Through The Lenses

Temple Sinai Preschool looks to a set of core Jewish values and ideas to guide our work in constructing our Jewish early childhood experience. Understood as “lenses,” they help create a framework for educators and families for study, discussion and development of a shared vision in the classroom. 

Lenses

Masa | Journey

מסה

B'rit | Covenant

ברית

Tzelem Elokim | Divine Image

צלם אלוהים

K'dushah | Holiness

קדושה

Hit'orerut | Awakening

התעוררות

D'rash | Interpretation

דרש

Tikkun Olam |
Repair of the World

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Masa

Journey (Reflection, Return and Renewal): Families, educators and children come together to begin a continual journey that implies both struggle and promise. We make time for moments of celebration; regularly gathering for Shabbat, holidays and other important moments.

Masa

Journey (Reflection, Return and Renewal): Families, educators and children come together to begin a continual journey that implies both struggle and promise. We make time for moments of celebration; regularly gathering for Shabbat, holidays and other important moments.

Tikkun Olam

Repair of the World (Responsibility): We recognize our school communities’ responsibility to the world around us. Learn more.

D'rash

Interpretation (Inquiry, Dialogue, and Transmission): By studying together and through joint inquiry and dialogue our community will bond and grow.

Hit'orerut

Awakening (Amazement and Gratitude): Built on children's joy of discovery, their sense of amazement and wonder as a source of energy.

K'dushah

Holiness (Intentionality and Presence): Families come together to appreciate the blessing of having a community.

Tzelem Elokim

Divine Image (Dignity and Potential): Our school community honors everyone’s uniqueness and diversity is celebrated.

B'rit

Covenant (Belonging and Commitment): Families and Temple Sinai Preschool enter into a “covenant” of mutual support with clearly defined, but evolving, obligations and roles.