Bar/Bat Mitzvah preparation includes direct instruction with Rabbi Pinsky or Rabbi Hoover. Confirmation classes are taught by Rabbi Hoover. Our High School program continues post-confirmation for those students who want even more in-depth instruction.
We approach every child as an individual—from personalized Hebrew instruction to enabling them to help conduct Shabbat morning services. Our focus on each child successfully integrates children with special needs.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, fill out our interest form or call the office.
Adult Education at B'ShERT
Do you consider yourself an adult? Do you still love the wonder of learning? Then do we have something for you!
To register for these courses call the Temple Office at (718) 282-1596 or email office@bshert.org.
B’Yachad: Together Discussion for Adults. Led by Rabbi Hoover. Some Saturdays at 9:45 am, adults of our community gather to discuss topics of interest. We learn more about each other and explore our various responses to the events in our lives and the world. The B’Yachad sessions will be held on Zoom until further notice.
Rabbi Sue Oren leads our Intro to Judaism class co-sponsored among many Brooklyn congregations including B’ShERT.
The curriculum is designed to give you access to concepts, vocabulary and observances that are central to Judaism. Explore the holy and the historical, inherited texts and contemporary issues, rhythms of the calendar and of our lives in this seminar-style course. All knowledge levels welcome!
Coming Attractions
Movies, movies, movies! See a movie and learn about it with a true movie maven: Joel Edelstein. Dates and titles TBA
Cooking Workshop—Gravlax: What it is and how to make it, with Saul Radow. Coming in May. Date, time, and cost will be emailed.
Additional Adult Education opportunities include the Sisterhood sponsored Brunch and Lecture Series held on monthly Shabbat mornings that are open to all. While the bagel brunch does not fulfill the definition of education, the lectures certainly do as they cover a broad spectrum of interesting and thought provoking topics. Check the Temple website for dates and topics.
Cost is $10 per Temple member and $15 per non member.
TBE Book Club is hosted by members in their homes to discuss books with Jewish themes or Jewish authors.
Contact the Temple for dates, titles and location.
No charge.
Torah Study of the Torah portion of the week with lively discussion and debate (and often laughter.
There are three opportunities each week: Tuesday at 1:00 pm taught by Sam Silverman and on Friday evenings at 7 pm or Saturday mornings at 10 am taught by Rabbi Hoover. Check the Temple website events page for the week by week schedule. Our Torah study notices (including the weekly parasha) are also posted on the Temple Facebook page.
Shiurim (Study Sessions): occasional lessons/discussions on Jewish topics. Past Shiurim have included sessions on holidays, current events, and ethical issues.Check the Temple calendar for dates.
Other opportunities include Israeli Dance led by Faigee Sash, on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm. $10 per session (first class free).
Taoist Tai Chi taught by Maggie Lee, Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. Tuition to be arranged per student.
