Registration

2024-2025
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​B'Yachad Registration for Kindergarteners and First Graders in 2024-2025 is now open!  Click here for more information and registration.

B'Yachad

​About B'Yachad

B’Yachad is Adath Jeshurun Congregation’s Sunday School Program for children in Kindergarten and First Grade. 
 
B’Yachad means TOGETHER in Hebrew. The mission of B’Yachad is to provide children opportunities to experience Judaism with not only their minds, but their whole bodies. We strive to provide engaging activities that bring meaning to students’ learning and engage their creativity.  Students will learn about:

• Jewish Values
• Tzedakah
• Mitzvot
• Holidays and Traditions
• Hebrew Letters and basic vocabulary
• Israel
• Tefillah (Prayer)

 
B’Yachad is in session 25 Sundays between September and April/May from 9:30 to 11:30am. We meet on the second floor of the synagogue. At B’Yachad we provide our students and families with:

• A community where students learn in a “hands on” manner
• A strong sense of Jewish identity and values
• An engaging curriculum that meets the needs of growing and inquiring minds 
• A safe, comfortable, and enriching environment for children and their families learn about Judaism.

 
B’Yachad is designed to provide a strong foundation for children to thrive as they progress through educational programs at Adath as well as our partner schools – Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School and Talmud Torah. Adath Pathways sheet.
 
It is important for all children to learn and grow according to their needs.  B’Yachad strives to be an inclusive learning environment. Please share with us what kind of learner your child is so we can work together for them to be successful B’Yachad. If your child’s learning needs changes throughout the year, please let Risa know.
 
Each week, students gather for a short Tefillah (prayer) Service that includes Havdalah. As the year progresses, additional Tefillot (prayers) are added to the service. Adath Clergy and other special guests will help lead services some weeks.
 
B’Yachad Morning Activities:

• Boker Tov - - Morning Meeting - talk about the plan for the day
• Hebrew
• Holiday and/or Jewish topic – Torah story
• Library Visit/Story - Students visit the Adath Library on a regular basis and can check out books. 
• Snack
• Movement Activity – Dance, Active Game, Yoga
• Havdalah
• L’hitraot – See you next week

  
Throughout the school year, there are several “Bite of B’Yachad” Family Education Events. At these programs, families (siblings and grandparents too) participate in activities to learn about and experience the holidays throughout the year. At “Bite of B’Yachad” events, Adath Clergy and staff lead parent education sessions as well for more in-depth learning about the specific holiday. 
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The B’Yachad Bugle is sent monthly to parents to keep them updated on class happenings as well as upcoming events.
If you have additional questions, please contact Cantor Heather Seid, Assistant Cantor, Berman Family Chair in Jewish Learning.  
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Curriculum ​

Kindergarteners learn the Aleph Bet from beginning to end. Each week new letters are introduced, focusing on sight and sound recognition. Letter recognition is reinforced through multisensory activities including art, stories, games, and yoga. Units of study include Jewish holidays and mitzvot.

​First Graders learn the Aleph Bet and Hebrew vowels. First Grade also focuses on learning simple Hebrew vocabulary and greetings. Units of study include Mitzvot, Synagogue, Jewish Home Life, and Holidays and T'fillah.

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Questions or want to enroll?
Contact Cantor Heather Seid, Assistant Cantor, Berman Family Chair in Jewish Learning.