Congregation Beth Israel´s School of Jewish Studies
Inspiring a love of Jewish learning
Congregation Beth Israel’s School of Jewish Studies is dedicated to providing a quality educational program that is within the guidelines of the Conservative movement. The School serves students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Students in kindergarten through 7th grade gain a solid foundation that prepares them to become knowledgeable Jewish adults. Students in the High School programs explore a variety of topics and learn to look to Judaism as a guide for their lives. Opportunities for family education and parent learning are also available throughout the year. Students learn from dedicated, talented teachers in a vibrant, interactive learning environment. They have many opportunities to interact with our dynamic clergy, Rabbi Jacob Herber and Hazzan Jeremy Stein, both during Tefillah and in the classroom.
Please download and fill out the school registration forms to submit to Beth Israel:
For more information about the School of Jewish Studies and our exciting education program, please call the school office at (414) 716-1600 or email Samara Sofian, the Education Director at samara@cbimilwaukee.org.
Samara Sofian serves as the Education Director of Congregation Beth Israel. She holds a Masters Degree in Jewish Education and an MBA in non-profit management from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. In addition to being the principal of the School of Jewish Studies, Samara oversees all youth programming, creates family education opportunities, and assists with the adult education program.
Our Mission
Congregation Beth Israel’s School of Jewish Studies’ mission is to guide our students and families to an understanding and love of Judaism which will inspire them to live by its precepts and traditions. Our educators will immerse students in an engaging study of Hebrew, Torah, prayer, history, rituals, Israel and Jewish ethics and values, consistent with the teachings of the Conservative Movement. Through this comprehensive learning experience our students will develop a strong intellectual, emotional and spiritual connection to our heritage and the world wide Jewish community and a commitment to leading a meaningful Jewish life.
The 5771 ~ 2010-2011 School Year
The school year begins on Sunday, September 12, 2010 and ends on Sunday, May 22, 2011. All classes meet in Congregation Beth Israel’s school building at the following times:
• Students in Kindergarten 4 through 1st grade meet on Sunday mornings from 9-12.
• 2nd through 7th grades meet on Sundays 9-12 and Tuesdays 4-6:15.
• The High School program (grades 8th through 10th) meet on Sundays from 10-12.
