Enrollment is now open for the Religious School Year 2021-2022
Dear Religious School Parents:
Religious School for the 2021-2022 school year begins on Sunday, September 19, 2021
At Beth Tikvah we aim to provide children with knowledge of Jewish heritage, a sense of Jewish identity, a positive attitude toward Judaism, a means to connect to the Jewish people and a commitment to lifelong learning and Jewish practices. Beth Tikvah’s Religious School has classes for students in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.
*Please note, this year we are planning on a hybrid model where grades will be in person one day and virtual for additional learning.
FEES will be paid starting in September 2021 PreK - 3rd (Sunday only) $516 Grade 4-7 $774 8th - 12th Hebrew option $774 8th - 12th Non Hebrew option $655 Dinner with Rabbi $36 Materials Fee (this will show up as registration fee) $60
Click on the above video link to see video instructions on how to enroll your child into Religous School
Steps to enroll your child into 2021-2022 Religious School
Login to your Beth Tikvah Account (ShulCloud) on the website
Go to your account page
Select Enroll In School
Select the 2021-2022 Religious School Term
PreK- 3rd
Sundays 9:00-10:30 In-Person
Yahadut (Judaic) concepts are introduced and explored through developmentally-appropriate instructional practices, and students will be introduced to some basic Ivrit (Hebrew) through song, stories, and teacher modeling. All students attend T’filah (worship) services and Music on Sunday mornings.
4th- 7th
Sunday 9:00-10:30 Judaics and Torah In Person
Hebrew (Ivrit) Class is taught Virtual Time is dependent on placement
Weeknight (Typically Tuesday) Hebrew (Ivrit) Class is taught Virtually Time is dependent on placement
On Sundays, students study Yahadut (Judaics), Torah, and Ivrit (Hebrew). Additionally students will attend T’filah (worship) services on alternating Sundays.
On a Weeknight (Typically Tuesday nights), students study Hebrew (Ivrit) ONLY. At the beginning of the year students are given a placement test and are leveled based on their Hebrew knowledge. All students are instructed virtually in small groups. Each class is for 30 minutes twice a week virtually (on Sunday and one night during the week-most weeknight classes are held on Tuesday evenings).
8th - 12th
Sunday Virtual Only 10:30-12:00 Chugim and Judaics 12:00-12:45 pm Hebrew
Tuesday In person 6:15-6:45 Gesher L’Kesher Dinner
6:45-7:25 Gesher L’Kesher Academy
7:30-8:00 Hebrew (Ivrit)
Ivrit (Hebrew) Option: Students will continue their Jewish studies (Judaics and Chugim) and their Ivrit education. Non-Ivrit Option: For students who wish to continue their Jewish studies (Yahadut, Chugim & Gesher L'Kesher Academy) without the requirement of taking Ivrit. Gesher L’Kesher Dinner: The Gesher L’Kesher Program includes the opportunity for ALL 8th – 12th grade students to enjoy social time together. This year, Students will be asked to bring a Kosher Style sack dinner. After dinner, students will participate in Gesher L’Kesher Academy, a discussion based class that focuses on Jewish topics and current events.
We look very much forward to a wonderful new school year and guiding your child(ren) through their Jewish journey. As always if you should have any questions, please feel free to contact either of us at educator@beth-tikvah.org
B’Shalom, Rokki Parrinello / Mandy Thalhammer, Religious School Co-Principals
