Beth Chaverim offers a wide range of opportunities to learn about and
enhance existing knowledge about the Jewish way of life and religious
ideologies.

The Beth Chaverim Religious
School strives to create a learning environment for our students that
promotes a positive Jewish identity for students in kindergarten
through 9th grade. Our Judaic Studies program is a comprehensive introduction
to a lifetime of Jewish learning. We study the Torah and Bible, our
Jewish identity, Israel, Jewish Holidays, the synagogue, God, life
cycle and Jewish ethics. Students are challenged to understand and
apply Jewish concepts in their lives and in their community. Our Hebrew
Studies program is designed to develop students' abilities to read,
translate, and write Hebrew and supports them in their understanding of
the Torah and in preparations for becoming a Bar or Bat
Mitzvah. We also feature a strong music curriculum designed to teach
the students the hymns, melodies and prayers heard in worship services.
We strive to treat each student as an individual to guarantee
the best education for his or her needs. Our Religious School promotes
creative, dynamic, and interactive classroom lessons to keep our young
students involved and focused. Traditional textbooks as well as guest
speakers and field trips also support the classroom study.
Download the Religious School Registration Form
Beth Chaverim continues to support
Adult Education by offering classes including:
A Better Understanding of the Siddur and Shabbat Services: Offered weekly, during
this year long course we will be practicing the prayers said in Shabbat worship. The fall
semester will focus on Friday night services and the spring semester will focus on
Saturday morning services. However, the real focus of the class will be why we say the
prayers, their origins, and how they have been adapted over time. Basic Hebrew knowledge
is highly recommended; although it is possible to use transliteration.
Judaism 101: Offered weekly, this 15 week course (Sept.-Dec.) will introduce or
reacquaint you to a deeper understanding of Jewish life.
In our surrounding
community, URJ, JCCNV,
and The Florence Melton Adult
Mini-School (FMAMS) are also offering courses. Please take a moment to see what is
available this Fall.
If you are interested in
advancing your knowledge of Hebrew and wish to chant from the Torah during the High Holy Day
morning services, click here to go to the recorded Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur Torah portions.

Beth Chaverim offers a comprehensive B'nai Mitzvah program, which
focuses on guiding our children toward becoming responsible members of
the synagogue and Jewish community. Our approach is interactive and
begins with a meeting at the beginning of the school year between the
prospective B'nai Mitzvah families and the B'nai Mitzvah committee.
During the meeting, we discuss Beth Chaverim's requirements for the student as
described in the Parent Handbook. We also discuss the Student Workbook,
which the B'nai Mitzvah student will complete during the training
period. Beth Chaverim also will help you connect with a list of qualified tutors
who can assist your child during the 16-week period of preparation for
the Bar or Bat Mitzvah ceremony.
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