WELCOME TO OUR HEBREW SCHOOL—The Jewish Learning Center (JLC)
The Shema contains a passage instructing us to remember the commandments and “teach them diligently to your children.” At Congregation B’nai Sholom – Beth David, that responsibility is carried out by our Jewish Learning Center (JLC), which offers programs for children from pre-K – Grade 7.
We believe Jewish learning is about more than preparing children to become Bar or Bat Mitzvah. We welcome families from all backgrounds, denominations and religious upbringings.
The curriculum combines instruction in prayer, Hebrew literature and language, the Bible, Jewish history, Jewish holidays, and lessons on the Holocaust. Students receive a high-quality, differentiated education in a departmentalized setting that meets the needs of all learners.
Our pre-K – Grade 1-2 classes meet from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Sundays. Grades 3 – 7 meet from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 9 a.m. – 12 noon Sundays. Holding class two days a week rather than three is a great convenience for busy parents.
Come and take a tour to see our rich educational environment. Contact Principal Rabbi Dr. Boaz Tomsky at HebrewSchool@gmail.com for additional information.
Meet our Shin Shin - Lian Vaknin
We are pleased to introduce you to this year's Shinshin, Lian Vaknin. Ms. Vaknin was born and raised in Beit Hashmonay, which is a small village located in central Israel near Jerusalem. A few months ago she graduated from high school and only recently came to the states to share her life experiences of living in Israel with our synagogue and the children at the Jewish Learning Center. She committed to spending a year of service here before eventually going back to Israel to join the army.
Lian is excited to be at our synagogue and to represent her country. She emphasized the value of teaching the beauty of Israel wherever she goes, and her goal is to help strengthen our connection to our homeland. Her ultimate mission is to build a bridge between us and Israel, and to recognize that we are all part of one Jewish people.
Ms. Vaknin’s joy and upbeat personality has been well received as she already has been a vital part of the Hebrew school program. In addition to the JLC, Lian will participate in numerous congregational activities and programs throughout the year so you will all have the opportunity to get to know her and learn more about Israeli culture from her. We warmly welcome Ms. Vaknin as part of our CBS-BD community.