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We learn best through experience. Our minds, hearts, and souls retain what we discover when we learn with others in environments that embrace, challenge, and accept us.

True for children and adults alike, it is through experiential learning and quality relationships that we strive to provide engaging and meaningful Jewish education at Congregation Beth El.

We offer learning programs for all ages. BEIT (Beth El Is Thursday) is our Jewish learning program for adults, VTS (Viterbi Torah School) imparts Jewish education to our K-7th graders through experiential learning. Bnei Mitzvah education is for our students about to embark on the rite of passage of becoming a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Our schools, classes, and programs impart ethical character, spiritual awareness, and a love of Judaism. We encourage our learners to apply their intellectual and spiritual curiosities in order to see life through the lens of Jewish ideas and values. We look forward to sharing the joys and bonds of Jewish study with you.

BEIT: Adult
Jewish Learning

All are welcome to join us for our BEIT (Beth El is Thursday) on Thursday evenings, monthly . Our BEIT program offers a wide variety of class topics and seminars, ensuring there's something for everyone. Each month, we feature speakers and special guests who bring unique perspectives and insights to our sessions, creating dynamic and engaging learning experiences.

BEIT sessions begin at 7:00 PM, covering diverse topics ranging from Jewish history and texts to contemporary issues and spirituality. Following the first session, we take a coffee break, providing an opportunity for participants to mingle and discuss what they've learned. Afterward, BEIT Experience II sessions, led by Rabbi Shulman, delve deeper into Jewish teachings and explore their relevance to our lives today. Whether you're a lifelong learner or new to Jewish studies, our BEIT Midrash offers a welcoming and intellectually stimulating environment for all. Join us as we journey together through the richness of Jewish tradition and wisdom

Bnei Mitzvah

Our children become Bar and Bat Mitzvah (Son or Daughter of the Commandments) at a formative time in their lives. As they become Jewish teenagers, this ceremony marks a transition for them from the learning and joys of their childhoods to the moral consciousness, religious privileges, and imperative of their responsibilities as maturing Jews.

At Congregation Beth El our Bar and Bat Mitzvah preparation program seeks to guide our students toward the development of ethical awareness as they master the synagogue skills and Jewish concepts for living and celebrating their lives. Bar and Bat Mitzvah celebrations take place within the context of each child’s family, our synagogue community, and Shabbat Services. Bar and Bat Mitzvah is a joyous event for every student’s family and our entire synagogue family.

For more information about Congregation Beth El's Bar and Bar Mitzvah Program for your family, please contact the Rabbinic Office.

Bnei Mitzvah Program Overview

Celebrating your Bnei Mitzvah

Bnei Mitzvah Resources

VTS K-7th

Viterbi Torah School, VTS, is Congregation Beth El's Jewish experiential education program for students K-7th grade. We prioritize excellence through immersive programs for Early Childhood, Torah School, High School students, and their families.

We believe in learning best through experience, fostering growth in understanding, commitment, and community. Our curriculum emphasizes religious character, ethical awareness, and a love of Judaism, encouraging learners to apply Jewish values to life's complexities.

To ensure a holistic experience, we integrate families into our synagogue and school community, offering meaningful Jewish educational and communal experiences at all stages. From Beth Montessori Preschool to Viterbi Torah School to CBE Teens, we provide age-appropriate connections and opportunities for growth.

Throughout their educational journey, students interact with rabbis, educators, guest speakers, and peers, fostering a rich learning environment. Adults engage in parallel learning through our B.E.I.T Midrash and synagogue-wide programs. Our commitment to lifelong Jewish learning reflects our dedication to excellence and our desire to be a beacon of learning within the San Diego Jewish community.

For questions or more information, please email Rabbi Avi Libman, or Craig Parks.

Learn

Learn Together

BEIT: Adult
Jewish Learning

Bnei Mitzvah

Bnei Mitzvah Program Overview

Celebrating your Bnei Mitzvah

Bnei Mitzvah Resources

VTS K-7th

VTS Vision

Hebrew Language Objectives

Liturgy and Prayer Objectives

The Jewish Story

Jewish Ethics and Values

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