Jewish Life at SMMIS

SMMIS is a vibrant, creative and dynamic Jewish school, based on Jewish moral and ethical values.  With engaging Formal and Informal Jewish learning opportunities throughout our Pre-School, Primary School and Secondary School, SMMIS has been a cornerstone of the Singapore Jewish Community for many years.

Our highly trained and dynamic faculty teach not only the uniqueness of Judaism, but also the universal lessons that Judaism brings to the world.  Our commitment to our Jewish values is felt throughout the school and permeates every classroom. We emphasise the importance of Healing the World, Tikun Olam, and ‘love your neighbour as yourself’.  We encourage our students to put into practice the values they are exposed to through the concept of making the world a better place for all.

We are a Jewish school, based on Jewish ethical values, that welcomes students from all Jewish denominations as well as students of other faiths. All of our students learn about Judaism, its’ rich and vibrant culture. We celebrate the annual cycle of the Jewish festivals as one community, these celebrations are anticipated with excitement and enjoyed as some of the highlights of the school year. We are committed to building this unique and special community together with the students, parents and staff of SMMIS.  

Formal Jewish Education

In our Primary School we have created two outstanding Jewish Education curricula which makes Judaism accessible to all of our students. Students can choose to attend our ‘Jewish Education Intensive’ track, taught in both Hebrew and English, or our ‘Jewish Education Culture’ track which is taught in English.

Our Intensive track follows the internationally acclaimed iTaLAM programme and covers Jewish Festivals, Torah Studies, Parasha and Middot (Jewish Values). Our students who choose this track leave SMMIS having received a deep and broad Jewish Education with a deep connection to their Jewish identity, Jewish roots and strong Hebrew language skills.

For students who join us from a range of backgrounds, ethnicities and faiths, and attend the Culture track, they will gain a better understanding of the Jewish People, Festivals and Life Cycle, as well as the ethical cultural values that we stand for. They will explore ways of integrating ideas of social justice, kindness, and mindfulness into their lives.

In Secondary School all students follow a unique curriculum, which covers: Jewish History; Zionism, Jewish Values and Holocaust Studies. Hebrew language, is taught as a Modern Foreign Language, employing optimal methods of learning language through immersion.  

All students across the school are offered additional Jewish enrichment opportunities through our regular lunchtime clubs or 1:1 lessons with our highly experienced teachers. Our students are also afforded opportunities to participate in annual collaborations with international Jewish institutions including World ORT, the Yad Vashem, the Technion and Tel Aviv University.

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Informal Jewish Education

Jewish life is the heartbeat of SMMIS and throughout the year we celebrate all Jewish festivals and life cycle events as one community. We offer an exciting array of informal Jewish activities and our many festival celebrations are the highlight of our school year: the Chanuka party, Sukkot, Purim, Pesach Seder, Matza Bakery, Yom Hazikaron, Yom Ha’atzmaut, Shavuot and Jewish Book Week.

Our strong Jewish values permeate the school and we encourage all of our students to put into practice the values they are exposed to through the concept of לתקן עולם,(l’taken olam), making the world a better place for all. We have a strong tradition of Social Action with fundraising and volunteering as the practical manifestation of the core Jewish values of Tzedaka and Tikkun Olam. Students are offered a variety of options to volunteer, raise funds and develop their leadership potential in doing so.

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Jewish Celebrations at SMMIS

The Jewish life is the heartbeat of SMMIS and throughout the year we celebrate all Jewish festivals and life cycle events as one community.

Sukkot

Purim

Pesach Seder

Matza Bakery

Yom Hazikaron

Yom Ha'atzmaut

Shavuot

Yom Ha’atzmaut

Our two boys attended SMMIS for 5 years, and between them covered Grades 1-7. Most importantly, every single day, they left and returned home with smiles on their faces. They thrived socially and academically. Where they needed support to develop particular strengths they were stretched appropriately, and where they faced challenges, being a small school, they were given strong, personalised support. The school also nurtured new interests that we believe will be passions for life, around sports, poetry and music. We also loved that while the school has a strong Jewish ethos, they were able to interact and form friendships with children from all countries and backgrounds. Our children will always have fond memories of their happy years at SMMIS.

Anna and Alex - Parents

I’ve been a student to SMMIS for 6 years and finished my last year here. What is so great about this school is the great environment it’s created and the opportunities it provides for students to grow. The schools’ Jewish values really makes the school special as it teaches us to grow into better people and it really makes good friends. SMMIS is unique in the sense that students really enjoy coming to school to learn, and they don’t fall behind because of the immense amount of attention that the teachers give the students, and that is what I love about this school.

Georgia - Grade 10

I have been a student at SMMIS for 4 years and what is so amazing about this school is its extremely brilliant social and academic environment. I would compare this school to a small village, where everyone knows everyone; where everyone makes everyone a better person and a valuable member of society. What I really love about this school is that everyone is extremely supportive in every way, whether it be falling behind in class or of a student's wellbeing. It is amazing how the teachers give each student an immense amount of attention especially when they don't understand something, no matter the size of the class. The opportunities, the diversity, the kindness, love and respect everyone has for each other is what makes this school what it is and I love that.

Shreya - Grade 9

I have been a student at SMMIS for 5 years. I love the fact that everyone knows each other so we are able to build really strong relationships. SMMIS is unique because we can have a wonderful academic Jewish school but also have 6 religions and 31 nationalities. Teachers always put in the effort to make sure that learning is fun and interactive and everyone is really kind to each other. I will really miss this school and it will always have a place in my heart.

Arlan - Grade 7

I've been a student in this amazing school for almost 2 years. I love the community, and the fact that I know everyone and everyone knows me. I love coming to school to meet all my friends, and to meet the teachers who make the lessons exciting.

Daksh - Grade 7

I have been a student at SMMIS for 5 years and I think it is a very good school for learning about different cultures, religions and what's happening today in the world and its history. I am looking forward to learning more about the history of the world, geography and competitive sports in Secondary School.

Judah - Grade 5

I love the school because there is a fabulous swimming pool that you can learn how to dive and swim well. I also love it because of the values that everyone shows at the school such kindness, peace, respect and resilience. I love the school values because it will help you in the future when you are working - you'll be able to work in teams well and speak to each other kindly.

Amit - Grade 4

I like the teachers because they are very kind and them help me learn. I like to learn Chinese because it is fun and we learn through songs and dance.

Mia - Grade 1

I like playing football on the green field with my brothers and my friends at SMMIS. We get to tackle the others! I like learning about being peaceful and helping the teachers.

Tristan - Kinder 1

Our two boys attended SMMIS for 5 years, and between them covered Grades 1-7. Most importantly, every single day, they left and returned home with smiles on their faces. They thrived socially and academically. Where they needed support to develop particular strengths they were stretched appropriately, and where they faced challenges, being a small school, they were given strong, personalised support. The school also nurtured new interests that we believe will be passions for life, around sports, poetry and music. We also loved that while the school has a strong Jewish ethos, they were able to interact and form friendships with children from all countries and backgrounds. Our children will always have fond memories of their happy years at SMMIS.

Anna and Alex - Parents

I’ve been a student to SMMIS for 6 years and finished my last year here. What is so great about this school is the great environment it’s created and the opportunities it provides for students to grow. The schools’ Jewish values really makes the school special as it teaches us to grow into better people and it really makes good friends. SMMIS is unique in the sense that students really enjoy coming to school to learn, and they don’t fall behind because of the immense amount of attention that the teachers give the students, and that is what I love about this school.

Georgia - Grade 10

I have been a student at SMMIS for 4 years and what is so amazing about this school is its extremely brilliant social and academic environment. I would compare this school to a small village, where everyone knows everyone; where everyone makes everyone a better person and a valuable member of society. What I really love about this school is that everyone is extremely supportive in every way, whether it be falling behind in class or of a student's wellbeing. It is amazing how the teachers give each student an immense amount of attention especially when they don't understand something, no matter the size of the class. The opportunities, the diversity, the kindness, love and respect everyone has for each other is what makes this school what it is and I love that.

Shreya - Grade 9

I have been a student at SMMIS for 5 years. I love the fact that everyone knows each other so we are able to build really strong relationships. SMMIS is unique because we can have a wonderful academic Jewish school but also have 6 religions and 31 nationalities. Teachers always put in the effort to make sure that learning is fun and interactive and everyone is really kind to each other. I will really miss this school and it will always have a place in my heart.

Arlan - Grade 7

I've been a student in this amazing school for almost 2 years. I love the community, and the fact that I know everyone and everyone knows me. I love coming to school to meet all my friends, and to meet the teachers who make the lessons exciting.

Daksh - Grade 7

I have been a student at SMMIS for 5 years and I think it is a very good school for learning about different cultures, religions and what's happening today in the world and its history. I am looking forward to learning more about the history of the world, geography and competitive sports in Secondary School.

Judah - Grade 5

I love the school because there is a fabulous swimming pool that you can learn how to dive and swim well. I also love it because of the values that everyone shows at the school such kindness, peace, respect and resilience. I love the school values because it will help you in the future when you are working - you'll be able to work in teams well and speak to each other kindly.

Amit - Grade 4

I like the teachers because they are very kind and them help me learn. I like to learn Chinese because it is fun and we learn through songs and dance.

Mia - Grade 1

I like playing football on the green field with my brothers and my friends at SMMIS. We get to tackle the others! I like learning about being peaceful and helping the teachers.

Tristan - Kinder 1