Jewish Cultural Neighborhood School
Comitted to educating Jewish culture and values to our children
Jewish Cultural Neighborhood School
Comitted to educating Jewish culture and values to our children
About Us
JCNS Philosophy
We are a Jewish secular educational community teaching Jewish values of inclusiveness, social justice, Jewish culture, environmental values and more.
Education and Curriculum
The JCNS curriculum and education is non-theistic, meaning we focus on teaching our shared identity of Jewish values and cultural history and not religious doctrine.
Dedicated Jewish Educators
JCNS has worked to find educators who are enthusiastic and passionate individuals who are aligned in our beliefs about teaching Jewish culture and values to children.
Calendar and Class Location
September 8 & 22
October 6 & 20
November 3 & 17
January 12 & 26
February 9 & 23
March 16 & 30
April 13 & 27
Class will be held in parents homes. Sundays 10am - 12 noon. Volunteer parents will host one of the groups, either lower or upper elementary class, in their home each month.
JCNS Educators
Madeline Statter, Lower Elementary
Madeline Statter, Lower Elementary
Madeline Statter, Lower Elementary
Madeline Statter is an educator, songwriter, and performer from Potomac, Maryland. Growing up in the suburbs of D.C. Madeline spent her childhood doing local theater, playing instruments, going to the beach and spending time with her three siblings. Madeline received her Bachelors of Music from Oklahoma City University, where she served a
Madeline Statter is an educator, songwriter, and performer from Potomac, Maryland. Growing up in the suburbs of D.C. Madeline spent her childhood doing local theater, playing instruments, going to the beach and spending time with her three siblings. Madeline received her Bachelors of Music from Oklahoma City University, where she served as president of the OCU Jewish Stars on campus. Being a part of a close knit, ten member Jewish community made her reflect on her values and upbringing while giving her the opportunity to share jewish culture and beliefs with her peers. Madeline has her own private music lesson business here in Nashville teaching lessons in Voice, Guitar, Piano and Ukulele. You can also find her playing her original music at writers rounds around town.
Myles Hoffman, Upper Elementary
Madeline Statter, Lower Elementary
Madeline Statter, Lower Elementary
Myles Hoffman was heavily involved in two communities growing up in Greater Boston: Judaism and Music. Judaically, Myles was raised in a Reform Jewish household, where he became a Bar Mitzvah and went to sleep-away at URJ Eisner Camp from 2011 to 2016. From 2016 to 2019, Myles took on leadership roles in organizations NFTY Northeast and D
Myles Hoffman was heavily involved in two communities growing up in Greater Boston: Judaism and Music. Judaically, Myles was raised in a Reform Jewish household, where he became a Bar Mitzvah and went to sleep-away at URJ Eisner Camp from 2011 to 2016. From 2016 to 2019, Myles took on leadership roles in organizations NFTY Northeast and Diller Teen Fellows. Musically, Myles played the piano starting at age five and added trumpet in the fourth grade. Myles participated in district-wide jazz ensembles and wrote music. Approaching his high school graduation in 2019, Myles knew he wanted to incorporate his love for music with his family’s business background into his profession. Myles ended up attending and graduating from Belmont University Summa Cum Laude with a B.B.A. in Music Business in May 2023. Now based in Nashville full-time, Myles continues working in artist management and record companies in the music business
!Get Involved!
Madeline Statter, Lower Elementary
!Get Involved!
This is a volunteer-run group! We started this group organically out of what we believe is a need and want in our community. We need help in making this successful and sustainable. We need a minimum of 15 children to begin classes.
The volunteer opportunities are below -
- Hosting Committee
- Logistics and Supplies Committee
- Communication Committee (socials)