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Lifelong Learning // Religion School
Religious School

2008-2009 Religious School Registration - Complete Packet of Forms

2008-2009 Registration Form
2008-2009 Respect Form
2008-2009 Parent Volunteer Form
2008-2009 Special Needs & Medical Form
2008-2009 Preliminary Calendar

Religious School Information:
From Kindergarten through High School, Temple Beth El provides our students with a foundation to experience the joy, pride and appreciation of being Jewish. A wealth of Jewish traditions, history, Bible, Hebrew, music and holiday celebrations are shared by classmates as they discover the richness and uniqueness of our heritage. It is our goal that all students feel an enthusiastic connection to this Temple as a house of study, of Jewish observance and prayer, and a place to come together in a Jewish peer community – to meet and socialize.

An introduction to Hebrew begins in 3rd grade. Reading skills and prayer mastery are emphasized to enable our students to lead our congregation in worship. After becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, our students continue religious education through Confirmation in 10th grade. Our Monday evening High School program strengthens the commitment of our teenagers (grades 8-12) to Judaism. Through thought-provoking discussion of compelling contemporary social and religious issues, our young people are exposed to the wisdom of Jewish texts as a source of guidance for today’s world. Following our Confirmation Class in 10th grade, 11th and 12th graders have the opportunity both to learn and to teach younger students as they participate as Madrichim (peer leaders). Judaism’s hope for the future is our youth. Those who feel a strong emotional tie to our religion and our people will continue their involvement and affiliation as Jewish adults. At Temple Beth El we strive to enlighten, educate and involve our children.

Susan Cosden is our Director of Religious School.  She is a graduate of Swarthmore College with a major in Asian Studies, of Chapman University with a credential in teaching, and of Hebrew Union College Rhea Hirsch School of Education with a Masters in Jewish Education. Her fourteen years as a Jewish educator include extensive experience in curriculum development, teacher training, family education and adult education. Susan served as Director of Lifelong Learning for Congregation B’nai Israel in Sacramento, CA; Temple Sinai in Palm Desert, CA and Congregation Kol Ami in Vancouver, WA.
Susan Cosden can be reached at 238-5641 or via email at scosden@bethelnw.org.
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