Temple Anshe Amunim’s youth religious education program draws on its dedication to enriching the minds of students through an exploration of Jewish history, culture, holidays, music, prayer and Torah study, and Hebrew skills.
Students from Kindergarten through Seventh Grade may participate in the Community Hebrew Action Initiative Program (CHAI).A joint venture with Knesset Israel and unaffiliated students, classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September through May at the Sinai Academy of the Berkshires.Our CHAI program touts a highly experienced core of faculty (Including our own Rabbi Josh Breindel) dedicated to developing a love for Judaism in our youth.
Beginning with the 2009-2010 academic year, we have introduced our new Family Education Program, meeting on Saturdays from 4:00-5:30 p.m.We are excited by the opportunities this new format offers for parents and children to learn and grow together as full participants in our program. Click here for the 2009-2010 TAA Family Education Calendar.
Together, we are exploring different aspects of Jewish religious and cultural life including holidays, Shabbat and home rituals, ethics, art and literature.After each class session, we celebrate Havdallah (the ending of Shabbat) with music and stories.Throughout the year, we look forward to having our students participate in temple activities and services.
We look forward to sharing updates and events with you throughout the year!
The Religious School and the Youth Group maintain an annual tradition of preparing a special Shabbat service in which the students gain experience in leading the congregation through meaningful prayer and song.
We also offer B’Nai Mitzvah training for children at age 13 and a confirmation program for our advanced high school students, with a confirmation service coinciding with the festival of Shavuot in the spring.
Our Religious School is supported by the Rabbi Harold and Audrey Salzmann Religious School Endowment, the Newmark/Denmark Endowment, and the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. Religious School students who wish to attend Camp Eisner in the summer are also supported by the Shaun Beckwith-Chasen and Jeff Eric Stolzberg Campership funds. Any contributions to these dedicated funds are welcomed.
Religious Education Committee Chairperson: Robyn Rosen
For more information or to register for our Religious School program, please call the Temple office at (413) 442-5910, or E-Mail us at templeoffice@rnetworx.com.
You can click here for an enrollment form to print.
Education Updates
As I write these words in April, I’m excited for our upcoming Family Education trip to Boston at the end of the month.I look forward to sharing reflections on our trip upon our return.Many thanks to WRJ for underwriting this event – we are grateful for their generous support.
I’m very proud of our participants – students and parents alike invested in making the first year of our newly-invigorated school a great success!I hope you will be able to join us for a special erev Shabbat service on May 14th as we celebrate their accomplishments.
