The Friday School is a cooperatively-run Jewish school whose goal is to establish lifelong Jewish learning.

The Friday School offers a one-day per week alternative with classes in Hebrew, Jewish history, culture and ethics.

Our program features family Shabbat and holiday celebrations.  Families from all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome.

• Children grades K through 7
• Classes in Hebrew, Jewish history, culture and ethics
• Families from all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome
• Weekly family Shabbat gathering
• Geared for busy families – Meet once per week on Fridays at the JCC on Elmgrove Ave in Providence 's East Side
• Guidance for Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations

The mission of The Friday School is to provide a Jewish education with an emphasis on culture and ethics to children from pre-school age up to Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

The school meets once a week on Fridays from 3:45 to 6:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, R.I.

We also teach the children Jewish songs and prayers. Friday school begins in September and ends in May.

Our goal is to establish lifelong interest in Jewish learning in both its formal and informal aspects. The Friday School values all members of the community in their varying perspectives and in their exploration of Judaism - in this way our children can freely and proudly identify as participating members of the Jewish community. We welcome new members and admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all of the school's programs and activities.

The Friday School employees a professional director who works together with the parents to run our school. Our teachers include enthusiastic students from Brown, RISD, and Johnson and Wales as well as some parents of our students.

Friday, September 5, 2008
4:00-5:00 pm

Jewish Community Center
401 Elmgrove Ave Providence, RI

Please join us for our Open House on Friday, September 5 at our location at the JCC at 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence.

Guests are invited to drop in any time during school hours from 4:00-5:00.

Parents who are looking for alternatives for their child’s Jewish education are invited to visit us and learn about our program.

At the Open House, parents and children will learn about our curriculum and approach and what makes the Friday School special.

For more information contact Steven Schwartz at (401)440-4028 or email him at info@thefridayschool.org

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• The Friday School is a small and intimate environment, encouraging family involvement.
• The Friday School provides an opportunity to instill an enthusiasm for Jewish culture and learning.
• We meet once per week.

Often Friday School families plan their own special Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations. This resources includes downloads of services, tutors and local venues. To be listed in our resources guide, email us at bnai-mitzvah@thefridayschool.org.