Jewish Studies are an integral part of Kadimah's education. Our graduates tell us that because of their Kadimah experience, they feel a strong sense of belonging in every Jewish environment. Kadimah students graduate with a solid knowledge base in prayers, ideology, history, culture and Jewish tradition.

Prayer

Daily prayers are taught in the lower grades and are said each morning by students at every grade level. Holiday prayers are also studied, making Kadimah students natural leaders at Shabbat, Passover, Hanukah, and many other occasions.

Holiday Celebrations

We love holidays! And we love to celebrate them together. In addition to welcoming Shabbat, students and families join to celebrate Purim, Sukkot, Hanukah, Passover and other holidays during the year with parties, plays, assemblies and community events.

Kashrut

Kadimah is a community school made up of Jewish families and interfaith families, with varying traditions of religious observance. To accommodate the needs of all of our students, Kadimah School maintains a Kosher (Dairy Only) standard for all food brought into the school and asks all students to avoid including meat products in lunches and snacks. In this way the entire Kadimah family can readily and easily participate in all activities and celebrations together.

Tzedakah

In an effort to develop the Jewish character of our students, we encourage the participation in the mitzvah of Tzedakah. We suggest students bring a donation (of any amount), on a regular basis so that they may develop a feeling of sharing and responsibility toward other human beings. Students decide where to send their collected tzedakah, enhancing their understanding of how they can help others in need.