Brit of Education
A covenant between parents & the Beth Chaim Religious School
This Brit is a contract between the Religious School of Congregation Beth Chaim and our families, together we agree that:
- Religious School can educate our children about Judaism, but Only in our homes can we turn them into caring, committed Jews by teaching through our own dedication to study, prayer and the welfare of K’lal Yisrael, the worldwide Jewish community.
- Religious School can teach about Jewish rituals, but Only in our homes can we transmit the meaning of these ancient and beautiful rituals into the essence of our lives.
- Religious School can teach about God, but Only in our homes can we instill a sense of spirituality and connectedness to Jewish history, theology and peoplehood.
- Religious School can teach Jewish ethics and principles, but only in our homes can we demonstrate these values in our everyday personal and business dealings.
- Religious School can teach about Shabbat, but only in our homes can we instill the meaning and spirit of Shabbat by providing the experience of Shabbat shalom.
- Religious School can teach the rituals of Jewish prayer, but only by attending Shabbat and holiday services, can we ensure participation and a level of comfort with synagogue life and practice.
- Religious School can teach the messages of Torah, but only in our homes can we demonstrate the importance of continued dialogue with this ancient text by engaging in family discussions centered on Jewish themes and values.
- Religious School can teach the ideals of Tikkun Olam, but only in our homes can we demonstrate this value by involving ourselves in bettering our world.
families can create strong Jewish identities in our students and inspire a love of Judaism which will carry them well beyond their Religious School years, creating in our children and in our selves a love of lifelong Jewish learning.