The Carol and David Stern Religious School

The Carol and David Stern Religious School has over 100 students from Kindergarten through Confirmation.

• Members register online click here – registration opens July 1 
• 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.

New Kindergarten families – please save the date for a Meet & Greet on Sunday, August 30 at 10am. More information to follow.

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

Tuition

Grades K–4: $650
Grades 5–7: $725
Grades 8–12: No fee and no registration needed at this time.

📅 Class Schedule

Sundays | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
For students in Kindergarten through Grade 7

Tuesdays | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (on Zoom)
Hebrew-FUNdamentals with Hal Katzman, Open to Grades 4–7, Free & optional – no registration required, Ideal for students needing extra Hebrew practice or unable to attend Wednesday classes.

Wednesdays | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
In-person Hebrew sessions for Grades 5–7
Upper School Program (Grades 8–12) do not register in ShulCloud, there is no charge for this program.

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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 The Carol and David Stern Religious School

The Religious School at 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 The Carol and David Stern Religious School, please call the temple office at 410-757-0552.