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Religious Schools


Beth El Congregation
1118 W. Glendale Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-944-3359, ext. 123, Fax: 602-944-3565
Education & Youth Director: Janette Silverman
jsilverman@bethelphoenix.com
Award-winning religious school, youth group activities for grades 1-12. Now featuring special needs staff and programming and fully equipped computer lab.

Beth Emeth Congregation of the West Valley
13702 W. Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375
623-584-7210, Fax: 623-975-2976
bethemeth1@juno.com
bethemethaz.org
Rabbi David Rosenberg
President: Ben Corchine
Religious school classes for Jewish children ages 5-12, every Sunday.

Chabad of Anthem Hebrew School
3661 W. Medinah Court
Anthem, AZ 85086
623-551-8348, Fax: 602-749-1131
rabbi@jewishanthem.com
jewishanthem.com
Director: Rivky Friedman
K-eighth grade. Every Sunday. For all students regardless of observance or affiliation.

Chabad Hebrew School
Chabad of the East Valley
3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6
Chandler, AZ 85226
480-855-4333
chabadcenter.com
Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew, Torah, Jewish history, holidays, values and ethics, current events. Warm, professional teachers, hands-on method of teaching.

Chabad of North Phoenix Hebrew School
20930 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 110-180
Phoenix, AZ 85050
480-563-4898
phoenixjewish.com
Offering a unique approach to Judaic studies. The program is designed for elementary school-age children who are otherwise not receiving a formal Jewish education.

Congregation Beth Israel
Mark L. Haberkorn Religious School
10460 N. 56th St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-4174
cbiaz.org
Religious School Principal: Stacy Rosenthal
K-10th grade. Family education programs, grade-level shabbatot, fourth-sixth grade retreat, innova-tive one- or two-day Hebrew options, Judaica art program.

Congregation Or Chadash of the Northeast Valley
16447 N. 91st St., Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602
educationvp@congregationorchadash.org
congregationorchadash.org
Education Vice President: Debbie Bernstein
Sunday school (K-fourth grade) and growing (Aleph, Bet, Gimmel, Daled). Family Shabbat services, b'nai mitzvah training.

Har Zion Congregation
6140 E. Thunderbird Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
480-991-0720, Fax: 480-443-3411
hkaye@harzion.org
harzion.org
Director: Harvey L. Kaye
K-eighth grade. Framework for Excellence award-winning school. Bar/bat mitzvah preparation. Junior congregation and class-led Shabbat services for all grades. Holiday and family learning experiences throughout the year.

The Hebrew School
Chabad of the West Valley
Glendale, AZ 85308
602-375-2422
Director: Chana Lew
Innovative school that provides a serious yet enjoyable environment for children to receive a broad education in a stimulating and challenging venue. Open to all.

Kehillah of Arizona Congregation
Mailing address: 10810 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 102-308
Phoenix, AZ 85028
Program address: 9659 N. Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
602-369-7667
kehillahofarizona@gmail.com
kehillahofarizona.com
Innovative, creative K-8 religious school designed to educate the Jewish mind, heart and soul; b'nai mitzvah and family education; madrichim program for high schoolers; family-friendly schedule.

Or Adam School for Humanistic Judaism
c/o Phoenix Country Day School
3901 E. Stanford Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480-663-7788
info@oradam.org
oradam.org
Principal: Rick Naimark
Small classes for pre-K through teens run August-May. Secular curriculum that focuses on Jewish history, culture and values. A Humanistic b'nai mitzvah program is offered.

Scottsdale Hebrew School
Chabad of Scottsdale
10215 N. Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-998-1410
chabadscottsdale@gmail.com
Director: Dina Levertov
Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew reading incorporating the unique Aleph Champ program. B'nai mitzvah discovery course. Sunday mornings, Wednesday afternoons optional.

Sun Lakes Jewish Studies Institute
4958 E. Karsten Drive
Chandler, AZ 85249
480-330-4575, Fax: 480-634-8940
rpolesky@cox.net
Director of Education: Andrew Polesky
Offering unaffiliated families the service of bar/bat mitzvah preparation, confirmation and ongoing Jewish education for all ages.

Temple Beth Shalom and Jewish Community Center of the Northwest Valley
12202 N. 101st Ave.
Sun City, AZ 85351
623-977-3240, Fax: 623-977-3214
tbsaz@earthlink.net
templebethshalomaz.org
School Director: Elissa Rose
Judaic studies for grades Kindergarten to bar/bat mitzvah. Hebrew classes fourth grade and up. Monthly pre-school program. West Valley's only confirmation program.

Temple Beth Sholom of the East Valley
3400 N. Dobson Road
Chandler, AZ 85224
480-897-3636, Fax: 480-897-3633
info@templebethsholomaz.org
templebethsholomaz.org
Religious School Director: Stacy Ybarra
Pre-K-12th grade students take pride in learning the Hebrew language and Jewish traditions, and engaging in discussions about Jewish values and ethics.

Temple Chai
4645 E. Marilyn Road
Phoenix, AZ 85032
602-971-4832, Fax: 602-971-5909
school@templechai.com
templechai.com
Religious School Director: Rabbi Evon Yakar
Pre-K-12th grade, confirmation, special needs and student/parent classes. Teaching assistant program, community high school, retreats. N.A.T.E.-accredited religious school. Second-fifth grade family school.

Temple Emanuel of Tempe
5801 S. Rural Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
480-838-1414
susan@emanueloftempe.org
emanueloftempe.org
Education Director: Susan Schanerman
Pre-K-12th grade, b'nai mitzvah, confirmation, special needs, family education.

Temple Gan Elohim
P.O. Box 12097
Glendale, AZ 85318-2097
623-210-7435
templeganelohim.org
Torah Tots: Preschool age (2-5)
Facilitator: Rabbi Lisa Tzur
Religious Education: K-eighth grade
Religious School Director: Andrew Schwebel
Children and their parents begin learning about Jewish customs, celebrations and more. Programs in history, culture, tradition, Torah, mitzvot, Hebrew, b'nai mitzvah preparation, adult education.

Temple Solel
Raker Religious School
6805 E. McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480-991-7414, Fax: 480-951-0829
tginis@templesolel.org
templesolel.org
Director of Education: Tricia Ginis
Ganeinu (toddlers), Parparim (pre-K), Kindergarten consecration, family education programs, youth retreat, Madrichim/TA leadership programs, 10th grade confirmation and family retreat.

The New Shul
7825 E. Paradise Lane
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480-515-2272, Fax: 480-922-7118
info@thenewshul.org
thenewshul.org
Participatory learning for children, K-5, in a family-centered atmosphere on Shabbat mornings.
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