Religious School Year 5785 begins October 20!
CBS Religious School serves students from kindergarten through their senior year of high school. We operate from after the conclusion of the High Holidays until the end of the ASD school year.
We are pleased to introduce the following programs this year: a Parent Cafe, where parents and families may visit with eachother and enjoy some treats, as well as a Pre-K Playgroup. Pre-K siblings of RS students as well as the wider community can enjoy this time inside the synagogue and start forming relationships that will last a lifetime!
Each RS Day will provide students with 30 minutes of Hebrew instruction, 45 minutes of "Shabbat Time Machine," 45 minutes of classtime covering a variety of Jewish topics, and 45 minutes of creative arts, as well as a snack. Midweek Hebrew class is offered by the Rabbi one evening a week.
Our Religious School runs almost entirely on volunteers. As a result, we are always grateful to hear from our community, and share in what they have to offer.
Send all inquiries regarding Religious School to:
beth.sholom.rs@gmail.com
RS Students prepare baked goods for the Northern Lights Youth Group Fundraiser
Students help lead the service in our "Shabbat Time Machine"
Matzoh shtetls and rainbow tzedakah boxes are hands on projects at Religious School
B'nei Mitzvot and Beyond
B'nei Mitzvot Preparation
At CBS, a B'nei Mitzvah is just the beginning. Prospective B'nei Mitzvot study with religious school for a minimum of two years, where they learn the Hebrew prayers and skills for Jewish living. They study their Torah portion with the rabbi, and plan and execute a service project that makes a real impact on the community.
Past projects have included raising money for Camp ARCTIC, the Women's Shelter, and growing produce for the Food Bank of Alaska. Pictured, a bat mitzvah discusses her service project with representative Stephen Sweet.
After the B'nei Mitzvah, there's still plenty to do. Teens participate in a teen class determined by student interest. Past topics have included Jewish Art, Jewish Food, and Wellness. Youth Group plans service projects and events. In 2023, CBS Youth Group launched the Northern Lights fundraiser, which saw half its proceeds go towards the Alaska Wildbird Rehabilitation Center in Houston. The teens chose their beneficiary, created the program, decorated, prepared all the food and emceed the event.
Fri, May 9 2025
11 Iyar 5785
Joy Greisen Jewish Education Center​
Now accepting new enrollments for children: 3 months to 12 years.
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