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Beth Sholom Preschool Earns STAR 4 Rating

Beth Sholom Early Learning has earned the PA-endorsed Keystone STARS program Early Learning Star 4 rating. Achieving a Star 4 rating involves a lengthy process in which the director, teachers and professional development are carefully reviewed and must meet specific criteria. Early Learning at Beth Sholom offers a flexible array of full-time and part-time infant and toddler care, preschool and kindergarten options. 

JQuest B'Yachad 

Beth Sholom Congregation collaborates with Congregation Adath Jeshurun, Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel, and Old York Road Temple-Beth Am to form a communal program for religious education for children in grades K-6.  JQuest B'Yachad allows students to go on quests to dig deeper and explore the world of Jewish life, encouraging individual voice and choice.  Classes for all students meet on Tuesdays from 4:30-6:00 pm.  Classes for Reform students meet on Sundays from 9:15 am-12:00 pm.

Etgar

Beth Sholom Congregation collaborates with Congregation Adath Jeshurun to form a Conservative program for religious education for children in grades K-6.  Etgar (the Hebrew word for "challenge") focuses on strengthening Hebrew and Torah-reading skills, as well as Israel, Jewish history, and contemporary Jewish life.  Etgar meets on Sundays from 9:15 am - 12:00 pm.

For more information, contact Julie Atchick, Director, at (215) 887-1342 ext. 216.

 Evening Minyan Alternates Each Month Between Beth Sholom and AJ

In order to insure a minyan at every service, Beth Sholom and Adath Jeshurun will pray together Sunday to Thursday evenings:

Even Months (e.g., April, June) Minyan will meet at BSC

Odd Months (e.g., May, July) Minyan will meet at AJ