UJS is a combined secondary religious school between the Reform congregation of Temple Emanuel and the Conservative congregation of Ahavas Israel.  Our enrollment ranges from Gan Katan (2-4 year olds) through 12th grade.

We have a large staff of teachers and high school madrichim. On Sunday, class is held from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. and school is located at Temple Emanuel, while the midweek Hebrew program is held on Wednesdays from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. with additional enrichment class from 6-6:30 p.m. and is housed at Congregation Ahavas Israel.  There is an additional site for midweek Hebrew in Holland, MI.

VISION STATEMENT The United Jewish School will: Encourage all children to work together for the benefit of the greater Jewish community of Grand Rapids and the Jewish world. Use the shared human resources from both congregations for the benefit of all our children. Share financial resources from both congregations and identify new streams of revenue for continuous improvement and benefit. Allow our children and parents to get to know one another and learn about our denominational similarities, differences, and approaches to life. We want our children to respect all Jews. Establish a school environment for children and families that is experiential and will utilize the latest teaching methodologies and curriculum, with the infusion of technology. There will be an ever-present spirit of co-operation and energy that continuously stimulates the learning experience. Respond to the needs of a diverse student population. Be a warm and caring place, a nurturing environment and institution that children want to attend and a place where they feel at home. Strengthen the students’ awareness of Israel and Jewish issues.

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