim (Seeds): Hands-on, sensory-based learning that nurtures routine, belonging, and the joy of being Jewish.
- Shorashim (Roots) : Story-centered, concrete learning that introduces Jewish rituals, holidays, values, and vocabulary through active participation.
- Eitzim (Tress): More reflective and conceptual learning that explores Jewish texts, traditions, ethics, and leadership while encouraging learners to ask deeper questions about what Judaism means in their own lives.
Learning Strands and Metrics
We are thrilled to be partners with the Institute of Southern Jewish Life, and are excited to be launching a new pilot curriculum that fosters joyful, meaningful Jewish learning rooted in relationships, values, and experiences.
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