Shalom! Welcome to Temple B’nai Abraham Jewish Learning Program
TBA’s Jewish Learning Program, for students in grades K-12, is designed to nurture a strong Jewish identity and a lifelong love of learning. Through a dynamic, hands-on curriculum, students engage in lessons and projects that weave together the core elements of Jewish literacy while encouraging curiosity, creativity, and compassion.
For more information, email Melissa or call 973-994-3950
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Shoreshim: K-6th Grade - Mondays or Tuesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM. Students explore their Jewish roots and begin planting their own—roots that will sustain and guide them as they grow toward Jewish adulthood.
Students gain knowledge and skills to help them live Jewish values every day and become active, thoughtful members of the Jewish community. The program integrates project-based learning in areas such as Torah, Jewish art, history, Israel, prayer, music, modern Hebrew, holidays, and Jewish values.
Our team includes specialists in art, music, tefillah (prayer), Jewish Makerspace (STEAM), modern Hebrew, and a young Israeli emissary (Rishon) who spends the year working closely with our students.
Mechinah: 7th Grade - Mondays, 4:00-5:30 PM or Tuesdays, 5:45-7:15 PM. Mechinah is the Hebrew word for preparation. The seventh grade year is really about preparation and a new beginning. Students are preparing to become Jewish adults, and with that comes the responsibility of thinking and feeling like a Jewish adult. The Mechinah Year is designed to help our young teens understand that Bar or Bat Mitzvah is not a culmination, but rather a launching pad for their Jewish life. Enrollment and completion of the seventh grade year is required to have your B’nai Mitzvah at Temple B’nai Abraham.
Click here for an overview of the curriculum and other info you'll need as you navigate this important year. It includes a b'nai mitzvah checklist and who to contact for what areas of inquiry.
Mercaz Ivrit (Hebrew Center) - Sundays through Thursdays, 3:15-5:45 PM. Our children learn Hebrew best in small, individualized learning groups. Mercaz Ivrit groups meet once a week for 30 minutes, either in person at TBA or online. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 children, and are limited to 5-6 students. These small groupings are designed to teach the children to decode and read Hebrew and lead them in their preparation toward B’nai Mitzvah. Please note that prayer skills are covered both here and in Shoreshim Classes.