Grades 2-4

Grades 2-4

BESTY ב‎ (Bet)

BESTY ב‎ is a FREE Shabbat morning immersive experience for ALL 2nd – 4th grade students. This Shabbat program supplements the curriculum from Talmud Torah and Heilicher. Children from schools throughout the Twin Cities can come together on Shabbat morning and know that they belong with their BESTYs. 

BESTY ב‎ is an excellent way to introduce or continue your child’s Jewish journey and be a part of a warm and fun Jewish community.

BESTY ב‎ will offer a variety of fun and engaging activities with a Jewish twist in an effort to connect with Judaism in a nonconventional way. Activities will include a rotating schedule of: Torah Yoga, Jewish songs and music, and Parasha Players led by talented educators, such as Graceful Monsters, and more!

BESTYs will connect with their peers while exploring different art forms and sharing their newfound skills with the greater Beth El community. They will participate once a month in the “Mini Minyan” Young Family Service and programming on the first Shabbat of the month.

Come be our BESTY!

For additional information, please contact Avi Aharoni at aaharoni@bethelsynagogue.org

Although this is a FREE program, we ask that you please register.

Register for BESTY Bet HERE

BESTY Schedule

10:00a – 10:30a Mini Minyan (1st Shabbat of month) or T’fillot with all K-4th graders

10:30a – 10:45a Snack

10:45a – 11:45a BESTY Programming

 

BESTY ב (Bet) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 Q: What is BESTY  ב (Bet)?
A: BESTY ב is Beth El’s FREE Shabbat morning religious school for ALL 2nd-4th grade students, regardless of school they attend during the week.

A: BESTY is an excellent way to introduce or continue your child’s Jewish journey and be a part of a warm and fun Jewish community. 

Q: What is the curriculum for BESTY  ב (Bet)?
A: BESTY ב‎ will offer a variety of fun and engaging activities with a Jewish twist in an effort to connect with Judaism in a nonconventional way. Activities will include a rotating schedule of: Torah Yoga, Jewish songs and music, and Parasha Players led by talented educators, such as Graceful Monsters, and more!

Q: Are the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classes in the same room?
A: We begin with tefilot (prayers) together with BESTY א (Aleph), our K-1st graders. All 2nd-4th graders will join together for the activity of the week. Throughout the year, there will be opportunities for BESTY ב‎ to showcase their learning for other groups around the synagogue

Q: When does BESTY begin/end?
A: September 25th – May 14th (we will send a calendar out to families)

A: Our sessions are consistent with the TaRBuT calendar.

Q: How many sessions are there of BESTY?
A: 28

Q: How much does BESTY cost?
A: BESTY is a FREE program 

If you have any questions about the BESTY program, please contact Avi Aharoni, Director of Youth Engagement, at aharoni@bethelsynagogue.org


Talmud Torah

Beth El is a proud partner with Adath Jeshurun of the Minneapolis Talmud Torah.