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 Tuesday afternoon at Beth Jacob Synagogue during the fall, winter and spring
- Virtually via Zoom on Tuesday afternoons when there is inclement weather
- Weekly Hebrew language learning pods on Zoom with JCOGS
- Shabbat celebrations shared with the whole Olam Chesed community in either Stowe or Montpelier
Here is a link for the 2024-2025 calendar!
Monthly Sunday Family 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.
Here is a link for the 2024-2025 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.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2024
Shabbat, Jul 27th 10:30a to 12:30p
Join us for our Shabbat morning service AND for Micah Jacobson's mitzvah ceremony at 10:00am! Please RSVP below! -
Tuesday ,
JulJuly 30 , 2024
Tuesday, Jul 30th 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
JulJuly 31 , 2024
Wednesday, Jul 31st 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr! -
Thursday ,
AugAugust 1 , 2024
Thursday, Aug 1st 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. -
Friday ,
AugAugust 2 , 2024
Friday, Aug 2nd 1:30p to 3:00p
Mah Jongg is back! Join in on the fun with this beloved tile-based game.