Mercaz Religious School
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MISSION STATEMENT
Mercaz, Mosaic Law Congregation’s Pre-Kindergarten through 7th grade school program, believes that participation and engagement in Jewish religious, educational, and cultural life are essential to the formation of a solid Jewish identity. Our membership in United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism inspires our dedication to the ideals and practices of the Conservative Movement.
OUR VISION
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To awaken in each child a Jewish identity rooted in ethics, wonder, and tradition
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To foster the weaving of Torah and its values into our children’s lives
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To spark intellectual engagement that will lead to our students becoming lifelong learners
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To have students discover personal meaning from texts by encouraging critical thinking and sharing of ideas
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To present Judaism as a positive and meaningful framework and ongoing resource in our students’ lives
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To offer engaging learning, friendships, and social opportunities
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To model the expression of Judaism through ethical behavior, ritual participation, and social action
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To prepare students to participate in Hebrew prayer, song, and ritual
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To involve parents as partners in their children’s unfolding Jewish education and identities
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To encourage involvement in the Jewish community, locally and globally
