Enrollment is now open for the Religious School Year 2025-2026
Dear Beth Tikvah Religious School Families,
As we look forward to the 2025-2026 school year, we are filled with excitement and anticipation for all the wonderful experiences awaiting our students at Beth Tikvah’s Religious School! Our deepest commitment is to create a warm, nurturing, and welcoming space where every child and family feels supported in developing their unique Jewish identity.
We are thrilled to announce some fantastic news that we know many of you have been eagerly awaiting: the return of in-person classes on Tuesday evenings for our students in 3rd through 7th grades!
We have consistently heard your valuable feedback and requests for the return of in-person classes. We wholeheartedly agree that bringing back this format will provide an even richer learning opportunity for our students and foster quality community time together, strengthening the bonds within our Beth Tikvah family.
Our priority is to offer in-person studies, as we believe it offers a better learning environment and creates the time and space for our students to further develop their connections with classmates, building their Jewish identity.
As we transition to the return of in-person studies, we understand families may need an alternative option and will be offering small-group Hebrew virtual classes for an additional school fee. However, online Torah will not be available.
Having in-person studies and an option for online classes is keeping in line with the religious studies programs of several local synagogues.
When our students return to classes on Sunday, September 7th, our schedule will combine our continued Sunday studies with the highly anticipated return of in-person Tuesday evening classes.
Here's a look at our exciting 2025-2026 schedule: Sundays:
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.: Pre-K through 7th grade
10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: 8th through 12th grade (We will be offering a non-Hebrew class option for students at this level.)
Tuesdays (In-Person):
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: 3rd through 7th grades
During this dedicated time, our students will receive comprehensive Hebrew (Ivrit) instruction and the much-anticipated return of Torah studies. We strongly believe that the reintroduction of formal Hebrew studies starting in 3rd grade, combined with in-person instruction, will significantly enhance our students' preparation for their continued Jewish journey, including their B'Mitzvah and beyond.
6:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.: 8th-12th grades Dinner with the Rabbi
6:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.: 8th-12th grades Gesher L’Kesher Academy
** The online Hebrew learning schedule will be determined at a later date.
Registration. Please register by August 15th! To help us best prepare the curriculum, order necessary materials, and ensure a smooth start for everyone, we kindly encourage all of our families to register your children as soon as possible. Your prompt registration helps us create the most engaging and effective learning environment for every student.
**Note that Tuesday Hebrew choices must be made by Sunday, August 17th. To guarantee choice of placement, your child must be registered and Hebrew option selected by the 17th.
We are offering a Town Hall meeting led by our Religious School Vice Presidents, Melissa Riske and Angela Jackson and our Religious School Chair, Jody Egel on Thursday, July 31st at 7:00PM at Beth Tikvah. Please join us for a question and answer session about the changes to the 2025-2026 Religious School schedule.
Should you have any questions about registration process, or classes, please do not hesitate to reach out to Mandy Thalhammer or Rokki Parrinello at educator@beth-tikvah.org
We eagerly anticipate welcoming your children back for a year of growth, learning, and community at Beth Tikvah’s Religious School!
B’ Shalom,
Mandy Thalhammer and Rokki Parrinello
Scroll down to view enrollment video!
Please enroll your child(ren) by August 15!
FEES will be paid starting in September 2025 PreK - 2nd (Sunday only) $548 Grade 3rd - 7th (Sunday and Tuesday In-Person) $798 Grade 3rd - 7th (Sunday and Weekday TBD* Virtual Hebrew) $1248 8th - 12th Hebrew option $798 8th - 12th Non Hebrew option $675 Dinner with Rabbi $300 Materials Fee (this will show up as registration fee) $65 *The online Hebrew learning schedule will be determined at a later date.
NEW Students Children who are new to Beth Tikvah or are beginning their very first Religious School enrollment must complete a full student profile for each child attending any class in Religious School.
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 next year 2025-2026 Religious School
Login to your Beth Tikvah Account (ShulCloud) on the website
Go to your account page
Current families, select My Enrollments and review ALL information for each child
NEW students will select Start School Enrollment
PreK- 2nd
Sundays In person 9:30-11:45 am
PreK Judaics (Yahadut) PreK students will have an introduction to holidays through stories, songs, projects and hands-on activities. They will discover our synagogue, be exposed to worship and prayer, and begin an exploration of God, Israel, and Torah.
KDG Judaics (Yahadut) Kindergarten students will have an introduction to holidays through stories, songs, projects and hands-on activities. They will discover our synagogue, be exposed to worship and prayer, and begin an exploration of God, Israel, and Torah.
1st Grade Judaics (Yahadut) First grade students will increase their Jewish literacy as they identify themselves within the story of our people. They will work to develop an understanding of G’milut Chasadim and concepts of the traditions and rituals of holidays.
2nd Grade Judaics (Yahadut) Second grade students will dive into the mitzvot connected to the holidays and how they are the important connection to making these mitzvot happen. Students will explore the principles of worship and how these acts connect us with God.
3rd -7th
Sunday In person 9:30 - 11:45 am
Judaics (Yahadut) and Hebrew (Ivrit)
Tuesday Torah and Hebrew (Ivrit) - In Person (Only) 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Weekday Virtual Hebrew *TBD
On Sundays, students study Yahadut (Judaics), Torah, and Ivrit (Hebrew). Additionally students will attend T’filah (worship) services on alternating Sundays.
On Tuesday, during this dedicated time, our students will receive comprehensive Hebrew (Ivrit) instruction and the much-anticipated return of Torah studies. We strongly believe that the reintroduction of formal Hebrew studies starting in 3rd grade, combined with in-person instruction, will significantly enhance our students' preparation for their continued Jewish journey, including their B'Mitzvah and beyond.
Weekday Virtual Hebrew Students in the virtual Hebrew option will not receive Torah instruction. *Please note Virtual Hebrew is an additional fee and your child’s online schedule will be determined at a later date
8th - 12th
Sunday In person 10:45 - 1:00 pm Judaics (Yahadut) and T'Filah
Tuesday In person 6:15-6:45 Gesher L’Kesher Dinner Option
6:45-7:25 Gesher L’Kesher Academy
7:45-8:30 Hebrew Option (Ivrit)
Gesher L’Kesher Dinner: The Gesher L’Kesher Program includes the opportunity for ALL 8th – 12th grade students to enjoy social time together.
Gesher L’Kesher Academy: After dinner, students will participate in Gesher L’Kesher Academy, a discussion-based class that explores Jewish topics and current events, empowering students to develop and express their own opinions. Through engaging dialogue, students will analyze diverse perspectives, strengthen their critical thinking skills, and articulate their viewpoints on relevant issues. This course fosters a deeper understanding of Jewish thought and its application to contemporary society, encouraging students to become informed and active participants.
Ivrit (Hebrew) Option: Students will continue their Jewish studies (Judaics and Chugim) and their Ivrit education.
