PreK-5th Grade Programs

We have something for everyone in our elementary-age programs! From family learning to theater and singing, we offer a variety of choices to connect with Jewish learning and one another.  All our programs take place on Sunday mornings- see the schedule below.

*Age 4 by September

CORE PROGRAMS:

Chavurah Family Program (Families with 3- to 5-year-olds)
Meets one or two Sundays per month (9:00-11:30 AM) throughout the year, plus select Fridays for Shabbat 
Join us for Chavurah, a program for 3- to 5-year-olds* and their families! In our small cohort, families meet twice a month for singing, playing, learning, and more! Build relationships with other young families, learn together with your child about Jewish values and traditions, and experience Jewish life and community in real time.  
*4- to 5-year old students can choose from Chavurah, Sunday Program or both!

Click here for the 5785 (2024-2025) Chavurah calendar.

Sunday Program (PreK-5th Grades)
Sundays,9:00-11:30 AM
In our “traditional” Jewish education model, our students experience joyful Judaism, exploring topics such as holidays, Torah stories, Jewish values, and traditions with our dedicated teaching team. Our student community gathers together for a vibrant t’filah (worship) each week and specialists enrich classroom learning with music, art, garden, library, and more!

Hagigah Theater Education Program (2nd-5th Grades)
Sundays, 11:00 AM-1:30 PM
Hagigah is our one-of-a-kind theater education program for elementary-aged students. Participants explore a Jewish learning theme while putting on an original play or musical!

Hagigah is for anyone! Those born to perform or new to the stage, everyone gets a role and is an integral member of the cast. Hagigah is great for students who learn by doing and thrive in an intimate, inclusive mixed-age environment where everyone supports and encourages each other.

ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

Basic Modern Hebrew (3rd-5th Grades)
Sundays 11:30-12:30 or as Individual Tutoring on your own schedule
While Hebrew learning is a part of our core Youth Education programs (read more here!), students may elect to learn to read earlier and learn some fundamental of Modern Hebrew vocabulary.  Basic Modern Hebrew is offered as a class if enrollment allows, or we will match you with a tutor to learn on your own schedule!

Fall Camp (2nd-5th Grades)
Friday, November 7-Sunday, November 9
Beth Am goes to camp! In place of regular Sunday Programs, students head to URJ Camp Newman in beautiful Santa Rosa for a weekend of learning, connecting, and fun! Learn more here.

The Zimriyah - Beth Am's Junior Choir (Tot-5th Grades)
Sundays, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, plus  monthly "gigs" during Friday night services at 6:15 PM
Calling all singers! When you sing in the shower, do you ever think, "hey, that sounds pretty good!"? Do you just like singing along with the songs on the radio? If you answered "yes," then the Zimriyah is the place for you!

Led by Cantor Shpall, the Zimriyah is a special community of singers who sing during Friday night Shabbat services and some “off campus” gigs. The choir rehearses on Sundays followed by pizza and hanging out! New singers are always welcome - no prior choir experience necessary!