Religious School

Temple Beth Shalom is well known for its excellent Religious School, which has over 100 students from Kindergarten through Confirmation.

• Members register online click here 
• Madrichim Registration Form
• More about programs by grades

In order to enroll in Religious School, your family needs to be a member of Temple Beth Shalom.

If you register after the first day of Religious School tuition is not pro-rated.  

Makhela (student chorus) is open to students in grades 2-7. Makhela regularly participates at Friday night services and occasionally performs for other special programs and venues. Makhela is a fun and rewarding activity, and is now recruiting for new and returning members! 

Mission of Temple Beth Shalom Religious School

The Religious School of Temple Beth Shalom seeks to provide a Jewish education to students from kindergarten through high school, which will foster knowledge of Reform Judaism and of Jewish traditions; understanding and love of Torah; familiarity with the Hebrew language; a strong sense of identity with Israel and the Jewish community; and a solid foundation for a lifelong commitment to practicing and studying Judaism and the teachings of the Torah.

Outcomes:

• The ability to decode Hebrew and to translate root words found in prayers and daily life.
• The ability to participate in and understand the structure and liturgy of the Shabbat service and other worship services (in English and Hebrew).
• An understanding of how Reform and traditional Judaism consider issues of ethics and values.
• Knowledge of the stories and teachings of the Torah, and appreciation for its significance in Judaism.
• Knowledge of the history of the Jewish people from ancient to modern times.
• Knowledge of, and a strong connection with, the land, people and history of Israel.

For more information about our school program call the temple office at 410-757-0552.