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We are eager to return to in-person learning this September, as allowed by state and local health guidelines.  At this time, we are planning for in-person religious school at Shomrei Torah.

Though we have greater flexibility as a private religious school program, we intend to follow the same health and safety guidelines as public schools when returning to in-person learning.  As COVID cases continue to decrease and the California economy is fully reopening, we are optimistic that STaRS this fall will be very similar to our pre-COVID program with some possible modifications. 

Our new interim Religious School Director, Brandon Binder, brings years of experience in leading Jewish education and camps; we are really excited about some of the creative and fun activities that he has planned!  We will be closely monitoring the emerging state and local health guidelines and will follow up with specifics later in the summer.   

It is undeniable that the past years have had an unprecedented effect on our economy.  No family will be turned away from STaRS due to financial hardship.  Please request financial assistance on the registration form as needed, or contact STaRS Director Brandon Binder for assistance throughout the school-year. 

Lastly, we’d like to acknowledge how challenging this past year has been for many, and express our empathy and understanding to those who decided to take a break from STaRS.  Distance learning can be very challenging and additionally, many families were looking for ways to minimize screen time after the hours spent online for traditional school.  If your family or student took a break last year, please return.  Our children will only benefit from continuing their Jewish education, and arguably need the wisdom of Torah and community engagement now more than ever. 

We look forward to another meaningful year for the Shomrei Torah Religious School and wish you all the best.

חֲזַ֤ק חֲזַ֤ק וְנִתְחַזַּק֙
May you go from strength to strength,

The STaRS Committee
Dave Fichera, Erica Magers, Ed Navarro, Cara Viripaeff, and Nicolette Weinzveg

Please contact our Religious School Director, Brandon Binder at rsdirector@cstsr.org for more information.