Our Principal: Helene Ainbinder

Helene Ainbinder holds an Associate Degree from Fashion Institute of Technology, a Bachelor's Degree in Judaic Studies and Minor in Fine Arts from Hofstra University, a degree from Touro College in two fields of studies, one as a Morasha and the second in Jewish Family Education; with various teaching certifications. A teacher in Jewish Education for over 20 years. Helene also holds a seat on the Torah Fund Board of Women's league for the Conservative Movement, affiliated with the Jewish Theological Seminary. Helene designs a colorful blend of Judaic Studies with an engaging artful approach to the various subjects within grades K-7.

Our Religious School

Our Religious School services children from 5 years of age through 14. In addition to providing structured classes for grades Aleph through Hay, we also offer pre-primary and primary programs. Each grade leads our congregation in service, including Friday night, Shabbat morning, Havdalah and weekday evening services. Our dedicated staff, many of whom have been with us since our inception, provides our children with a deep appreciation of their Jewish identity and an understanding of our rich heritage through the study of language, Bible, culture, Torah, Israel, history, traditions and holiday study. We encourage our graduates to continue their Hebrew education by offering them partial scholarships to SHMA. SHMA is a regional Hebrew high school, where our students join with students from other synagogues to further their religious study.

Our staff are all certified teachers with over 20 years of Jewish education teaching experience. They teach with a love for Torah. Our curriculum has a progressive style. The Gimmel, Daled and Hay students (5, 6 & 7th grade), have required subjects and can choose 2 elective subjects ranging from computers, ethics and Talmud. We have Junior Congregation, special events both spiritual and secular community activities. We also offer Adult Education and our synagogue is currently involved working with Israel and a grant geared to the environment and engaging with the Israeli school systems.