Youth Education & Engagement
From tots to teens, we have something for the youngest members of our community. Regardless of where your children attend school, Beth Sholom is a place for everyone to feel at home, and it’s never too early to develop that connection! Our religious school and youth groups are sponsored in part by grants from Jewish Community Partners.
Religious School
Our Garinim (Seeds) class- Kindergarten -4th Grade
4:30 - 5:30 - Hands-On - Bible, Traditions, and Customs
Social-Emotional (middot) Jewish studies-based Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math school.
A Weekly program aimed at increasing the connections that our students have with our community, tradition, customs, and holidays through hands-on, science-based learning.
5:30 - 6:30 - Hebrew Literacy and Language
Each student has a teen tutor who plays individualized and differentiated Hebrew language games to accelerate learning.
Children will be assessed each week, and next week’s games will be designed specifically to accommodate each unique learner.
Our Shorashim (Roots) class - 5th - 7th Grade
5:30 - 6:30 - Hebrew, Bible, Traditions, and Customs
This class will weave through time, exploring Jewish History, modern Jewish experience, and pull out middot and characteristics they can bring into their own lives to enrich their own and their community’s Jewish experience.
Our Ilanot (Trees) class- 8th - 10th Grade
Will meet the first Tuesday every month with Rabbi Sammy
Tuesdays beginning September 1, 2026
Students and Parents are invited to stay for a Community Dinner EVERY WEEK.
6:30 - 6:50pm
More Youth Opportunities
Tot Programming
Saturday activities for this group, ages 2-6, are designed through play-based learning!
Monthly Programming
We have at least one family program a month!
Follow https://www.facebook.com/bsholommemphis to see our updates and ever-changing and growing programs for youth and teens!
Our students made baskets strong enough to hold an apple using only pipe cleaners!
Our students took apart old broken electronics and used the parts to make menorahs!
In a room filled with lettered balloons, make as many Hebrew words as you can.
Shabbat for Kids
Parashah Playtime
Each week, we experience Shabbat, Parashah, and Holidays through music, movement, and games. We also utilize this time to reinforce our Hebrew Literacy and incorporate Hebrew letters and reading into our games. Parashah Playtime meets every week from 10:00-11:30 am. Children ages 2-9 are welcome!
We learn our Hebrew letters through games - sometimes HUGE games!
Questions about all Youth and Education Programs can be directed to Rachael Rovner.
Proud partner of Jewish Community Partners. Memphis Jewish Federation Grants help subsidize our youth programming and religious school.
