Jewish Life at Gesher

Gesher’s curriculum emphasizes strong academics and vibrant Jewish experiences. We are a proud, pluralistic community where families with diverse Jewish practices and approaches come together to learn and grow. We cultivate caring for one another, responsibility for oneself, and stewardship of the environment. Our integrated General and Judaic Studies curriculum prepares students to be informed, responsible citizens and knowledgeable Jews.

Students take part in t’filah every day. Each grade’s curriculum is designed to meet participants where they are developmentally.

Some highlights include:

Gan Katan singing their morning blessings.

Middle School running their Shacharit Service.

Each Thursday, students in grades 4 through 8 meet in our main prayer space (Beit Midrash) and join together for a full Torah service led by the students. Students who feel comfortable can take on roles, from serving as gabbai to reading passages themselves.

We also honor students who are becoming a Bar/Bat Mitzvah. During the service closest to their Bar/Bat Mitzvah at Gesher, they can read their Torah portion and hear from members of our community about this milestone.

Jewish Studies

Our curriculum dedicates time to Jewish studies and Jewish history. These lessons ensure our graduates can lead meaningful Jewish lives with a deep understanding of what it means to be a Jew historically, currently, and in the future.