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Our Philosophy

Nurture / Encouragement

With trained educators of young children and early Jewish education, we work closely with families and value parents as an integral part of the education process. The Grove Preschool at Kol Shofar is dedicated to encouraging children to:

Develop self-esteem, to know that they are loved and have a unique place in the world
Respect all people and embrace our differences
Create a strong identification with the Jewish community of Kol Shofar

Engagement / Growth

At The Grove Preschool, children learn to face the challenges of their generation collaboratively and creatively through Jewish values. We do this by providing curriculum that addresses the needs of the whole child, including strong thinking skills, compassion and Tikkun Olam (healing the world). We cultivate passion for learning by engaging children in meaningful experiences. We embrace each child’s unique and natural way of learning, value social responsibility as much as personal responsibility, and prepare children with the foundational skills to be successful in school and in life.

Celebration / Belonging

The Grove Preschool is a home to the whole family, to share and grow our community together. We value intergenerational learning experiences, where students, teachers, and family members celebrate the cycles of the Jewish year together, both in and out of the classrooms. We encourage families to be co-creators of the communal experience, and welcome involvement as we align school goals and values with those at home.

Our Mission

To unite children and families in a nurturing and loving Jewish community through the promotion of peace and justice, through adaptation of change and diversity, through service, and through recognition of the value and dignity of each individual child.

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SCHOOL TOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Preschool Tours

Preschool Tours begin Tuesday, October 15 and will continue throughout the winter.

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Enrollment Opens

February, 2025

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The Grove Preschool at Kol Shofar views each child as a seed that we nurture with the utmost care.

New to Jewish Preschool
or to
Congregation Kol Shofar?

At the Grove Preschool, you don’t need to have it all figured out, and you don’t need to be a member of Congregation Kol Shofar to begin.

Many of our families are brand new to Jewish preschool, to synagogue life, or simply to this stage of parenting. The Grove is often their first doorway in. Through joyful celebrations, Shabbat gatherings, meaningful rituals, and everyday classroom moments rooted in Jewish values, families begin to connect in ways that feel natural and welcoming.

Community here unfolds gently. Some families come for the early childhood experience and, over time, discover friendships, holiday traditions, and a sense of belonging within the larger Kol Shofar community. There is no pressure, just open doors.

Whether you’re deeply rooted in Jewish practice, culturally curious, interfaith, or exploring for the first time, there is space for you here.