Welcome to the Maryland School for Jewish Education's (MSJE) website. We serve the DMV and pride ourselves on our inclusiveness, providing a high-quality education for grades K-7, bar/bat mitzvah preparation, and free High Holiday Services.   

 

The goal of MSJE is to teach students about the essentials of being Jewish and instill a sense of pride in them. MSJE promotes a sense of spirituality and a sincere pride in their culture.

 

While MSJE is unaffiliated with a synagogue, our teachings are reform in nature.

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Classes are held on Sundays from 9am-noon at Robert Frost Middle School (9201 Scott Drive, Rockville, MD 20850)

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Our Director is Dana Bespolka, who grew up attending, then teaching at MSJE. Our teachers are a mix of past students, college students, and community members, all passionate about Jewish education.

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Here's what some of our current families say about MSJE:

 

"The curriculum is appropriate, the staff is wonderful, and the activities are engaging. My daughter LOVES coming to Hebrew school and is starting to demonstrate more knowledge of Judaism including holidays, Hebrew, and Jewish values."

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"Patience and understanding for all children. That's why we love you guys!"

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"My son is learning so much and enjoying himself as he's doing it, which is wonderful to see!"

 

"You have amazing communication with the parents! I love the summary of the class activities both before Sunday meetings."

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"I think the curriculum overall is great. I really appreciate getting the advance notice of what will be discussed in each lesson; this makes it easier as a parent so I can ask more specific questions about what they're learning and help build on the lessons in class."
 

Please explore our site to learn more, and contact us at msfje@yahoo.com or 240-720-9711 with any questions you have.