Religious school class descriptions

We strive each week to bring your child an education that will help prepare them to live a proud Jewish life.  We center our learning around our traditions through play, reading, art, prayer, Hebrew studies, and history.  We use a spiraling curriculum that encompasses preparation for a b'nai mitzvah and encourages lifelong learning and commitment.  With each level, we revisit some topics while introducing age appropriate, more challenging ideas.  Please see the age ranges for each class below.  Please direct questions and concerns to our Director of Youth Education, Valerie Seldes at:   religiousschool@bethyam.org

KITA GAN:  This is our weekly preschool class for ages 3 and 4.  Children must be three by September 1 of the current year to register for this class.

ALEPH:  Weekly class is for kindergarten and first grade students.

BET:  Weekly class is for second and third graders.

GIMEL:  Weekly class for fourth and fifth graders.

DALET:  Weekly class for sixth and seventh graders.

MADRICHIM PROJECT: This is a 4 week rotation class for students in their Bnai mitzvah year that have already completed 2 years in Dalet class.   

LISHMAH: Monthly class for high school students, post bnai mitzvah.  This class leads up to the opportunity to attend the International March of the Living program in junior or senior year of high school.

YOUTH GROUP:  Meets monthly (or as needed) to foster social action activities, Tikkun Olam and team building.  All tweens and teens are welcome.