Hebrew School
Bnai Israel Hebrew School
Bnai Israel Hebrew School is open to students in Pre-K through 7th Grade.
Please register for school by September 11 so that appropriate class pods can be assigned.
Bnai Israel Hebrew High School is open to students in 8th Grade through 12th Grade.
Please register for school by September 11. For Hebrew High School students please complete the registration form and indicate your preference for meeting times so we can schedule our meetings and service trips for the year.
REGISTER FOR HEBREW SCHOOL
Click here for the Online Hebrew School Registration Form. If you are unable to complete the form online, please contact the Bnai Israel office for assistance.
Hebrew School begins
Sunday, October 9, 2022 • 14 Tishrei 5783
Hello Parents/Grandparents,
I am so excited to announce that Hebrew School is about to kick into gear. Our first day of class will be October 9th.
The calendar is mostly set for the year but is subject to change as synagogue and Greater Jewish Wilmington events are scheduled throughout the year. We have a number of Youth and service events scheduled, which is sure to make for a fun and well-rounded experience.
Please register for school by September 11th so that appropriate class pods can be assigned. For Hebrew High School students 8th grade and up, please let me know your preference for meeting times so we can schedule our meetings and service trips for the year.
This year, tuition for school for synagogue members will be $300 for the 1st child, $150 for the 2nd child and no charge for any additional students. However, no student will be turned away from learning if there is a need, thanks to the new Sisterhood Janice Kingoff Jewish Education Fund. Please be in touch with me directly if you need a scholarship.
Tuition for non-members will be $500/child. Please let us know if you are interested in becoming members as we would love to welcome you to the family.
Hebrew School tution helps pay for our teaching staff, materials, off-set cost to special events, and Bnai Mitzvah tutoring tools. If you are in the position to donate more on top of tuition, it would only enhance the program. We are very grateful for your donations.
Please see color coded calendar to get a scope of the year. Sundays are our “normal” Hebrew School Days, meeting from 10-11:30 am. Youth and Special Family events are open to the entire Jewish community regardless of synagogue affiliation. In addition, as part of Hebrew School, I will offer all students individual or group Hebrew lessons for 30 minutes during the week whenever it fits into their schedule on ZOOM or in person.
I hope you will attend the upcoming family events this High Holiday Season (for more information about High Holiday tickets, events, and High Holiday Family services, go the to High Holiday 2022 banner on the website or call the office):
September 18, Jungle Rapids ~ 3-5:00pm Click here for information and registration
October 9, Sukkah Decorating ~ 11-12:30 pm
Oct 16, Book Burial and Hoshana Raba Ghost Stories at the BIC Cemetery ~ 10-11:30 am
October 23, Cameron Art Museum Tour - 10:00 - 11:30 Click here for information and registration
When Registering:
- Fill out the form on shulcloud to register and pay with ease.
- If you need help with the form, contact the office.
- Contact me directly for scholarship information or if you are not yet a member and interested in becoming one.
Please be in touch with any questions. I am very much looking forward to an amazing year
B'Shalom,
Rabbi Chaya Bender
School Year CalendarPlease note that this calendar is subject to change as synagogue and greater Jewish Wilmington Events are scheduled throughout the year. Families will be notified as events are scheduled or changed.
Youth Group Events Family Events No School
Hebrew School Calendar
Sept 18, Welcome Back Jungle Rapids Trip, 3pm, Please click here to Register
Oct 9, First Session followed by Family Sukkah Decorating (11-12:30)
Oct 16, Special Family Session at Cemetery, Burying Books and Hoshana Rabba Ghost Stories
Oct 23, Special Family Session at the CAM, Please click here to Register
Oct 30, Normal session
Nov 6, No Session, Rabbi Bender Away
Nov 13, Normal session
Nov 20, Normal session
Nov 27, Thanksgiving break
Dec 3, Havdalah, Pizza, Movie Night, 6pm
Dec 4, Normal session
Dec 11, Normal session
Dec 18, Special Family Chanukah session
Dec 25, Winter break
Jan 1, Winter break
Jan 8, Normal session
Jan 15, MLK break
Jan 22, Normal session
Jan 29, Normal session
Feb 5, Special Family Tu B'shvat session
Feb 12, Normal Session
Feb 19, Presidents Day break
Feb 26, Normal session
Feb 26, Youth Event TBD, 3pm
March 5, Special Family Purim Carnival with Temple of Israel
March 12, No School
March 19, Normal session
March 26, Normal session
April 2, Special Family Chocolate Seder
April 9, Spring Break
April 16, Spring Break
April 23, Normal session (Potential date for Greater Jewish Wilmington Yom Haatzmaut Event)
April 30, Normal session
May 7, Special Family Lag B’Omer Last Day of School
May 21, Pizza and Ice Cream Hang Out, Downtown ILM, Slice of Life and Kilwins, 12pm
Youth Group Events Family Events No School
Hebrew High School Calendar - NEED TO UPDATE
Sept 18, Welcome Back Jungle Rapids Trip, 3pm, Please click here to Register
Oct 9, First Session followed by Family Sukkah Decorating (11-12:30)
Oct 16, Special Family Session at Cemetery, Burying Books and Hoshana Rabba Ghost Stories
Oct 23, Special Family Session at the CAM, Please click here to Register
Oct 30, Normal session
Nov 6, No Session, Rabbi Bender Away
Nov 13, Normal session
Nov 20, Normal session
Nov 27, Thanksgiving break
Dec 3, Havdalah, Pizza, Movie Night, 6pm
Dec 4, Normal session
Dec 11, Normal session
Dec 18, Special Family Chanukah session
Dec 25, Winter break
Jan 1, Winter break
Jan 8, Normal session
Jan 15, MLK break
Jan 22, Normal session
Jan 29, Normal session
Feb 5, Special Family Tu B'shvat session
Feb 12, Normal Session
Feb 19, Presidents Day break
Feb 26, Normal session
Feb 26, Youth Event TBD, 3pm
March 5, Special Family Purim Carnival with Temple of Israel
March 12, No School
March 19, Normal session
March 26, Normal session
April 2, Special Family Chocolate Seder
April 9, Spring Break
April 16, Spring Break
April 23, Normal session (Potential date for Greater Jewish Wilmington Yom Haatzmaut Event)
April 30, Normal session
May 7, Special Family Lag B’Omer Last Day of School
May 21, Pizza and Ice Cream Hang Out, Downtown ILM, Slice of Life and Kilwins, 12pm
End of the School Year Celebration May 2021
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- What a great time the kids - and the adults(!) had on May 16th. Another school year finished!!
- Which one was the most fun?? Making ice cream? Cooking blintzes? Papercrafting flowers? Putting on a play?
- It was the adults who had the most fun! Watching their kids and grandkids enjoying these projects and being actors in a play about the giving of the Torah. The grownups also got to spend time with Amy Ripps, our lead teacher, discussing Shavuot and the Book of Ruth.
- Thank you to Amy for such a fantastic program and to teachers Sasha Freedland and Grace Gleason for joining us to mark the beginning of summer! See you next year!!
BNAI ISRAEL HEBREW SCHOOL
ISJL: OUR PARTNER IN JEWISH EDUCATION
At Bnai Israel Congregation, we’re proud to partner with the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL) to ensure our children an excellent Jewish education.
The ISJL is a regional, trans-denominational Jewish organization serving a thirteen-state southern territory. Our school is one of dozens of religious schools across this region sharing in the ISJL’s Curriculum, coming together each summer for the ISJL Education Conference, and getting visits from our ISJL Education Fellow.
Mon, February 6 2023
15 Shevat 5783
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FebFebruary 12 , 2023Hebrew School
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FebFebruary 12 , 2023Tot Shavuah Tov
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Sunday, May 21st 12:00p to 2:00p
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Wednesday, Feb 8th 10:30a to 12:00p
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FebFebruary 8 , 2023Lunch & Learn: What's the Deal with All of These Rabbinic Holidays?
Wednesday, Feb 8th 12:00p to 1:00p
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FebFebruary 10 , 2023Members Musical Shabbat with Board Installation and Dinner
Friday, Feb 10th 6:00p to 9:00p
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FebFebruary 12 , 2023Hebrew School
Sunday, Feb 12th 10:00a to 11:30a
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FebFebruary 12 , 2023Tot Shavuah Tov
Sunday, Feb 12th 10:30a to 11:30a
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FebFebruary 12 , 2023Men's Club Super Bowl Sunday Party
Sunday, Feb 12th 6:00p to 10:00p
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FebFebruary 13 , 2023Hebrew Class for Beginners
Monday, Feb 13th 1:30p to 2:30p
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FebFebruary 22 , 2023
Wednesday, Feb 22nd 10:30a to 12:00p
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FebFebruary 23 , 2023Joy of Art Show
Thursday, Feb 23rd 12:00a to Sunday, Feb 26th 12:00p
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FebFebruary 26 , 2023Hebrew School
Sunday, Feb 26th 10:00a to 11:30a
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