JIRS: Jewish Family Center/Jewish Education for Life

Jewish Family Center/Jewish Education for Life

Jewish Family Center/Jewish Education for Life
18318 Georgia Avenue

Olney, MD 20832

Phone #:(301) 260-0210
Phone #:(301) 260-1378 Rabbi Fink
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Fax Number:(301) 260-2040 ;

Web Page: www.betterfamily.org
E-mail: info@betterfamily.org

Program/Service Notes:

Executive Director: Rabbi Eli Fink - rabbifink@betterfamily.org 
Principal of Olney School: Holly Montgomery   Holly@betterfamily.org
Principal of Gaithersburg School: Rani Schlenoff   Rani@betterfamily.org
Dean: Rabbi Shaya Milikowsky - rabbimilikowsky@betterfamily.org 

Better Family.org is a project of the Jewish Family Center of Northern Montgomery County. Dedicated to the promotion of Jewish values as a means to strengthening the families in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland.  Strive to be a resource in dealing with everyday life issues by teaching effective methods that facilitate the raising of children and that promote positive relationships in families and between spouses.  Not affiliated with any denomination of Judaism and open to all Jews.  

JEWEL believes families should be free to join the synagogue of their choice without having that decision dictate their children's education. That is why the JEWEL School System is NOT affiliated with any Synagogue. No membership or building-fund dues, and there will never be any additional fees except for tuition or field trips. JEWEL provides a Bar/Bat Mitzvah program and a meaningful service for families who do not have an affiliation with another Synagogue.
Programs for children in grades K through 7 that are relevant, fun, and promote a better connection to Jewish life through education.  Use teaching methods that are active and lessons that are appropriate for children today.
The areas of Jewish Studies that are covered are Holidays and festivals, Jewish values and ethics,  Bible and Torah, Customs and ceremonies and Israel and Jewish history. The goal of the Hebrew curriculum is that the children learn to read and  understand enough Hebrew to allow them to fully participate and feel comfortable in services in synagogue and also prepare for their Bar/Bat mitzvah tutor.

Olney School  
18318 Georgia Avenue
Olney, MD 20832

Gaithersburg School:
Fields Road Elementary at 1 School Road in Gaithersburg.


PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Throughout the school year, a number of adult-education classes are offered for the parents during Religious School sessions in order to encourage meaningful commitment that is centered in the home. In signing up for school, parents are encouraged to attend these classes. This will allow each parent to become an active partner in their child's growth.

Program Details:

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Person In Charge: Executive Director:Rabbi Eli Fink

Eligibility: Anyone can use the center. School for grades K-7.

Fees: Fees for some classes/lectures. Donations appreciated.

Service Area: Northern Montgomery County

Intake Process: Just call or e-mail

Operating Agency: Independent Organization (Not classified)

This information was last updated on 01/02/2008

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Hours:
Person In Charge:	Executive Director:Rabbi Eli Fink
Eligibility:	Anyone can use the center. School for grades K-7.
Fees:	Fees for some classes/lectures. Donations appreciated.
Service Area:	Northern Montgomery County
Intake Process:	Just call or e-mail
Operating Agency:	Independent Organization (Not classified)

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