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.

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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.

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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