At Beth Emet we are dedicated to providing youth education that encourages community, spirituality, responsibility and deep thinking. Our formal educational programs for teens begins with our seventh grade Gesher experience and concludes with our twelfth grade Kabbalat Torah program. All programs have a strong experiential component, an emphasis on social justice, and encourage students to authenitcally explore Judaism and build Jewish identity.
Students who participate in our education system develop a deep love of and commitment to Judaism, a sense of self and community, the ability to speak thoughtfully on questions of God, Torah and Israel, and make great friends!
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2017-2018 Gesher Calendar of Events
Our seventh grade program is designed to help our students bridge the gap from being children in the Jewish community to being adults. In this spirit, the program is called Gesher, the H...
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Open to students in grades 8-12
Rosh Chodesh is a safe and supportive environment for exploring identity, Judaism, and society through engaging, experiential, monthly sessions that are guided by the needs of the participatin...
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2017-18 Mitzvah Corp Calendar of Events
2017-18 Madrichim in Training Calendar of EventsThe eighth-grade program at Beth Emet has several different components, all geared towards developing leadership skills and fostering...
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Talmidim for juniors (grade 11) provides teens with an opportunity for small group, directed learning with an adult educator. Through a discussion of student interests, the Talmidim instructor cur...
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2017-18 Chavayah & Chuggim Calendar
Chavayah transcends the traditional education model and offers a challenging and engaging approach to Jewish learning. This program is designed for our ninth and tenth-grade students and...
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Kabbalat Torah is the equivalent of confirmation at Beth Emet. Led by Rabbi London, this program focuses on Jewish thought and theology to help students create a philosophy of life and to consider how Jewish teachings and t...
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Leo Baeck Leadership Corps / Scholarship to Israel
What is NFTY- EIE?
Since 1961 more than a thousand high school sophomores, juniors or seniors have participated in the North American Federation of Temple Youth Eisendrath Is...
