A Day at Temple Shalom Early Learning Center!

Special moments at TSELC

Reggio-inspired learning, rooted in Jewish values

Havdalah

On Mondays, our morning meetings are replaced by our all school Havdalah ceremony, a celebration that marks the end of Sabbath. We do this on Monday so that children and teachers can kick off a great week of school together. For Havdalah, children light a candle, smell sweet spices for a sweet week and sing beautiful melody.

Shabbat

On Fridays, the entire school gathers before snack to celebrate Shabbat. Shabbat is Judaism's day of rest, or Sabbath. It's observed a few minutes before sunset on Friday until Saturday night. For Shabbat, children reflect on the week's explorations and how they can continue bringing the light into the weekend. is our clean & minimalistic office.

Holidays

Holidays at the ELC are joyous occasions. We both learn about and celebrate the holidays at school, using all of our senses to explore different aspects of each celebration. We try to find ways to incorporate mitzvot (good deeds) opportunities, so that children can also experience the joy of helping others in our communities.