Religious School

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The Temple Beth Am Religious Schoolnurtures and perpetuates Judaism and the Jewish community by creating a dynamic environment that provides opportunities for our members to learn about God, Torah and Israel (the land and world Jewry). It is our goal to enable students and their families to adopt an integrated approach to being Jewish and make a lifetime commitment to the celebration of Judaism.

Temple Beth Am Religious School was established 55 years ago, coinciding with the formation of the Temple Beth Am congregation in 1955. The school provides quality education for its youngest students in kindergarten to its seniors in 12th grade. Our program has taught and inspired thousands of young people over the years. Many of the school’s alumni are actively involved in today’s Jewish world, whether professionally or as volunteer leaders.

Accredited by the National Association of Temple Educators, Temple Beth Am Religious School enjoys a reputation as a school of distinction. Family education programs, mitzvah field trips, Judaic arts enrichment, Hebrew language skills, Bar and Bat Mitzvah training, and a Shabbat morning “family school” highlight the hands-on curriculum facilitated by talented and dedicated teachers and clergy.

Temple Beth Am Religious School is one of the few schools nationwide that earns unparalleled support from its parents’ organizations, PSTARS. With their help, each year we bring in acclaimed artists and teachers who teach and motivate our students, families and congregation.

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Sunday School — Pre-Kindergarten thru 2nd Grade
Sundays    9:30 am-Noon

Religious School — 3rd through 6th Grade
Sundays           9:30 am-Noon AND
Wednesdays   3:45–5:15 pm for 3rd and 4th Grades
Wednesdays    5:30–7:00 pm for 5th and 6th Grades
Sundays           9:30 am–1:30 pm (6th Grade Alternative)
                        (includes Hebrew and lunch)

Family School — Bet Sefer Mishpacha
for Parents and Children in Kindergarten through 2th Grade
Saturdays         9:00 am–Noon (twice monthly)
for Parents and Children in 3rd through 6th Grade
Saturdays         9:30 am–Noon (twice monthly)
Wednesdays    3:45-5:15 pm for 3rd and 4th Grades
Wednesdays    5:30-7:00 pm for 5th Grade

Hebrew Makeup and Tutorial Sessions:  3rd through 6th Grade
Mondays        5:00-6:00 pm for 3rd and 4th Grades
Mondays        6:00-7:00 pm for 5th and 6th Grades

Bar/Bat Mitzvah Readiness:
for 7th Graders starting mentoring after October of 7th Grade Year
(and 6th Graders who would like extra practice on Bar/Bat Mitzvah basics)
Mondays         5:30–6:15 pm

7th Grade–12th Grade — The YAD Experience
(click above for more information)

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Emergency School Closings

Periodically, severe weather conditions require the Religious School to close. In general, we are closed when conditions warrant Miami-Dade County Public Schools to close. Please consult radio and TV news for announcements of school closings. You can also call the temple at 305.667.6667 for updated information about the closing of specific programs.

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Our Teachers: Our teachers bring the school programs to life by using the most creative and current methods. They meet regularly for professional growth seminars, to hone their teaching skills and study Judaism. They are committed to the important process of educating our children and transmitting our precious Jewish values to them.

Tzedakah/Tikkun Olam: Helping others in need is an important Jewish value and an essential part of Jewish life. It is also a part of our ongoing program. Tzedakah is collected at every Sunday and Monday class session and students are encouraged to bring in their contributions as often as they can. At various times during the year, classes decide to which charitable organizations they will send their tzedakah collections.

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Temple Beth Am Religious School
Fax/RSVP Number:  305.666.2536
RSVP email: rschool@tbam.org

Joy Schandler, M.Ed., RJE
   Director of Jewish Learning — Ext. 123
Suzi Buttigieg
   Database Manager and Bookkeeper — Ext. 102  
Anita Marks
   Administrative Assistant and Registrar — Ext. 119
Lisa Reichert
   Administrative Assistant — Ext. 124

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Daniela Zanzuri
   Vice President-Education & Youth
Jodi Mazer
   Religious School Board Chairperson
Martha Snyder
   PSTARS President