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CBH's Religious SchoolÂ
Education at CBH is meaningful, engaging, and fun
At Congregation Beth Hatikvah, we offer a range of programs that help children of all ages build a lasting connection to Jewish life. From early childhood experiences to meaningful pre-teen and teen education, thereâs something here for every family.


Tot Shabbat
Ages 0â5, siblings welcome!
Tot Shabbat is a spirited and song-filled introduction to Shabbat for our youngest community members. Designed for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, this early evening program includes songs, stories, crafts, and playtimeâplus challah and grape juice as we say the Shabbat blessings together. Afterward, families enjoy a pizza dinner and time to schmooze and make new friends.
This program is free for members. Non-members are warmly welcome, with a small suggested donation.
Five Senses of Judaism
Age 5 and under
This interactive series invites children and their families to experience Jewish holidays in a fun, sensory-rich way. Each of the five sessions explores a different celebrationâShabbat, Hanukkah, Tu BâShevat, Purim, and Passoverâthrough taste, touch, smell, sound, and sight.
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Following the program, there is a family service designed to be interactive and engaging for children of all ages, followed by a Shabbat Oneg with challah, juice, and snacks.
This program is free and open to both members and non-members. Feel free to bring a friend along and share the experience
Religious School
Kindergartenâ7th Grade
Our Religious School nurtures curiosity, creativity, and a deepening connection to Jewish identity. We offer a welcoming, inclusive environment where students engage in hands-on, values-based learning tailored to a range of interests and learning styles. After class every Saturday morning, students are invited to participate in a student-centered service where they learn and practice prayers in a real service setting.

Kindergartenâ2nd Grade
We are excited to welcome students to this brand new class! It is the perfect transition from the Five Senses program into our Religious School, with a classroom full of new students ready to make long-lasting friendships, create, and learn.
3rdâ7th Grade
Beginning in 3rd grade, students prepare for their Bânai Mitzvah through small-group foundational Hebrew instruction. Alongside Hebrew, they engage in a rich Judaic curriculum that explores values, holidays, rituals, and what it means to live a Jewish life today.

Teen Program
8th Grade
This new program invites Religious School graduates to stay connected through meaningful, teen-centered Jewish experiences. Students focus on community service, field trips, and exploring how Jewish values can guide their lives. Through hands-on projects and shared experiences, they engage with Tikkun Olam (repairing the world) in ways that resonate beyond the classroom. Itâs a chance to continue the friendships theyâve built during their Religious School journeyâand to keep learning, questioning, and growing as Jewish teens beyond their Bânai Mitzvah.

Family and Community Events
Jewish life at CBH thrives through shared celebration and connection. Our calendar is filled with opportunities for families to gather, enjoy each otherâs company, and build lasting traditions, including:
- Pizza in the Hut (Sukkot)
- Menorah Palooza
- Friday night family services co-led by Religious School students
- Congregational picnics
- Annual Purim carnival
- Music Shabbat
- potluck dinners
- âŠand much more!

These events are perfect for familiesâalways fun and engaging for children of all agesâand offer a meaningful way for them to experience Jewish life, build memories, and celebrate traditions together with you.
Interested in learning more or coming in for a tour?
Contact our Religious School Director, Emily Winter, at [email protected]
We canât wait to welcome you!