Early Education for our Youngest Learners

Early Education at Temple Beth Torah

Have fun with your child while they learn Jewish values and traditions! Introducing our engaging Jewish programs for our youngest learners. Tot Shabbat, for our youngest children (6 and under) and our newest program, K Shabbat! Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest on events and programs at Temple Beth Torah.

Tot Shabbat at Temple Beth Torah

For our youngest learners 6 and under, we have Tot Shabbat, a monthly community learning series. Tot Shabbat friends come together at Temple Beth Torah for music, Torah stories, crafts, and snacks. Join Morah Cheryl and Rabbi Sarah for fun-filled Shabbat Mornings that meet from 10:30am to 12:00pm, one Saturday per month in the TBT Sanctuary:

We encourage $36-$72 donations per family for the year to help us fund this and future youth programming. You may send a check to Temple Beth Torah, 42000 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont CA 94539 or, if you prefer, you may donate online here. Select "Education" under Fund Designation and type Tot Shabbat in the Other field. Please note that there is a 3% processing fee for online payments.

Tot Shabbat Schedule for 2026-27

August 15

September 26

October 24

November 21

December 12

January 9

February 20

March 13

April 10

May 8

Questions? Email Rabbi Sarah

K Shabbat

Building on the success of Tot Shabbat, our monthly gathering for young children and their families, we are pleased to offer a new program in 2026-2027: K Shabbat. In addition to Tot Shabbat days, our kindergarteners will attend a special class once a month taught by Morah (Teacher) Cheryl, while parents learn with Rabbi Sarah. Childcare for younger children is available.

Families will learn about Jewish holidays, ritual objects, Torah stories, and more!

K Shabbat Schedule for 2026-27

August 22

October 10

November 14

December 19

January 23

February 27

March 27

April 24

May 22

Tuition: $500 per child for the year (financial assistance is available)
To register, click here

Questions? Email Rabbi Sarah

High Holidays for Young Families

Join us for a spiritual and educational experience with our youngest learners! The Holidays are filled with joy and awe. We will provide child-centered programming for you and your child(ren).

High Holiday Schedule for Young Families

Rosh Hashanah: Sept. 12, 4:00-5:00 pm, Lake Elizabeth

Yom Kippur: Sept. 21, 9:00-10:00 am, TBT

Sukkot: Sept. 26, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, TBT Sukkah

K through 7th Grade Religious Education

At Temple Beth Torah, we value learning in community and individually. The learning we do together is rooted in our love of Judaism and our Jewish values:

A love of Jewish tradition (including holidays, prayers, rituals, and Torah)
A foundation of the Hebrew language
A joyful relationship with the rhythm of Jewish life
A curiosity about diversity within the Jewish world
A sense of belonging and engagement with the synagogue community
A strong sense of Jewish values and how they are put into action to help others and make the world a better place (Tikkun Olam)

For students in grades K-7, we partner with Congregation Beth Emek, a Reform congregation in nearby Pleasanton.

For more information and to register your child(ren), Email Ann Danen.