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Jewish learning
is an ongoing process of study and practice that occurs in many
places and times throughout one's lifetime. Jewish experiences that
enable Jews to appreciate and understand the depth, breadth, and
beauty of our heritage lead to the development of a positive Jewish
self-identity and pride in one's Judaism. Good and consistent modeling
of Jewish values by teachers, parents and congregational leaders
is essential to the process of helping children translate Jewish
learning into Jewish living.
Because we, the members of Congregation Bet Chaim
believe:
- That the
education of our Jewish children in the faith, beliefs, practices,
traditions, and history of our Jewish People is of the highest
priority;
- That the
Jewish education of our children is an investment in our Jewish
future;
bullet That Jewish literacy leads to dynamic, curious, caring,
committed Jews, with a positive Jewish self-identity, who celebrate
their Judaism with pride;
- That the
value children give their Jewish religious education is based
on the value their parents place on that education;
- That an
essential ingredient of Jewish learning is the modeling, by teachers
and parents alike, of Jewish values, practices, study, celebrations,
and worship;
- That parents
and families should share with teachers in the provision of Jewish
experiences and in the making of Jewish memories;
- That Jewish
literacy leads to tolerance of diversity in thought and action,
and also enables us to have the strength to struggle against and
stand up to those who would try to convert or condemn us;
And finally, that Jewish learning is successful
when it leads to Jewish living,
It is our goal that each student, encouraged, through
study, dialogue, investigation, and the arts, will be enabled to:
- Continue
to ask questions and search for answers,
- And
make the informed choices
For more
information, email: school@bet-chaim.org
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