High School of Jewish Studies &
Merit Scholarship Program

Sponsored by Beth El Synagogue

I. GOALS & OBJECTIVES

The High School of Jewish Studies offers a contemporary curriculum which is geared to the needs and interests of Jewish teenagers. The program includes a variety of subjects in areas which allow High School students to acquire Jewish knowledge and values in preparation for the future.

The general goals are as follows:

1. To develop a sensitivity to Jewish culture - history, literature and arts
2. To help the student develop a positive Jewish identity, with special attention to self, family and community
3. To plant a seed for commitment - to the local Jewish community, to Israel and to K'lal Yisrael
4. To provide an understanding of the different branches of Judaism and the relationship of Judaism to other religions, cults, etc.

II. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. The High School program is open to all Jewish high school students in the Omaha area.
2. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings at Beth El Synagogue.
3. There is a $60/student/semester program fee or $75/semester for 2 students of the same family for Beth El Synagogue members. For Non-Beth El Synagogue members the fee is $75/student/semester or $95/semester for 2 students.

III. MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Open to all Beth El Synagogue students enrolled in the High School of Jewish Studies, this optional program provides scholarships for a trip to Israel or for college studies. Program details are available in the school office.

Dinner Nights for the Spring Semester

Dinner Program: We will meet from 6:00pm to 7:00pm for Dinner and a Program. Remaining dinner nights this semester are as follows:

February 1
March 1
May 10

A good time at a recent high school dinner

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Table of Contents

Goals & Objectives

General Information

Merit Scholarship Program

Course Catalogue

High School Dinners