Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Beth Jacob Synagogue is proud to offer Jewish programming for all ages including young families, Hebrew school students, and teens.
Hebrew school
Our flagship program is offered in partnership with the Olam Chesed* Education Center of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS). Serving students in 2nd-6th grades, Olam Chesed Hebrew School emphasizes a joyous exploration of Jewish tradition, ritual, and celebration while building a vibrant, supportive community.
- In person on a weekday afternoon at Beth Jacob Synagogue during the fall and spring.
- Virtually via Zoom on a weekday afternoon; a combined class with the JCOGS students during the winter.
- Weekly Hebrew language learning pods on Zoom.
- Shabbat celebrations shared with the whole Olam Chesed community in either Stowe or Montpelier.
Please email programming@bethjacobvt.org for the 2022-23 calendar.
Monthly Sunday Program
Enroll Here *No need to fill out this form if you already filled out the Hebrew School form
Families with kids of all ages are invited us to join us for a monthly program on Sundays for more Jewish experiences and a peer group of Jewish families.
Please email programming@bethjacobvt.org for the 2022-23 calendar.
Pre b’nei mitzvah program
Beth Jacob families are welcome to participate in the JCOGS Mitzvah program. This cohort of 7th and 8th graders meets twice a month on Saturday mornings to prepare together for their mitzvah ceremonies. The program includes one-on-one tutoring and participation in a weekly online Hebrew pod. Click here for more information.
Alternatively, we can also recommend local tutors from our community for one-on-one preparation for a mitzvah ceremony. Please reach out to programming@bethjacobvt.org for recommendations.
Teen program
Ateed** is our program for teens through JCOGS. For interested Beth Jacob members, our synagogue covers the Ateed program enrollment fee paid to JCOGS. For more information, contact Beth Liberman, director of education: beth.liberman@jcogs.org.
See upcoming programs for young families!
*Olam Chesed is “a world of loving kindness” in Hebrew.
**Ateed is “future” in Hebrew.
Thu, February 2 2023
11 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 3:00p to 4:00p
Please join us as we sing a short song from the Psalms, sit for twenty minutes, walk for ten minutes, then sing another Hebrew song. Sometimes a brief discussion follows. Words to songs are supplied in Hebrew and transliteration. All are welcomed whatever your experience may be. We do not offer instructions or guided meditations. -
Thursday ,
FebFebruary 2 , 2023
Thursday, Feb 2nd 5:30p to 6:30p
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Friday ,
FebFebruary 3 , 2023
Friday, Feb 3rd 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 10:00a to 12:00p
Join Rabbi David Fainsilber from JCOGS and the Hebrew school program for a morning shabbat service. -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 4 , 2023
Shabbat, Feb 4th 3:00p to 4:00p
All are welcome to join Aodhan Tomecko on Zoom for a weekly discussion to reflect on the week's Torah portion together.