Religious Education

At Beth Samuel, we believe that self- and communal exploration are the foundation of a strong Jewish identity.

• Our formal education begins with religious school beginning with pre-school/Kindergarten students through a child's bar/bat mitzvah. Students gather on Sunday mornings to learn about Jewish belief, history and culture, as well as to develop a strong knowledge of both prayerbook and modern Hebrew.
• We then have a strong teen program that emphasizes experiential as well as classroom learnings. Students meet on Sundays, with one off-site program per month. Student interests guide the curriculum, and more mature themes are addressed. Students also work on more in-depth projects, such as an oral history of the Jews of our area, and they become engaged in volunteer work, such as a local food pantry.
• Beth Samuel provides a variety of adult learning opportunities, ranging from Practical Judaism programs to study sessions on spiritual themes that the current season or holiday may inspire. We also bring in speakers about once a month to talk on issues of current relevance.

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