Nefesh

The Nefesh After-School Religious Studies Program, 2017-2018

After-school religious studies will take place in Scottsdale once again for the 2017-2018 academic year!  Nefesh is a program is geared towards students in grades K/1-4.* It is designed to provide students with an opportunity for supplemental education in Jewish holidays and practice, Biblical study that is textually-based, an encouraging learning environment, and positive student-mentor relationship.  

Nefesh is organized and run by Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale and takes place after school at the J. It is open to all families at Pardes and other schools. Instruction will be provided by Rabbi Yossi Bryski, as well as two Israeli Ambassador's from Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz' yeshiva in Israel (a school that combines religious education with Israeli military service).

The first semester of the Nefesh program will run from the week of August 14th through the week of December 18th.  The program is organized as follows:

• Monday:  Chumash (Bible) with commentary.  Grades 1-4.  
  • For interested grade K families, please speak with Ariella Friedman prior to enrolling
• Wednesday:  Jewish Holidays and Halacha (Jewish law).  Grades K-4

All sessions will take place from 3:45-5:25, which will include time for educational content, a kosher snack (provided) and activities.  Students will be escorted from Pardes to the J by the Nefesh instructors or may be dropped off by parents if arriving from other schools.  Parent pickup at the J is by 5:30 PM. 

Program Dates:

Program Fees

Fees for the Nefesh program cover the cost of books and snacks and are listed below:

Mondays (18 sessions): $325

Weds (15 sessions): $270

Sign up for both days (discounted rate): $550

For those families wishing to enroll in Nefesh but for whom cost may be an issue, please reach out to us via the contact information below.  No family will be turned away for financial reasons.

This opportunity aims to serve as an engaging and positive experience for our children, one that will provide an enriching exposure to religious studies and a positive Jewish learning environment.  If you are interested in this program, please contact Ariella Friedman at AriellaFriedmanMD@gmail.com or (516) 316-1248 for more information.  Thank you!

*For parents of students in other grades interested in supplemental Jewish learning, please contact us to learn about additional opportunities.

CLICK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO NEFESH.

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STUDENTS INFORMATION

* Student First Name

* Student Last Name

* Hebrew Name

Student Nick Name

* Date of Birth

* Grade in School

* Current Elementary School

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PARENT INFORMATION

* Parent First Name

* Parent Last Name

* Email

* Home Phone Number

* Cell Phone

* Work Phone

* Address

* City

* State

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* Zip Code

* Parent First Name

* Parent Last Name

Email

Home Phone Number

Cell Phone

Work Phone

* Address

* City

* State

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* Zip Code

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EMERGENCY CONTACT

Emergency Contact Information  

In case of emergency and we are unable to contact either parent/guardian; we may contact: 

* First Name

* Last Name

* Phone

* Alternate Phone Number

* Relationship to Child

In case of a medical emergency, please contact:

* Physician's Name

* Physician's Number

* Dentist's Name

* Dentist's Number

Does your child have any health issues in which we need to be aware?

Does your child have any medications in which we need to be aware?

Does your child have any allergies in which we need to be aware?

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GENERAL LEARNING PROFILE

* Does your child have any learning issues in which we need to be aware or address?

Is there anything you would like us to know about your child? Likes/dislikes, hobbies, interests, strengths/weaknesses, significant changes at home/school within the last year?

* Does your child receive any special education services at his/her private school?

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CONSENT FORM

In case of medical or surgical emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by a representative of the Nefesh Program to hospitalize, secure treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery for the applicant named.  All attempts will be made to contact parent beforehand.

I certify that my child listed above is physically able to participate in all activities that are in conjunction with the Nefesh Program for the period commencing August 2017 through December 2017.

I hereby release Congregation Beth Tefillah, the Jewish Community Center, and the Nefesh program and allied organizations, their agents and employees from any and all liabilities of any nature whatsoever that may arise from his/her participation in any related activity.

Please fill in your full name and date to electronically accept the above authorization and to complete the enrollment process. 

* Parent Signature

* Date

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PAYMENT OPTIONS

Enrollment Options

Specify if you plan to enroll your child in only one subject on any of those days:

 

Enrollment Options

Monday: Chumash (Bible) and Commentary Grade 1-4Wednesday: Jewish Holidays and Halacha (Jewish law). Grades K-4

Select day(s) of enrollment:

 

* Payment Options

Please Select OneMondays (18 sessions): $325Wednesdays (15 sessions): $270Sign up for both days (discounted rate): $550

Select and submit your corresponding payment.