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Education and Youth Department Handbook 5780 2019—2020 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values CONGREGATION BETH SHALOM Education and Youth Department Handbook 5780 2019—2020 Congregation Beth Shalom 6800 N.E. 35th Seattle, WA 98115 Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 1 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values Table of Contents: Welcome and Introduction………………………………………………….Page 3 Mission……………………………………………………………………….Page 4 Our Goals…………………………………………………………………….Page 5 Pre-K-5th Grade Program………………………………………………….Page 6 Prozdor (6th and 7th grade program)……………………………………..Page 7 Teen Program………………………………………………………………...Page 8 Youth Groups: Matanot, Chaverim, Kadima, and USY………………….Page 9 Registration…………………………………………………………………..Page 10 Religious School Committee and Community Breakfasts……………….Page 11 Parent Participation…………………………………………………………Page 12 Policies………………………………………………………………………..Page 13 Religious School and Prozdor Behavior Contract……………………….Page 15 Derekh Eretz– Guidelines for Behavior at CBS…………………………..Page 17 Shabbat Programs…………………………………..……………………….Page 19 Contact us…………………………………………………………………….Page 20 Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 2 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values Shalom, We are so thrilled that your family has chosen to be a part of our Prozdor, Religious School and/or Youth Group Community! We are looking forward to a year filled with new and continued friendships, opportuni- ties for project-based learning, and joyful celebrations of Jewish holidays and traditions. This handbook contains important information regarding our religious school and youth group programs. Please take the time to read through it, as we have made changes to our educational programs to respond to parent feed- back and to better align our programs with our goals and mission. We have also updated many of our poli- cies and procedures. We hope that you will find meaningful opportunities to get involved and that you will be in touch with us if you have any questions. Sincerely, Rachel Wachtel, Education and Youth Director Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 3 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” William Butler Yeats Mission Statement: Congregation Beth Shalom’s Religious School is an egalitarian learning community affiliated with the Unit- ed Synagogue for Conservative Judaism. We welcome families from the full spectrum of Jewish life. We strive to provide our students with a solid foundation grounded in Judaics, including Torah, Hebrew, Israel, holidays, and Jewish values. Our dedication to creating a joyful, dynamic, community-focused learning environment helps instill in our students the competence and confidence to participate in all aspects of home and communal Jewish life. We believe fostering a lifelong love of learning, coupled with living Jewish values, strengthens the inextrica- ble ties connecting students to Jews around the corner and across the globe. Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 4 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values Our Goals: 1) Learning will be engaging, meaningful, and developmentally appropriate for each learner Students make choices about their learning and explore their own interests Educators facilitate learning through a variety of methods (including project-based learning.) They draw upon best practices in the field of supplemental Jewish Education. Learning is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student 2) Learners experience Jewish traditions as spiritually meaningful and as guideposts for ethical living (within the frameworks of the Conservative Movement) We live by Jewish values taught in the Torah, feel solidarity with the Jewish people, and strive to encounter God Mitzvot and Tikkun Olam are at the center of our curriculum, and our students work to repair the world Holiday celebrations are joyful and reflect student learning Music, art, and cooking connect learners with previous generations of the Jewish people Learners gain familiarity with Tefillot, Jewish history, the State of Israel, and key Jewish texts through critical thinking, discussions, and active questioning 3) Students and families are warmly embraced by the CBS Jewish community Students and families are known by name Families from a wide variety of Jewish backgrounds are welcomed and valued Connections are built with our Ozerim (8th-12th graders tutors and teaching assistants) Parents share in their child/children’s learning and families host events in their homes Relationships with peers, rabbis, and educators extend beyond the classroom 4) We instill a life-long love of learning Synagogue members serve as volunteer Hebrew teachers and role models for continued Jewish learning Students are coached to take on leadership roles and regularly participate in many aspects of synagogue life, such as Shabbat morning and evening services and rituals Graduates are confident in where to go and who to ask to learn more Classes go outside of the synagogue and interact with the greater Seattle Jewish community Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 5 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values Our Programs: nd Pre-K-2 Grade Religious School: Our Pre-k-2nd grade students attend class Sundays from 9:30am-12:30pm. In Pre-k-2nd grade students are introduced to the Hebrew language and to the Hebrew alphabet. They practice reciting brachot for Shabbat, Holidays, and food, and they study key texts from the Torah connected to Jewish values. Each grade in this range has a key topic that they study and a spe- cial event that pairs with it. Grade Topic Event Pre-K Shabbat Class Shabbat dinner Kindergarten The Book of Genesis Museum of Biblical Figures First Grade Israel “Trip to Israel” Second Grade Midrashim Midrash Author Celebration 3-5th Grade Program: Our 3rd-5th grade students attend class Sundays 9:30-12:30 and Tuesdays from 4:30-6:30pm. 3-5th grade students study key Torah texts, including: Cain and Abel, the Exodus from Egypt, and the Jo- seph story. Each grade level focuses on key Mitzvot, and 1-2 thematic units; these pair with special events throughout the year. Grade Topic Mitzvot Third and Jewish History & Israel Kashrut and mitzvot related to the Fourth Grade garden Fifth Grade Jewish lifecycle and the Tzitzit and Tefillin; mitzvot related structure of a service to prayer Hebrew: our 3rd-5th grade students participate in small group Hebrew and Tefillah learning on Tuesdays and Sundays. Their learning emphasizes fluent reading, understanding of key Hebrew words and phrases, and a basic understanding of the meaning of each prayer studied. Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 6 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values th th Prozdor (6 and 7 Grade Program): Classes meet Saturdays 10:00am-12:30pm & Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm *Students enrolled in a Jewish Day School attend Saturday classes only Prozdor provides students with opportunities to delve deeper into various subjects within Judaism. Tuesday afternoons include Hebrew and text learning, a Holocaust unit, and an elective hour. Electives vary each semes- ter and include offerings such as: comparative religions, text study, Israeli music, visual midrash, modern Hebrew slang, and more. Saturday morning courses are facilitated by a variety of Rabbis and educators in the CBS community. At the beginning of each semester a calendar will be provided with the session topics, facilitators, times and locations. In addition to class time, students spend time in the sanctuary familiarizing themselves with the Shabbat morning service and supporting their peers who are celebrating their B’nai Mitzvah. 6th Grade Saturday morning Prozdor includes the following courses: Tefillah Study Partners in Parasha Conservative Judaism Year 1 Synagogue Skills 7th Grade Saturday morning Prozdor include the following courses: Partners in Parasha Mitzvot Study Modern Day Israel Year 2 Synagogue Skills Parent Participation: Parents of 6th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend Shabbat classes with their child from 10am-10:45 and 11:40-12:20 each week. Parents of 7th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend Shabbat classes with their child from 11:40-12:20 each week. Prozdor Celebrations of Learning: Tuesday students will have 2 opportunities during the year to share their learning with parents, classmates, and teachers. Mark your calendars for December 17th and March 31st. Participation in Prozdor is a requirement of our B’nai Mitzvah program. Education and Youth Department Handbook Page 7 Congregation Beth Shalom Department of Education To cultivate a lifelong love of learning and living Jewish values CBS Teen Program Congregation Beth Shalom aims to engage teens and keep them involved in Jewish life through a wide variety of social opportu- nities, Shabbat and Holiday experiences, formal and informal learning opportunities, and opportunities to work or volunteer with our youth. We strive to meet the needs of different teens in our community by offering experiences that cater towards all differ- ent
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