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Jewish education is a lifelong meaningful, dynamic, challenging, joyful, and inspiring journey. Through our formal and informal educational programs, we hope to inspire a love of Jewish learning, a commitment to tikkun olam, and a deep connection to Israel in all of our students.
Our strong youth programs are aimed at building Jewish identity with a foundation for a lifelong engagement with Jewish life throughout their lives. Our Living Judaism Religious School experience is complemented in the teen years by our Teen Center, as well as URJ summer camps and URJ programs such as the Religious Action Center’s L’taken Seminar. Our dedicated teaching staff and youth directors engage our children and help them to apply Jewish values to their everyday lives.
Our educational programs extend far beyond our youth. Adult learners have opportunities each week to study with our Rabbis, Cantor and with leaders in the Jewish community. Ranging from weekly Torah study to Lunch and Learn classes to exploring Judaism and bringing in world-renowned scholars, our programs inspire congregants to keep growing and to stay engaged in Jewish study.
B’nai Mitzvah
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Temple Shaaray Tefila offers an outstanding B’nai Mitzvah program designed to make the preparation process clear, helpful and hopefully, stress free. Our goal is for your child to become an active, well-educated and responsible member of the Jewish community.
The B’nai Mitzvah program, an extension of our Religious School, teaches students to read and chant Torah, Haftorah and lead our congregation in worship during their B’nai Mitzvah ceremony.
In order to create a truly memorable occasion, a vital part of the Temple Shaaray Tefila B’nai Mitzvah experience entails participation from parents and family members.
Our dedicated rabbis, cantor, tutors, educators, and staff are involved during every step of the B’nai Mitzvah process. Below, please find a grade by grade overview of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah journey.
As questions arise, please feel free to contact Cantor Ines at 914.666.3133.
Adult Learning
At Temple Shaaray Tefila we believe that Jewish learning is a lifelong journey. Here are some of the ways you and your family can grow and learn with us:
- B’nai Mitzvah and confirmation classes
- Frequent lectures on topics including current events, Israel, life cycle stages, and Jewish learning
- Rabbi-led Torah study every Saturday morning
- Leadership training program
You Can learn more at the TST learns page.

Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Not every Jewish adult was Bar or Bat Mitzvah at age 13, and it’s never too late to celebrate this incredible milestone! Led by Rabbi Emeritus Greenberg, our Adult B’nai Mitzvah class is a two year experience which includes both Hebrew reading instruction and Jewish learning. The culmination of the class is a B’nai Mitzvah service, where students’ achievements are recognized by the congregation. We have had students participate ranging in age from 18 to 80, all of who are incredibly grateful for this opportunity. Classes start every other year. Call the Temple office for more information.

Adult Confirmation
Jewish learning doesn’t end when one becomes a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. We believe that adults should also have the opportunity for continued and meaningful learning. This year-long Adult Confirmation class, led by Rabbi Nevarez, explores our foundational Hebrew texts and rabbinic literature, while drawing upon current events, ritual, personal Jewish journeys, and other topics of interest. Classes start every other year. Contact the Temple office for more information.

Rabbi’s Forum
Mondays at noon – Forum With the Rabbi
Stop by on zoom and enjoy a weekly discussion of Jewish teachings and ideas, and their application to contemporary life.

Torah Study
Saturdays at 8:50 am – Minyan Service and Torah Study
Join us for Minyan service followed by a discussion of the weekly parsha.
For 2024, we'll be in person with a zoom option starting in the summer.
Each session will also feature a reading of the Prophets. No Hebrew knowledge or previous Torah study experience is necessary and first timers are warmly welcomed! For more information please call the office.
