Religious School Office 215-887-3625
Allison Sasson - Religious School Director; JTC Co-Director asasson@bethsholomcongregation.org ext 222
Stacy Oglensky - School Administrative Assistant soglensky@bethsholomcongregation.org ext 218
Julie Glass - Youth Director, Rosh Hodesh Coordinator, jglass@bethsholomcongregation.org ext 216
THE ARTS IN THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Beth Sholom Religious School serves children in kindergarten through 6th grade.
Gan Classes
Elementary Classes
Shabbat Morning Yourth Programs (see calendar for dates)
THE ARTS IN THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
In addition to our rich classroom curriculum, Beth Sholom Religious School students experience Jewish arts as an integral part of our program. Music and dance are taught by specialists who combine our classroom curriculum with their creative teaching of Jewish culture. Our dance and music classes reinforce the Hebrew and holiday curricula, as well as introduce our children to contemporary Israeli and Jewish music.
Dance With Rak-Dan
Once a month 2nd - 6th grade students participate in Rikuday-Am, Israeli dance classes taught by Don Schillinger. Don is Philadelphia's premier Israeli Folk Dance teacher. The students learn to dance to a rich variety of Jewish music, including traditional horas, modern Israeli music, line dances, children's songs in Hebrew and much more. Children learn to work as a team since many of the dances require working with a partner or with a group. Most of all, the kids love to experience learning through movement.
Music With Jimmy Costello
Jimmy Costello has joined the Religious School after a very successful summer as the Rosh Shira (Music Head) at Ramah Day Camp. Jimmy is a Jewish Folk singer who teaches our children Jewish music at his monthly classes in our school. From traditional liturgy to modern Israeli music, the kids learn Hebrew words and phrases through their singing, a connection to Jewish holidays, and most of all, a sense of RUACH! Visit Jimmy's website at http://costello-shalom.com/index.html to see videos of Jimmy and to see lyrics to many of his popular Jewish songs.
Glee Club @ Beth Sholom
Second through sixth grade Beth Sholom members have an opportunity to work with Jimmy Costello, who has joined the Religious School after a very successful summer as the Rosh Shira (Music Head) at Ramah Day Camp. The Beth Sholom Glee Club allows our children to express themselves through Jewish music in a fun way. The group meets every Monday from 6-7pm and they will perform throughout the year - it's not too late to join us!
