Welcome to JLAB at The Temple — a complete reimagining of Religious School, designed for today’s families and learners. At JLAB, we believe Jewish education should be engaging, inspiring, and filled with joy.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all classroom, JLAB offers hands-on, interest-based learning, allowing each child to explore Jewish values, beliefs, and traditions through the subjects they love most.
Students in Grades K–6 choose learning tracks such as Art, Nature, and Building, while Grades 7–8 select from creative electives including Podcasting, Cooking, and Art. Every option is rooted in Jewish learning — bringing tradition to life through creativity, collaboration, and discovery.
JLAB nurtures curiosity, confidence, and connection. Children don’t just learn about Judaism — they experience it, build friendships, and develop a lasting relationship with Jewish identity and community.
We invite your family to explore JLAB and discover a program where Jewish learning feels meaningful, exciting, and joyful.
👉 Learn more at thetemplelouky.org/jlab
Join us as we grow, create, and make a Joyful Ruckus — together!
JLAB
Sundays
9:30 am to noon
JLAB Hebrew
Wednesdays
4:30 to 6:00 pm
Contact Us
Ellen Shaikun, Director of Jewish Learning
Chavvah Penner Johnson, Assistant to the Director of Jewish Learning





