Religious School

Educating our children is paramount to building a strong religious community. Depending on the age of students, our religious school is available to pre-schoolers through eighth grade. The curriculum gives students a well-rounded foundation in Jewish holidays, beliefs and values. Many of our students gain additional enrichment by attending NFTY Jewish summer camps and are able to do so with the generous help of Camperships.

Temple Beth El, like so many other religious institutions, went to a Zoom format for 2021-2022. In the age of COVID, some students take instruction on Zoom.

Every year Religious school students participate in holiday activities and celebrations such as decorating the Sukkah at Sukkot, the Chanukah Latke party and Purim. There is a special Purim Carnival for the very young (under 6 years old) and the older students serve as madrichim and helpers.

We are in the process of re-assessing the needs of our youth so as best to accommodate their learning needs for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.

Temple Beth El is proud of its unique focus on individualized attention and sensitivity to various learning styles

Hebrew School

As of now lessons are one-on-one and in a hybrid zoom/ in-person format.

Students learn prayerbook Hebrew with a focus on Shabbat prayers and blessings. Hebrew instruction is offered beginning in the third grade, and is required for those planning a Bar or Bat Mitzv