At Greenwich Reform Synagogue, we are dedicated to educating our youth to become knowledgeable, confident, and participatory Jews. Our primary goal is to provide students with a nurturing, experiential school environment that fosters a genuine enthusiasm and love for Judaism, Jewish learning, and community life.
Our Curriculum Focuses On:
- Hebrew Literacy – developing fluency in reading Hebrew and gaining comfort with the Siddur (prayerbook).
- Synagogue Engagement – helping students understand and participate confidently in rituals, prayers, and services.
- Jewish Values and Ethics – cultivating action-oriented Reform Jews who are ethical, responsible, and engaged members of both the Jewish and broader community.
- Celebration of Jewish Life – fostering a positive Jewish identity through an understanding and appreciation of holidays, Shabbat, Israel, lifecycle events, and Tefillah (prayers).
Community Benefits of Our Program:
- Students gain the tools to actively participate in synagogue life and Jewish rituals.
- Youth build a strong foundation in Jewish knowledge, confidence, and ethical decision-making.
- Our compassionate clergy and educators provide guidance, mentorship, and inspiration, ensuring students grow as both learners and community members.
- By fostering appreciation for Jewish traditions, our program helps students develop a lifelong connection to Judaism and the values that guide meaningful Jewish living.
At GRS, our educational approach emphasizes hands-on learning, community participation, and joyful exploration, equipping students to become confident, ethical, and engaged Jewish adults in the 21st century.
Religious school schedule:
- For Pre-K through 6th grade, it is held on Sundays from 9:30 – 11:30 am*
- For 7th grade, it is held on Tuesday afternoon from 4:30-5:30.
New students are welcome.
*Students in Grades 3-6 are also required to enroll in weekday Hebrew class/tutoring.
Please:
- Click here to view the 2025-26 calendar.
- Click Registration Letter 2025 for information on the upcoming school year.
- Click here to see an overview of our Judaica curriculum.
- Click here to see Religious School fees and to make payment.
See below a brief video showing how our children learn to pray — and love doing so!
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a tour, please contact Cantor Michelle Rubin, Director of Education, at (203) 629-0018 or cantorrubin@grs.org.
New and returning students
To attend the GRS Religious School, families need to be members in good standing of Greenwich Reform Synagogue.
Please click here and fill out the complete form. You may pay the fees online by clicking here, or by mailing a check to the office. Online payments are subject to a 3% surcharge to cover credit card processing fees.
Hebrew
Learn more about Hebrew classes here.