The Experience of a Lifetime — Jewish summer camp is an important part of our Jewish lives. Research indicates that attending a Jewish summer camp is a key factor in the creation of a Jewish identity.
We are fortunate to be located near several outstanding Jewish camps. We hope you will consider sending your child(ren) to one of these camps.
Youth Education
Youth Education
Youth Education
At Beth Am we cherish children and teens and want them to find joy in Jewish living. Our education programs focus on creating a vibrant learning community that supports our student's intellectual, spiritual and emotional growth, and inspires them to be committed, knowledgeable, participating Reform Jews.
Read moreThe following is a brief description of each of the programs. For more details click on the desired program name.
Judaica programs explore the basics of Jewish religious practice - values, holidays, symbols, and history. For ages pre-K through 5th grade, there are four program choices: Sunday Program (Sunday morning drop-off program where children learn in aged-based classes), Shabbaton (Saturday afternoon family learning), Hagigah (Wednesday afternoon children's learning through theater arts, 2nd - 5th graders), and Israel Together (featuring a family trip to Israel in December).
Tuesday Night Program is for the early middle school years, 6th - 7th grades, and combines formal and informal learning experiences with community building. Avodah! is the 8th - 9th grade program where students experience the Jewish value of tzedek through participation in service projects. Israel Together is another program option for 6th - 9th grade students.
Tenth (10th) graders participate in an intimate year of learning and exploration with the Beth Am clergy and educators, culminating in a Confirmation Program and Celebration tailored to interests of class members. Confirmands participate in the L'Taken Social Justice Seminar in Washington, D.C.
In Hebrew Program, 3rd - 7th graders learn to read Hebrew print and study basic modern and prayerbook Hebrew.
In the Madrichim Program, 9th - 12th graders serve as teaching assistants in the youth education programs.
For students in 11th - 12th grade various small group or independent study options are available.
Please complete and return the scholarship form under Resources (right side of page) for NFTY Retreats, Jewish Summer Camp, and Israel Programs
CloseSunday mornings when Sunday Program is in session, 9:15AM, the Stanford Dish
Just dish it! — Do you like to exercise? Do you like to shmooze? Then come walk the Stanford Dish on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. with Rabbi Adam and your buddies.
Drop off the kids at Sunday Program and head on over to the entrance at Junipero Serra and Stanford Avenue to join the fun. We will walk at a steady pace, and the total circuit is approximately 4 miles. We should be finished around 10:45, so you can head back over to Beth Am and enjoy our rockin' Sunday Program tefilah before taking your kids home at 11:30.
Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 pm, Peninsula Creamery, 900 High Street, Downtown Palo Alto
11th-12th Grade Torah Study — Beth Am is continuing to offer a unique learning experience designed specifically for 11th and 12th grade high school students. Join Rabbi Jon Prosnit for an informal, fun and laid back evening of Jewish text engagement. No homework, no prep work just a chance to discuss some of the issues facing 21st century teenagers through the lens of Jewish texts.
Sunday, February 12, 9:00 am, Social Hall
Learn together with your child! — 1st Grade Sunday Program families come together for a great day of family education! Please join us! For more information, please contact Mike Mason.
Sunday, February 12, 11:30 am, Beit Kehillah
Annual Tu Bishvat Seder and Celebration for the "New Year of the Trees" — Adults, children and families are invited to a congregational celebration of Tu Bishvat. Come sing songs about trees and the holiday of Tu Bishvat with Educator Mike Mason, Émigré Director Inna Benjaminson and members of Beth Am Women. Play games and plant another tree on the Beth Am campus! We are starting our own forest!
Please bring a bag lunch to enjoy. We will provide a short holiday Seder with fruits, nuts, drinks and plenty of fun. Everyone is welcome. There is no fee to attend.
This event is sponsored by Beth Am Women.
Saturday, March 3 to Sunday, March 4
Beth Am Goes to Spring Kallah! — Beth Am is pleased to continue our Youth Education retreat partnership with URJ Camp Newman! For this year's 6th-8th Grade retreat, we will be heading to camp for Newman's Spring Kallah for a weekend of fun, friends and an amazing Shabbat experience. Spring Kallah will be FREE for 6th - 8th grade participants enrolled in Beth Am education programs; ALL Beth Am middle schoolers are invited to attend whether enrolled in programs or not.
Sunday, March 4, 9:00 am, Social Hall
Learn together with your child! — 2nd Grade Sunday Program families come together on March 4 for a great day of family education! We will learn about the story of Jacob and his dream. Parents will also have a chance to study with Rabbi Sarah.
Please join us for what should be a great day of learning and family fun! For more information, please contact Mike Mason.
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