Welcome to Religious Education at Shir Chadash
Our Vision for Our Religious Education
At Shir Chadash, we believe study and learning are fundamental to the establishment of a strong and active Jewish community. We provide an extraordinary number of learning opportunities for children and adults, and we pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of educational practice in both areas.
Click here to register your child for
the 2024-2025 Religious School year!
If you are interested in learning more about our innovative and exciting Shul School for 2-12 year olds, teen learning for 13-18 year olds or adult learning opportunities, please email our education coordinator.
2024-2025 Religious School calendar COMING SOON.
Adult Education at Shir Chadash
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Choose from the list of learning opportunities below, or click here to see our calendar with all our latest events. Consider joining our mailing list for all the latest events emailed directly to your inbox by clicking here.
- Every Wednesday at 10 AM, join our Sisterhood class, which delves into a variety of topics. Click here for more details.
- Once a month on a Tuesday, you can join us at 11 AM for a Lunch & Learn Class. For more information about our latest Lunch and Learn, click here.
- Additional events, such as the Davening, Dinner, and Discussion Series and various seasonal holiday learning opportunities, can be found here on our main calendar or through our weekly email newsletters.
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Meet the Shul School Teachers
Sierra Sager - Gan (2-3 years old)
My name is Sierra Sager! I am the current Board and Grants Manager at JEF by day, and an amateur climber by night. I enjoy spending time with dogs, organizing themed gatherings, live music, and going on nature excursions. I’m most looking forward to having lots of fun with my class and learning more about the world through their point of view. It’s also such a rewarding full circle moment to provide the Jewish education I had as a kid!
Penina Berman - Ilanot (PreK & Kindergarten)
I am Penina Berman, and I teach Ilanot, which is PreK and Kindergarten. I am a sophomore at Xavier University of Louisiana and I study Biology. In my free time, I like to bake fresh challah, sing opera, and draw. I am looking forward to teaching about mindfulness in Judaism, especially how it plays into prayer and our interactions with other people. Here's to another great year of Shul School!
Scott Hart - Parparim (1st & 2nd Grade)
Hi, my name is Scott Hart. I was born in Washington, D. C. and grew up in the Maryland suburbs. My alma mater is the Catholic University of America, where I studied music education. I served in the U. S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard transferred me from Alaska to New Orleans- where I met Linda. We were married 7 months later. After the Coast Guard, I studied elementary education at U.N.O., so that I could teach all subjects, not just music. I have been working as a teacher ever since. People tell me I’m a good cook and baker. I am a film enthusiast and do photography. Linda and I have a dog, a Lhasa apso named Tashi. We love the little guy and we treat him very, very well. This is my second year teaching at Shir Chadash’s Shul School.
Ali Perez - Devorim (3rd & 4th Grade) & Nesharim (5th & 6th Grade)
Hi there! My name is Ali Perez, and I am so happy to be teaching some of Shir Chadash’s youngest congregants. This year, I look forward to our Shul School students continuing to discover what aspects of Jewish life spark their creativity and curiosity. I hope to provide a nurturing, inclusive classroom where they are encouraged to explore our stories, fearlessly ask their most difficult questions, and feel how important they are to our Jewish community. By the end of the year, my goal is for all our students to both know and feel that they are created b’tzelem Elohim.
Interested in teaching Jewish education?
Shir Chadash Conservative Congregation is always on the lookout for Shul School Teachers, Hebrew Tutors, and Jr. Congregation Leaders. Email our education coordinator for more information.
