Nursery School

The Bnai Yeshurun Nursery School, under the leadersh

ip of our capable director, Fern Amper, provides a loving, warm Judaic atmosphere for 3 and 4 year olds. For an appointment or further information, please call Fern at 201-836-6871.

PHILOSOPHY & MISSION
We have been designing a unique curriculum which combines the cutting-edge, child-centered approach to secular early childhood education with Torah. We have received grants to assist us in developing this curriculum from Jewish Educational Services of Bergen County and the Board of Jewish Education of New York.

What is child-centered education?
Child-centered education is currently promoted by the major national organizations that advocate for quality early childhood education, like NAEYC/National Association for the Education of Young Children and Bank Street College of Education. It is a system whereby the children are active partners with the teachers in advancing the curriculum. The program is designed to be sensitive to the individual needs and interests of the children and children make choices and decisions throughout the day. Children can work alone or in small groups, in addition to full group activities that are led by the teacher. Much of the equipment are real everyday objects instead of plastic toys-real silverware and pots and pans fill the play kitchen, cell phones and cameras are in the dramatic play corner, siddurim and talleisim are added to the dress-up carousel. For children at Bnai Yeshurun Nursery School, PLAY IS REAL!

How is it combined with Torah?
In our school, there is no separation between secular and Judaic learning. All learning comes from Torah and Torah is integrated into all learning. When we learn Parshat Breishit (which we do for almost a full month!) we experiment with light/dark, water, plants, animals, the human body, etc. When we learn Parshat Noach we return to water, rain, sinking/floating, etc. We introduce woodworking and wood construction. Finally, with the appearance of the rainbow, we focus on colors and color mixing. In addition, the considerate and polite behavior exhibited by the children and the teachers comes straight from the middot and mitzvot stressed in the Torah. So, we truly have a Torah environment, whereby all learning and behavior is based on Judaism. Our teachers are Jewish role models for the children in addition to being warm, nurturing and supportive members of our nursery school community. Please see just one example of this in action below.

Who are our mentors?
We have a close relationship with Stern College Early Childhood Education Department, and are proud to be one of the few sites for the placement of their student interns. Our formal mentor is the world renowned Orthodox early childhood educator, Mrs. Rivka Behar, founder of the program at Stern College almost thirty years ago. Mrs. Behar visits the school, observes the classes, meets with the teachers, and is in regular contact with the director.

Where do parents fit?
We have a very close relationship with the families of our students. The parents fully understand and support our unique approach to Jewish early childhood education. Family members are encouraged to visit the school frequently. There is no need to come for a special event or program. Parents, siblings, and grandparents can just drop in and play with us. There is always something to do!


CLASSES & FEES

We have only two classes, Nursery/3’s and Pre-K/ 4’s-young 5’s. There are 15 children and 2 teachers in each class. The facilities are beautiful, featuring two connecting classrooms, a full kitchen, office, and playground.

SCHEDULE OF TUITION, FEES & HOURS
School Year 2008-2009

PROGRAM

HOURS

REGISTRATION

TUITION

TRIP FEE

NON-MEMBER & AFFILIATES

 

 

(NON-REFUNDABLE
NON-TRANSFERABLE)

(Special Programs)

 

Nursery/3’s

Mon-Fri
9am-1:30pm

$500

$6165

$100

$200

Pre-K/4’s

Mon-Thurs.
9am-2:30pm
Fridays
9-1:30

$500

$7495

$125

$200

CREATIVE JEWISH ART EXPERIENCES

Jewish holidays need NOT be times when large numbers of identical projects are churned out. Below, a three-year-old is painting with a spinning dreidel dipped in diluted tempera paint. As he spins the dreidel, it drags the paint across his paper. This simple, open-ended activity actually combines important developmentally appropriate skills with Torah, like fine motor and eye/hand coordination.
 
 

Latest Announcements

  • Funeral & Shiva Announcement - September 7, 2010

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Mrs. Pepa Karasick, beloved mother of our affiliate member, Mark Karasick, wife of Rabbi Joseph Karasick, and mother of Bernice Mandel and George Karasick, and sister of Anita Walker and Margie Zwiebel.

    The funeral took place yesterday. Mark will be sitting shiva today, Tuesday through tomorrow, Wednesday mincha at 1:30 PM at 451 West End Ave., Apt. 12D, New York.
    212-874-1183.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen,
    201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.


    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Shimmy Tennenbaum, President

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  • September 3

    Ruth & Walter Ramsfelder on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Max Ramsfelder.

    Beverly & Andrew Geller on the birth of a grandson, a son to Aviva and Jonathan Laib.

    Judith & Michael Goldsmith on the birth of a grandson, a son to Esther and Jeffrey Buller.

    Phyllis & Michael Miller on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Nitza and David Jerome, in Israel.

    Priva & Simmy Safier and Michael Naiman on the birth of a granddaughter and great-granddaughter, a daughter to Talya and Yoni Safier.

    Sima & Daniel Weingarten on the birth of a grandson, a son to Yael and Avi Silverberg, in Israel.

    Rozy & Larry Jaffe on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Charlie and Dorit Ness.

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  • Funeral & Shiva Announcement


    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Genia Rubin, beloved mother of our member, Rose Burstein, and mother of Rabbi Saul Mandel, and wife of Abraham Hess.

    The funeral will take place tomorrow, Thursday August 19 at 2:45 PM at the Montefiore Cemetery, 600 Church Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. (215) 663-1250.

    Shiva will be observed at the Burstein residence, 722 Washburn St., Teaneck, through next Wednesday morning, August 25.

    Minyan times are as follows:
    Shacharit, Fri. & Mon.-Wed.: 7:00 AM
    Sunday: 8:00 AM

    Mincha/Ma'ariv, Thurs. & Sun.-Tues.: 7:30 PM

    Please do not visit between 6:00 PM- 6:30 PM to allow the family time for dinner, nor after 10:00 PM.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen, 201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.


    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Shimmy Tennenbaum, President

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  • Condolences - August 17, 2010


    August 17, 2010

    Dear Members:

    We regret to inform you of the passing of Ruth Weiss Rosen, beloved mother of our member, Dr. Michael Rosen.

    The funeral took place on Sunday.

    Michael will be sitting shiva at the Rosen residence, 631 Maitland Avenue, through Friday morning, August 20.

    Davening times are as follows:
    Shacharit, Wed. - Fri.: 7:00 AM
    Mincha, Wed. & Thurs.: 7:30 PM

    Please do not visit between 6:00 PM- 6:30 PM to allow the family time for dinner, nor after 10:00 PM.

    If you wish to send a gold card, please call Arleen Cohen, 201-837-5045 or Brenda Hanauer, 201-836-0484.


    May the family be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

    The Chevra Kadisha
    Rabbi Steven Pruzansky
    Rabbi Ari Zahtz
    Shimmy Tennenbaum, President

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  • Mazal Tov - August 6, 2010

    Tzivie & Fred Fisch on the marriage of their son,
    Yonah Fisch to Whitney Lacefield.

    Fran & Ira Greenfest on the marriage of their daughter,
    Sara Greenfest to Jared Shulman.

    Rena & Elliot Steigman on the marriage of Nili Geldwert to Philip Futernik.

    Shelly & Henry Frisch on the engagement of their son,
    Avi Frisch to Ariela Bindell.

    Nomi & Andrew Katz on the engagement of their son,
    Jeremy Katz to Suri Berman.

    Rachel & Avrohom Liberman on the birth of a son.

    Leyla & Daniel Posner on the birth of a son.

    Bryna & David Malitzky on the birth of a grandson, a son to Shira and Aryeh Malitzky.

    Sheryl & Aaron Liberman and Michelle & Michael Schwartz on the birth of a grandson, a son to Simi and Sralli Schwartz.

    Debra & Allan Rosenberg on the birth of a grandson,
    a son to Talia and Ellie Pollak.

    Sylvia & Chaim Rotblat on the birth of twin grandchildren, a son and daughter, to Michal and Avi Operman.

    Resa & Ronnie Warburg on the engagement of their daughter, Rivka Warburg to Shimon Littman.

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