Youth Classes

Welcome to the Jewish Youth Experience at Beth Israel - JYE BI.  Beth Israel’s model is based on the goal of developing passionate and knowledgeable Jews in a fun, content-based environment.  Giving kids the building blocks of Torah Judaism and showing the way to make those a part of their daily lives will be found throughout the JYE BI’s many activities.  

Shabbat Programming
10:30-11:15am - Classes for all ages
3-6 years old - Middot Class with Dr. Gendelman
7-11 years old  - Parsha Pearls with Mr. Gerber
12-17 years old  - Shmooz’ n Torah with Faige Jeidel
Matmidim - with Mr. Shrago
Teen Class - Approximately 12pm, following kiddush with Rabbi Ari
Tot Shabbat - 10:30-11:30am, the first Shabbat of the Hebrew month.  Organized and led by teens and Fiege Jeidel, Tot Shabbat will include kiddush, songs, and a story.  

Sunday Programming
K through 6th Grades - 109-11:30am
Divided into two groups, Faige Jeidel and Sarah Abrahamson will teach mitzvot and middot, learning character traits, in a fun and exciting way with games, songs, and crafts.
PJ Library - First Sunday of each month - 10-11am - 3-6 years
Special PJ Library activity, just for tots, with stories and crafts, led by Hodaya and Rabbi Shlomo Abramovich.  

Thursday Programming
6:30 p.m. L'Dor V'Dor - Intergenerational Learning with Rabbi Ari & Rabbi Shlomo
6:30 p.m. Character Building for Teens with Rabbi Ari