Our Congregation holds to the idea
that learning is a valuable lifelong process. Our
Religious School and synagogue offer numerous
opportunities for learning about the history, customs,
and beauty of the Jewish heritage.
Religious School
The excellent Beth Shalom Religious
School is devoted to fostering a positive and rich
Jewish identity, teaching moral and ethical qualities,
and imparting Jewish skills in a joyous and supportive
community. The curriculum focuses on the teachings of
the Torah and the prayers and stories of our tradition
as well as holiday rituals, Hebrew study, and current
events. A special emphasis is placed on the value of
charity, community service and acts of loving kindness.
Gesher
As part of the life process of growth
and learning, our students celebrate becoming Bar or Bat
Mitzvah. Gesher (meaning "bridge") classes extend and
deepen teens' Jewish knowledge between Bar/Bat Mitzvah
and Confirmation. Confirmation Classes offer an
intimate, lively setting in which to complete ones
study. The Confirmation year culminates in a profound
and creative Confirmation service at Shavu'ot. Our
outstanding junior and senior Youth Groups mingle fun
with meaningful social action projects, and give our
teens a chance to connect with Jewish youth from all
over the Northeast.
Torah Study
A Saturday morning Torah study group,
known as the Holy Scrollers, meets with the rabbi at
9:00 a.m. for an informal study session before the
morning service. All learners are welcome, from
beginners to "mavens".
The learning continues with several
information-filled and warm get-togethers, including
Lunch & Learn, an Interfaith Bible Study Group, and our
newly formed Interfaith Group.
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