Education

Temple Beth Israel offers a wide variety of educational programs covering the spectrum of ages and interests. Our goal in all programs is to foster a positive sense of Jewish identity and to increase knowledge of the values and practices of Judaism.

Our Programs

Talmud Torah
The Religious School operates for children of members during the nine month school year.

B'nai Mitzvah Program
Access student practice materials, including audio files, as well as useful forms and parent resources for our B'nai Mitzvah program.

Preschool
TBI offers partial-day preschool programs for children 3-5 years: the Weeschool and the Preschool, with a developmentally-appropriate, multicultural, cultural Judaism emphasis.

Teen Education
TBI offers an array of learning experiences to engage our post-B'nai Mitzvah students in Jewish worship, study, and social action, and to help them become fully participating members of the community.

Community Education
TBI's Community Education is a program of classes in Hebrew language, Jewish history, Torah, Jewish crafts, adult B'nai Mitzvah, studies leading to conversion, and classes on relevant issues.

Rosh Hodesh: it's a girl thing!
for Jewish girls entering grades 6-8 in fall 2011
Multi-year, monthly celebration based on the ancient Jewish tradition of honoring the new moon. Fosters girls' self-esteem, leadership skills & Jewish identity. A safe environment for girls to articulate questions & concerns, be real with their peers, and have fun!