Temple Beth Elohim - Judaic Studies

Dear Parents,
Jewish education is a partnership comprising our children, our Religious and Hebrew school and you. At Temple Beth Elohim, we strive to develop in our children a strong identification with Judaism, pride in our heritage, and a love for all humanity. We cannot achieve our stated objectives without your strong cooperation and support. We are a growing family, and in order to thrive, we request your commitment to our children's education. This portion of our web site provides a brief summary of our curriculum. We welcome your comments, suggestions, but above all, your involvement for the benefit of our children.

Our Religious school includes students from pre-school age through Confirmation (9th grade) and has a multi-faceted Judaic Studies curriculum.

Children in our youngest grades begin to learn about our holidays, history and traditions and how they are intertwined. The concepts of tikkun olam and tzedakah are an integral part of the values we try to impart to our children. Our teachers use stories, arts & crafts, cooking, games, music and storytelling to convey the basic concepts and values of Judaism. In addition a few minutes of Hebrew will be taught in every class in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 2.

Beginning in third grade our students begin a more in-depth exploration of our Jewish identity. The students will learn about the rituals, values and ethics of Jewish living through the study of the stories in the Torah and Midrash. This is accomplished in an environment which engages the students in storytelling, roleplay, discussions, debates, and other modes of creative expression.

Our oldest students, in preparation for both Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Confirmation, also follow current events and contemporary issues as they relate to Judaism as a starting place for discussions.

High School age students are invited to enroll in Adult Education classes.