Religious School Registration

How to register for the 2024-2025 Religious Education year

Requirements & Deadlines

Structure of Upcoming Year 

How do I renew my membership? 

How can I save money on Religious Education fees this year? 

How do I request (or give) financial assistance for Religious Education fees?

How to register for the 2024-2025 Religious Education year 

 
1.    Log into your Shulcloud account at www.sholomchicago.org by clicking "Log In" or your name on upper right of this page and click “My Account” in the website navigation bar.* 

*If you need assistance logging into your account, contact rachel@sholomchicago.org.  

2.    Scroll down to the bottom of the page to “My School Info” 
3.    Click on “Start School Enrollment” 
4.    Enter your child(ren)’s last name 
5.    Select “2024-25 Religious School” 
6.    Complete the form and confirm your payment.

Requirements & Deadlines

• Only current members of Temple Sholom who have completed their 2024-2025 membership renewal can participate in Religious School and Crown Family High School. 
• B’nai Mitzvah students must be enrolled in Religious School or Jewish Day School. 
• Registration opens on Tuesday, June 18, along with membership renewal. 
• Beginning Tuesday, July 16, prices increase $150 per student (for returning families), and space is limited. Please register early and help us use the summer efficiently to hire teachers, order supplies, and make class lists. 
• Class placement (“buddy”) requests are due when you register.  We cannot guarantee any requests made after July 16.  Please email rachel@sholomchicago.org to request any changes to your registration.  
• No deposit is required for Religious School registration. Instead, you will be instructed to set up a payment plan OR make payment in full. Registration will not be complete without selecting one of these choices.
• Please be prepared to register all of your children when you register (including for Crown Family High School). 
• The Midweek Online Hebrew options will be based on skill level. All students must be evaluated (a short, online or in person meeting before classes begin) to determine which group they are eligible for. Classes will be based on sufficient enrollment and are subject to change.  

Structure of Upcoming Year 

• Junior Kindergarten-2nd Grade meets on Sundays from 9:30am-12:00pm. 
• 3rd-7th Grade meets on Sundays from 9:30am-12:00pm and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15pm.
• 8th Grade meets on Sundays from 9:30am-11:00am. 
• Crown Family High School (9th-12th Grade) meets on Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm. 

Start dates:

• Midweek Religious School begins on Wednesday, September 11. 
• Sunday Religious School begins on Sunday, September 15.  
• Crown Family High School begins on Wednesday, September 18.

For teens, we offer many opportunities, including our Madrichim Teacher Assistant Program. Click here for details!

How do I renew my membership? 

(required of any family registering for Religious School and Crown Family High School) 

• To complete your 2024-2025 membership renewal, visit www.sholomchicago.org/membership-renewal. Your Religious School registration will not be confirmed until membership is renewed. 
• If you have any questions about membership, please email Jude at jude@sholomchicago.org.
• If you are in need of financial assistance for membership, please email sholomfinance@sholomchicago.org. All requests will remain confidential. 

How can I save money on Religious Education fees this year? 

 
Register before Tuesday, July 16 and save $150 per student! Registering early also helps us use the summer to prepare for the school year. 

2024-25 Religious School Fees

How do I request (or give) financial assistance for Religious Education fees?

If you are in a position to do so, please consider committing to an additional gift with your tuition to support the 40% of Religious Education tuition typically supplemented by the Temple budget.

If you are in need of financial assistance, please contact sholomfinance@sholomchicago.org. All requests will remain confidential.