Our School

Click here for the Student Registration form for 2025-2026. Although the form is available only to members, new families can have 1 year of free membership. Please contact the Eitz Chayim Educator, Anne Kalis, at eitzeducator@gmail.com.

• The program will be reflective of and integrated with the life, values and culture of Eitz Chayim Congregation.
• The program will intentionally create a sense of community for learners and their families.
• The program will strive to create a sense of inclusiveness.
• The program will emphasize learning activities that are experiential, engaging and meaningful.

We have 1-2 Learner's Services per year on a Saturday morning, facilitated by the Education Director. As families pray together using the Siddur, they also learn about the flow of the service and reflect on the meaning of the prayers. On a Friday night during the year, grades 3 and up help to lead a Kabbalat Shabbat service with the Rabbi.

Our annual Tzedakah Sunday is a family education program focused on the importance of tzedakah and giving back to one's community. We invite speakers from several non-profit organizations to present. Families and congregants learn about each program before deciding where to put their donations. This is an event which integrates the wider congregation and local community, while simultaneously allowing families to discuss their philanthropic priorities more deeply.

Q: Do you offer classes for Toddlers?
A: Yes! We want to provide a positive experience for younger children and we have lots of fun activities planned for this age group. If we have at least 4 children enrolled, we will offer a Toddler class from 10:00am-11:15am. This group meets approximately once per month and includes caregivers.
To register for the Toddler Class, please click here.

Q: Do you offer classes for Preschoolers?

A: Yes, if we have at least 4 children enrolled, we will offer a Preschool/Junior Kindergarten class from 10:00am-1:00pm. This class follows the same schedule as the older cohorts, but is specifically geared towards preschool-aged children, engaging in art, music, movement and tactile activities. Students become familiar with Jewish holidays, ritual items and values; the Hebrew alphabet; and Torah stories. Balancing fun with knowledge, our PreK class acts as the foundation for each child’s sense of Jewish identity and community.

Q: Do you have to be an EC member to enroll in Sunday school?
A: If you know any non-member families who might be interested in this program, please encourage them to contact the office at 617-497-7626 or ecoffice@eitz.org. They can also reach out to the Education Director at eitzeducator@gmail.com. 

Q: As a parent, how involved will I be?
A: We always encourage parents to be as involved as they like. At a minimum, we ask that each family participate in the family education programs and 1-2 Learner's Services we will hold each year.

Q: My children have already become a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. How can they stay involved?
A: We would love to have your teen participate in our Ozrim program! Ozrim means assistant/helper. As an Ozer, your teen is expected to attend the community gathering and be a role model to the younger students. They assist in classroom teaching and help to lead activities. From 12:00-1:00pm, they will enjoy their own space while hanging out, getting a bite to eat, and engaging in meaningful discussions led by one of our teachers. Even better, Ozrim will get paid for their time on the job!
To register for the Ozrim program, please click here. 

Q: What are the prices for the different programs?
A: The prices for 2025-2026 are as follows:

• Toddler program -- $325
• Sunday program (preK-4), oldest child -- $1,340
• Sunday program (preK-4), younger sibling -- $1,130
• B'nai Mitzvah program (Grades 5-7) oldest child -- $1,960
• B'nai Mitzvah program (Grades 5-7) younger sibling -- $1,685
• Ozrim program (post B'nai Mitzvah) -- $775

We welcome all members' children in the school regardless of ability to pay. If the cost of tuition presents a serious financial hardship, we offer a sliding scale payment option. Please see the registration form for details.