Home > Learn > Religious School 5786

Agudas Achim Religious School

A Message From the Religious School Director | Enroll in Our Program | Vision & Mission | Current Religious School Parents

Enroll for the 2025-2026 School Year!

Classes are filling up quickly. Enroll to save a spot for your student. With caring, knowledgeable, warm and friendly faculty and staff, AAC Religious School is the premier place to learn to "do Jewish" and live Jewishly now and into the future.

Grade-Level Curriculum Summaries (under construction)

Welcome to Agudas Achim's Religious School

A word from our Religious School Director

Welcome!

I have a personal motto. ‘Embrace, Empower, Engage – Everyone!’ Embrace people where they are; Empower them to want to grow; and look for ways to Engage each person in their learning process. Everyone matters. This motto is what guides me to do nearly everything I do.

As a mother of Aryeh and Dovi, a Jewish educator, and a friend, I thrive on the connections I make with all living creatures, as well as through my weaving of words as a writer and a creative.

My passion is meeting people where they are and inspiring them to grow. I have had the honor of teaching nearly every grade, directed several congregational schools, and facilitated workshops for colleagues, teachers, families, and congregants. And now I am ecstatic to be part of Agudas Achim Congregation as the new Education and Youth Director. Please be sure to introduce yourself to me so that I can get to know you. My door is ALWAYS open, and I look forward to talking with each family over next few months. If you would like to set up a time for us to connect, please email me at rsinfo group@agudasachim-va.org or cgalor@agudasachim-va.org.

l’Shalom,

Chava

Questions? Contact Chaya at csilver@agudasachim-va.org.

Vision and Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Agudas Achim Religious School, in collaboration with families and the entire congregation, is dedicated to creating a vibrant learning program where children -- from kindergarten through high school -- engage in formal and experiential education that imparts a positive, lasting Jewish identity.

Mission Statement

Using the latest research in Jewish Education, guided by the principles of the Conservative Movement, and supported by the Youth and Religious School Committee, the Agudas Achim Religious School and Youth Program department will:

- prioritize social, ethical, and moral growth to build a caring, involved, and committed Jewish community as well as engaged global Jewish citizens

- provide authentic learning opportunities using meaningful classroom experiences combined with community and area resources to teach students about Shabbat, holidays, holy texts, life cycle events, history, prayer, and Hebrew as both an ancient and modern language.

- use creative design and passion to breathe life into all programs including classroom sessions, family learning events, children’s services, holidays, and Israel, Hebrew, Judaic Studies.