Temple Beth Shalom has moved away from the classical “religious school” educational model that has been prevalent in North American synagogues for the past century. Instead, we are transitioning to a new paradigm for Jewish life and learning called Mayim. In the Mayim program, our Jewish learning guides and learners will collaborate to:
- Foster deep, joyful community with one another and between our families, and connect more deeply with the entire Temple Beth Shalom congregation and the Jewish community as a whole.
- Discover and explore Jewish identity, practice, and Hebrew language in immersive, interactive and fun ways.
- Engage in a new form of innovative project-based, hands-on learning that gives each learner a role, a contribution and a voice.
- Embrace and affirm each child as an individual with a personal learning style, unique needs, challenges and opportunities.
Together, we will provide this generation of children with an inclusive, accepting space to learn and build relationships while enjoying a rich experience of Judaism that will serve as a foundation for Jewish living for years to come.