Hevre Religious School

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Our program is guided by three core pillars:

• Torah – Lifelong Jewish Learning
• Avodah – Spiritual Practice
• G'milut Chasadim – Acts of Kindness

Typical Sunday Morning Schedule

• 8:15 AM – Hebrew Classes (Grades 4–6)
• 9:30 AM– Judaics Classes (PreK–6), Hebrew + B’nei Mitzvah Prep (Grade 7)
• 11:30 AM – All-School T’filah (Parents Welcome!)
• 12:00 PM – Student Pick-Up

Hevre Hebrew Program (Grades 4–6) | 8:15–9:15
Skill-based Hebrew instruction using Torah Aura and Shalom Learning, with placement based on fluency and reading proficiency.

Jewish Values Curriculum (PreK–7th Grade) | 9:30–12:00
Hands-on learning using the Shalom Learning curriculum, focused on Jewish values, holidays, history, and culture.

7th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Classes

• 9:30-10:30 AM – Hebrew & Prayer Workshop
• 10:30-11:30 AM– B’nei Mitzvah Project (PBL-style learning)
• 11:30 AM – Lunch with Ma’ayan Teen Group
  ○ After their B’nei Mitzvah, students transition into 8th grade pods but continue attending the 10:30 AM project class.

Youth Before-School Drop-Off Program (PreK–3rd, & 7th Grade)

• Sundays, 8:15–9:15 AM – Crafts and quiet activities led by teen madrichim.
• $10 drop-in fee per child (billed via ShulCloud).
• Students in Grades 4–6 attend Hebrew classes during this time.
• 7th Graders are able to come early to work on Hebrew/Prayers, homework, etc. (this is ONLY is they have a younger sibling in the Hebrew class)

Friday Youth Shabbat Celebrations

• 5:00 PM – Tot Shabbat (Chapel)
• 5:30 PM– Religious School Family Dinner in Ballroom (hosted by Hevre)
• 6:15 PM – Teen/Adult/Community Service (Sanctuary)
• 7:30 PM – Oneg

2025–2026 Youth Shabbat Dates & Grade Level that will be Highlighted:

• August 22 – Back-to-School Shabbat (honoring teachers & staff)
• October 10– Sukkot Shabbat (featuring 5th & 6th Grades)
• December 19 – Hanukkah Shabbat (3rd & 4th Grades)
• January 30 – Shabbat Shirah (1st & 2nd Grades)
• February 27 – Purim Shabbat (Community Celebration)
• May 8 – End-of-Year & Consecration (PreK & Kindergarten)

Shabbat Attendance Requirements (Grades 4-7)

To help prepare for B’nei Mitzvah and strengthen spiritual identity. Participation in Youth Shabbats and B'nai Mitzvah Shabbat services for other CBI teens, counts towards these requirements:

• 4th Grade – Attend 5 Friday Night services
• 5th Grade– Attend 6 Friday Night services
• 6th Grade – Attend 8 Friday Night services
• 7th Grade – Attend 4 Friday night services, 2 Saturday morning Torah study sessions & morning services (suggested to combine)

HELPING HEVRE - FAMILY TIKKUN OLAM PROJECTS

Hevre Religious School Tuition & CBI Membership


Membership Requirement: Families must be members of Congregation Beth Israel once their oldest child enters 4th grade in order to participate in Hebrew instruction and B’nei Mitzvah preparation. What your tuition supports: 

Tuitions helps provide a rich and engaging experience for your child througout the year, including: 

• Weekly challah, grape juice, and snacks
• A CBI t-shirt for each student
• Family meals for Hevre Shabbat and Helping Hevre service days
• Hebrew instruction and curriculum (Grades 4–7)
• Fall Retreat at Camp Stein (Grades 2–7)