Even our youngest toddle across the bima. Jewish values and traditions emphasize not just love for our children, but intentional efforts to include them in our legacy as they grow to carry it forward. Our programs are designed to encourage their development as mensches (good people) who connect to Jewish+ life and contribute to their community — from the Center to Greater Miami and beyond.
Immersing and engaging students pre-b'mitzvah age in Jewish heritage, traditions and history.
Our program is designed to be flexible and responsive, adapting to the needs and abilities of each class while creating meaningful Jewish experiences, not simply Jewish lessons.
Possible content includes:
Curriculum is adjusted to each student's needs and abilities.
Age-appropriate learning.
Students learn how to find answers to their own Jewish questions — about Jewish practice, Jewish life, Torah, holidays, and values — using trusted online Jewish resources and texts. Students begin becoming independent Jewish learners.
Instead of only worksheets, students complete meaningful projects that allow them to explore Jewish ideas creatively and collaboratively.
Rather than another classroom lesson, this becomes an interactive, hands-on block where students experience Judaism.
Hands-on practice such as:
Long-term projects that allow students to leave a meaningful contribution to the community.
Interactive learning using museum-style exhibits, artifacts, historical exploration, and hands-on discovery.
Camp Shemesh is where so many memories begin—and we love keeping the adventure going all year. With Winter Camp, Spring/Passover Camp, and school day-out programs, your child can stay connected, keep exploring, and have fun with friends in every season. We welcome children from 12 months through rising 6th grade.
Care and activities on school holidays and teacher planning days — for the days Gordon School and other local schools are closed but you still need somewhere fun for the kids to be.
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The secret sauce is one part learning to two parts play and exploration. Programs empower the skills they have and develop their skills-in-progress, all while giving individualized support as they grow. Here, they're practicing social skills, embracing Jewish values, developing relationships, and — most importantly — get to be kids!
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Our vision is for anyone who comes to the Center to feel they belong — whether they were born Jewish, chose Judaism, or neither. Your support keeps us going. We hope you'll join us in nurturing a community where all of us can thrive.
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Center for Jewish Life at Beth David
2625 SW 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33129
305-854-3911
EIN: 59-0637812
