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TEMPLE BETH SHALOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL PDF Print E-mail

TEMPLE BETH SHALOM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

 
Philosophy of Education
Our religious school program is based on the philosophy that Reform Jewish education should address the whole child—their intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical needs. Our challenging curriculum engages the young learner in a continual search for answers to questions such as these:
 
What is Judaism?
How do I live a Jewish life?
Who are the Jewish People of whom I am a part?
 
The goal of our program is to educate young people toward a lifelong commitment to Judaism and its continuance. Our students will identify strongly as Jews and participate as dedicated members of the Jewish community. Being educated at Temple Beth Shalom will prepare your children to choose to practice Judaism out of love and respect for its traditions as well as out of knowledge of our history, ideals and language.
 
Jewish education involves exploring the central concepts and ideals of the Jewish people. Our curriculum spirals so that broad ideas are revisited as the student matures in understanding and grows in ability. Examples of Jewish concepts in our curriculum include such historical and current topics as:
God, Israel, Mitzvot, Life Cycles,
Social Action, Jewish Identity, Tzedakah
Covenant, Prayer, Hebrew, Holidays, Torah
 
 
Goals of the Temple Beth Shalom Religious School
 
 Our program strives to achieve the following educational goals:
  1. To nurture and develop a positive Jewish identity.
  2. To create a fulfilling Jewish experience as part of the Temple community.
  3. To develop basic Jewish literacy in Bible, history, rituals, holidays, Hebrew and prayer.
  4. To create Jewish prayer experiences, developing each individual’s relationship with G-d, comfort with prayer and personal spirituality.
  5. To engage every member of the Temple community in educational programs and experiences.
  6. To encourage our young people to form social relationships with other young Jewish members in their community.
  7. To model learning as a life-long pursuit and as a strong Jewish value.
  8. To appreciate and celebrate our place in K’lal Yisrael, the totality of the Jewish world.