Early Childhood Education

Mom & Me and Toddler’s Group

An informal and friendly Moms and babies. This social support is welcome at crucial times when living far away from extended family.  While the Moms chat and share advice, babies get a chance to interact with people their own size!

Preschool

Located at the Jewish Center in a newly renovated room, the activities include art, music, language, math readiness, science, computers, dramatic play and of course, Jewish holidays. 

From the age of two, Jewish children in Shanghai can join together and celebrate ‘growing up’ in a fun, happy and secure Jewish environment.  Our preschool curriculum is designed to enrich the children’s appreciation of our world and our beautiful Jewish heritage in a fun and meaningful way

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Junior Ed.

“KidZone”

Children ages 3-5

***After school story hour***

***Games, activities and fun in a Jewish environment!***

Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

 “Youth Club”
Children ages 6-9

***New!  Aleph Champ Hebrew language program***

***Fun activities as they learn Jewish History and Heritage***

***Learning about Jewish kids & communities around the world ***

Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 p.m.

“Club Ed”

Ages 10-13

***Hi-Tech Club***

***Designing own webpage***

***Web-connecting with other Jewish kids in Asia***

***Learning web design from a Professional***

Every other Tuesday, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

“Teen Club”

Ages 14-16

***Youth leaders for Club Ed & Hebrew School***

***Hakarat Hatov - bridge between our community and Shanghai ***

***Food and clothing collection for the needy***

Monthly meetings

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Bar & Bat Mitzvah Course

Boasting three Shanghai Bnei Mitzvah and two Bnot Mitzvah, our courses help familiarize the young adults with their heritage and traditions, as well as Hebrew reading.

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Celebrating Jewish Womanhood

The women of our community enjoy an array of private informal study sessions.  Topics range from education and kabbalah to moral ethics.  

Our bi-monthly Lunch ‘n Learn is famous for great conversation, laughs and camaraderie.  No subject is taboo – our candid discussions shed light on some of the most controversial and fascinating topics of Judaism.

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Holidays ~ Yamim Tovim

Every Jewish festival is celebrated as a family. Whether it is a formal Passover seder, or a grand Purim bash, a Chanukah extravaganza or a Rosh Hashana dinner, we gather to celebrate together. 

Judaism holds the “family unit” in very high regard. Here this is compounded by the fact that all of us are far away from immediate family.  Thus, our ‘extended family’ in Shanghai is all the more meaningful over the Jewish holidays

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Judaica

As in any established community, Judaica items are readily available in Shanghai.  Our rituals have kept our heritage thriving, and every Jewish home should boast the fundamentals of Jewish living, be it a Mezuza, charity box, or set of the Torah books.

Currently available at the Jewish Center:

- Mezuzah

- Teffilin

- Siddur

- Chumash/Bible

- Jewish literature

- Tallit

        - Kippah - Shabbat Candlesticks

 - Tzedakah Box

 - Jewish books and gifts

 - Children’s holiday crafts

 - Passover items

 - Chanukah Menorah

 - Lulav and Etrog (seasonal)

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Lending Library

There is a bountiful array of books available at the Jewish Center, religious study books as well as Jewish historical books and fictional novels in both Hebrew and English.
The children’s library boasts a wonderful variety of classical preschool books and well as an impressive shelf of delightful books on Jewish themes.

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Adult Education

From Beginners Basics to Jewish Philosophy and Mysticism, we offer a variety of intellectual classes and lectures on topics of Jewish interest. Group courses run on a weekly and monthly basis; individual classes offered daily. 

Adult educational classes offer the opportunity to study with others in an intellectual environment and afford a wonderful opportunity to increase in Judaic knowledge.

Everyone is welcome to call the Center to receive a schedule of classes, or to organize a new discussion on a specific topic.

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Social Events
Throughout the year, the Jewish Center holds a variety of social events for all to enjoy. Our activities complement the diversity of our community. Through quality programming such as lectures, social activities, classes and religious celebrations, the Jewish connection in Shanghai is meaningful.

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