What does the Jewish studies element of the curriculum consist of?
All students follow an innovative Jewish education programme, both formal and informal. Study is text-based and offers a wide variety of interpretative models., It includes courses in:
- Jewish texts ( Tenach, Rabbinics,)
- Jewish values (Tikun Olam, laws between humanity (bein adam l'chavero) )
- Jewish practice (Jewish calendar, life cycle , festivals, prayer)
- Jewish history (ancient, medieval, Shoah, modern Jewish communities)
- Israel studies
- Jewish art and literature
Students all have the opportunity to take national examinations in Jewish Studies at GCSE/AS and A2 level.