About Religious School at Temple Adat Elohim

Temple Adat Elohim’s (TAE) Religious School in Thousand Oaks offers a welcoming, inclusive Jewish educational experience where students build community, deepen their learning, and celebrate joyfully. We proudly serve students from PreK/TK through 12th grade.

Our mission is to build connections, develop community, instill Jewish values, and teach students how to read and recite Jewish prayers with confidence and meaning.

At TAE, Religious School is more than a classroom—it’s a community.

A Warm, Inclusive Community

We believe that learning flourishes in an environment where every child feels seen and supported.

Our community encourages meaningful relationships among students, families, and staff—creating bonds that enrich our collective experience and extend far beyond the classroom.

A Dynamic Curriculum

Our educational approach is rooted in creating meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for every student.

The program emphasizes:

  • Developmentally aligned learning across all grade levels
  • Experiential education in Jewish Studies and Hebrew
  • Personalized learning experiences that meet each student’s unique needs

Living Our Jewish Values

Our curriculum integrates Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) and Chesed (acts of kindness) into weekly learning.

Students will:

  • Participate in hands-on projects that reflect these values
  • Bring Jewish teachings to life through meaningful, real-world applications
  • Connect tradition with action, developing a deeper sense of purpose and identity

Unique Programs

We are proud of Temple Adat Elohim’s specialized and beloved traditions:

  • Celebration Circles (Kindergarten–3rd Grade):
    Family-inclusive experiences that spark shared joy and strengthen Jewish identity.
  • Adah Groups (Grades 4 and up):
    Small group cohorts designed to foster meaningful connections, lasting friendships, and a strong sense of community.
  • Teen Tuesdays (Grades 8–12):
    Experiences that strengthen Jewish identity, foster lasting friendships, and build real-world skills for success in college and beyond. Learn more »

Join Us

We invite your family to be a part of a program that nurtures identity, fosters connection, and inspires Jewish living in every generation.


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Have questions or want to learn more? Please contact Brenda Olshever, Interim Director of K–12 Education and Youth Engagement, at (805) 497-7101 ext. 110 or by email here.


Pre-K/TK Fun-Fest

Unleash the magic of Jewish learning and enroll in this magnificent program!

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K-7th Grade

We open gateways to Jewish intentional living by engaging students in innovative learning.

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8th-12th Grade: Teen Tuesdays

Strengthening Jewish identities, building lasting friendships, and gaining tools for college.

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Madrichim Program

If you love children and want to make a difference, be a Madrich/a!

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