Towards the end of Sukkot, the entire school travels to an area synagogue to warm up for Simchat Torah. With Simchat Torah flags waving and students singing, dancing, and clapping, we celebrate the beginning of the new Torah reading cycle. Other holiday programs include Hanukkah, Tu B'Shvat, Purim, Pesach, Yom HaShoah, Yom HaAtzmaut, Lag B'Omer, and Shavuot. The Judaic Studies curriculum reflects the broad goals of the school. Text and Siddur skills are presented to include all opinions and approaches.
Students study traditional explanations and commentary in addition to creating their own Midrashim.
Jewish history is presented with archeological information and multi-media materials. Jewish practice is seen not as ancient rules and regulations, but as vibrant organic teachings that inspire us to be the best people that we can be. At Yavneh we take seriously the spiritual development of our students, staff, and families. Rabbi Bardack is available for pastoral counseling on personal, religious, and spiritual matters. Judaism at Yavneh is not just a subject, it is a way of life filled with hopes, joys, dreams, loves, struggles, and celebrations.