 Jewish learning is treasured at Congregation Bet Ha'am. Learning opportunities extend from early childhood through adult, including Hebrew language instruction and bar/bat mitzvah preparation. Torah study is held every Shabbat morning. Our Religious School serves more than 225 students from kindergarten through high school. Classes are held on Sundays.
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Judaism is more than just a religion: it's a culture, a language, a way of life. And, integrated fully into these Jewish traditions are unique words and sayings. Though words may have different roots or origins (Hebrew, Yiddish, German), their meanings are universal throughout the Jewish community. The glossary below will introduce you to some of the more common sayings appropriate for lifestyle and holiday events.
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 Ester and Ruzya: How My Grandmothers Survived Hitler’s War
Ester and Ruzya is a memoir written by Masha Gessen, journalist and loving granddaughter. This tale of two Jewish women who survived the Holocaust and decades of life in Communist Russia tells of strength, courage and determination.
 Heir to a Glimmering World
In the style of Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters and in homage to their novels, Cynthia Ozick has written Heir to a Glimmering World, an exploration of hope, love, idealism and personal character.
 Night, A Memoir
Night is the quintessential Holocaust story. Told from the perspective of an adolescent, Wiesel shares his story of the time that he spent under Nazi rule.
 A Vision of Holiness: The Future of Reform Judaism
This book was created for those who are interested in modern Liberal Judaism. Though written in a somewhat scholarly style, A Vision of Holiness will appeal to all who are searching to identify their own religious place. As Rabbi Levy said, "my hope is that [the book's] pages will challenge all of its Jewish readers, Reform or not, to reflect on the nature of their religious lives and deepen their relationships with God, their absorption in Torah, and their critical commitment to the destiny of the Jewish people and the Jewish state."
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Confused about a Jewish term? Looking for the right Jewish phrase? We have the answers... click here for a glossary of Jewish terms.
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