Community Learning Lab
The Joseph and Corinne Schwartz Beth Israel Community Learning Lab provides a quality Jewish education and is committed to developing the creativity and potential of each child, along with vigorous intellectual growth, beginning at age 5.
The school’s goals are to instill in children a positive Jewish identity, a love of Judaism and a desire to live Jewish life through the study of the Hebrew language, Bible, holidays, prayer, social studies and experiential programs.
If you are interested in joining the Learning Lab, please email us at bicll@bethisrael-om.org so that we can help start the process.
A Jewish learning program accessible to the whole community
We have removed membership requirements for Learning Lab families and substantially lowered our tuition. The Beth Israel Community Learning Lab is much more affordable than it has ever been.
COMMUNITY LEARNING LAB PHILOSOPHY
If you are interested in joining the Learning Lab, please email us at bicll@bethisrael-om.org so that we can help start the process.
Learning Lab Reimagined
● Kindergarten to 2nd grade offers an innovative, hands on immersion into Jewish learning.
● Kindergarten and 1st grade explore Hebrew letters, while 2nd grade begins reading and writing Hebrew
● Learning Lab Reimagined for 3rd-7th graders is a true learning lab where students will have the space to explore their Jewish identities on their own terms.
● They will have the opportunity to create individualized experiences, by choosing from an array of electives that touch on different aspects of their Jewish identities. Examples include: Torah, Israel, Prayer, Holidays, Rituals, Culture, etc.
● We will also be building Hebrew classes based on Hebrew level/comfort, instead of by grade. Pre B’nai Mitzvah students will be a part of a B’nai Mitzvah Boot Camp (B’nai Mitzvah Boot Camp, which will cover prayers and trope, among other essential elements of B’nai mitzvah instruction.)
● Sunday Flex for 2nd – 7th graders - The Flex time takes place during the week – There is one, One on One or small group meeting with their Hebrew teacher for 20 to 30 minutes, and the ability to do independent study using Behrman House tools.
● This year we will also be offering an online only option, for families that do not feel comfortable attending in person classes. Each teacher will be given an iPad to broadcast their class onto Zoom as well as a madrich (helper) to ensure your children are involved in the class.
● There will be four family programs throughout the year, in which the whole family can go on this Jewish adventure together.
Hebrew High
Starts October 2022
Twice a month - 1st and 3rd Sundays*
11:45am -1:00 pm | Lunch will be included in each session
$500
One Sunday is a discussion led by Jacob Rosenbaum
Second Sunday hands on project
Leadership possibilities for upperclassman
POSSIBLE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION AND PROJECTS/TRIPS:
Gemilut Chasadim
• JVC Casserole Challenge
• Create blankets and collect winter clothing to be delivered
Jewish History
• Baltimore Museum of Industry
• Holocaust Museum
Israel and BDS
• Israel High Curriculum
Theology: Traditions and Life Cycles
Pop Culture Topics
• Anti Semitism
• Leadership
• Substance Abuse
For more information about Beth Israel Community Learning Lab or Hebrew High, please contact Rick Rosen at rrosen@bethisrael-om.org
Sun, February 5 2023
14 Shevat 5783
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
FebFebruary 11 , 2023Trivia Night
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 11th 7:00p to 9:00p
Join us for an in person family trivia night! $10 a person for adults $5 for kids Kids will play their own game, in their own space. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 5 , 2023Family Talent Show, Costume Contest, Mini Carnival and Prizes!
Sunday, Mar 5th 10:00a to 12:00p
Family Talent Show, Costume Contest, Mini Carnival and Prizes! -
Monday ,
MarMarch 6 , 2023Erev Purim Celebration
Monday, Mar 6th 6:00p to 9:00p
Purim Seudah prepared by the Brotherhood. $10 per person Followed by Megillah Reading and Purim Spiel -
Wednesday ,
AprApril 5 , 2023Pre-Passover Breakfast and Burning of Chometz
Wednesday, Apr 5th 9:00a to 10:00a
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Friday ,
AprApril 21 , 2023Scholar in Residence with Lance Sussman
Friday, Apr 21st (All day)
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Sunday ,
AprApril 23 , 2023Shorashim Sunday
Sunday, Apr 23rd 9:30a to 11:30a
Monthly program for preschoolers at the Beth Israel Congregation Community Learning Lab For more information contact Rick Rosen, Education Director at rrosen@bethisrael-om.org -
Saturday ,
AprApril 29 , 2023Kiddush Conversation with Shoshana Harris - Maus
Shabbat, Apr 29th 12:00p to 1:00p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 7 , 2023Davening Workshop
Sunday, May 7th 12:30p to 1:30p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 7 , 2023Cantor Matis Installation
Sunday, May 7th 5:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
MayMay 14 , 2023Davening Workshop
Sunday, May 14th 12:30p to 1:30p