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Judea Members Read Aloud with Kindergarteners

  • November 2026
  • Temple Judea
A Temple Judea volunteer reading a picture book with a kindergartener

Volunteers from Temple Judea recently visited Grove Park Elementary School to read aloud to kindergarten students as part of the congregation’s ongoing literacy partnership with the school.

The program is designed to help young students build a love of reading early.

“It was an amazing morning for everyone involved,” said Marilyn Schwartz, chair of Temple Judea’s Social Action Efforts. “Our members look forward to these visits every month, and the children’s excitement is contagious. We are grateful to Grove Park’s teachers and staff for welcoming us into their classrooms.”

A volunteer and a young student smiling over an open picture book in the library
A volunteer holding up a picture book beside a student giving a thumbs up
A volunteer and a kindergartener reading together at a classroom table
A volunteer reading an illustrated book with a student in the school library
A student and a volunteer laughing together over a book at Grove Park Elementary