Education

Prayer Book

Temple B'nai Israel uses a new reform siddur, Miskan T'filah. Including services for Shabbat, weekdays and festivals, as well as other occasions of public worship, and texts for more than a hundred songs, Mishkan T'filah reflects the full diversity of the Reform movement.

This new Siddur includes:

• Broad selection of readings including beloved passages from our Reform liturgical tradition and great poetic writings from throughout Jewish history
• Faithful, elegant translations
• Contemporary, gender-inclusive English
• Theological and stylistic diversity
• Extensive commentaries, source notes and usage guides
• More than 100 contemporary and traditional song texts

Adult Education

Torah study and the life-long pursuit of Jewish learning remain a priority at Temple B'nai Israel. We offer a variety of learning opportunities which allow our members to deepen their Jewish knowledge.

“Lunch and Learn"

Rabbi Hyman focuses on the parashat hashavuah, the weekly Torah portion, and explores the meaning and application of Torah.

The February Lecture Series

Responding to an overall theme, each Wednesday evening in February noted speakers address the Temple B'nai Israel membership and the mid-shore community, sharing their perspectives and expertise.

Adult Bar/Bar Mitzvah Class

For those who never had the experience of leading worship, reading Torah and becoming Bar/Bat Mitzvah, this class is for adults who wish to become B'nai Mitzvah. Other courses and learning opportunities are offered throughout the year. For more information, please see the calendar, Shofar newsletter, or contact the office.

Religious School

The mission of the Religious School program at Temple B'nai Israel is to educate our children in the traditions, rituals, practices, language, history, beliefs and values of our Jewish faith. Committed to the sacred concept of Talmud Torah, we seek to instill within our students a desire for Jewish knowledge, a love of Torah, a deep connection to God and prayer. Our goal in the Religious School is to inspire in our students a deep sense of Jewish spirituality and engender in them a sense of Jewish inquisitiveness that makes them life-long learners. Our students participate on our bimah and in all aspects of religious life at Temple B'nai Israel.

Committed to the foundational elements of God, Torah, Israel and mitzvot as understood and practiced by Reform Judaism, our students prepare for Bar and Bat Mitzvah with an eye to future leadership within the Temple and Jewish community. Students work with our Rabbi and a team of knowledgeable and dedicated educators, who serve as mentors as well as role models.

Our dedicated and talented faculty creates a positive and encouraging atmosphere for our students to learn about Jewish life and Jewish living. The leadership of Temple B'nai Israel, the staff and clergy, are committed to providing an engaging, successful and effective educational experience for all our students.

For more information, contact the Temple office or you can get the religious school application here and the religious school handbook here.

Prayer Recordings