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Message A Community of S.M.I.L.E.SSpiritual MomentsInclusive LearningEmpowered StudentsJessica WadlerDirector of Education and Youth Activitiesedu_dir@shaare-shalom.orgOffice: 703-737-0686Mindee TrudellTeen Engagement & B’nai Mitzvah Coordinatorteen_engage@shaare-shalom.orgCyndi AldersonReligious School Chair, Board of Directorsreligious_school@shaare-shalom.orgFor inquiries regarding Religious School, please contact:shaareshalom.org/religious-schoolOther Programs of InterestA monthly program for preschoolers and theirplus one! Free to all, including non-members.Activities include music, art, stories and fun! Nevetim (Sprouts)JCY - Jewish Collaborative Youth Our teen program focuses on attracting and engaging our teens(6th-12th grade) through various areas of interest and activities inan effort to strengthen their Jewish identity, bond as a community and evolve as Jewish leaders. Using amultifaceted approach, teens will haveopportunities to learn, give back to thecommunity, develop their leadership skills,and have fun! Shabbat Morning ProgramsBimah Club A special meeting opportunity for studentsand families preparing for b'nai mitzvah tocome together to learn, pray, practice, planand enjoy each other's company during thisshared journey. Bimah Club takes placeonce a month during Saturday morningShabbat services beginning at 9:30am. An inclusive and affirming Shabbat servicefor all ages and abilities. A laidback programof music and movement, with comfortableseating choices and low lighting. A new wayto help all access the holiness of Shabbatand experience it in their own special way!Sensory ShabbatBecoming a member ofCongregation Sha’are Shalom is a prerequisite to attendingReligious School.For more information regardingmembership, please visitshaareshalom.org/membershipLeesburg, Virginia

All students attend schoolSundays from 9:00-11:30am 4th-7th with after school Hebrewfrom 11:30am-12:30pm4th-7th with 30 minutes of Hebrew midweek (virtually with flexible scheduling)Supplies FeePreK-7th $1008th-12 $80thWhy two different tuition prices?The All-InTuition reflects the actualoperating cost to educate eachchild and provide qualityprogramming for our youth atCongregation Sha’are Shalom. The subsidized 2025-26 Tuition Feerate is only 50-65% of the actualcost, and is substantiallyunderwritten by the congregation’soperating budget as a commitmentof support for our religious school. We ask those who are able to paythe All-In Tuition, to please do soto help support our school andsynagogue community.To r e g i s t e r, p l e a s e v i s i t s h a a r e s h a l o m . o r g /r s - r e g i s t r a t i o n2025-2026 TuitionBased on the registration information submitted,the appropriate fees will be applied to your religious school bill from the congregation. PreK - 3rd Grade B’nai Mitzvah Fee(tutor, logistics, security, custodial) 8th - 10th Grade - Madrichim & JCY Teenswith Confirmation11th-12th Grade - Madrichim & JCY Teens$1,700$300 $200 $1,445 $2,185 $1,120 $2,185 $847 $1,587PICK ONE 25-26TuitionFeeAll-InTuitionTogether, as a community of learnerswe explore Judaism and all thewonderful aspects of living a Jewishlife. We place a strong focus onmitzvot, holidays, rituals, Israel, andcommunity. We learn throughinteractive activities, art, music,special events, family learningprograms and more! Hebrew LearningSmall group foundational Hebrewlessons, Hebrew Through Movementand Tefillah (group prayer) all takeplace throughout our Sunday morningprogram. Additional Hebrew for 4ththrough 7th graders is scheduled insmall groups on Sundays immediatelyfollowing the regular school day. Thereis also a one-on-one virtual option,flexibly scheduled midweek toaccommodate family needs.

All students attend schoolSundays from 9:00-11:30am 4th-7th with after school Hebrewfrom 11:30am-12:30pm4th-7th with 30 minutes of Hebrew midweek (virtually with flexible scheduling)Supplies FeePreK-7th $1008th-12 $80thWhy two different tuition prices?The All-InTuition reflects the actualoperating cost to educate eachchild and provide qualityprogramming for our youth atCongregation Sha’are Shalom. The subsidized 2025-26 Tuition Feerate is only 50-65% of the actualcost, and is substantiallyunderwritten by the congregation’soperating budget as a commitmentof support for our religious school. We ask those who are able to paythe All-In Tuition, to please do soto help support our school andsynagogue community.To r e g i s t e r, p l e a s e v i s i t s h a a r e s h a l o m . o r g /r s - r e g i s t r a t i o n2025-2026 TuitionBased on the registration information submitted,the appropriate fees will be applied to your religious school bill from the congregation. PreK - 3rd Grade B’nai Mitzvah Fee(tutor, logistics, security, custodial) 8th - 10th Grade - Madrichim & JCY Teenswith Confirmation11th-12th Grade - Madrichim & JCY Teens$1,700$300 $200 $1,445 $2,185 $1,120 $2,185 $847 $1,587PICK ONE 25-26TuitionFeeAll-InTuitionTogether, as a community of learnerswe explore Judaism and all thewonderful aspects of living a Jewishlife. We place a strong focus onmitzvot, holidays, rituals, Israel, andcommunity. We learn throughinteractive activities, art, music,special events, family learningprograms and more! Hebrew LearningSmall group foundational Hebrewlessons, Hebrew Through Movementand Tefillah (group prayer) all takeplace throughout our Sunday morningprogram. Additional Hebrew for 4ththrough 7th graders is scheduled insmall groups on Sundays immediatelyfollowing the regular school day. Thereis also a one-on-one virtual option,flexibly scheduled midweek toaccommodate family needs.

All students attend schoolSundays from 9:00-11:30am 4th-7th with after school Hebrewfrom 11:30am-12:30pm4th-7th with 30 minutes of Hebrew midweek (virtually with flexible scheduling)Supplies FeePreK-7th $1008th-12 $80thWhy two different tuition prices?The All-InTuition reflects the actualoperating cost to educate eachchild and provide qualityprogramming for our youth atCongregation Sha’are Shalom. The subsidized 2025-26 Tuition Feerate is only 50-65% of the actualcost, and is substantiallyunderwritten by the congregation’soperating budget as a commitmentof support for our religious school. We ask those who are able to paythe All-In Tuition, to please do soto help support our school andsynagogue community.To r e g i s t e r, p l e a s e v i s i t s h a a r e s h a l o m . o r g /r s - r e g i s t r a t i o n2025-2026 TuitionBased on the registration information submitted,the appropriate fees will be applied to your religious school bill from the congregation. PreK - 3rd Grade B’nai Mitzvah Fee(tutor, logistics, security, custodial) 8th - 10th Grade - Madrichim & JCY Teenswith Confirmation11th-12th Grade - Madrichim & JCY Teens$1,700$300 $200 $1,445 $2,185 $1,120 $2,185 $847 $1,587PICK ONE 25-26TuitionFeeAll-InTuitionTogether, as a community of learnerswe explore Judaism and all thewonderful aspects of living a Jewishlife. We place a strong focus onmitzvot, holidays, rituals, Israel, andcommunity. We learn throughinteractive activities, art, music,special events, family learningprograms and more! Hebrew LearningSmall group foundational Hebrewlessons, Hebrew Through Movementand Tefillah (group prayer) all takeplace throughout our Sunday morningprogram. Additional Hebrew for 4ththrough 7th graders is scheduled insmall groups on Sundays immediatelyfollowing the regular school day. Thereis also a one-on-one virtual option,flexibly scheduled midweek toaccommodate family needs.

A Community of S.M.I.L.E.SSpiritual MomentsInclusive LearningEmpowered StudentsJessica WadlerDirector of Education and Youth Activitiesedu_dir@shaare-shalom.orgOffice: 703-737-0686Mindee TrudellTeen Engagement & B’nai Mitzvah Coordinatorteen_engage@shaare-shalom.orgCyndi AldersonReligious School Chair, Board of Directorsreligious_school@shaare-shalom.orgFor inquiries regarding Religious School, please contact:shaareshalom.org/religious-schoolOther Programs of InterestA monthly program for preschoolers and theirplus one! Free to all, including non-members.Activities include music, art, stories and fun! Nevetim (Sprouts)JCY - Jewish Collaborative Youth Our teen program focuses on attracting and engaging our teens(6th-12th grade) through various areas of interest and activities inan effort to strengthen their Jewish identity, bond as a community and evolve as Jewish leaders. Using amultifaceted approach, teens will haveopportunities to learn, give back to thecommunity, develop their leadership skills,and have fun! Shabbat Morning ProgramsBimah Club A special meeting opportunity for studentsand families preparing for b'nai mitzvah tocome together to learn, pray, practice, planand enjoy each other's company during thisshared journey. Bimah Club takes placeonce a month during Saturday morningShabbat services beginning at 9:30am. An inclusive and affirming Shabbat servicefor all ages and abilities. A laidback programof music and movement, with comfortableseating choices and low lighting. A new wayto help all access the holiness of Shabbatand experience it in their own special way!Sensory ShabbatBecoming a member ofCongregation Sha’are Shalom is a prerequisite to attendingReligious School.For more information regardingmembership, please visitshaareshalom.org/membershipLeesburg, Virginia

A Community of S.M.I.L.E.SSpiritual MomentsInclusive LearningEmpowered StudentsJessica WadlerDirector of Education and Youth Activitiesedu_dir@shaare-shalom.orgOffice: 703-737-0686Mindee TrudellTeen Engagement & B’nai Mitzvah Coordinatorteen_engage@shaare-shalom.orgCyndi AldersonReligious School Chair, Board of Directorsreligious_school@shaare-shalom.orgFor inquiries regarding Religious School, please contact:shaareshalom.org/religious-schoolOther Programs of InterestA monthly program for preschoolers and theirplus one! Free to all, including non-members.Activities include music, art, stories and fun! Nevetim (Sprouts)JCY - Jewish Collaborative Youth Our teen program focuses on attracting and engaging our teens(6th-12th grade) through various areas of interest and activities inan effort to strengthen their Jewish identity, bond as a community and evolve as Jewish leaders. Using amultifaceted approach, teens will haveopportunities to learn, give back to thecommunity, develop their leadership skills,and have fun! Shabbat Morning ProgramsBimah Club A special meeting opportunity for studentsand families preparing for b'nai mitzvah tocome together to learn, pray, practice, planand enjoy each other's company during thisshared journey. Bimah Club takes placeonce a month during Saturday morningShabbat services beginning at 9:30am. An inclusive and affirming Shabbat servicefor all ages and abilities. A laidback programof music and movement, with comfortableseating choices and low lighting. A new wayto help all access the holiness of Shabbatand experience it in their own special way!Sensory ShabbatBecoming a member ofCongregation Sha’are Shalom is a prerequisite to attendingReligious School.For more information regardingmembership, please visitshaareshalom.org/membershipLeesburg, Virginia