The Jewish Online School - Day School & After School
Are you looking for the full thing?
Do you live far from a Day School? Are you a homeschooling family looking for a Judaics learning experience? Are your children in public school but you want them to learn what is taught in a Jewish Day School? This program is for YOU!
Our virtual Yeshiva education experience is a clear winner.
With extra curricular events, assemblies, birthday packages in the mail and a Mishloach Manot basket exchanges, JOS is there for you way beyond the classroom hours.
No matter where you live, your child will be able to connect with other Jewish children from across the world and form lasting friendships.
Welcome to the JOS family!
We offer three options, to accomodate different time zones and needs:
Day School: * Four Days a week: Monday - Thursday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST
This is a more rigourous program, with homework, report cards and the ability to add on additional classes, such as conversational Hebrew, Tefillah etc.
After School Program: Students will learn Chumash, Hebrew reading, Parsha, etc. after school hours. * Two Days a week: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30 PM EST / * Two Days a week: Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 PM EST
Annual tuition for the four day track $3990. Tuition is divided into 10 monthly installments of $399 each. Annual tuition for the two day track $1990. Tuition is divided into 10 monthly installments of $199 each.
Scholarships are available based on household income. To apply for a scholarship please email us. Scholarships will be granted at the discretion of the Jewish Online School Director. No phone calls, please.
Boys in grades three through six can opt for an additional class, offering study of the Mishnah. Students will become fluent in some key terminology and concepts, while growing comfortable with the style of the Mishnah, as they advance through this class.
Boys in grades five through eight who demonstrate sufficient reading and comprehension skills can opt for an additional class, offering study of Gemarah. Students will begin with exposure to the style of Gemarah, including key terminology and its logical flow.
Boys in grades seven and eight will incorporate Rashis commentary on the Gemarah as they advance through its study.
Chumash Students gain skills and confidence in translating and comprehension, delving deeper into the text with the assistance of classical commentaries (in addition to Rashi).
Yahadut Students gain a deeper and more comprehensive grasp on annual occurrences in the Jewish calendar. Additionally, students focus on Halacha, Jewish identity and other themes in Yahadut.
Parsha Staying current with the times of the weekly Parshah, students focus on greater detail and age-appropriate lessons of the Parshah each week, coming to your Shabbat table prepared with a Dvar Torah to share.
Navi Students progress in the study of Navi, moving on to learn about the Shoftim and their role in early Jewish history.
Ivrit - Students continue to progress in learning Ivrit, focusing on conversational and writing skills, reading comprehension, and a growing vocabulary.
Chumash Students delve into textual study of the Chumash, incorporating study of Rashi. Students gain confidence in reading and translating, analyzing the text, and looking for personal lessons and the broader picture of what the Torah is telling us with each verse.
Yahadut Students learn themes in Yahadut and timely Halachot throughout the year, approaching each holiday or special date on our calendar with a comprehensive and age-appropriate understanding of its themes, details and personal relevance.
Parsha Students delve more deeply into the weekly Parshah, focusing on its lessons. Your child will come to your Shabbat table with a Dvar Torah about an age-appropriate personal application that the Parshah holds each week.
Navi Students learn the book of Yehoshua, focusing on the stage following Chumash in the history of our people, and becoming exposed to another style of textual study.
Ivrit Students progress in learning Ivrit, focusing on conversational and writing skills, reading comprehension, and a growing vocabulary.
Mishnah optional class. See Mishnah and Gemarah below for more information.
Gemarah optional class. See Mishnah and Gemarah below for more information.
Chumash Students begin exploring the text in depth, with a focus on comprehension. The key elements of Chumash vocabulary prefixes, suffixes and common shorashim are introduced.
Rashi Students learn to read Rashi script, and practice reading and understanding Rashis commentary on Chumash.
Ivrit Students learn basic vocabulary, and practice using their knowledge through workbooks, conversations, games and more.
Parshat Hashavuah Students learn the Parshah story in greater depth each week, gaining a comprehensive and dynamic grasp on our early history. Your child will learn a Dvar Torah each week as well, coming to your Shabbat table prepared to share a lesson from the weeks Sedrah.
Yahadut Students explore the yearly cycle of Jewish holidays and special days on the calendar, focusing on the historical background, customs and practices, and personal relevance of each.
Mishnah optional class. See Mishnah and Gemarah below for more information.
Kriah Our goal is for every child to attain mastery and fluency in Hebrew reading and writing, incorporating a variety of professional and exciting resources to do so.
Parshat Hashavuah Your child will get to know the Avot, Imahot, twelve tribes and more as they travel with them through the story of the weekly Parshah, while exploring key Jewish values.
Yahadut Your child will learn the background, practices, and life lessons connected to each of the holidays, bringing the Jewish calendar to life.
Chumash Your child will gain a firm foundation for further study of Chumash, including skills for approaching the text and appreciation for its value.