At HCRJ, eighth and ninth graders participate in a Confirmation ceremony which affirms their commitment to Judaism and the Jewish people. We hold Confirmation on the Sabbath closest to Shavuot, the festival that celebrates the receiving of Torah at Sinai.
8th graders
9th graders
confirmation retreat
what they each do
During Consecration, children recite the Sh’ma, sing songs they have learned at Religious School, receive special blessings from the Rabbi and are each given a miniature Torah.