Education Programs... The Religious School The Religious School serves students of congregant families from four year old’s through 12th grade. Milestones include Consecration, B'nai Mitzvah, Confirmation, Post-Confirmation, and Madrichim programs for teenagers. The goals of the School are the deepening of the Jewish experience and knowledge of Judaism in order to strengthen faith in God, love of Torah, and an identification with the Jewish people as a community. Our curriculum focuses on instilling a strong Jewish identity in children, while giving them a solid background in Jewish celebrations and rituals. Enrichment programs such as art, music, dance, guest speakers, field trips, and family education days continue to contribute to a vibrant and joyful Jewish world for our students. With the help of our volunteer committees, our school is truly a “family experience”. Our enrollment is 400 students and growing. Special programs include:
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:: top of page :: Hebrew School A part of the Religious School program is the preparation of students for their Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Beginning with third grade students, Temple Beth Or offers a weekly course of Biblical Hebrew, and prayer study to fully prepare our young people to take their place as fully participating members of the congregation. :: top of page :: The Preschool contact: Jann Goldenthal 919.781.4895 x-112 Temple Beth Or Preschool is considered one of the best preschools in the Raleigh area. We have a five star license from the North Carolina Department of Human Resources, Division of Child Development. TBO Preschool provides a Jewish Education to children from one year to five years old. Summer camp is offered in the summer. TBO Preschool prides itself on being a warm nurturing environment where parents are active participants in the program. Temple Beth Or members have an advanced registration period for classes and are put ahead of non members on the wait list. TBO members pay a lower tuition than non members. The Preschool provides our young children a high quality developmentally appropriate program with a Reform Jewish orientation. The preschool celebrates Shabbat every Friday with Rabbi Lucy Dinner. The children celebrate the Jewish holidays; have Hebrew word and value of the month and make contributions to the Interfaith Food Shuttle weekly. The Preschool families perform tzedakah projects and have social activities throughout the year. We currently have 80 children enrolled and have a staff of 16. :: top of page :: Lifelong Learning / Adult Education Programs Lifelong education is an important mission of Temple Beth Or. Through a variety of programs currently underway, and plans for future ones in the works, opportunities abound for members to continue to explore and learn. Jewish Spiritual Practices The Jewish Spiritual Practices Group meets the second Shabbat afternoon of each month from 12:15-2:00 for lunch and learning. This year, we will be studying teachings from the Jewish mystical tradition about deepening our personal spiritual understandings and practices. Please bring a bag lunch; drinks and dessert provided. There is no charge for the class, but a $36 donation to the Adult Learning Fund is requested. The Talmud Class The Talmud Class meets in Reb Raachel's office the second Monday evening of each month, 7:30-9:00. We are studying excerpts from various tractates in English, exploring the range of subjects Talmud addresses. Course fee: TBO Members, $36; Non-members, $54. Lay-Led Torah Study Groups Two groups meet on alternating Sabbath mornings from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. In Prophets and Bagels and the Torah study group, a class member leads a discussion of a portion each session. At times, one of the rabbis or a guest speaker may be invited to speak. Reading is in English, but the group benefits from those who understand and read Hebrew. Anyone is welcome at any time for this no-fee study group. Judaism The first is a course that introduces students to Judaism, and is excellent for both non Jews and people who wish to refresh their knowledge; Gateways is an introduction to Jewish prayer, theology, ethics, texts, and how to apply Judaism to daily living. :: top of page :: |
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