Kesher Religious School
Registration

Guardian 1

Guardian 2

We look forward to working in partnership with all of our parents and students to provide a high quality Jewish education in a safe and nurturing environment. In consideration for enrolling your children in the Kesher Center for Jewish Learning, you agree to the following terms, which may not be altered except by written permission of the Directors:

1. I give permission for my child(ren) to engage in the normal activities of the school, including any programs and events that occur at the synagogue or off campus, such as special Shabbat services, parties, and events. These activities include, but are not limited to, classroom learning, elective classes, physical recreation and games, cooking, eating, and arts and crafts.

2. I will receive a special form for any activity, such as a field trip, that takes place away from the synagogue, and I understand that if I do not return the form my child will not be allowed to participate in the activity.

3. I agree on behalf of me and my child(ren) to release, hold harmless and indemnify the Kesher Center for Jewish Learning, including all employees and volunteers, from any liability arising out of participation in school and congregational activities that take place at the synagogue and any other special activities that I have approved, to the maximum extent permitted by law.

4. I will receive a copy of the Kesher Parent Handbook, and if applicable the B'nei Mitzvah Handbook. Additional copies may be obtained from the Kesher Diretors at any time. I agree that my child(ren) and I will abide by the rules contained in the Kesher Parent Handbook.

5. I agree to pay tuition as set forth in this form.

6. I agree to make my best effort to have my child(ren) attend all Kesher sessions, attend with my child(ren) on Family Days, and support the school through approximately 5 hours of volunteering if and when possible. If my child(ren) will be absent from a Kesher class, or our family is unable to attend a Family Day, I will notify the Kesher Directors.

Meeting our goals at Kesher depend on participation and engagement from the whole family.

We have created more opportunities for family engagement, in an effort to create the most impact and learning for our children and the whole community.

In order to succeed, we need YOU as active partners. Your involvement in Kesher, and your commitment to life-long learning will inspire your child's interest, and deepen their connection to Judaism.

We encourage each family to do five volunteer hours with Kesher per year. There are many opportunities to volunteer depending on your interests and talents. Some are time specific, others can be done whenever convenient. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Kesher Directors.

Our goal in providing this wide array of opportunities and encouraging volunteerism from everyone, is to build deeper bonds and connections within Kesher, and enhance your whole family's Jewish learning and our program through your support.

Medical Insurance

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

PLEASE LIST AN EMERGENCY CONTACT SEPARATE FROM EITHER GUARDIAN 1 OR 2 LISTED ABOVE. For the event of an emergency where we are unable to reach either Guardian 1 or 2, please give us the contact information of persons to be notified:

In case of injury or illness while your child is at school, every effort will be made to contact the guardians or emergency contact person. The following instructions will remain in force unless revoked by the parent/guardian in writing.

If the injury is minor, Kesher staff has permission to:

In case of a medical emergency, I authorize the Kesher staff to obtain emergency medical treatment for my child. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me immediately.

Congregation Beth Israel strongly believes that Jewish education should be available and accessible to all. Financial aid is available to members of Congregation Beth Israel in good standing. If needed, please fill out the Financial Aid Request Form online.

Special discounts are also available. They include a Multiple Student Discount of $50 per additional student (found at the end of the "Student 1" section above) and an Early Bird Discount of $25 per student for families who register by 7/31/2024.

2024-2025 Tuition Breakdown:

Gan Yeladim Pre-school age 1-5: meets twice/month for 10 months. Please enter the number of students enrolling in each section below.

K-6th Grade: Meets most Sundays for 10 months unless otherwise specified. Please enter the number of students enrolling in each section below.

7th Grade B'nei Mitzvah Year: Meets most Sundays for 10 months during regular Kesher hours unless otherwise specified. In addition, meets for B'nei Mitzvah class with Rabbi Samuels and Leah Bordman after Kesher from 1-2pm. Meets one-on-one with Leah Bordman and Rabbi Samuels within 6-8 months before B'Mitzvah.

8-10th Grade (Confirmation): Meets once each month. Please enter the number of students enrolling in each section below.

Financial Aid Request