Temple Solel's Raker Religious School is an environment in which Jewish children and parents can comfortably explore their heritage, history, values and culture. We also provide support for our teachers so they can explore their own Jewish identity and have a better understanding of Judaism including holiday celebrations, prayers, sacred books, and God.

Our comprehensive curriculum integrates Hebrew prayers and Judaic studies for all students, beginning in Mechinah (Kindergarten) and through Chet (8^th grade). We study Tefilah (Prayer), Israel, God, and the Jewish world we live in. There are many components to these subjects, and none stands alone. They all overlap and are enmeshed! These components include Hebrew, Torah, holidays, mitzvot, ritual, values and history.� We believe in a multi-faceted presentation of information designed to engage all types of learners and are thrilled that our teachers bring to the table a wide variety of teaching styles and skills. Art, music, stories, videos, texts, map study and field trips as well as traditional texts bring our subjects to life. Parents and siblings are brought into the process through family education programs, special events and activities.

All of our students in Mechinah (Kindergarten) through Chet (8^th grade) meet on Sunday mornings. All students in Dalet (4^th grade) through Zayin (7^th grade) also attend classes on Wednesday afternoons. Those Gimel (3^rd grade) students who want a more accelerated Hebrew program also attend Wednesday afternoons. Students in 4^th - 8^th grade participate in our annual Temple Solel Youth Retreat held the last weekend in October in Prescott, AZ. The Retreat is open to children of Temple Solel members who are enrolled at our Religious School, the Pardes Day School or King David School.

In addition to our Madrikhim (Teaching Assistant) program for students in 9^{th -} 12^th grades (training is part of the 8^th grade curriculum), we also offer Confirmation classes on two Sunday mornings a month for our 10^th graders.

Do you have questions about Raker Religious School? Contact Janette Silverman at 480-991-7414 or send her an email.