Youth Programs
Youth Programs
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Beth Jacob Synagogue is proud to offer Jewish programming for all ages including young families, Hebrew school students, and teens.
Hebrew school
Our flagship program is offered in partnership with the Olam Chesed* Education Center of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe (JCOGS). Serving students in 2nd-6th grades, Olam Chesed Hebrew School emphasizes a joyous exploration of Jewish tradition, ritual, and celebration while building a vibrant, supportive community.
- In person on a weekday afternoon at Beth Jacob Synagogue during the fall and spring.
- Virtually via Zoom on a weekday afternoon; a combined class with the JCOGS students during the winter.
- Weekly Hebrew language learning pods on Zoom.
- Shabbat celebrations shared with the whole Olam Chesed community in either Stowe or Montpelier.
Here is a link for the 2023-24 calendar.
Monthly Sunday Family Program
Enroll Here *No need to fill out this form if you already filled out the Hebrew School form
Families with kids of all ages are invited us to join us for a monthly program on Sundays for more Jewish experiences and a peer group of Jewish families.
Here is a link for the 2023-24 calendar.
Pre b’nei mitzvah program
Beth Jacob families are welcome to participate in the JCOGS Mitzvah program. This cohort of 7th and 8th graders meets twice a month on Saturday mornings to prepare together for their mitzvah ceremonies. The program includes one-on-one tutoring and participation in a weekly online Hebrew pod. Click here for more information.
Alternatively, we can also recommend local tutors from our community for one-on-one preparation for a mitzvah ceremony. Please reach out to programming@bethjacobvt.org for recommendations.
Teen program
Ateed** is our program for teens through JCOGS. For interested Beth Jacob members, our synagogue covers the Ateed program enrollment fee paid to JCOGS. For more information, contact Beth Liberman, director of education: beth.liberman@jcogs.org.
See upcoming programs for young families!
*Olam Chesed is “a world of loving kindness” in Hebrew.
**Ateed is “future” in Hebrew.
Sun, May 19 2024
11 Iyyar 5784
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024
Sunday, May 19th 10:00a to 11:30a
Join the Beth Jacob Community at the New Shelter in Hubbard park to celebrate Lag B'Omer! Sarah Villanueva will lead our families in a discussion about the Omer (what is it?), its role in the Jewish calendar, how we had to read Torah in secret, and end with a potluck picnic lunch together! Registration is encouraged! We hope to see you there! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024
Sunday, May 19th 12:30p to 2:00p
Beth Jacob has had the privilege of welcoming new members in the last year! but getting established anywhere new can be daunting. We want to welcome the new faces in our community by gathering new and seasoned members together for a “speed dating” welcome! we will sit and chat with new members for 10 minutes, then rotate to the next person! Facilitated by Program director Sarah Villanueva! -
Sunday ,
MayMay 19 , 2024
Sunday, May 19th 3:00p to 4:00p
Join a beginner Yiddish class that focuses on learning the alef-beys and phonetics. Perfect for first-time Yiddish learners, no experience required! Please register below! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 21 , 2024
Tuesday, May 21st 9:30a to 10:30a
Join us for a weekly opportunity to chat and do a NYT's crossword puzzle together on Zoom. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 22 , 2024
Wednesday, May 22nd 2:00p to 3:30p
Beginners are invited to learn how to play Mah Jongg from beloved community member, Janet Starr!