Frequently
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Questions
Why Should I send my child to Jewish Released Time? | |
To instill Jewish pride and heritage into your child
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What will my child learn & gain at Jewish Released Time | |
Your child will learn Jewish prayers, about the Jewish Holidays, and Jewish Customs. They will also gain a Jewish Pride that will stay with them throughout their lives.
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Can anyone go to Released Time? | |
Jewish Released Time is a program for specifically Jewish children. Jewish Law states that the mother is the parent who gives over the Identity of a child. There is no Religious obligation on the part of the child or parents when you register for Jewish Released Time.
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When does Jewish Released Time take place? | |
Every Wednesday for the Last hour of your childs normal Public school schedule.
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Who are the teachers at Jewish Released Time? | |
Our teachers are Students in the Local Rabbinical College. Each week they volunteer a couple hours of their rigorous study schedule to educate the future Jewish generation.
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Where do the Jewish Released Time sessions take place? | |
At a synagogue or Jewish Center Near your childs school.
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How are the children transported to the classes and then home? | |
Our trained instructors accompany the children to their classes, some schools by foot and some by vehicle. Jewish Released Time has a van service and busses contracted out for this purpose. Each school has different dismissal arrangements. Check your P.S. for details at your school.
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Will my child be missing out on important school time? | |
According to the NYC Board of Education children may not be missing out on important academics as a result of attending Released Time. Click here to read the Chancellor's Regulations.
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I would really like my child to go to a full time Jewish School, does Jewish Released Time offer this service? | |
At Jewish Released Time we have a full time office helping Public School parents finding the right Yeshiva and financial aid for their Child.
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