Religious School—Congregation Beth Ahabah, Richmond, Virginia (VA)

The goal of the Barbara and William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Religious School is to enrich our children's knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of Judaism by providing a positive educational environment that will encourage a life-long commitment to the practice of our faith. Students from Kindergarten through Tenth Grade receive a well-rounded Jewish education with specific focus on Jewish History, Culture, Religion, and Torah.

In ways that are appropriate for each child, we aim to teach:

Registration Form

Interested in signing your child up for a well-rounded Jewish education?
Click below to download and print the registration form for Congregation Beth Ahabah's Barbara and William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Religious School.

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Jewish Identity and Values
Family, Synagogue, and Community
Shabbat, Festivals, and Holidays
Hebrew and Prayer
Covenant and Commandments
Jewish Peoplehood and the Land of Israel

The ideal is to actively involve the entire family in the deepening of the Jewish experience and knowledge to strengthen faith in God, love of Torah, and an identification with the Jewish people through continuing involvement in the synagogue and the Jewish community.

Student Directory

The Religious School will be publishing a student directory for the 2008-2009 academic year. Your permission is required for your child(ren) to be included in the directory. Please download and complete the form below for each child that you have attending the Religious School.

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Schedule

The Barbara and William B. Thalhimer, Jr. Religious School meets on Sunday mornings during the school year from September through mid-May from 9:15 to 11:45am. 9th and 10th Grade Confirmation classes meet on Monday nights. Students are also encouraged to attend an optional Hebrew class for grades 3 through 7 which meets at the Beth Shalom Gardens on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:45pm to prepare children for Bar/Bat Mitzvah.

Registration

Religious School programs are open to all members of Congregation Beth Ahabah. If you are interested in enrolling your child please review and print the registration form (above, to the right), fill it out, and return it to the synagogue. Please note that tuition must either accompany your registration form in the form of a check or be paid prior to our receipt of the form by credit card via the Contribute page.

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