Religious School Registration 2025-2026

Welcome to Shir Chadash's Religious School!

2025-26 Religious School and Hebrew
School calendars COMING SOON.

Shir Chadash: Building a Vibrant Saturday Community

This fall, Shir Chadash is excited to launch the pilot of our new Shabbat Religious School program!

Shabbat is the heart of Jewish life - our most sacred and joyful time of the week. By gathering on Saturday mornings, children will not only learn about Judaism, but live it. They'll join in the rhythm of Shabbat services, experience its melodies and rituals, and feel a deep sense of connection to something greater than themselves.

Being present on Shabbat allows our students to:

Connect to sacred Jewish time in an authentic, experiential way
Learn the Shabbat service by participating in real time
Become part of the broader Shir Chadash community that gathers each week to celebrate together

Our goal is to reinvigorate Saturdays at Shir Chadash - bringing students, families, and generations together for prayer, learning, and joy.

Why Shabbat Religious School?

Stronger Community Connections: Children grow in an environment full of warmth, tradition, and togetherness.
Family Convenience: One beautiful day, one meaningful experience - Shabbat.
Lasting Jewish Engagement: Kids gain a deeper, lasting relationship with Judaism through real Shabbat participation.

Saturday Religious School Schedule

09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Children divided into 2-3 age-based groups
- Torah Learning
- Hebrew Reading and Tefillah
- Holiday Education
  (No writing/cutting/coloring - Shabbat-appropriate learning only)
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM: Snack and Recess
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM: Children's Shabbat Service
Led by David Wesson, with increasing child co-leadership over time
11:50 AM - 12:00 PM: Participation in Main Sanctuary
Children will share songs or teachings during adult services to promote inter-generational engagement

Weekday Supplemental Hebrew School at the Uptown JCC for 3rd-6th Graders - (Tuesdays at 4:30 - 5:45 PM)

Focus Areas:
- Hebrew Reading and Writing
- Tefillah Fluency
- Jewish History, Calendar, and Cultural Learning

Shir Chadash Religious School Registration
Enrollment & Emergency Form

How many children are you registering?

Student 1 Information

* First Name of Student 1

* Last Name of Student 1

Hebrew Name of Student 1

Feel free to write out English transliteration or use the pop-up Hebrew keyboard to write out in Hebrew.

* Date of Birth

Make sure to select the date on the pop-up calendar. If you just write it in, an error message will occur.

Email Address of Student1 (if applicable)

Cell Phone of Student 1 (if applicable)

* What grade will this child be in for the 2025-2026 school year?

Class Fees:
Age 2 - 2nd Grade: $600
3rd - 6th Grade: $850

Please note: If your child is in 3rd - 6th Grade the cost of Religious School includes a 75 minute weekly Hebrew class taught at the Uptown JCC on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:45 PM.

Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans for their generosity of annual Communal Vouchers which supports our ability to continue providing Hebrew Education here at Shir Chadash.

DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES:
We are happy to announce that we have many discount opportunities for sending your children to Shir Chadash Religious School:

Early Bird Discount: Families that register their children for Religious School prior to July 1, 2025, will receive a 10% discount off of their Religious School tuition.
New Member Discount: Families that have joined Shir Chadash as of January 2025 and are paying at least $630 in annual dues will receive one year of FREE Religious School tuition.
High Dues Category Discount: ALL families paying at least $1500 in annual dues will receive a discount of 30% in Religious School tuition.
Sibling Discount: Every subsequent child registered after Student 1, qualifies for a $40 discount off of their Religious School Tuition.

Please let us know if your child has any: MEDICAL CONDITIONS, MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, etc.

* Physician Name of Student 1

* Physician Contact # of Student 1

To help us create the most successful and nurturing learning environment, please let us know of any IEP or 504 accommodations that we may extend into our classrooms.

If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, please upload it here.

* Name of Student 1 Secular School

Student 1 Interests

Student 2 Information

* First Name of Student 2

* Last Name of Student 2

Hebrew Name of Student 2

Feel free to write out English transliteration or use the pop-up Hebrew keyboard to write out in Hebrew.

Date of Birth

Make sure to select the date on the pop-up calendar. If you just write it in, an error message will occur.

Email Address of Student 2 (if applicable)

Cell Phone of Student 2 (if applicable)

* What grade will this child be in for the 2025-2026 school year?

Early Bird Discount: Families that register their children for Religious School prior to July 1, 2025, will receive a 10% discount off of their Religious School tuition.
New Member Discount: Families that have joined Shir Chadash as of January 2025 and are paying at least $630 in annual dues will receive one year of FREE Religious School tuition.
High Dues Category Discount: ALL families paying at least $1500 in annual dues will receive a discount of 30% in Religious School tuition.
Sibling Discount: Every subsequent child registered after Student 1, qualifies for a $40 discount off of their Religious School Tuition.

Please let us know if your child has any: MEDICAL CONDITIONS, MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, etc.

* Physician Name of Student 2

* Physician Contact # of Student 2

To help us create the most successful and nurturing learning environment, please let us know of any IEP or 504 accommodations that we may extend into our classrooms.

If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, please upload it here.

* Name of Student 2 Secular School

Student 2 Interests

Student 3 Information

* First Name of Student 3

* Last Name of Student 3

Hebrew Name of Student 3

Feel free to write out English transliteration or use the pop-up Hebrew keyboard to write out in Hebrew.

Date of Birth

Make sure to select the date on the pop-up calendar. If you just write it in, an error message will occur.

Email Address of Student 3 (if applicable)

Cell Phone of Student 3 (if applicable)

* What grade will this child be in for the 2025-2026 school year?

Class Fees:
Age 2 - 1st Grade: $600
3rd - 6th Grade: $850

Please note: If your child is in 3rd - 6th Grade the cost of Religious School includes a 75 minute weekly Hebrew class taught at the Uptown JCC on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:45 PM.

Thank you to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans for their generosity of annual Communal Vouchers which supports our ability to continue providing Hebrew Education here at Shir Chadash.

DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES:
We are happy to announce that we have many discount opportunities for sending your children to Shir Chadash Religious School:

Early Bird Discount: Families that register their children for Religious School prior to July 1, 2025, will receive a 10% discount off of their Religious School tuition.
New Member Discount: Families that have joined Shir Chadash as of January 2025 and are paying at least $630 in annual dues will receive one year of FREE Religious School tuition.
High Dues Category Discount: ALL families paying at least $1500 in annual dues will receive a discount of 30% in Religious School tuition.
Sibling Discount: Every subsequent child registered after Student 1, qualifies for a $40 discount off of their Religious School Tuition.

Please let us know if your child has any: MEDICAL CONDITIONS, MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, etc.

* Physician Name of Student 3

* Physician Contact # of Student 3

To help us create the most successful and nurturing learning environment, please let us know of any IEP or 504 accommodations that we may extend into our classrooms.

If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, please upload it here.

* Name of Student 3 Secular School

Student 3 Interests

Student 4 Information

* First Name of Student 4

* Last Name of Student 4

Hebrew Name of Student 4

Feel free to write out English transliteration or use the pop-up Hebrew keyboard to write out in Hebrew.

Date of Birth

Make sure to select the date on the pop-up calendar. If you just write it in, an error message will occur.

Email Address of Student 4 (if applicable)

Cell Phone of Student 4 (if applicable)

* What grade will this child be in for the 2025-2026 school year?

Early Bird Discount: Families that register their children for Religious School prior to July 1, 2025, will receive a 10% discount off of their Religious School tuition.
New Member Discount: Families that have joined Shir Chadash as of January 2025 and are paying at least $630 in annual dues will receive one year of FREE Religious School tuition.
High Dues Category Discount: ALL families paying at least $1500 in annual dues will receive a discount of 30% in Religious School tuition.
Sibling Discount: Every subsequent child registered after Student 1, qualifies for a $40 discount off of their Religious School Tuition.

Please let us know if your child has any: MEDICAL CONDITIONS, MEDICATIONS, ALLERGIES, DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, etc.

* Physician Name of Student 4

* Physician Contact # of Student 4

To help us create the most successful and nurturing learning environment, please let us know of any IEP or 504 accommodations that we may extend into our classrooms.

If your child has an IEP or 504 Plan, please upload it here.

* Name of Student 4 Secular School

Student 4 Interests

Parent/Guardian Contact Info

* Adult 1 First Name

* Adult 1 Last Name

* Relationship to child(ren)

* Adult 1 Email

* Adult 1 Cell Phone

* Address

* City

* Zip Code

Is there a secondary parent/guardian?

* Adult 2 First Name

* Adult 2 Last Name

* Relationship to child(ren)

* Adult 2 Email

* Adult 2 Cell Phone

* Do you share the same address as Adult 1?

Please Select OneYesNo

* Address

* City

* Zip Code

* Are you a member of Shir Chadash?

I understand that we need to be members of Shir Chadsh to attend Religious School. We will contact shirchadash@shirchadash.org to become members!

Emergency Contact (if both parents are unavailable)

* Contact Name

* Contact Phone

* Relationship to child

Permissions

* Photography Authorization: We are very proud of our students, families, teachers, and staff. In highlighting our accomplishments, we would like to be able to use photographs and videos of various activities. We communicate these accomplishments through our newsletters, website, printed material, and various media outlets such as magazines and social media including but not limited to Facebook. Please note that children are not named on the website or in social media sources.

* Medical Authorization: I permit my child to attend Shir Chadash Religious School, and release all of its officers, directors, advisors, agents and employees from any and all liability that may arise out of my child’s participation in such activity on and off-site. I hereby authorize Shir Chadash or any authorized agent thereof to call a medical provider for necessary care for my child in case of emergency and agree to pay all expenses incurred for my child.

Total Amount Owed

If you are utilizing any of the discount options, it will not be reflected in the above figure. The office will apply any and all changes to your account as needed and it will be reflected in your invoice. If any questions arise, you may contact the office at shirchadash@shirchadash.org.

Please make checks payable to Shir Chadash. If you’d like to pay by credit card or ACH, contact the office (504-889-1144).

At Shir Chadash we believe that all children should have the opportunity for a quality Jewish educational experience. If you have any questions or need to discuss payment options and/or financial assistance, please contact Rabbi David Cohen-Henriquez at rabbidavid@shirchadash.org.

Fri, June 6 2025 10 Sivan 5785

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CALL : 504-889-1144 • VISIT : 3737 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002 • EMAIL : shirchadash@shirchadash.org

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