Mensch Lab: Jewish Learning That Lasts a Lifetime
Grades K–7 (Pre–B. Mitzvah)
Sundays at Mensch Lab: At Mensch Lab, Sundays are about bringing Judaism to life in a way that is personal, engaging, and meaningful for every child.
Students rotate through different learning spaces throughout the synagogue to experience:
- Sessions with Rabbi Leib
- Activities led by community leaders and guest artists.
- Music, art, drama, and movement
- Interactive, student-centered prayer
- A warm, inclusive environment rooted in curiosity and joy
Weekly Schedule:
- Community Breakfast: Sunday, 8:45 a.m.
- Sunday Learning: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday Sessions (Grade 7-7) 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. beginning with pizza dinner.
Highlights of the Mensch Lab Experience:
- Monthly Family Shabbat Celebration – Shabbat Misebah (Shabbat Party)
- Hands-on Music, Art, & Movement
- Family Education Programs
- Prayer Exploration & Literacy
- Supportive, Student-Centered Environment
- Hebrew Learning through Play and Movement
Grade-Level Curriculum Overview
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
- Torah Stories from Genesis and Exodus
- Introduction to Jewish Values & Virtues
- Spirituality Through Stories & Play
- Passover Holiday Intensive
- Introduction to the Alef-Bet
2nd Grade
- Continued Torah Exploration
- Mitzvot & Tzedakah in Action
- Shabbat & Havdalah Intensives
- Hebrew Through Movement and Yoga
3rd Grade
- Bible Stories from Genesis
- What’s in a Synagogue?
- Purim Holiday Intensive
- Alef-Bet Mastery Through Movement
4th Grade
- Personal Reflections on Holidays
- What Is Prayer? Why Do We Pray?
- Jewish Values & Being a Mensch
- Hebrew Decoding & Prayer Literacy – Part I
5th Grade
- Torah Stories from Joseph to Moses
- Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World
- Jewish Life Cycles
- Hebrew Decoding & Prayer Literacy – Part II
6th & 7th Grade (Pre–B. Mitzvah)
- B. Mitzvah Prep with Cantor
- Prophets & Writings Beyond the Torah
- The Holocaust: History & Lessons
- Participation in the Brill Holocaust Essay Contest (awards presented during our annual Yom HaShoah program)
Upcoming K-7 & Mensch Lab Events
Mensch Lab
Sunday, Oct 26th 9:00a to 12:00p
Blessing of the Pets
Sunday, Oct 26th 11:30a to 12:00p
Mensch Lab
Tuesday, Oct 28th 5:00p to 7:00p
Mensch Lab
Sunday, Nov 2nd 9:00a to 12:00p
4th Grade Family Ed. - How to Make a Torah
Sunday, Nov 2nd 9:00a to 11:00a
Thu, October 23 2025 1 Cheshvan 5786
