Mt. Sinai Religious school is available for children from Consecration through becoming B’nai Mitzvah and Confirmation.

Classes begin in the fall and meets twice per month. Our curriculum covers Jewish tradition and culture, Hebrew, ritual observance, history, and text. Through story, art, music, and discussion, Jewish heritage and its place in our lives is passed down to the next generation of leadership, our children.

If you are moving to the area or are considering enrolling a child for the first time and would like information on our religious school, please contact the Mt. Sinai office at 715-675-2560 or by email at [email protected].

B'nai Mitzvah preparation is open to students who have been enrolled in our religious school for at least three years and who will be reaching the age of at least 13.

Becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah is an important milestone on the journey of Jewish life. At Mt. Sinai, we do everything to make it meaningful and celebratory for both the celebrant and her or his family. B’nai Mitzvah will embark on a 6 month to year-long course of study with our Rabbi and/or a designated tutor including focus on prayers, blessings, and reading Torah. They will be ready to lead our community in worship and deliver a short sermon on Jewish life or thought. Students also engage in a Mitzvah Project, a symbolic first step for a life of tzedakah. The whole community looks forward to celebrating when one of our students becomes b’nai mitzvah. For further information, please contact us at our office directly by phone at 715-675-2560 or email us at [email protected].

Confirmation is a two-year program subsequent to becoming Bat or Bar Mitzvah. This is a time of extraordinary growth in a young person’s life, so we seek to nurture ethical and spiritual development. Our curriculum is one of ongoing development based on the interests of those students who are registered. We seek to inspire our students to engage with their Jewish identities through theology, current events, and text study. Please contact our office by phone at 715-675-2560 or email [email protected] to learn more about this program.

NFTY Mt. Sinai’s high school youth group, MoSTY, has been a participant in the National Federation of Temple Youth. Our youth are involved in a full program of social and mitzvah programs, as well as travelling to the regional programs of NFTY’s Northern region (Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Northern Illinois.)

To learn more at https://nfty.org.

Olin-Sang-Ruby Union Institute, OSRUI, is the flagship URJ summer camp in Oconomowoc Wisconsin. Now in its 70th year of engaging future Jewish leaders, OSRUI is a trailblazer in informal Jewish education. It offers a wide range of programs for youth. OSRUI

Mount Sinai Congregation is proud to support OSRUI. Youth Scholarships are available from the Irv Rosen fund for members to attend OSRUI and join regional NFTY events.

Click here for why to send your child to Jewish summer camp

Adult Education; a Commitment to Learning About Ourselves and our Faith

At Mt. Sinai Congregation, we seek to better ourselves.  An important component to this is a deep commitment to the our understanding of God, Torah, and our world.

Seminars

Throughout the year our adult education committee schedules a variety of sessions with guest speakers. Virtual and/or in-person. Past sessions have included far-ranging topics such as Holocaust survivor experiences, how to make Challah, and Jewish history and culture just to name a few.

For more information, contact the office at [email protected]

On select Shabbat afternoons our rabbi will present topics of Jewish interest such as Jewish Art, Reform movement history and principles, Jewish law in a liberal context, theology and more.  Bring your own bag lunch.

Books are chosen by the group for the calendar year. One book is selected for each month to read and discuss. Book Club gatherings are held on the second Wednesday of the month.  Contact the Mt.Sinai Office for the book list and more information on meeting time and location.

Come join us on Thursday afternoons to play Mahjongg. All are welcome, whether your experienced, or new and want to learn! Contact the office for more information!