CBH's Religious School

Religious School at Congregation Beth Hatikvah

At CBH, our goal is to fully engage students in what they’re learning, motivate them to ask questions, and overall, provide them with a meaningful and enjoyable Jewish experience each week. We provide hands-on instruction where students enhance their learning by doing- discussing- creating and more.

In addition to Hebrew instruction that focuses on the alelph-bet, prayers, and B’nai Mitzvah preparation, our immersive Judaic curriculum is designed to cover important Jewish values, holidays, and what it means to be an active member of the larger Jewish community. Click here to see our curriculum.

Our class structure differs depending on your child’s grade. A specialized Hebrew instructor will alternate with a Judaic Studies teacher in our 2nd/3rd grade and 4th/5th grade classes, giving each group an hour of each. 6th and 7th graders learn Hebrew once a week, outside of Saturday class time: 6th grade students will learn in a group setting, while 7th graders will begin with a private tutor to prepare for B’nai Mitzvah approximately 6 months prior to their date.

We also have many fun special family events that we encourage all our families to attend throughout the year. This year we are excited to have Pizza in the Hut in celebration of Sukkot, multiple Family Shabbats that will be co-led by our students, a Purim Carnival, opening day family fun, and an end of summer congregational picnic for all generations of CBH.

Religious School meets starting on September 14, 2024, until May 10, 2025, on Saturday mornings from 9:00-11:30 am, with a family service from 11-11:30 am, led by Rabbi Zacharoff, that parents and siblings are encouraged to join. Following the service there is a parent sponsored Oneg that gives the students and their family members a chance to eat, chat, and enjoy each other’s company. Click here for the 2024-2025 calendar.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions either to [email protected] or (908) 277-0200

Registration & Tuition for 2024-2025

2nd - 3rd Grade: $1000 per child if registered by July 31st, $1300 starting August 1st
4th - 7th Grade: $1500 per child if registered by July 31st, $1800 starting August 1st

NOTE: You must be a member of Congregation Beth Hatikvah to enroll your children in Religious School and new members receive $1000 off tuition for one child for their first year.

To take advantage of early bird pricing, please register by July 31st. Beginning August 1st there will be a $300 increase in tuition.

If these fees pose a financial hardship for your family, please contact Peggy Dugan, President of CBH ([email protected]), or Andy Kaplan, Treasurer of CBH ([email protected]).