Religious School

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Philosophy

Jewish Education for Jews by birth, Jews by choice, and Jews at heart -

since 1992

Beit Haverim's Religious School provides a quality, Jewish religious education/experience from Preschool through confirmation thus providing a building block in the spiritual and moral foundation upon which students build fulfilling lives for themselves, practice life-long Jewish learning, and sustain Jewish traditions in years to come. Students will gain basic knowledge of the bible stories, the weekly parsha, Jewish music, dance, art and Israel programming.

At Beit Haverim we view Judaism as a way of life and encourage families to attend services at Beit Haverim and practice meaningful Jewish traditions at home as a way of holistically educating children in our tradition.

Curriculum

Bubelah (Preschool Class): This program is designed for children ages 3-4. Our preschool education specialist provides age-appropriate exposure to Jewish holidays, Torah heroes and heroines, Jewish stories, and music in a safe, nurturing environment. There are beginning lessons on basic Hebrew letter recognition and mitzvot and holiday study using the "Jewish and me" and Aleph Curriculum. Children must be potty-trained.

Primary Classes K-1: There are beginning lessons on basic Hebrew letter recognition and mitzvot and holiday study using the "Jewish and me" and Aleph Curriculum. Curriculum includes Jewish values and ethics; Torah, prayer, and worship; Jewish customs, life cycle events, and holidays; Jewish history and literature; tzedakah and social action; and current events. Lessons are presented using age-appropriate hands-on activities, arts and crafts, games, drama, stories, and team projects.

Primary Classes 2-3: Continue work on letters and building words using letters and vowels. Study the weekly parsha using "my weekly Sidra". Study of Jewish values and ethics; Torah, prayer, and worship; Jewish customs, life cycle events, and holidays; Jewish history and literature; tzedakah and social action; and current events. Lessons are presented using age-appropriate hands-on activities, arts and crafts, games, drama, stories, and team projects.

Primary Classes 4-5: Work up to reading prayers for fluency and work on understanding some of the meaning behind the prayers. Continue to study Torah, but using the text "Experiencing Torah."

Intermediate Classes (6th and 7th): These two grades address the needs of our 11- to 13- year-old students. Hebrew studies continue as well as studying the prophets and their imperative to do social Justice. Study is designed to support the development of a strong Jewish identity, to extend students' learning of Jewish tradition, Jewish law and history; to help them think critically about Jewish issues and dilemmas; and to strengthen their Jewish peers and the wider Jewish community. This class expands upon our primary curriculum, with enhanced intellectual content and more mature activities for their age group.

Hebrew: Hebrew taught using the Shalom U'vracha primer for beginning students, and the Hineini Hebrew through Prayer series for the intermediate to advanced Hebrew students. Students will work at their own pace within the group setting, providing all the tools for prayer reading success!

Teacher Biographies

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This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , a member of Beit Haverim/SMJC since 1999, teaches our Kindergarten and 1st grade class. Robin has been teaching in our school since 2004 in classes from Pre-K thru 1st grade. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Business with a focus on finance. Robin has had the joy of seeing many of her students become Bar/Bat Mitzvah over the years.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. teaches second and third grade and has been teaching our religious school children since 2007. She has a bachelor's degree in English from Simon's Rock College and a master's degree in education with a focus on curriculum development from Portland State University. Kim has taught in the Canby School District since 2001 in elementary education (grades 1, 2, and 3) as well serving as the district's technology instructor from Spring 2008 to Spring 2009. Before joining Beit Haverim/SMJC in 2006, Kim taught 7th & 8th grade religious school for Congregation Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. teaches our 7th grade students,Hebrew class and helps Rabbi Berg with our Post B'Nai teen program. She has been teaching our children since 2001. She is a licensed middle school/high school teacher who has been teaching Hebrew and Jewish studies for many years. Sami has degrees from universities in Michigan, Israel and Oregon.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. earned degrees in Hebrew Literature and Guidance Counseling from Ben Gurion University, Israel, Jewish Education and Talmud from The Jewish Theological Seminary, New York City, and Community Organization and Fund Raising from Yeshiva University, New York City. She also has a level one Chaplaincy from Providence Hospital, Alaska. Malka is a certified Ulpan teacher and has over 15 years experience in Jewish education.

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , an Israeli native teaches our 4/5^th grade class and brings over 4 years teaching experience in Jewish education including curriculum development.  Amir’s teaching ranges from Jewish theology/tradition studies to Hebrew reading/writing including Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation. Amir brings a passion for Jewish enrichment in early childhood development and embraces opportunities to expand on children’s Jewish identity.  Amir is fluent in Hebrew and English.

When Amir is not busy teaching during the school year or taking on computer consulting he can be found at B’nai Brith (Devil’s Lake, OR ) Overnight Camp where he has worked for several summers in a variety of roles including counselor and supervisory.  Don’t be surprised if one day he’s the guy belaying your child on the BB Camp ropes course! 

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , an Israeli native, graduated from the University of Haifa, Israel with a Bachelor of Arts in History of the Middle East and Political Science. She brings diverse experience including tour guide for the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, and flight attendant for El Al Israeli Airlines, religious school curriculum preparation, Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring, and youth guide in Poland.  Shuli is fluent in Hebrew, English, and reading/writing in Arabic.

Religious School meets from 2:30 - 4:30. 

Hebrew Classes for our students in 4th - 7th grades meet from 4:30 - 5:30.

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