Youth and Family Education
Our new Jewish educational initiative will be known as Neziner Limudim (Hebrew for “Studies”), highlighting its emphasis on Hebrew language skills and Jewish experiences. This After School Program for Kindergarten-7th Graders will offer 2 different paths that will address the needs that parents shared with us.
NEZINER LIMUDIM:
Path 1: ULPAN
Reinforced Hebrew-Language Learning Opportunity
- two days a week attendance to reinforce language practice
Monday: focus on Hebrew and Prayer
Wednesday: focus on foundations of Jewish living, together with Garinim participants
Path 2: GARINIM (Hebrew for “Seeds”)
Foundational Judaic Topics Plant the Seeds for Lifelong Learning
- 1 day a week attendance to ease family scheduling
Wednesday: basic Hebrew instruction and Judaics focus: Torah stories, holidays, history of Israel, etc.
Neziner Limudim families are strongly encouraged to participate in Shabbat No’ar.
Neziner Limudim Fees:
Ulpan K-7: Monday and Wednesday
- $1800 (Members)
- $2250 (Non-Members)
Garinim K-7: Wednesday
- $1,200 (Members)
- $1,500 (Non-Members)
**Sample Monday: Ulpan
*PreCare (for additional charge):
3:00-3:20: Chaperoned Pickup and Walk from Schools and Bus Stops within a distance of 0.8 miles and with a minimum 5 students
3:20-4:00: Snack and Homework Help – Pre-Care Drop-Off between 3:20-4:00 available
4:05-4:15: Check-In / Social Emotional Activity while Students are Still Arriving
4:15-5:00: Hebrew Movement Activities/Games
5:00-5:10: Break
5:10-5:40: Hebrew Prayer-Based Learning (Decoding, Reading Instruction)
5:40-6:00: Ulpan-Wide Havdalah to Welcome the New Week before Dismissal
**Sample Wednesday: Ulpan + Garinim
*PreCare (for additional charge):
3:00-3:20: Chaperoned Pickup and Walk from Schools and Bus Stops within a distance of 0.8 miles and with a minimum 5 students
3:20-4:00: Snack and Homework Help – Pre-Care Drop-Off between 3:20-4:00 available
4:05-4:15: Check-In / Social Emotional Activity while Students are Still Arriving
4:15-5:00: Hebrew Learning (Hebrew Movement Activities, Alef Bet Instruction, Practicing/Reviewing Decoding, Reading Instruction in Chevrutot by levels within their grades), and Shabbat/Hanukkah/Ritual Blessings, Four Questions, etc.)
5:00-5:10: Break
5:10-5:40: Experiential Learning: Jewish Holidays, Torah Stories, History of Israel, Jewish Values, etc.
5:40-6:00: Weekly Themed Community-Building Activity
** Sample Schedule Only. Subject to change.
*PreCare Fees:
Monday and Wednesday is $295/child
Wednesday Only is $145/child
SHABBAT NO’AR:
Tot Shabbat and Bonim (PreK): we will continue to offer first-rate Shabbat experiences, including:
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Play-based learning
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Shabbat-friendly crafts
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Torah-Based and Jewish Folk Stories
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Developmentally-appropriate Shabbat Services
Shabbat Bonim – PreK
- $360 Suggested Donation
NEW: Shabbat No’ar – Shabbat Community for all Kindergarten-7th Graders
10:00-10:30: Open hang-out, card/board games that can be completed within this time frame
10:30-11:00: Ḥuggim / electives such as: Parshat HaShavua (Drama/Skits, Chevruta and/or Group Discussion) Book Club, Beit Cafe Ivrit – Modern Hebrew, and more
11:00-11:15: Kiddush
11:15-11:45: Tefillah in Age-Appropriate Groups – Peer Led by 7th Graders and Teens
11:45-12:00: Join parents in Sanctuary, open group call to lead Ein Keloheinu, Aleinu, Adon Olam
12:00-12:15: Dismissed from Sanctuary to join Kiddush Lunch in the Kahaner
Monthly Special Activities:
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Tefillah for parents and kids together – 7th Graders will help lead these family services
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Parent discussion facilitated by various Rabbis, educators or parents
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Teen Minyan
Shabbat No’ar K-7
- $180/child suggested donation for participants*
*Doesn’t apply to Neziner Limudim Participants
Member Registration: Click Here
Non-Member Registration: Click Here
Mercaz – Jewish Philly Teens
Supported by the Weinberg Foundation Grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
BZBI Teen Coordinator, Larry Kaplan, leads this initiative to engage Jewish teens in Center City – regardless of institutional affiliation – to gather as a robust Jewish teen community and become effective Jewish leaders through:
- Social Activism and Mitzvah Projects
- Leadership Training
- Jewish Educational Opportunities (Including what was “Hebrew High”)
- Engaging Speakers
- Field Trips and Travel Opportunities
Programs will most likely take place alternating between Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons.
Additional BZBI Teen Programs will include:
- Moving Traditions Rosh Hodesh and Shevet Achim Groups
- Teen Beit Midrash (7th-12th Grade) – Mondays 4:00-6:00 with Rabbi Abe, followed by Minyan
- Torah Academy Jr. to Prepare Teens to Read Torah, Haftorah, and Megillot and Write/Deliver Divrei Torah
- Teen Minyan on Shabbat
- Brit Mitzvah Cohort
Teen Programs Fees:
Mercaz Philly Jewish Teens (Youth Group 8th-12th Grade)
- $360 for First Teen, $180 Each Additional
Teen Beit Midrash (7th-12th Grade)
- Donation-Based
Moving Traditions – Rosh Hodesh Group (Young Women’s Groups)
- $172
Moving Traditions – Shevet Achim Group (Young Men’s Groups)
- Registration Form is for Indicating Interest Only at the Time
Shabbat Madrich-in-Training (8th-10th Grade Peer Leaders)
- A component of Mercaz and Form is for Indicating Interest
