Learning
Discover how being Jewish makes a difference
We joyfully embrace the Jewish teaching that study leads to actions.
Connecting the next generation of Jewish children to their heritage, culture, and community through innovative play based curriculum, rooted in Tikkun Olam.
We welcome your calls and visits, so please contact the Beit Midrash Administrative Assistant at (925) 736-7146 or schooladmin@bethchaim.com.
Preschool
Our youngest members
Youth
Kindergarten to B’nai Mitzvah and beyond
Adult
Continued learning
“Move to a place where there is learning; you can’t expect learning to move you.”
—Sayings of Fathers, 4:20
We welcome you here
Building connections in the Reform Jewish movement
Jewish Journey
Eli
Member since birth
“Over my Jewish journey in becoming a Bar Mitzvah Beth Chaim has become not only a teacher but a friend. During my years I have learned respect, hard work and determination. The connections and love from the friends I have made will last forever. I am excited to helping the teachers and kids the classroom as a Madricha.”
Member since birth
“Over my Jewish journey in becoming a Bar Mitzvah Beth Chaim has become not only a teacher but a friend. During my years I have learned respect, hard work and determination. The connections and love from the friends I have made will last forever. I am excited to helping the teachers and kids the classroom as a Madricha.”
Life Long Learning
Samantha
Member since 1993
“I have been a member of Beth Chaim for pretty much my entire life. I have gone through religious school, became a Madrichah, and then a teacher. I had my Bat Mitzvah, got married, and had my kids baby namings here, and they now attend our religious school. I could not recommend a better temple with such a loving community and staff that make it such a great experience for me and my family.”
Member since 1993
“I have been a member of Beth Chaim for pretty much my entire life. I have gone through religious school, became a Madrichah, and then a teacher. I had my Bat Mitzvah, got married, and had my kids baby namings here, and they now attend our religious school. I could not recommend a better temple with such a loving community and staff that make it such a great experience for me and my family.”
B'nai Mitzvahs
Denise
Member since 2001
“I joined Beth Chaim as a single parent with a nine year old son. Although I was raised in a Jewish home, my connection to Judaism began when we joined. My son Jason and I shared a B’nai Mitzvah which deepened our faith. I taught third grade Hebrew and Sunday school for 10 years and loved being a part of the children’s lives. Beth Chaim has something for everyone: inclusivity, education, spiritual enrichment, community. A true blessing in my life.”
Member since 2001
“I joined Beth Chaim as a single parent with a nine year old son. Although I was raised in a Jewish home, my connection to Judaism began when we joined. My son Jason and I shared a B’nai Mitzvah which deepened our faith. I taught third grade Hebrew and Sunday school for 10 years and loved being a part of the children’s lives. Beth Chaim has something for everyone: inclusivity, education, spiritual enrichment, community. A true blessing in my life.”
Song & Dance
Talia
Member since 2010
“On my first visit to Beth Chaim I was in preschool and entered all nervous and shy when the nicest person came up to me and said: Welcome, you look new here, would you like a cookie?” I was hooked! I started in pre-K, and will finish my last year as a Madricha before college. I have learned, taught, sang, and danced my way through an amazing childhood at BCC and made friends that will last a lifetime!”
Member since 2010
“On my first visit to Beth Chaim I was in preschool and entered all nervous and shy when the nicest person came up to me and said: Welcome, you look new here, would you like a cookie?” I was hooked! I started in pre-K, and will finish my last year as a Madricha before college. I have learned, taught, sang, and danced my way through an amazing childhood at BCC and made friends that will last a lifetime!”