חֲנֹ֣ךְ לַ֭נַּעַר עַל־פִּ֣י דַרְכּ֑וֹ גַּ֥ם כִּי־יַ֝זְקִ֗ין לֹֽא־יָס֥וּר מִמֶּֽנָּה
Educate the child according to their way,
Then when they grow old, they will not depart from it.
(From Proverbs 22:6)
The Paul and Annetta Himmelfarb School is a place where students begin their journey on the path to lifelong Jewish engagement. We encourage curiosity and exploration through a program that is intellectually stimulating and full of warmth and joy.
We believe in cultivating a strong Jewish identity through the teachings of Jewish texts and traditions, reinforced by a thriving Jewish community and peer group. Our team of talented faculty provide a rich and multifaceted learning environment and we join with parents to help our students transform the texts they study into actions in the world around them.
Our unique approach includes:
• Experiential learning and programming
• Personalized learning tailored to your child's needs
• Enthusiastic, creative, and experienced educators
READ ABOUT OUR INNOVATIVE APPROACH
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We never want financial constraints to be a barrier to full participation at TI. If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact TI's Executive Director, Jevera Temsky. You are welcome to set up a time to talk, or email the information below to tiexec@tifereth-israel.org:
- Your name and phone number
- For each child:
- Name and the grade they will be in next year
- Total cost of tuition without financial aid
- The amount of financial aid you are seeking
Please know that all communication about financial support will be kept strictly confidential. After you receive confirmation of your aid, you will receive instructions for how to complete your registration.
HIMMELFARB HIGH SCHOOL
(8th-12th graders) 2025-2026
Click here for the Himmelfarb High School Schedule.
Himmelfarb High (8th through 12th grade) will meet on Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We welcome back Stephen Berer, who will be lead teacher for our high school program, along with participation from Rabbi Tracy, Rabbi Werbow, and occasional guest teachers.
Stephen Berer is an educator who has focused primarily on Jewish history and literature. He is also a poet, bookbinder, illustrator, and gilder, who creates illuminated manuscripts and handmade books.
The curriculum will include the following:
Jewish ethics and values - personal, communal, and global, with discussions of classical Jewish texts, history, and current events.
Synagogue skills - Let’s take it to the next level! Students may lead parts of the Wolman Service and/or if they choose, take on a leadership role for Junior Minyan.
Social justice and action - Students will have the opportunity to serve a meal at Shepherd’s Table, learn about various Mitzvot and participate in acts of loving-kindness both at TI and in the larger community. NEW: We have received a grant from the Social Action Committee for our teens to be able to learn about and engage in Tzedakah and Philanthropy.
Youth group social activities - Approximately once a month, our high school students will be joined by other teens for social events, from on-site dinner programs to offsite adventures. Activities will be facilitated by our youth group advisor, Rachel Lande.
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TZOHAR
TZOHAR offers rich and inspiring Jewish learning to area high school students. Participants will enjoy programming each week in two distinct styles: meaningful discussion grounded in the study of classical Jewish texts, and college-style classes provided by professors from the Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Maryland.
Moot Beit Din: The Hadar Institute’s Moot Beit Din program aims “to inspire rigorous ethical debate in Jewish legal wisdom, providing students an international stage to engage the most significant moral challenges facing the Jewish community and the world.” Past participants have expressed appreciation for the opportunity to think about important contemporary issues and to share a powerful experience with other Jewish teens from around the world. Participation in the competition is optional.
- Tzohar is a partnership between Ohr Kodesh, Ohev Sholom, Tifereth Israel Congregation, and the University of Maryland.
- Tzohar is open to 8th-12th graders from Montgomery County and Washington, DC.
- Programming will run from 5:30-7:45pm on Sunday evenings at Ohr Kodesh Congregation. An optional special session will be held at the Jewish Studies Library at the University of Maryland.
- Tuition includes dinner for each Sunday evening session.
- The 2026 Moot Beit Din Competition will be held in New York City from March 19-22. Participation is an additional fee of $450 plus the cost of transportation for the program and accommodations (scholarships are available).
Click here for tuition information.
Click here for a 5786 Tzohar calendar.
Please note: Tifereth Israel members who are not also Ohr Kodesh members will need to contact Melanie Winick at mwinick@ohrkodesh.org to set up a student affiliate account prior to registration.
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Questions? Contact Rabbi Tracy Nathan, rabbinathan@-tifereth-israel.org.
