Babies, Toddlers, Families

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The TBA Pre-K program embraces preschoolers’ innate sense of curiosity and passion for learning using play and exploration through a Jewish lens. Children will be introduced to the concepts of doing “good deeds” as it relates to Jewish values and the belief that the divine is in each of us. We familiarize our students with Jewish holidays and customs and acquaint them with Hebrew letters and language.

CONTACT RABBI ALISON ADLER rabbi.adler@tbabeverly.org OR PHONE (978) 927-3211.

Center for Jewish Learning PreK-7

Judaism is about community and belonging, ethics, spirituality and celebration. At Temple B’nai Abraham, we give our children tools that enable them to be comfortable with living a Jewish life while encouraging them to explore their own spiritual path. Judaism teaches that each of us has something unique and precious to contribute to the world and an obligation to make the world better. With these ideals in mind, the school’s curriculum is innovative, interactive, hands-on, joyful and action-oriented. It emphasizes the study of Torah and values, exposes our students to Jewish world cultures, and teaches them a vocabulary of Jewish life, holidays, and Hebrew. Our teachers are passionate about Jewish education and about our children. Together we are teaching values, inspiring Jewish traditions and making friendships that last a lifetime.

CONTACT Learning and Engagement Coordinator, Emma Mair (learning@tbabeverly.org) OR RABBI ALISON ADLER (rabbi.adler@tbabeverly.org) OR PHONE (978) 927-3211.

Teens

TBA teens have multiple ways of continuing their Jewish engagement, from informal study and activities for 8th and 9th graders, to a 10th grade Confirmation class that meets in Rabbi Alison’s home. Some teens volunteer as madrichim/teachers’ aids on Sunday mornings, or continue to read Torah on Shabbat and the High Holidays.

Teens are also invited to participate in the Jewish Teen Initiative of Greater Boston, which connects them to peers through social or service-oriented programming, including trips to New York and Washington, D.C. Most of our teens also participate in Y2I, the Lappin Foundation’s free trip to Israel before their Junior year in high school.

CONTACT RABBI ALISON ADLER VIA EMAIL OR PHONE (978) 927-3211.

Adults

At TBA, we believe that learning is a lifelong endeavor and offer many continuing education opportunities:

Rabbi Adler teaches classes on a range of topics. Shabbat morning services usually include interactive study of the weekly Torah portion.
Me’ah, a program of Hebrew College, holds classes at TBA with some of the finest Boston area professors and educators. Topics have included Jewish history, What Do Jews Believe?, Hasidic texts and stories.
Wise Aging Group.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Study (new class starting Fall of 2023).

Additional programs include seminars or lectures, Sisterhood Book Club, cooking classes (bagels, challah, hamentaschen, knishes anyone?).

CONTACT RABBI ALISON ADLER VIA EMAIL OR PHONE (978) 927-3211.

“The Torah is not description but guidance; not an acceptance but challenge … It is not a portraiture of that which is, but a vision, and anticipation of that which ought to be.”

- Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel