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Youth Hebrew & Religious School


Youth Hebrew & Religious School
VBI offers Hebrew school instruction from nursery school through Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The school is tuition free to children of synagogue members. Non-members pay a small fee. There is a $50 fee, per child, for books and supplies. All classes are taught on Sundays, 9:30A.M.-12:30 P.M.

The children in each section learn together and support one another. In this way, they learn to respect each other, to work through problems and challenges together, and to treat each other as they would like to be treated. While formal education is stressed, there is also time for arts and crafts and music. Since all children learn at different rates and respond to different approaches, each child is taught at his/her level with much individual attention. In addition to Hebrew language instruction, children are taught the traditions of the holidays, prayers, and Bible stories. All children enrolled in the Hebrew school are required to help lead services on the second Friday night of the month for the family service in the main sanctuary.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation involves a combination of Hebrew School, required attendance at services in the main sanctuary, and private tutoring by Rabbi Goodman. Rabbi Goodman evaluates each child and develops a Bar/Bat Mitzvah program based on the individual abilities of the child. While we always look to inspire and build self-esteem, no child is asked to take on more than he/she can handle.

Following a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, all young teens have the option to attend Confirmation classes taught by Rabbi Goodman which reinforce basic principles and teachings of Judaism.




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