Youth Education
Youth Education
2023-2024 Youth Education
Beth Am Youth Education registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!
We're so excited for another great year of programming at Beth Am! Our programs continue to focus on community, accessibility, relationship-building, deep and engaging content, and offering multiple entry points for different family and student needs.
Learn more about our programming this year:
Parent Resources for Programming 2023-2024
PreK-5th Grade Programs
Youth Hebrew Learning
6th-7th Grade Programs
B'nei Mitzvah Preparation
8th-12th Grade Programs
Inclusion in Youth Education
Tuition & Support Our Youth
2022 Youth Ed Report and Survey Summary
To find resources that provide more information about this year's Youth Education programming and to register, please visit our Youth Education Registration Page.
To learn more about our programs, please contact:
- Sarah Lauing Cohen, Director of Learning and Educational Innovation
Inclusion In Youth Education:
Beth Am's Youth Education strives to be a community where each child feels safe, welcomed and valued. For children who might need accommodations, our educators, together with our Inclusion Specialist, work with parents, students and teachers to make sure that each child has the tools they need to be successful. If you would like to speak with someone to learn more about inclusion, please contact inclusion@betham.org.
Youth Education Incentive for New Members:
New to Beth Am? For families who enroll in a youth education PreK-2 program when joining, your first year of youth education PreK-2 tuition can be free! Pay only your Beth Am Annual Fair Share Membership.
Your tuition fees only cover only approximately 50% of the actual costs to run our youth education. The remaining portion is subsidized by memberships, grants and donations. Your donations to any of the special funds below help ensure that we can offer a Jewish education to all our children regardless of their family’s financial situation. Thank you for your generosity.
The Ann and Arnold Redmund Scholarship Fund for Membership and Education provides financial assistance for Beth Am membership and educational opportunities.
Youth Education, Camp and Israel Scholarship Fund provides needs-based scholarships for Beth Am youth to participate in formal and informal youth education, including classes, camp and trips to Israel.
The Anida Hamburg Fund for Youth Programs benefits children enrolled in Beth Am’s youth education through programs and activities.
The Education Endowment Fund supports the general operations of Beth Am education programs.
Wed, November 29 2023
16 Kislev 5784
Youth Education Schedule

Parenting Teens Series: Becoming Allies to Teenagers
Wednesday, Nov 29th 6:30p to 8:30pParents and grandparents are invited to attend a series of four classes on how to become warm and dependable allies to our beloved teens.

Parent Wisdom Circle: "A Lesson From Chanukah — Teaching Our Kids (and Ourselves) About Resilience”
Sunday, Dec 3rd 9:30a to 11:00aAll parents of PreK-5th Graders are welcome to drop into any session of Parent Wisdom Circle. We will discuss parenting challenges, and share resources and ideas with each other.

Parenting Teens Series: Becoming Allies to Teenagers
Wednesday, Dec 6th 6:30p to 8:30pParents and grandparents are invited to attend a series of four classes on how to become warm and dependable allies to our beloved teens.

Family Chanukah Pre-Neg
Friday, Dec 8th 5:30p to 6:15pJoin us for a pre-Shabbat Chanukah celebration! Come spin the dreidel, eat some yummy snacks and explore some Chanukah-themed crafts.

BATY "Limo and Latkes" Chanukah Party
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 9th 5:45p to 9:00pJoin fellow Beth Am teens for a progressive Chanukah dinner! We'll meet at Beth Am, light the candles, then hop in the party bus, and begin our route. We will stop at multiple different generous BATY member's houses for fried-food dinner courses.

BAJY Chanukah Party
Tuesday, Dec 12th 5:30p to 7:30pCalling all 6th-8th Graders! Join your BAJY friends on the 6th night for an epic Chanukah celebration. We'll light the candles, spin the dreidel, make latkes with Chef Sharon, do some awesome Chanukah crafting, and more!

Parenting Teens Series: Becoming Allies to Teenagers
Wednesday, Dec 13th 6:30p to 8:30pParents and grandparents are invited to attend a series of four classes on how to become warm and dependable allies to our beloved teens.

Discussion Group for Parents/Grandparents of Trans and Gender Expansive Kids
Sunday, Jan 7th 4:00p to 5:00pWe'll gather for facilitated discussion in a supportive environment.

Parent Wisdom Circle: “A Lesson from Tu’Bishvat — It Takes Time and Patience for Things to Grow”
Sunday, Jan 21st 9:30a to 11:00aAll parents of PreK-5th Graders are welcome to drop into any session of Parent Wisdom Circle. We start our morning with coffee, bagels and schmoozing, then discuss parenting challenges, and share resources and ideas with each other.
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