Beth Israel Congregation, Roanoke, VA
For Children

Hebrew School for Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation begins in third grade and meets twice weekly from September through May. Our approach goes far beyond acquiring basic Hebrew skills, as tradition, practice and custom are woven throughout the curriculum. Junior Congregation Services, field trips, tallit making and outings are all part of the school's methodology. Beginning Hebrew School classes are available for children in Kindergarten, First and Second grades.

Jewish Community Religious School - JCRS is a joint religious school comprised of students and faculty from both Beth Israel Synagogue and Temple Emanuel. The curriculum focuses on learning about Jewish Holidays, Torah stories, Patriarchs/Matriarchs, and an introduction to the Hebrew Aleph-Bet. Jr. and Sr. Academy students focus on topical issues, Jewish History and Current Events.
For more information or to inquire about registering for JCRS please contact: Marci Brumberg at Beth Israel Synagogue - 540-343-0289.

Jewish Community Preschool - The JCP is a joint project of Beth Israel Synagogue and Temple Emanuel. For full information please click here .

Summer - is a time for numerous children's activities: Chai Time is a two-week day camp experience and Jewish enrichment program for children ages 4 - 9. These weeks are a time to affirm Jewish identity through bible stories, art, cooking, music, drama and high-spirited good fun. Mindful of the essential role of family as the cradle of Jewish life, the program concludes with a wonderful outdoor family Havdallah in one of the many places of natural beauty in the area.

Beth Israel On Wheels - is a one-week road trip for ages 11 through 16. A deluxe bus is chartered for the journey and hospitality is provided at the homes of Jewish teenagers.

For Adults

Our Adult Education program includes Hebrew Classes, Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes, Talmud Study groups and topical seminars throughout the year. Scholars from Virginia is another exciting program that has grown over the past few years. Some wonderful speakers that have visited us include: Elie Weizell, Dr. Adolfo Reitman, and Theodore Bikel. Click here for a schedule of current and upcoming adult education programs.

Basic Judaism classes are offered for those Jews seeking a deeper connection with their heritage and for non-Jews who are considering conversion to Judaism or who wish to understand it more fully while remaining in their own faiths.
About our Education Director

Marci Brumberg is the coordinator of Family Education and is involved in Hebrew School education. Program director of the Jewish Community Religious School, Marci holds a B.S. from Columbia University and attended the Jewish Theological Seminary.

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