Jewish Kids Club · Berkeley
JewQ
Competition.
An international Torah competition for children to study, review and share their Jewish knowledge.
October–March Program season
Grades 3–8 Grade-specific learning
Learn at home, too Hebrew school enrollment is not required
What is JewQ?
Jewish learning.
A worldwide challenge.
Participants explore prayers, mitzvot, holidays, Jewish history and more through the Living Jewish handbook. The material is divided by grade, with online review games to help children practice.
Tests mark their progress, with prizes and opportunities to participate in championships. The program runs from October through March.
How it works
Study. Review. Test. Shine.
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Study
Learn your grade’s assigned material in the Living Jewish handbook.
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Review
Practice what you’ve learned with JewQ’s online GameZone.
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Test
Take tests through your local coordinator, at Hebrew school or online.
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Shine
Celebrate your progress and work toward qualifying for JewQ championships.
For participating families
Ready to practice?
Your local coordinator provides test instructions and login details.
Parent questions
Before you join.
When does JewQ run?
The JewQ program runs from October through March.
Can children outside Hebrew school join?
Yes. Children can study at home and participate through their local JewQ coordinator.
Which grades can participate?
The main program is for grades 3–7, with a separate track for eighth graders. Contact us to arrange the right track for your child.
Does my child need to read Hebrew?
No. Study material is in English, and Hebrew passages come with translations.
How much study time should we plan for?
CKids suggests about 20–30 minutes for the weekly material, with additional review encouraged.
How do I register my child?
Use our parent registration form to sign up for JewQ.
What are the test dates and requirements?
Contact us for test dates, registration fees, and championship requirements.