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One of my favorite quotes about education comes from the Talmud when Rabbi Yehoshua proclaims there is no house of study without innovation Chagigah 3a Little did I know when I began my role as Director of Learning and Educational Innovation a year ago just how much innovation would be required in this year unlike any other While COVID 19 has certainly presented its challenges to our own house of study it has also pushed us to refresh our traditional programs in new and exciting ways We have launched a new approach to Hebrew better aligning our Hebrew learning goals with our greater vision for Youth Education and integrating its curriculum into all our programs We are responding to the moment with a brand new program that lifts up the home setting nurturing the whole family with Jewish content particularly relevant to our current times We have merged our former middle school program models to create a singular rich cohort building experience for 6th and 7th grade pre B nei Mitzvah students And we are redoubling our efforts to engage our teens piloting a new program for 8th 12th graders that will connect and empower our adolescents allowing them to build community when they need it most In this unusual time of great uncertainty we want Youth Education Programs at Beth Am to be a place where our young people feel safe supported and connected This year will look different than last year but our incredible teaching team will be here with you and for you We re excited about all the innovations that will help Jewish learning and community become even more relevant to our lives We hope you ll join us Beth Am Youth Education Team Sarah Lauing Director of Learning Educational Innovation slauing betham org Alex Lyon Youth Education Program Director PreK 5th Grade alyon betham org Chelsea Mandell Teen Education Program Director 6th 12th Grade cmandell betham org
Chavurah de a r G h t 5 K Pre 10 45 a m to 5 1 9 m o r f s y Sunda We are living in unprecedented times The coming year will bring many challenges and now more than ever we need Jewish life Judaism provides us the opportunity to sanctify time find joy and gratitude seek comfort in community cultivate resilience and act for justice Introducing Chavurah a new family based program for our current moment Family units will come together to explore big Jewish concepts chosen specifically for the current moment We ll celebrate Shabbat and holidays together and build a kehillah kedoshah holy community of comfort and support Families with students in PreK through 5th grade will be grouped into chavurot family learning groups of 6 8 families who meet twice a month Students in grades 3 5 will also be grouped into eidot age level units who will meet on the opposite weeks so that these students learn together with their families on one week with their age cohort on the opposite week Learning will also be supplemented with bi weekly challenge activities
Chavurah Themes Sukkat Shalom Creating a Shelter of Peace What does it mean to create a Jewish home How is our home a sukkat shalom a shelter of peace Kehillah Kedoshah Cultivating a Supportive and Holy Community What kind of community do we want to build What does it take to contribute to community Cycles of Jewish Life Marking Sacred Time How do we mark time in a way that is sacred and meaningful Gevurah Nurturing Strength and Resilience What is my source of strength and courage What can we accomplish with this strength Achrayut Our Responsibility to Pursue Justice To whom and to what are we responsible ay d n u S l a ic p y T A Schedule CHAVURAH WEEKS EIDAH WEEKS Families of Students in Grades PreK 5 Students in Grades 3 5 Only 9 15 9 45 a m T filah 9 45 10 45 a m Chavurah includes group time with teacher off screen family activity 10 45 11 15 a m Basic Modern Hebrew optional 9 15 9 45 a m T filah 9 45 10 45 a m Eidah includes Hebrew Learning 10 45 11 15 a m Basic Modern Hebrew optional
Hagigah 2nd 5th Grade Wednesdays from 4 30 to 6 00 p m Hagigah is our inclusive theater education program for elementary aged students Through the production of an original fall play and spring musical participants explore a major Jewish learning theme Join us this year for an expanded special online edition that highlights screenwriting and filmmaking s u c o F n i l e Isra 5th Grade 10 45 Sundays from 9 15 to a m 5th grade students have the third option of a more traditional Sunday Program experience exploring the history and culture of the Jewish people with a focus on Israel Students choosing this track will join in community t filah before engaging in in exciting virtual learning about Israel as well as specialties in Hebrew art music and more
Hebrew Learning We are changing the way students learn Hebrew at Beth Am Please read more about the approach goals and details of the program on our website https www betham org youth hebrew html Hebrew is now integrated into all our pre B nei Mitzvah Youth Ed Programs Students of all levels build an aural foundation in a Hebrewrich environment including T filah Music Hebrew Through Movement and Jewish Life Vocabulary Families have a choice of when and how students learn to read Hebrew OPTIONAL TRACK 1 6th 7th Grade Hebrew Goal Gain Hebrew reading skills through the exploration of prayer text and themes Timeline Begins in 6th grade 5th graders also lay the foundation by learning the Alef Bet in their Judaic Programs Setting Online small group learning or choice of individual tutoring TRACK 2 Basic Modern Hebrew Goal Fundamentals of reading and speaking Modern Hebrew vocabulary Timeline Begins in 3rd grade as a separate additional enrichment program Setting Online class session or choice of individual tutoring All students begin B nei Mitzvah preparation in Beit Midrash which integrates decoding skills with foundational prayer learning and teaches students to read and chant prayers for B nei Mitzvah and beyond Beit Midrash begins 7 months prior to B nei Mitzvah and is integrated into the 6th 7th grade program
e d a r G 6th 7th 0 a m 3 1 1 o t m a m 9 00 S u n d a y s fro Our 6th 7th grade program joins our pre B nei Mitzvah students to build a cohort of learners and provides them with rich opportunities to engage in study with our clergy and teachers as they prepare for Jewish adulthood Students engage in a critical reading of Torah explore the meanings of prayers and learn about the Holocaust and human behavior Interspersed with our core classes 6th 7th graders will choose from a variety of 2 session holiday workshops exploring Jewish holiday themes through art cooking science drama and more Hebrew and Beit Midrash are now part of this program see Hebrew Learning page for details Typical Sunday Schedule 9 00 9 45 a m 6th 7th Grade Hebrew or Beit Midrash 6th 7th Grade Hebrew also offered on Wednesdays 9 45 10 15 a m T filah 10 15 10 30 a m Break and Schmooze 10 30 11 30 a m Core Class BAJY Beth Am Junior Youth 6th 8th Grade Our middle school youth group provides a space for tweens to enjoy fun Jewish experiences with each other Events include social cultural educational and social action opportunities as well as opportunities for peer to peer leadership
e d a r G h t 8th 12 0 p m 3 8 o t 0 0 7 s fr o m W ednesday Our 8th 12th graders create their own vibrant teen community on Wednesday nights building relationships and engaging in deep learning opportunities with our clergy and educators Teens are offered a panoply of elective opportunities to pursue their own interests in social justice the arts and more In 10th grade Confirmation offers an important milestone along the Jewish teen journey culminating in a meaningful engaging ceremony Teens also have opportunities to build their leadership skills by serving as madrichim in our youth education programs or serving as peer leaders in our youth group BATY BATY Beth Am Temp le Y 9th 12th Grade outh Our teen youth group provides a space for teens to plan and lead fun Jewish experiences with each other Events include social cultural educational and social action opportunities Madrichim 8th 12th Grade Madrichim are teacher s assistants in Beth Am s youth education programs Teens gain valuable work or volunteer experience working with our younger students
5781 2020 2021 Master Program Calendar Chavurah PreK 5th Grade Hagigah 2nd 5th Grade 6th 7th Grade Programs Eidah 3rd 5th Grade Israel in Focus 5th Grade 8th 12th Grade Programs Inclusion at Beth Am Beth Am s Youth Education strives to be a community where each child feels safe welcomed and valued For children who might need accommodations our educators together with our Inclusion Specialist Meredith McEvoy work with parents students and teachers to make sure that each child has the tools they need to be successful Contact Sarah Lauing for more details To register for programs log in at www betham org
