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Part-Time Jewish Education
| Congregation/Part-time School | Grades | Education Director | Phone | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adat Shalom Religious School | K - 7th Grade | Marci Barnes | 412-820-7000 | 368 Guys Run Road Cheswick, PA 15024 |
| Beth El Spiegel Religious School | Pre-K - 7th Grade | Rabbi Amy Greenbaum | 412-561-1168 | 1900 Cochran Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15220 |
| Beth Samuel Religious School | Pre-K - 7th Grade | Nicole Homich | 724-266-5238 | 810 Kennedy Drive Ambridge, PA 15003 |
| Beth Shalom/JJEP | K - 8th Grade | Rabbi Larry Freedman | 412-421-2288 | 5915 Beacon Street Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
| Chabad of Greenfield's Jewish Enrichment Club | K - 7th Grade | Miri Goldwasser | 412-708-2734 | 4315 Murray Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
| Chabad of South Hills Jewish Discovery Club | Pre-K - 7th Grade | Mussie Rosenblum | 412-344-2424 | 1701 McFarland Road Pittsburgh, PA 15216-1812 |
| Dor Hadash Religious School | K - 8th Grade | Karen Morris | 412-467-6188 | 4905 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| KesherKIDS | 1st Grade - 8th Grade | Lauren Goldstein | ||
| Rodef Shalom/JJEP | K - 8th Grade | Rabbi Larry Freedman | 412-621-6566 | 4905 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
| Temple David Weiger Religious School | Pre-K - 10th Grade | Rabbi Barbara Symons | 412-372-1206 | 4415 Northern Pike Monroeville, PA 15146 |
| Temple Emanuel Torah Center | Pre-K - 7th Grade | Stephanie McFerron | 412-279-7600 | 1250 Bower Hill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15243 |
| Temple Ohav Shalom Religious School | K - 10th Grade | Andrea Guthrey | 412-369-0900 | 8400 Thompson Run Road Allison Park, PA 15101 |
| Temple Sinai's Center for Jewish Learning | Pre-K - 12th Grade | Cantor Regina Heit | 412-421-9715 | 5505 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
Early Childhood Education Programs
Adat Shalom Preschool
Adat Shalom Preschool is dedicated to acclimating the young child to a school setting that fosters growth, the development of interpersonal skills, and a positive self image. Every day, our students are given opportunities to explore, experiment, and make choices designed to foster their individual interests and abilities. Our developmentally appropriate program is staffed by warm, sensitive teachers who are experienced and highly qualified to guide each child’s learning. From art to cooking, music and movement to physical education, our curriculum offers hands-on learning experiences for children.
Beth Shalom Early Learning Center
Congregation Beth Shalom of Pittsburgh’s Early Learning Center provides a secure, warm setting for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers throughout the day, year round. We offer fully equipped modern facilities, including a playground, full-sized gym, and Reggio Emilia-Inspired Art Studio.
Community Day School Early Childhood Program
Rooted in the profound teachings of Judaism and inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, our program fosters a love for learning through exploration, play, discovery, and sensory experiences.
Hillel Academy
The mission of Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, an Orthodox Jewish Day School, is to graduate young men and women with unlimited capacity to compete in a superior manner in any challenge they undertake, who are G-d fearing, Torah observant models of exemplary character, who love G-d, the Jewish people, and the land of Israel and possess a love of learning, confidence and the ability to think critically and serve as active members and leaders of the Jewish community and of society.
JCC Early Childhood Development Center – South Hills
The Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) at the South Hills JCC is a “home away from home” for children 6 weeks to 5 years old. At ECDC, you can trust that your child is safe, secure and appropriately challenged, nurtured by professionals who encourage your child to grow and thrive.
JCC Early Childhood Development Center – Squirrel Hill
Children grow and thrive in a program enriched with language, reading, math, science, art, music and fun. We believe that discovery and play are young children’s most important “work,” preparing them for the academic and life challenges ahead.
Jewish Community Center
Offering social, cultural and religious programs for all age groups and segments of Jewish community in Squirrel Hill and South Hills locations. Preschool, fitness and wellness, Jewish summer camp (Emma Kaufmann Camp – overnight; James and Rachel Levinson Day Camp), activities for children and adults with special needs, and much more.
Rodef Shalom Family Center & Preschool
Rodef Shalom Preschool is a warm, nurturing and supportive environment that provides for all areas of a child’s development – physical, emotional, social and cognitive – through an integrated approach to learning.
Temple Emanuel Early Childhood Development Center
Temple Emanuel has offered high quality early childhood programming for 60 years. As one of the largest preschool programs in Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburbs, we offer a wide range of flexible services to our community.
Temple Ohav Shalom Center for Early Learning
Temple Ohav Shalom Center for Early Learning is an early childhood program which is guided by Jewish values and inspired by the philosophy of Reggio Emilia schools. We welcome all families into our preschool community.
The Early Learning Center at Yeshiva
The Early Learning Center at Yeshiva strives to create a foundation of love for Hashem and His Torah through joyful and meaningful Jewish experiences in which children grow and flourish. Our goal is to provide the best in contemporary early childhood education, fostering creative thinking and problem solving.
The Isadore Joshowitz Early Childhood Center at Hillel Academy
The Isadore Joshowitz Early Childhood Center at Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh is a warm, nurturing, and inclusive environment committed to the individual development of each child. Through an array of social and academic offerings, your child will experience an unparalleled education guided by Torah values and best practices.
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