School Information

We strive at Beth Chai to foster and maintain a positive Jewish identity for ourselves and our children by providing all our members, from the youngest to the oldest, the opportunity to learn about Jewish history, culture, values, and traditions in a humanistic manner.

We stress equally the Jewish and humanist values of taking responsibility for one’s own actions, respecting all human beings, showing compassion for others, maintaining one's integrity, and working for Tikkun Olam (Repair of the World).

For more information, please go to the Education section of our website.

Membership

Beth Chai congregation membership is required for enrollment in Family School. Become a member >

School Year

School begins September 12, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Burning Tree Elementary School, 7900 Beech Tree Road, Bethesda, Maryland. Please pay by August 17, 2009 for the full school year. Registering and paying on time helps us better plan our staffing needs.

Financial Information

Tuition is $540 for grades K-6, $1665 for the Mitzvah year, and $100 for Post-Mitzvah. A discount of $25 is given to each student beyond the first in a single household. Beth Chai welcomes members and students, regardless of their ability to pay. Please contact Joe Gitchell at 301-529-6686 or jgitchel@pinneyassociates.com for a confidential consultation to determine the level of need requested.

Parental Supervision

Note: Parents are expected to be present in school facilities during Family School. Parents leaving during school hours must sign out and leave a cell phone or other emergency number, and must identify another person to accept responsibility for their children while they are not present.

Questions?

Contact Education Director Roni Rosenthal at 301-294-8849 or education@bethchai.org. The school calendar and other information is available at www.bethchai.org.