Educational

05
May

Teachers May Update

First let me introduce myself my name is Stacey Friedman, I am the kindergarten first grade teacher. I have been working at Beth Am Shalom for nine years and love every minute of it. Wow what a year it has been these kids have learned a lot throughout the year starting with Rosh Hashanah, where […]

01
Apr

Teachers April Update

So much going on with the 6th and 7th grade students in Religious school this year. I get to take off my President hat and put on my teacher hat. J My 6th grade class has been learning about the history of Jews in AMERICA. Sure they learn about history in their public school classes, […]

01
Mar

Teachers March Update

Cant believe the year is whizzing by… So much happening in the 4th and 5th Grade… Hebrew Reading is moving along beautifully with tic tac toe championships, connect four competition, Hebrew Bingo and puzzles and of course our Homework Club with a free surprise. 4th grade has learned all the food blessings reinforced with making […]

03
Feb

Teachers February Update

The 8th grade Religious School students walk down the hall and approach the Beit Midrash for their Tuesday night class. The sense of anticipation in the air is palpable as they draw closer and closer. They turn to enter and feel a presence in the room. A very strong presence. Is it a prophet? An […]

07
Jan

What Our Teachers are Teaching

Welcome to Third Grade Hebrew School where every student loves to learn! My name is Mora Farrah and in our class this year we are going to learn to read Hebrew with excitement and fluency. We are going to learn about all of the Jewish Holidays that mean so much to us historically, spiritually, and […]

08
Jan

Beit Midrash and Library

Temple Beth Am Shalom is excited to announce the opening of our Beit Midrash and Library (BML) Down through the centuries, the Jewish people have been known for our rigorous and creative study and creation of primary Jewish texts – Torah, Midrash, Talmud, and Zohar. The traditional place of study is called the Beit Midrash […]

19
Mar

Torah Study for Adults

Sunday, April 10th at 10:15 AM. Our Next Torah Study will be held on Sunday, April 10th at 10:15 AM (during the Kibbitz Kafe now dubbed, Kibbitz Kafe + (TORH!) and during Religious School Hours) so all members, including religious school parents can study Torah when their children are learning too.  You do not need to be a […]

19
Mar

Tot Shabbat

Friday, April 15 at 6:45 PM A short, fun Shabbat service just for our youngest members: 3 thru 3rd (i.e. 3 year olds through 3rd graders, but older, younger—all welcome! Singing, short prayers and a short story by Rabbi Steve followed by our own Oneg Shabbat