Nefesh

The Nefesh program will be continuing for the 2021-2022 academic year! Nefesh is a program geared towards students in grades K-6. It is designed to provide students with an opportunity for supplemental education in Jewish holidays and practice, spirituality, Torah study that is textually-based, an encouraging learning environment, and a positive student-mentor relationship.

The program is divided into two courses:

1)  Jewish Holidays, calendar, and Jewish law (Halacha).  Parsha (weekly Torah portion) may be included, time permitting each session.  This class will meet in person at Congregation Beth Tefillah by Morah Aliza Goldenberg on Thursdays from 3:30-5 PM. Masks are strongly encouraged.  Classes begin on August 26th.  Grades K-4.

2) Chumash.  This class focuses on skill building and content.  This program meets virtually twice a week for half hour sessions and is divided by age group and skill level.  Students will meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday after school.  Classes begin the week of October 4th.  Grades 2-6.

Nefesh is open to all families at Pardes and other schools.

Program Dates:

Jewish Holidays: Thursdays, August 26-December 16, EXCLUDING: September 9, September 16, and November 25.

Chumash: Beginning the week of October 4, specific dates TBD.

Program Fees

Fees for the Nefesh program cover the cost of professional fees, books, and supplies and are listed below.  Registration is open at the moment only for the Holiday/Halacha class.  Chumash enrollment will be available in September.

$300 (CBT Member), $350 (CBT Non-Member)

Sibling discount of $25 for each additional child.  

Please complete a separate registration for each child.

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

What previous Hebrew or Judaics education has your child received? Please select all that apply.

Jewish Day SchoolPrior Nefesh EnrollmentHebrew/Sunday SchoolPrivate TutoringOther

If you selected "other" above, please explain:

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PARENT INFORMATION

* Parent First Name

* Parent Last Name

* Email

* Cell Phone

* Address

* City

* State

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* Zip Code

* Parent First Name

* Parent Last Name

Email

Cell 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

* Relationship to Child

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

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

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

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GENERAL LEARNING PROFILE

* Does your child have any learning differences of which we need to be aware or address? Does he or she receive any special educational services at his or her regular school?

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 have any emotional or behavioral issues of which we need to be aware?

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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 2021 through December 2021.

I hereby release Congregation Beth Tefillah, Goldenberg Learning, Ariella Friedman, 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, including illness or medical consequences related to the covid pandemic.

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

Thursday - Jewish Holidays and Calendar (grades K-4)

 

 

* Payment Options

Please Select OneCBT Member: Jewish Holidays and Halacha - FIRST CHILD - $300CBT Non-Member: Jewish Holidays and Halacha - FIRST CHILD - $350CBT Member: Jewish Holidays and Halacha - ADDITIONAL CHILD - $275 (Discounted Rate)CBT Non-Member: Jewish Holidays and Halacha - ADDITIONAL CHILD - $325 (Discounted Rate)I will be applying for financial assistance and will fill out the CBT financial aid forms.

Select and submit your corresponding payment.