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Emanu-El Explorers

Explorers (Pre-K – 2nd Grade)

Join us for a taste of Religious School! 

Designed for Pre-K to 2nd Grade students, Explorers runs monthly during Religious School hours, and offers children the opportunity to “explore” Religious School through this flexible option.

Once a month, from October-May, children registered in the Emanu-El Explorers program will join our school’s community, participating in vibrant learning experiences centered around rich traditions and holiday celebrations.

2025-2026 Explorers Meeting Dates:

SUNDAYS: October 19, November 16, December 7, January 11, February 1, March 1, April 19, May 17

MONDAYS: October 20, November 17, December 8, January 12, February 2, March 2, April 20, May 18

2026-2027 Explorers Meeting Dates:

SUNDAYS: October 4, November 1, December 6, January 10, February 7, April 4, May 2 

MONDAYS: October 5, November 2, December 7, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 5, May 3

2026-2027 Explorers (Pre-K – 2nd Grade) Tuition Rates:

  • $600 for members
  • $1,200 for nonmembers
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3rd Grade Explorers

This is a flexible, once-a-month option for Religious School for our 3rd grade students. This monthly program combines enrollment in Hebrew Homepage, our online Hebrew language platform, monthly classes at Emanu-El, and four Family Shabbat dinner programs.

Once a month, from October-May, children registered in the Emanu-El Explorers program will join our school’s community, participating in vibrant learning experiences centered around rich traditions and holiday celebrations.

2025-2026 Explorers Meeting Dates:

SUNDAYS: October 19, November 16, December 7, January 11, February 1, March 1, April 19, May 17

MONDAYS: October 20, November 17, December 8, January 12, February 2, March 2, April 20, May 18

2026-2027 Explorers Meeting Dates:

SUNDAYS: October 4, November 1, December 6, January 10, February 7, March 7, April 4, May 2

MONDAYS: October 5, November 2, December 7, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 5, May 3

2026-2027 Explorers (3rd Grade) Tuition Rates:

  • $2,400 for members
  • $4,800 for nonmembers

For more information about Emanu-El Explorers, contact the Religious School: school@emanuelnyc.org or 212-570-9546. Our address is 1 East 65th Street, New York, NY 10065.

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