Youth and families

Youth & Families - Religious School

  • Promote a rich, vibrant Jewish culture that challenges students to develop their growing Jewish identities through stimulating discussion of liturgy, Torah, and tradition.
  • Participate in a community of peers that is part of the larger Temple Beth Abraham community and the broader global Jewish community.
  • Engage students in an active, meaningful, collaborative religious school experience.
  • Mix formal and informal Jewish educational techniques to reach, enrich, and support all students.
  • Strive to create a climate of acceptance and comfort, where all questions are honored and each child is appreciated.

Our Students Develop

  • Jewish Literacy (Yediat HaYahadut): The ability to navigate Jewish texts, understand rituals, and recognize core stories, holidays, and practices.
  • Love of/Connection to Jewish Community and Tradition (Kehillah & Masoret): A heartfelt relationship with Jewish life, pride in being Jewish, and a sense of belonging.
  • Social Responsibility (Achrayut): A commitment to acting with integrity, kindness, and justice in both Jewish and broader communities.
  • Personal Spiritual Growth (Neshama): A deeper connection to Jewish values, prayer, and personal reflection.
  • Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World): A drive to repair the world through acts of justice, compassion, and care.