Congregation Beth Shalom Hebrew School

The Hebrew School is an integral part of Congregation Beth Shalom where we believe strongly in the value of lifelong Jewish learning. We offer programs for children from kindergarten through high school and opportunities for family involvement are many. Our curriculum is rich and varied. It is designed to give children the tools needed to live a life guided by Jewish values; to understand the role of mitzvot in developing a relationship with God; to have a basic knowledge of Torah, Hebrew and of prayers and praying, as well as knowledge about and concern for Israel and an identity with Klal Yisrael (the Jewish people). We strive to make the Judaism we teach meaningful and relevant at every level.

Hebrew School classes for children from kindergarten through second grade meet on Sundays. We emphasize hands-on learning and music and library are an important part of this program. Students in Kitot Aleph through Hay (grades 3 through 7) participate in a two day program, studying Hebrew, Bible, prayer, holidays & customs, history, lifecycle event, Israel and current events. Family Shabbat Services are available every other Saturday morning. Bar/Bat Mitzvah training begins approximately a year before and there are several opportunities for family learning to take place. Our post Bat/Bar Mitzvah program, includes a very successful 8th grade Symposium, an innovative program for high school freshmen and sophomores taught by the clergy and principal, and Junior-Senior Seminar for upperclassmen.

We are prepared to adapt classroom materials and teaching approaches to meet the learning needs of any child in our school and offer tutorial classes for children with special needs.

For additional information call the school office at 847-498-5352.