Jewish Learning at BJC 5782 (2021-2022)
What if Jewish learning started as- and remained-an exciting, satisfying part of your life's journey from early childhood through old age?
What if your participation in a vibrant, warm, caring Jewish community both deepened your roots in Jewish tradition and helped you engage meaningfully in the wider world?
Bethesda Jewish Congregation is not your typical synagogue. It's more than a synagogue, it's a community. Where we meet, who our members are, what we learn, and how we celebrate, all add up to a Jewish communal experience that will enrich your life in ways you have never experienced before. Where else could you experience a pandemic Shofar service outside the building with the rabbi blasting the notes and a parking lot full of cars responding in kind? Where else could a building house a church, a synagogue, and a mosque, coming together for a Thanksgiving service as well as mutual learning opportunities?
We are unique!
For Our Youngest Members
Jewish learning takes place both inside the classroom and through participation in a series of culminating special special events. Each month, the emphasis is on a primary Jewish value and other related values. This academic year, those primary values include pursuing justice, protecting nature, connecting generations, and others.
Kitah V'Khug (Class and Club) serves our students K-6 grades
B'nai Mitzvah Preparation class supports our 7th graders
Tichon (High School) is for our post B'nai Mitzvah students in grades 8-10. Tichon students laso have the opportunity to work as Madrichim, helping the younger students.
Masheyu M'yuchad (Something Special) is for students in all grades, and sometimes adults too!
Hebrew language studies are handled through individual instruction, consisting of two 20-minute online sessions per week.
To learn more and for registration form, visit our Youth Education page here.
For Our Adult Members
BJC offers multiple opportunities for adult education.
From Adult Hebrew Class to Torah Today to Book Club, there is something for everyone. We also bring in speakers on topics of interest, such as the Abraham Accords, and we partner frequently wiht Jewish Art Education.
To learn more about our Adult Education offerings, visit our webpage here.
