Congregation Beth Sholom’s Jewish Life and Learning LabPlaySpace

We offer learning experiences for children of all ages, Kindergarten through Grade 12. Each student has the opportunity to be a researcher, explorer, discoverer, and co-constructor of their learning experience. Through multi-modality and multi-sensory offerings, each person is guided and supported as they trailblaze their unique Jewish identity-building path! Learn about our youth education leadership here.

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Adam Lowy, Lifelong Learning Moreh Derech
alowy@bethsholomsf.org
(415) 940-7098

At Moadon Beth Sholom, you and your child can expect an immersive after school experience focused on learning Hebrew, establishing Jewish identity, and building friendships.

A nutritious, communal snack prepared by the Beth Sholom kitchen staff will be served each day, and homework support will be provided.

Weekly on Thursdays, 2:30 – 5:45 p.m.

About the Instructor

Vered Levinson teaches Hebrew at The Jewish Community High School of the Bay. Before becoming an educator at JCHS, Vered taught in the Beth Sholom Family Preschool for 17 years! Vered brings creativity, warmth, joy and incredible experience to every learning environment that she builds. We are thrilled to have her back as a part of the Beth Sholom Youth Education Program—come learn with Vered!

Beth Sholom Shabbat School offers experiential education for youth from Kindergarten through B’nai Mitzvah age.

Shabbat School is an inclusive and creative space to help instill Jewish values and sense of community in the youth.

Weekly on Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Youth Education Teachers

  • Ben Lieberman

    Educator and Assistant Director

  • Marly Mizrahi

    Educator

  • Jonathan Bayer

    Educator and Music Specialist

Combo Program:
Moadon Beth Sholom + Shabbat School

Your Kindergarten – 5th Grade child is invited to attend and participate in Beth Sholom’s two-day-a-week Jewish and Hebrew learning program — Moadon Beth Sholom on Thursday afternoons and Shabbat School on Saturday mornings. This most comprehensive and cost effective learning experience will provide your student with all they need to explore and develop their Jewish identity while finding their place in the Jewish community. Please see some Frequently Asked Questions about this new combo program option below, or download them here.

    • Thursday will have an emphasis on Hebrew learning and development.

    • Saturday will have an emphasis on tefillah (prayer) and Torah.

    • Both days will have content and experiences that include hagim (holidays), Jewish values, Israel, community building, and joyous connections to Jewish life and learning.

  • Hebrew learning primarily takes place on Thursdays. At Beth Sholom, each child needs a foundational understanding of the Hebrew language to feel comfortable and capable as they experience ritual, prayer, and Torah in our community. A two day rhythm of in person Jewish learning will provide all your child needs to develop a strong Jewish identity, to build lifelong friendships, to confidently lead at their b’nai mitzvah, and so much more!  

    • The combined Thursday and Saturday program fee will be $3000 for the school year.

    • Moadon Beth Sholom, Thursday only will be $2200/members, $3600/non-members

    • Shabbat School, Saturday only will be $1800.

    • Finances should never be an obstacle to participation, please contact Adam Lowy to discuss financial aid and support.

    • All Kindergarten – 5th graders are eligible to attend.

    • Thursday (Moadon Beth Sholom) hours are from 2:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m., come as soon as you complete your school day, we are aware that dismissal occurs at different times throughout the city.

    • Saturday (Shabbat School) hours are from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  • We hope your child will be able to attend as much as possible. The learning will build upon previous lessons, so missing often will make the learning experience challenging.

  • At this time, there is no transportation provided by Beth Sholom. We are exploring options and we will keep you posted. Have ideas or suggestions? Please let us know!

  • We will continue to support the Hebrew development of all students regardless of skill level or ability. And participation on Thursdays will allow your student to strengthen the relationships they are creating with their peers and build upon the learning they are doing on Shabbat.       

Teen Programs

  • Jews for Hot Cocoa

    Students 8th grade and up are invited to join Adam Lowy for hot cocoa, Jewish learning, and community.

    Every other Thursday
    7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

    Contact Adam Lowy at alowy@bethsholomsf.org to enroll.

  • Madrichim Program

    Post-B’nai Mitzvah aged youth are able to work as assistant teachers in the Shabbat School program and get paid.

    Weekly on Saturdays
    9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

    Contact Adam Lowy at alowy@bethsholomsf.org to enroll.

  • New Frontier Jewish Youth

    Providing Jewish tweens and teens in Northern California with phenomenal educational, social, and religious experiences

    Learn more at newfro.org. For questions and enrollment, contact Mayer Adelberg at mayer@newfro.org.

Youth Education Calendar