Congregation B'nai Israel

Blanche Bayar Religious School

Blanche Bayar Religious School is committed to the philosophy and practices espoused by Conservative Judaism.

Highlights:

• Primary "Camp" - Our kindergarten through 2nd graders travel in small groups of 7-9 children led by their Madrikhim (teen counselors). After a visit to their beit (home base), each group gathers for "boker tov" (good morning), a session of singing, dancing and tefila (prayer). The rest of the morning is a full schedule of activities including Hebrew acquisition, games, arts and crafts and a "trip" to Israel.
• "Kulanu" - a program for students with special needs. Through the guidance of our coordinator, a unique and specific course of instruction is provided for every child.
• Students in grades 3rd through 6th grades, attend BBRS on Sunday and a weekday. Each day is divided into class periods allowing for individualized and small group programming. Classes include a "davening" (worship) period, Hebrew reading instruction and the study of the Tanakh (Torah).
• Ivrit l'Mitkadmim program allows students to learn conversational Hebrew.
• Students entering the public schools after attending Golda Och Academy or other yeshivot will find receptive teachers to work at the level of the entering students.
• Each Sunday, students in grades 3rd - 6th grade end their day with clubs. These groups offer an opportunity for the students to do bibliodrama, arts and crafts, Israeli music, and dancing.
• Teen Israeli Shaliach - representative - will be on campus on Sundays and meet informally with students.
• 7th graders choose a major and create a graduation project based on an area of specialization.
• Students in all grades will benefit from virtual conferencing with students in Israel and other school communities in the USA and Canada

Parallel Parent Program:

• Parents are invited to study together about each of the holidays and synagogue survival skills.
• Crash Hebrew course for adults

Special Activities:

• Hesed Days - days of acts of loving kindness
• Maccabiah - school wide academic color war
• Rosh Hodesh celebrations - monthly celebrations for the first day of the Jewish month
• Holiday celebrations
• Special synagogue events - Mitzvathon, Passover University

Of Special Note:

• Solomon Schechter Award winning program.
• Framework of Excellence accreditation from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism.
• Individualized program of study to meet the varied needs of our students.

The school office is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am until 6:15 pm and on Sundays from 8:00 am - 12:15 pm.

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