By Stacey Anderson
Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS) is holding a Congregational and Religious School open house on May 15th from 9:30-11:30 am. Meet Rabbi Susan Falk and Shari Rothstein, Religious School Principal, take a tour of the Religious School, visit with congregants over bagels and coffee and get a car wash from members of Kehi-Loft, our Hebrew High School.
CKS, a Reconstructionist synagogue, is a warm and welcoming community dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, cultural and social needs of a diverse congregation. Reconstructionism is a progressive and contemporary approach to Jewish life that respects tradition, but is also open to new interpretations and forms of Jewish practice.
CKS offers a home to Jewish families of all kinds and stages of life such as interfaith, families with young children and/or teens, singles and seniors. Our offerings include Religious School, Kehi-Loft (Hebrew High), adult education, Tikkun Olam/SocialAction committee, social events, "empty-nester" activities, Kol Ahava Choir, book club, Mah Jong group, Sunday morning bagel café and more.
The CKS Religious School explores Jewish traditions and culture that range from prayers, Hebrew instruction, and Torah to cooking, history, music, art, and Israel. Special family education sessions include parents in learning about special topics. Grades K-7 meet on Sundays from 9am-noon.
Students in grades 8-12 can participate in Kehi-Loft, our Hebrew High program. Kehi-Loft meets in the evening from 6:00 – 8:00 once a week. Kehi-Loft is an engaging discussion and social group that actively participates in CKS by leading Shabbat services, spearheading CKS and community service projects, and mentoring younger students.
Congregation Kehilat Shalom (CKS) is taking enrollment applications for the 2011-2012 Religious School year. If you cannot make our open house on May 15th, private tours are available. For more information, call 908-359-0420.
