Welcome to Temple Beth Hillel’s Religious School.
Temple Beth Hillel is a cutting-edge Reform Jewish learning community that embraces inclusivity, spirituality, and creativity while teaching traditions, providing experiences, and instilling values for our youth, their families, and future generations.
GOALS
The goals of the supplementary learning program at Temple Beth Hillel are to:
- Encourage the development of Jewish identity that binds the learner to the Jewish people and the growth of an individual’s personal Jewish identity.
- Provide learners with a secure environment where they can develop and discover their own spirituality and relationship with God within the framework of Judaism.
- Connect the performance of mitzvot (Jewish obligations) to a developing sense of commitment to the values, ethics, and traditions of Reform Judaism.
- Joyfully encourage the celebration of Shabbat, holy days, and Jewish lifecycle moments as individuals, family units, and synagogue community members
- Understand the connections between Judaism and justice and take action steps to further the causes of peace, equality and justice for all peoples
- Inspire a connection with k’lal Yisrael (the community of Israel) in our city, country, world, and in particular, to the land, people and State of Israel.
- Introduce our children to the Hebrew language so they will be able to effectively participate in synagogue t’filah (prayer service) and have the foundation to understand Hebrew as a living language
Religious School Programs
Temple Beth Hillel’s Religious School is a supplementary learning opportunity that takes place one day per week from September through May.
We provide Religious School to members in good standing of our congregation.
To become a member, please contact our Main Office, (818) 763-9148 or email Nolan Rivkin.
Kindergarten – Seventh Grade
Students in k-7 grades meet on either Sundays or Tuesdays for Judaic and Hebrew Instruction along with specialist classes to encourage community building, Jewish values learning, and connection.
Eighth to Twelve Grade
Students in 8-12 grades meet on Sundays in an elective based program which encourages students to dig deeper into their Jewish learning and identify formation.
Limmud Program
Students in 2nd – 6th grade who are unable to attend classes on Sunday or Tuesdays, can sign up for our Limmud program for one-to-one learning with a teacher. In addition to private instructions, Limmud students attend shabbat services, youth group programming and retreats as part of the Religious School community.
Family Education
At Temple Beth Hillel we believe strongly that our students’ Jewish identity is formed in the home as well as in the classroom. Our Religious School program seeks to engage families in Jewish learning and experience of Jewish values, TIkkun Olam, Jewish Holidays, and Torah through Family Education Programming throughout the year.
Religious School Programs
Temple Beth Hillel’s Religious School is a supplementary learning opportunity that takes place one day per week from September through May.
We provide Religious School to members in good standing of our congregation.
To become a member, please contact our Main Office, (818) 763-9148 or email Nolan Rivkin.
Kindergarten – Seventh Grade
Students in k-7 grades meet on either Sundays or Tuesdays for Judaic and Hebrew Instruction along with specialist classes to encourage community building, Jewish values learning, and connection.
Eighth to Twelve Grade
Students in 8-12 grades meet on Sundays in an elective based program which encourages students to dig deeper into their Jewish learning and identify formation.
Limmud Program
Students in 2nd – 6th grade who are unable to attend classes on Sunday or Tuesdays, can sign up for our Limmud program for one-to-one learning with a teacher. In addition to private instructions, Limmud students attend shabbat services, youth group programming and retreats as part of the Religious School community.
Family Education
At Temple Beth Hillel we believe strongly that our students’ Jewish identity is formed in the home as well as in the classroom. Our Religious School program seeks to engage families in Jewish learning and experience of Jewish values, TIkkun Olam, Jewish Holidays, and Torah through Family Education Programming throughout the year.
Youth Group Programs
Temple Beth Hillel youth groups enable our students to work together, build character and confidence and develop their individual potential in an exciting format. These youth programs offer age-appropriate opportunities such as trips, sports, social action, games, art, drama, music, and free discussion. Examples of programs include ice cream socials, bowling, amusement park trips, Build-a-Bear for children in need, Shabbat retreat weekends, Havdalah celebrations, kippot creation, and Tzedekah.
Contact Lisa Friedman, Youth and Family Program Coordinator for more information
HRTY Katan
Our youth group for second and third graders. HRTY Katan is an introduction and sneak peek to our youth group programming. Its goal is to give TBH members a chance to socialize outside of the classrooms and with other students. Participants will have the chance to engage in social action projects, learn about the Jewish holidays in different ways, and enjoy Judaism through the arts.
HRTY 45
Our fourth and fifth grade students get more acquainted with the temple this youth group. HRTY 45 will have more youth events during the year HRTY 45 will have events at TBH and offsite.
Jr. HRTY
Programs for our sixth, seventh and eighth graders are both social and social action in orientation and are often held with other youth groups from around the city. Jr HRTY members will also have the opportunity to participate in NFTY678 which brings the NFTY experience to middle school youth in grades 6 to 8. Our events are designed especially for this age group, providing participants with age-appropriate activities in a safe, welcoming and caring community of peers.
HRTY
Our senior youth group for ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth graders. HRTY members develop leadership skills and run their own program of social and educational activities with the guidance of an adult supervisor. HRTY participates in temple events, local events, and national events as part of the Reform movement’s NFTY (North American Federation of Temple Youth) organization, including retreat weekends with 200 other Jewish teens.
REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
REGISTRATION PROCESS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Contact us
Please be in touch with any of our Religious School staff with any questions or concerns.
They will be able to assist you with registration.
1.818.763.9148 ext 105
