Religious School
Religious School
About Us
Our Leonard & Madlyn Abramson Education Center offers Sunday religious school for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Mid-week Hebrew school begins in 3rd grade. Social youth programs are provided for our K - 12th graders, along with a junior choir for 1st - 6th graders and a youth choir, the Chai Notes, for 7th - 12th graders.
Learn more about our youth engagement programs.
Our Vision
We are committed to inspire our students and their families to live connected Jewish lives of meaning and purpose.
Our Mission
We create passionate Jewish identity in our students by partnering with families to…
- instill Jewish knowledge and love of Torah which encompasses all Jewish learning
- create community and connections within the school, the synagogue, and the Jewish people
- foster a love of Israel
- empower Jewish ethical living
- embrace Tikkun Olam, repair of the world
- provide opportunities for sacred moments
- cultivate inclusion and acceptance
…so that we establish a love of Judaism that sustains the Jewish people.
If you would like to learn more, please contact Aaron Nielsenshultz, Director of Religious School, or call 215-646-5806 x232.
Inclement Weather Announcements
Student safety is our paramount concern, so on occasion it may be necessary to close school due to adverse weather conditions. School closings will be publicized using our OneCall system to email and phone, on the Beth Or website, and on Facebook.
How to Contact Us
- Main Religious School Office: 215-646-7417
- For questions on curriculum, school philosophy, inclusion, or to share comments or feedback: Aaron Nielsenshultz, Director of Religious School, 215-646-5806 x232
- For bar/bat mitzvah date information, help with registration, and general information: Amy Abrams
- For questions about bills: Sharon Carlin.
Please refer to the links on the side of this page to find important registration information for the current/upcoming school year including instructions, school calendar, education programs, tuition and fees, on-line registration link, Youth Groups and Junior Choir/Youth Choir, as well as our Inclusion policy.
Are you looking for information on our B'nai Mitzvah process? Visit our B'nai Mitzvah Headquarters to find many answers to your questions.
Would you like to hear prayers and practice them? Visit our Audio/Visual Resources page.
Tue, April 20 2021
8 Iyar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Wednesday ,
AprApril 21 , 2021Hoops & Hebrew
Wednesday, Apr 21st 4:30p to 5:30p
Religious School students should check weekly RS Notes email for details and RSVP. This event is shine only. -
Friday ,
AprApril 23 , 2021Shabbat Worship honoring our Chai Members
Friday, Apr 23rd 7:30p
Shabbat worship will take place in the Gitlin Sanctuary. Our Chai Members will be honored during tonight's service. Up to 50 people may attend in person with advance RSVP to Amy Abrams or Barbara Murtha. The service is also available for viewing via live webstream or the Beth Or Facebook page. Click for details and links. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Shabbat Worship and Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Rosenberg
Shabbat, Apr 24th 9:00a
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Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Torah Study (Zoom)
Shabbat, Apr 24th 9:30a to 10:30a
The Clergy lead a lively discussion about this week's Torah portion every Shabbat morning at 9:30am, followed by a reciting of Mourner's Kaddish (approx. 10:45am) on week's when there is no 11am B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat service. This program temporarily takes place on Zoom. Click for Zoom participation link. -
Saturday ,
AprApril 24 , 2021Shabbat Worship and B'nai Mitzvah of Dani Kundz & Benjamin Lewbart
Shabbat, Apr 24th 11:00a
Mourner's Kaddish will be recited during this service. Click to watch Live Webstream.