PreK-5th Grade Programs

Chavurah Family Program (Families with 3- to 5-year-olds)
Sunday Program (PreK-5th Grades)
Hagigah Theater Education Program (2nd-5th Grades)
The Zimriyah (Tot-5th Grades)
Clubs (2nd-5th Grades)

Chavurah Family Program (Families with 3- to 5-year-olds)
Meets 13 Sundays (9:00-11:30 a.m.) throughout the year, plus various Fridays for Shabbat
Join us for Chavurah, a program for 3- to 5-year-olds* and their families! In our small cohort, families will 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. Click here for the 5784 calendar.
*4- to 5-year old students can choose from Chavurah, Sunday Program or both!

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

Fall Camp (3rd-5th Grade)
Friday, November 10-Sunday, November 12
Beth Am goes to camp! In place of regular Sunday Program on Veterans Day Weekend, students will head to URJ Camp Newman in beautiful Santa Rosa for a weekend of learning, connecting, and fun! Stay tuned for more details.

Hagigah Theater Education Program (2nd-5th Grades)
Wednesdays, 4:00-6:30 PM (2nd-4th Grade), 3:30-6:30 PM (5th Grade - includes Hebrew)
Hagigah is our inclusive theater education program for elementary-aged students. Through the production of an original fall play and spring musical, participants explore a major Jewish learning theme. Each session, students conclude with a lively t'filah.

The Zimriyah - Beth Am's Junior Choir (Tot-5th Grades)
Monthly Fridays before and during Shabbat services, 5:15-7:30 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 meets monthly on Fridays at 5:15 PM to learn and practice a few songs. Then, they break for dinner and participate in the service that starts at 6:15 PM. There are occasional "off campus" gigs as well! New singers are always welcome - no prior choir experience necessary!

Register for the Zimriyah through our program registration system! Click here for the 5784 schedule.

Specialty Clubs
2nd-5th graders are invited to pursue their own interests by joining our special Monthly Clubs on certain Sundays throughout the school year - October 15, October 29, December 3, January 28, February 11, March 3, April 21, May 12 (Basic Modern Hebrew will not meet on those Sundays).

Everyone will enjoy a pizza lunch from 11:30-11:45 AM, followed by their club meeting from 11:45 AM-12:30 PM.

Register for Monthly Clubs through our program registration system!

• Israeli Scouts - Join is for the Tzofim - the Israeli version of scouting! We'll develop our appreciation for the outdoors and the land of Israel by engaging in outdoor education with a former Israeli scout. We'll learn outdoor cooking, rope tying, outdoor structure building, and even a little bit of Hebrew along the way! 
• Art Club - Do you like painting, drawing and sculpting? Experimenting with different art methods and materials? Become the world's next Chagall and explore the visual arts with Art Club! Each month, you'll create a masterpiece, learning new artistic techniques and all about Jewish artists and holidays. 
• Sports Club - Ever wonder about the connections between Judaism and Sports? Beth Am is offering a brand new sports club that will include beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons of flag football, soccer, baseball, basketball, and more. This is a fantastic outlet for your child’s endless energy and interest in sports, all with a Jewish twist!