At Sinai Temple, we consider every child a blessing. That is why it is our mission to enable every child with special needs or learning differences to have a Bar/Bat Mitzvah and a Jewish education.
We’ve specifically designed the Beit Bracha program to meet the needs of students with special needs or learning differences. Specific strategies, materials, and methods designed by licensed professional educators will be used to present the same curriculum as the Sinai Temple Religious School.
This unique program is open to both members of Sinai Temple and non-members. If you know of a child that might be interested in our program, please consider contacting us to start a conversation. We look forward to meeting you.
CLASSES
Beit Bracha offers three main programs to its students depending on age range and interest. The needs of each child enrolled into any program are individually analyzed and accommodated in consultation with parents and our rabbinical and program staff.
Religious School
Beit Bracha’s religious school program places each Beit Bracha student with an individual aide, or chaver, to make mainstream classroom education accessible. Students learn Sinai Temple’s standard religious school curriculum, including bar mitzvah training, Hebrew language skills, holiday and prayer literacy, and Jewish history and culture within an integrated classroom environment. The curriculum includes Hebrew reading, elements of the prayer service, Jewish history, and holidays. Through literature, art and music, students internalize an understanding and love of Judaism. Our religious school program is offered to students between Kindergarten and 7th grade.
Religious school meets on Sundays from 9:30am – 12:30pm, and on Wednesdays from 4:00pm – 6:00pm.
Beit Bracha 2.0
Partnered with Sinai Temple’s Teen Center Youth Program, Beit Bracha 2.0 explores interesting topics such as art, 3D printing and VR, drama, and cooking, and more through a Jewish lens.
Synagogue membership is not required to enroll in classes.
Classes are held from 11:00am – 12:00pm 2-3 Sundays a month, followed by Shacharit Tefillot services. Beit Bracha 2.0 is offered to students between 8th -12th grade.
Beit Bracha Nights
Beit Bracha hosts after-school programs such as ice cream, movie, and trivia nights for all age-groups within the program. Events are held bimonthly and open to parent suggestions. Beit Bracha Nights are a great way to meet and get to know new friends with similar experiences!
For Beit Bracha families, the cost of our programs and synagogue membership are on a fully sliding scale. No family is turned away due to preventative financial circumstances. We are committed to working to support the needs of every student who wants to receive a Jewish education.
