Lifelong Learning
For Every Age
From tots to seniors, Kol Tikvah offers learning opportunities that evolve with you. We believe growth never stops — our programs for children, teens, and adults invite you to explore, question, and connect with Jewish values at every stage of life.
TIKVAH KIDS &
TIKVAH TOTS
Tikvah Kids is our once-a-month, Sunday morning learn-and-play experience for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Children begin to learn the basics of Jewish life through arts and crafts, stories, and songs.
Tikvah Tots is a FREE monthly drop-in play space for younger children (ages 0-5), happening in parallel with Tikvah Kids.
Parents chat, laugh, and bond over coffee while teen volunteers play with the tots; then everyone joins together for a fun family learning experience.
Families with young children are welcome to attend other temple events (such as our monthly Early Shabbat) without committing to a full membership.
TIKVAH LEARNING
Grades 3-7
Tikvah Learning. The Hebrew School you wish you had gone to as a child.
Children in our once-a-week Tikvah Learning program are actively engaged in learning tailored to their own talents, interests, and abilities.
Each school year is divided into two semesters, with each semester having a Jewish Studies theme. Each year, the themes are different, on a five-year cycle. Themes are explored actively through skits, games, discussion, videos, and more, always with an emphasis on meaningful, core Jewish values. Creative mini-projects are woven into the semester and are then shared with the community at our end-of-semester Jamboree celebrations.
Children also gain basic siddur/prayerbook Hebrew literacy and are able to comfortably participate in Shabbat services. In addition, children receive individualized b’nai mitzvah instruction.
TEEN OPPORTUNITIES
Tikvah Teens is a social program that includes activities such as movie nights, sledding, trips to Boston, baking, and more. The teens themselves plan the activities each year.
Teen Volunteering
After b’nai mitzvah, our teens have many opportunities to continue their engagement and contribution to the Kol Tikvah community. Beginning in their second year of volunteering, teens are eligible to receive a modest stipend as an expression of the community’s gratitude. Current opportunities include: tutoring in Tikvah Learning, assisting in Tikvah Tots and Tikvah Kids, co-leading Shabbat services, chanting Torah and haftarah, participating actively in High Holidays services, yard work.
Teen Learning is a bi-weekly pizza lunch and conversation with Rabbi Kafka. This program was requested by a rising 8th grader! The agreement is that topics will be decided by the teens, and Rabbi prepares lesson materials as requested.
ADULT EDUCATION
Adult learning at Kol Tikvah is a chance to slow down, ask questions, and discover — or rediscover — the depth of Jewish wisdom in community.
Whether you're deepening your lifelong study, returning to Jewish learning, or just beginning your journey, Kol Tikvah offers a caring, nonjudgmental space for growth and discovery.
Experience the Community
The Kol Tikvah Community invites you to join us for a Shabbat Service—all are welcome! Check our calendar below for a service that fits your schedule. If you have little ones, consider one of our "Early Shabbat" services!