Kesher School
(To receive an information package, call 410-464-9402).

"The Jewish Learning Experience
You Wish You'd Had"

A Sunday-only Religious School
--in residence at--
The Waldorf School of Baltimore

Accredited by the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
Affiliated with the Council of Jewish Education of Baltimore

"Bravo! This is a complex and sophisticated curriculum. In particular, it is one of the strongest I have seen for the number of hours you meet. The children are exposed to such a thoughtful and intricate plan...the teachers are clearly passionate and dedicated."

Rabbi Erin Hirsh
Director of Education
Jewish Reconstructionist Federation

Click here for an informational flyer about our NEW INTRODUCTORY LEVEL for 4 and 5 year olds: JEWISH FAMILIES LIVE: Experiencing Shabbat & Holidays as a Family.

If you have more questions, email Rabbi Ruth Smith at rabbiruth@msn.com.

Current Information for the 5770 (2009-10) School Year
Kesher School Begins September 13, 2009

• Parent Handbook (Adobe Reader required)
  • Mission
  • School Hours and Location
  • Class Division and Placement
  • Students with Special Needs
  • Attendance and Daily Schedule
  • Synagogue Life
  • Field Trips
  • School Supplies and Homework
  • Teacher Feedback to Parents and Children
  • Tzedakah
  • Parental Involvement
  • Enrollment and Tutition
  • Kesher Committee
• School Calendar
• Enrollment Application
• Chazon Committee Report, March 30, 2000

Mission Statement

As a Reconstructionist synagogue, Beit Tikvah is committed to providing a Jewish education that will help all our children, including those with disabilities, develop a love of Judaism that will enrich their lives through adulthood. Kesher School offers a once weekly program covering torah study, prayer, Jewish history, ethics and values, customs and rituals, and the Hebrew language. Our educational approach affirms the evolving nature of the Jewish people and the diversity of thought and expression within our Jewish community.

Kesher School also attempts to incorporate the academic study of Jewish civilization with synagogue life. To this end, we encourage families to participate in the many Shabbat services and seders, special family services, holiday celebrations, and other special events scheduled throughout the year at Beit Tikvah.

Click here to meet our teachers!

2008-2010 Kesher School Committee

Chair: Allyson Mattanah
Beit Tikvah Board Liason: Larry Smith
Parent Liaison for Weekly Events: Stephanie Regenold
Parent Liaison for Special Events: Mary Pivawer

Teacher Liaison: Jennifer Shapiro
Field Trip Coordinator : Judy Gerb
Beit Tikvah Newsletter Liaison:
Members at Large: Dana Silver, Michael Checknoff

Advisor to Kesher School: Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton

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