Kesher (religious school)
A K-6 program that nurtures Jewish identity, teaches tradition, and helps children feel at home in Jewish life.
Kesher means "connection." And that's exactly what our K-6 program is built on. Kids don't just learn about Judaism here. They sing it, celebrate it, question it, and make it their own. Every session weaves together Hebrew, Judaica, creative prayer, and community in a way that feels more like belonging than school.
In Kesher, Hebrew and Judaica studies are integrated, yet reading and chanting Hebrew prayers is taught separately. Each session includes community building, interactive learning about Judaism. Hebrew language study (or Hebrew through movement for younger grades), and t'filah (creative prayer experiences).
Kindergarten and Ist grade students receive free tuition their first year enrolled in Kesher (older siblings must be enrolled).
2026-2027 School Year
Begins September 2nd and 3rd
K-6th grade Kesher meets from 4:00 - 6:00 pm on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon (families can pick either day). When registering, please request your preferred day or indicate if you are not yet sure (we will reach out to you later in the summer). We will do our best to accommodate all requests, though we will prioritize keeping siblings together and not exceeding maximum capacity.
"We are so grateful to have found Or Ami and their education programs for our kids. Isabella enjoyed going to Kesher and Makom every session. She loved learning about Judaism and bonding with her friends. Jonah loved the taste of Mitzvah class. He enjoyed learning Hebrew and feeling like he was getting prepared for his bar mitzvah. He now can follow along in the prayer book during services and is proud to chant along with the congregation."
“The teen program provides a vital meeting place and Jewish educational center for teens after their b’nei mitzvah. In middle and high school, maintaining a strong connection to Judaism and our congregation is more vital than ever in these challenging times, and the regular connectivity of Or Ami has become a vital part of our daughter’s life. A group of peers at Or Ami that you can always rely on provides warmth and joy to teens as they walk down the road of transition to adulthood."
"We are so grateful to have found Or Ami and their education programs for our kids. Isabella enjoyed going to Kesher and Makom every session. She loved learning about Judaism and bonding with her friends. Jonah loved the taste of Mitzvah class. He enjoyed learning Hebrew and feeling like he was getting prepared for his bar mitzvah. He now can follow along in the prayer book during services and is proud to chant along with the congregation."
“The teen program provides a vital meeting place and Jewish educational center for teens after their b’nei mitzvah. In middle and high school, maintaining a strong connection to Judaism and our congregation is more vital than ever in these challenging times, and the regular connectivity of Or Ami has become a vital part of our daughter’s life. A group of peers at Or Ami that you can always rely on provides warmth and joy to teens as they walk down the road of transition to adulthood."
“The teen program provides a vital meeting place and Jewish educational center for teens after their b’nei mitzvah. In middle and high school, maintaining a strong connection to Judaism and our congregation is more vital than ever in these challenging times, and the regular connectivity of Or Ami has become a vital part of our daughter’s life. A group of peers at Or Ami that you can always rely on provides warmth and joy to teens as they walk down the road of transition to adulthood."
"We are so grateful to have found Or Ami and their education programs for our kids. Isabella enjoyed going to Kesher and Makom every session. She loved learning about Judaism and bonding with her friends. Jonah loved the taste of Mitzvah class. He enjoyed learning Hebrew and feeling like he was getting prepared for his bar mitzvah. He now can follow along in the prayer book during services and is proud to chant along with the congregation."
“The teen program provides a vital meeting place and Jewish educational center for teens after their b’nei mitzvah. In middle and high school, maintaining a strong connection to Judaism and our congregation is more vital than ever in these challenging times, and the regular connectivity of Or Ami has become a vital part of our daughter’s life. A group of peers at Or Ami that you can always rely on provides warmth and joy to teens as they walk down the road of transition to adulthood."
"We are so grateful to have found Or Ami and their education programs for our kids. Isabella enjoyed going to Kesher and Makom every session. She loved learning about Judaism and bonding with her friends. Jonah loved the taste of Mitzvah class. He enjoyed learning Hebrew and feeling like he was getting prepared for his bar mitzvah. He now can follow along in the prayer book during services and is proud to chant along with the congregation."
“The teen program provides a vital meeting place and Jewish educational center for teens after their b’nei mitzvah. In middle and high school, maintaining a strong connection to Judaism and our congregation is more vital than ever in these challenging times, and the regular connectivity of Or Ami has become a vital part of our daughter’s life. A group of peers at Or Ami that you can always rely on provides warmth and joy to teens as they walk down the road of transition to adulthood."
"We are so grateful to have found Or Ami and their education programs for our kids. Isabella enjoyed going to Kesher and Makom every session. She loved learning about Judaism and bonding with her friends. Jonah loved the taste of Mitzvah class. He enjoyed learning Hebrew and feeling like he was getting prepared for his bar mitzvah. He now can follow along in the prayer book during services and is proud to chant along with the congregation."
“The teen program provides a vital meeting place and Jewish educational center for teens after their b’nei mitzvah. In middle and high school, maintaining a strong connection to Judaism and our congregation is more vital than ever in these challenging times, and the regular connectivity of Or Ami has become a vital part of our daughter’s life. A group of peers at Or Ami that you can always rely on provides warmth and joy to teens as they walk down the road of transition to adulthood."
"We are so grateful to have found Or Ami and their education programs for our kids. Isabella enjoyed going to Kesher and Makom every session. She loved learning about Judaism and bonding with her friends. Jonah loved the taste of Mitzvah class. He enjoyed learning Hebrew and feeling like he was getting prepared for his bar mitzvah. He now can follow along in the prayer book during services and is proud to chant along with the congregation."