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Jewish education is a vital component in our children’s lives. Abraham Ratner Torah School aims to instill a positive Jewish identity, by connecting our children to the community and providing a strong foundation that will help guide them into adulthood. Formed in 1979 by Abraham Ratner, we are one of the most deeply-rooted congregational schools in San Diego.
When your child enters our school, he/she will gain knowledge of Hebrew, prayer, Torah, Jewish history, holidays, an appreciation of the centrality of mitzvot (sacred obligations), and a lifetime of memories.
Our curriculum includes:
Our Hebrew Language Program. Developed especially for our school by Professor Zev Bar-Lev of San Diego State University, is introduced to the students starting in Kindergarten and adapted to the level of each child. By the culmination of Torah School, Hebrew Today is designed to afford each student well over 100 words in their active Hebrew vocabulary!
Prayer and Jewish Text Study. All students participate in Sunday davening. Rabbi Rosenthal visits classrooms on a monthly basis, and 6th and 7th graders participate in a text study on Sundays. All our students receive a spiraling education which encompasses the narrative of the Hebrew Bible.
Connection to Israel. Students engage in discussions, activities and special projects that will connect them to Israel, the country not only of our ancestors but our brothers and sisters, too.
Family Education. To extend Jewish education to homes, we hold several family programs where the students, and parents, learn together by participating in hands-on activities.
Our Hands-on B’nai Mitzvah Program. In 7th grade, we encourage students to actively participate individually as well as in a group setting in preparing for their bar/bat mitzvah. In addition to their regular studies, students are engaged in discussions with the Rabbi, actively participate in a variety of tikun olam projects, create their own tallit to be worn at Torah School graduation and future events, and more. All of this enhances their b’nai mitzvah training and overall experience.
Our Staff. We are proud to have an incredible teaching staff that is dedicated to creative and exciting learning. Several of our teachers have been awarded with pedagogic awards for their dedication and commitment to Jewish Education.
Abraham Ratner Torah School welcomes children in grades K-7. For further information please call (619) 697-6001 or e-mail torahschool@tiferethisrael.com.
Schedule of Classes
Kindergarten and First Grade
Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Second through Seventh Grade
Sundays 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.