Preschool
Olam Tikvah Preschool (OTPS), established in 1973, is a child-centered, play-based Jewish preschool welcoming all children ages 2 through 5 (Pre-K). We offer a warm, inclusive environment led by caring teachers. Established in 1973, we have a play-based curriculum designed to encourage independence, enhance social skills, and develop problem solving abilities. Along with colors, shapes, numbers and letters, the children are also introduced to Jewish holidays, family relationships, nutrition, and seasons. The children have a garden where they grow vegetables that they enjoy at snack time. Our lead teachers have an average tenure of 17 years and our assistant teachers are quickly catching up. We offer this and so much more.
OTPS offers discounts for synagogue members. To learn more about OTPS, or to schedule a tour or obtain an application, please contact the Preschool Director at preschool@olamtikvah.org or (703) 425-1886. We look forward to welcoming you and your child into the OTPS family!
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2023-24 School Year
Our play-based curriculum encourages independence, enhances social skills, and develops problem solving abilities. Experiential learning allows the children to become participants in the Jewish and secular holidays they learn about and the gardens they grow.
We offer a 3 or 5 day program for our 2-3 year old class and 3-4 year-old class and 5 days for our 4-5 year-old (Pre-K) class.
For more information contact: Debbie Howard, Preschool Director at (703) 425-1886 or preschool@olamtikvah.org.
MoEd Hebrew Enrichment
OTPS partners with MoEd Fairfax at Olam Tikvah, which offers a Hebrew program in the morning before preschool and after school. To learn more about MoEd, contact MoEd Director Ilisa St. Pierre at ilisa@moedcommunity.org.
Work for OTPS
Teachers, Assistants and Subs Needed
for the 2023-24 School Year
OTPS is looking for a Pre-K lead teacher, assistant teachers/aides and substitute teachers for the 2022-23 school year.
For more information or to apply, contact Preschool Director Debbie Howard at (703) 425-1886 or preschool@olamtikvah.org.
Family Programs
Baby & Me Playgroup, Thursdays, 9:15–10:00am. Connect with other Jewish families at this free, informal gathering, where we play, share a snack, and attend a music class. Parents, grandparents, and/or caregivers bring children ages 0-3. You do not need to be an Olam Tikvah Preschool family to attend. For more information, please contact the Preschool Director.
Contact
Fri, April 19 2024
11 Nisan 5784
Today's Calendar
Talmud Study : 10:00am |
Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:15pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:33pm |
Tomorrow's Calendar
Shabbat HaGadol |
Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
Childcare and Youth Services : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 8:42pm |
Friday Night
Kabbalat Shabbat : 6:15pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:33pm |
Shabbat Day
Shabbat Service : 9:30am |
Childcare and Youth Services : 10:00am |
Havdalah : 8:42pm |
Happening at OT
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Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 21st 12:00p
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Sunday ,
AprApril 21 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 21st 4:00p to 4:30p
Don't want to cook all week? Order prepared dishes for your seder and beyond. -
Monday ,
AprApril 22 , 2024
Monday, Apr 22nd 8:00a to 9:00a
The Fast of the Firstborn (Ta’anit Bechorim) commemorates the horrific tenth plague that God inflicted on Pharaoh and the Egyptian people. In recognition of this moment, firstborn Jews fast on Erev Pesach. As this is a minor fast, there is a widely practiced exemption: Judaism allows anyone who attends a religious feast to forego fasting. It is customary to hold a celebratory meal on the completion of study of a piece of text, called a siyyum (conclusion). Whether you are a firstborn relieving yourself from the pre-Pesach fast, or anyone else simply looking to learn a little, come join us for the siyyum. After the siyyum, we will celebrate with a light breakfast. -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 9:30a to 12:00p
Celebrate the first day of Passover. -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 24 , 2024
Wednesday, Apr 24th 9:30a to 12:00p
Celebrate the second day of Passover.