By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth Learning
Beth-El Religious School takes learning on the road (and brings it home)
Creativity With Content is our motto when it comes to Jewish education. We strive for student experiences that have depth, relevance and connects our students to real-world Judaism.
We are excited to kick off this school year with several great field trips and unique events to elevate and deepen our students’ learning.
Over the semester, students will visit the Virginia Museum of History and Culture to visit the Rosenwald Schools exhibit and follow up by visiting Second Union School in Goochland where they will hear from speakers who attended that Rosenwald school.
A visit to Loving Acres Animal Sanctuary will coincide with Parsha Noach in November.
Our Better Together program, supported by the Jewish Education Project, will provide a sweet beginning to the New Year with Amanda’s Custom Treats.
Preparing for Rosh Hashana will be “sweet as honey on our tongues” when our teens and seniors learn to design special Rosh Hashana treats.
As an added, Mitzvah, Amanda’s Custom Treats donates to the VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center with every program or order.
Later in the fall, local artist Holly Markoff will lead the Better Together group in designing and creating Tzaddik/Tzedek boxes.
We are looking forward to these special learning opportunities over this semester.
Uri, Uri Dabri Shir: Come Sing a Song at Religious School
The Religious School is seeking a Song-leader Specialist for approximately two Sundays a month plus monthly Young Family Shabbat Services. Salary begins at $25 per hour. For more information or to apply, email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org .
September Religious School Calendar
Sundays: Sept. 8, 15, 22, 29 / 9 a.m. – noon/grades Pre-K through 10
Wednesdays: Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25 / 4:15 – 6:15 p.m. / grades 3 through 7
It’s not too late to register for Religious School! For more information or to schedule a visit, email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org
To register visit:
https://www.bethelrichmond.org/school
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