Every Age
Learning
Jewish learning does not stop at thirteen. From the preschool classroom to Saturday morning Torah study, there is a seat here for every age and every level of background.
The Learning Tree Preschool
The Learning Tree is a five-star preschool program serving children from 18 months to 5 years, with summer programs for children ages 2 through 9. The program balances social and academic development, with activities that support physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth, following top standards and best practices in early childhood education.
Children learn in a nurturing and stimulating environment, and Jewish holidays, songs, and values are woven into the year alongside the core curriculum.
Enroll or visit
- Director
- Ronni Vega
- Phone
- (239) 433-5499
- Ages
- 18 months – 5 years; summer camp ages 2 – 9
Religious School
Our goal is simple and ambitious: to create joyful, strong Jewish identities and Shabbat-literate Hebrew skills.
We teach with the ShalomLearning curriculum, built around seven core Jewish values — among them teshuvah, taking responsibility for your actions, and honoring the image of God in ourselves and in others, along with strength, responsibility, joy, communication, and peace.
Hebrew instruction focuses on what students actually use: the ability to participate in Shabbat worship and to read from the Torah when their time comes. Attending Friday night services with your family is part of the education, and it is a great way to get to know your community.
The school year also includes Community Shabbat Dinners, the Purim Carnival, Israelfest, and Havdalah Movie Night.
Registration for 2026–2027 is open
- Coordinator
- Allison Fego
- Phone
- (239) 433-0018
- Office hours
- Mon–Thu 9:00am–4:00pm
Fri 9:00am–1:00pm
Ask about class days, times, and tuition for your child’s grade — and about B’nai Mitzvah preparation.
Adult Education
Most of these meet on Zoom, which means you can join from your kitchen table, from up north, or from a hospital bed. Ask the office for the links, or watch the weekly email.
Weekly
Torah Study
Online · Saturday mornings
Read and discuss the weekly parsha, the rabbinic interpretations around it, and what it has to do with this week. No prior knowledge required.
Coffee and Chat with Rabbi Luna
Online
A free-flowing, informal conversation with Rabbi Luna and others. General topics, unpredictable directions, real people sharing their experiences.
Rabbi’s Class
In person
An informative but intimate setting for studying important Jewish subjects week to week.
Current Events
Online
A lively and spirited discussion of the news, led by a host, with congregants who are not shy about disagreeing.
Jewish 12-Step Recovery Group
Online
The 12 Steps from a Jewish perspective, joined with Judaic spiritual principles. Confidential and open.
Monthly
History and Heritage of Our People
Online
Expert-led sessions on a different chapter of Jewish history each month.
Book Club
Online
Books with Jewish content or by Jewish authors. The reading is announced a month ahead so there is time.
Jewish Francophone
Online · in French
For native speakers and those with advanced proficiency.
Jewish Hispanophone
Online · in Spanish
For native speakers and those with advanced proficiency.
Lunch and Learn
In person
An intriguing topic that changes each month. Bring your lunch; we provide the drinks.
Speaker Series
Each year we bring scholars, authors, journalists, and community leaders to the temple for public talks. Sessions are open to the wider community, not only to members, and there is usually time for questions afterward.
Our Library
The congregational library holds Jewish history, fiction, biography, holiday and lifecycle resources, children’s books, and reference works. Members may borrow; anyone may come and read.
Donations of books in good condition are welcome — please ask the office first.
Not sure where to start?
Call the office and say so. We will point you to the class that fits — or invite you to Saturday morning Torah study, which is the easiest door to walk through.