Dear Ma’yan Tikvah Families,
Please consider this webpage as your gateway into Beth El. It includes the following sections:
Additional information about Beth El is available of course on the rest of the website.
If you are ready to join Beth El, you can easily do so online be filling out the New Members Form and enroll in BE InSpirEd and/or J-LOFT.
We are excited to integrate Ma’yan Tikvah’s commitment to outdoor education! Beginning in the 25-26 school year, one Sunday morning a month will meet at Nobscot (or, occasionally, a different outdoor location), and will include a substantial family-learning component.
BE InSpirEd (Beth El Innovative Spiritual Education) is an immersive, project-based Religious School for grades K-7. It meets on Sunday mornings with asynchronous 1:1 Hebrew language instruction throughout the week. This was a typical day at BE InSpirEd in the 2024-25 school year, with certain updates expected for next year:
Our curriculum bridges Project-based Learning with traditional Jewish text, values, and stories. We take advantage of the arts for students to express their learning, including but not limited to 3D creations, technology, quilting, cooking and theatre.
Every 4-6 weeks, students present a project that captures their own unique, developmentally appropriate analyses of Jewish concepts they’ve tackled in class. For example, after learning about several torah portions connected to the idea of mitzvot (commandments,) each age group completed projects rooted in discussions of the topic. The mitzvah project produced by Kindergarteners was very different from the one created by 7th Graders, but the key questions were overlapping and recurring. This approach is designed to promote sustained engagement with relevant topics over time. In this way, students find their own way in our tradition!
We are fortunate to work with a gifted and passionate teaching staff. Two of our current teachers have significant experience teaching in area public schools. One grew up in Lincoln and is a graduate of the program! All three are active members of our community outside of their classrooms. Most importantly, they guide our students toward compassion and intellectual curiosity. Our teachers are supported by five amazing madrichim (teen teacher assistants), who help provide individual attention to our students, while inspiring them with their kindness, curiosity, and maturity.
Beth El is currently in conversation with the wonderful educators from Ma’yan Tikvah’s Y’ladim BaTeva, in the hope that they will be interested in joining our team.
Beth El in general, and BE InSpirEd in particular, is very inclusive of LGBTQ+ people of all ages, and takes great pride in having a large number of interfaith families who call Beth El their home. This continually applies to the students of BE InSpirEd. All are welcome–always.
Our teachers – several of whom have Special Ed backgrounds – work tirelessly to make BE InSpirEd a supportive place for all learners. Sometimes we duplicate accommodations that work during the week. Sometimes we fashion unique methods for students. As a private synagogue program, we have ample flexibility.
Grades K-2: $875
Grades 3-7: $1,150 (online Hebrew included)
*First-year families receive an automatic 50% discount on tuition
To learn more about Beth El’s educational programs beyond BE InSpirEd, please visit the Youth and Family page.
BE InSpirEd students learning about Beth El’s native plants
6th and 7th grade students presenting their Mitzvot project
Torah Class retreat at Cape Cod
Join us for an open conversation about the journey that’s ahead! Get to know the clergy and leadership team, learn about Beth El’s programming (both existing and newly inspired by Ma’yan Tikvah), share your hopes and desires and ask anything you wish!
These meetings will be with:
Saturday, May 3, 1:30pm
Monday, May 19, 7:30pm
On Zoom
Meet with the team behind Beth El’s educational programs: BEginnings (PreK), BE InSpirEd (K-7) and J-LOFT (8-12); learn more about what these program entail, how we’re revamping them as part of the Ma’yan Tikvah integration, and (hopefully) get answers to all your questions!
These meetings will be with:
Wednesday, May 7, 8:00pm
On Zoom
To schedule 1:1 meetings, please follow the instructions below:
Rabbi Josh Breindel: Please reach out to Shana Hausman, Office Manager at office@bethelsudbury.org, or (978)443-9622
Cantor Vera Broekhuysen: Book directly using Calendly – https://calendly.com/cantorverab/
Shoni Aronovich, Director of Education: Book directly using Calendly – https://calendly.com/shoniaronovich
Aaron Marans, BE InSpirEd Director: Book directly using Calendly https://calendly.com/beinspired-bethelsudbury
Friday, April 25 at 5:30pm
Beth El
Geared towards: Families with young children, school-age kids, adults
Every fourth Friday at Beth El holds a special family-oriented Kabbalat Shabbat. Join us at 5:30pm for Tot-Shabbat – songs and stories for families with kids under 5 (older ones invited too!). At 6:15pm we’ll served a community-catered delicious dinner, followed by a musical, interactive, and brief shabbat service! Families are invited to come to any or all parts of the evening.
Sunday, April 27 at 8:45am
Beth El
Geared towards: Families with PreK Children
BEginnings is a monthly Sunday morning introduction to Jewish education for families with children 0-5 years old. Each morning includes a light bagel breakfast, and Kehilla (community) time, followed by parallel child and parent programming.
Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm
Beth El
Geared towards: Adultss, school-age kids
We will celebrate as it’s done in Israel, with traditional Israeli food, music, dance and festivities that will be fun for all!
Parents and students: While the musical performance is certainly appropriate for all ages, there will be teen activities and childcare offered from 7:15-9:00pm.
Wednesday, May 7 at 6:00am
Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord
Geared towards: Adults
Please join us for our first-ever Beth El bird walk at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Concord. The walk is for total novices as well as experienced birders; we will all learn from one another. We will walk for about 2 miles along level but probably muddy trails and are likely to see and hear a nice variety of springtime birds. In addition to viewing the birds and chatting about their natural history, we will have a chance to practice “auditory mindfulness” as we listen to the early morning bird song. Meet us either at Beth El at 6:00am or at Great Meadows NWR at 6:30am!
Friday, May 16 at 7:30pm
Beth El
Geared towards: Adults
On the third Friday night of each month, Beth El musicians and singers go all-out to create a musically exciting, instrumentally rich Shabbat evening experience for our community. Come sing with the strains of accordion, cello, clarinet, drums, fiddle, guitar, keyboard, saxophone, and more, and the sweet harmonies of the Rinah singers!
No registration required
Saturday, May 17 at 2:00pm
Nobscot Scout Reservation
Geared towards: Adults
Celebrate Creation with a moderate spring hike with views from Tippling Rock. We’ll offer moments to appreciate the natural world as we connect to Shabbat through conversation, stories and song. All are welcome!
No registration required
Friday, May 23 at 5:30pm
Beth El
Geared towards: Families with young children, school-age kids, adults
Shabbat is for everyone! Join us at 5:30pm for Tot-Shabbat – songs and stories for families with kids under 5 (older ones invited too!). At 6:15pm we’ll served a community-catered delicious dinner, followed by a musical, interactive, and brief shabbat service!
Sunday, June 1 at 1:00pm
Concord (address provided upon registration)
Geared towards: Families with young children, school-age kids, adults
Join Beth El and Ma’yan Tikvah to celebrate nature, community, and new beginnings — farm-style! Play with the goats and chickens, learn how to make your own ice cream and butter, and much more!
Monday, June 2 at 10:00am
Drumlin Farm in Lincoln
Geared towards: Adults
Celebrate Shavuot in the beauty of nature with our annual walk up the drumlin! Together, we’ll carry the Torah to the top of the hill and hear the Ten Commandments in the sanctuary of Creation. Bring a picnic snack (and some songs to share) as we relax together following the reading. We have special permission to access the drumlin as the nature center (and bathrooms) will be closed that day.
No registration required
Friday, June 20 at 7:30pm
Beth El
Geared towards: Adults
On the third Friday night of each month, Beth El musicians and singers go all-out to create a musically exciting, instrumentally rich Shabbat evening experience for our community. Come sing with the strains of accordion, cello, clarinet, drums, fiddle, guitar, keyboard, saxophone, and more, and the sweet harmonies of the Rinah singers!
No registration required
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00pm
Gray Reservation
Geared towards: Adults
Celebrate Creation with a moderate spring hike with views from Tippling Rock. We’ll offer moments to appreciate the natural world as we connect to Shabbat through conversation, stories and song. All are welcome!
No registration required
Friday, July 11 at 5:00pm
Wayland Town Beach
Geared towards: Families with young children, school-age kids, adults
Welcome Shabbat with a joyous, energetic and musical service, open to everyone! Enjoy the sound of water, the voices of children at play, and voices raised in song as we welcome Shabbat. Bring your beach chairs and towels, as well as picnic food – shoes are optional.
No registration required
Friday, August 8 at 5:00pm
Wayland Town Beach
Geared towards: Families with young children, school-age kids, adults
Welcome Shabbat with a joyous, energetic and musical service, open to everyone! Enjoy the sound of water, the voices of children at play, and voices raised in song as we welcome Shabbat. Bring your beach chairs and towels, as well as picnic food – shoes are optional.
No registration required
Main office: (978)443-9622
Rabbi Josh Breindel: rabbi@bethelsudbury.org / ext. 103
Cantor Vera Broekhuysen: cantor@bethelsudbury.org / ext. 105
Shoni Aronovich, Director of Education: youth@bethelsudbury.org / ext. 107
Aaron Marans, BE InSpirEd Director: beinspired@bethelsudbury.org / ext. 103
Beth Schine, Administrator: templeadmin@bethelsudbury.org / ext. 103
Jerry Kazin, President: president@bethelsudbury.org
105 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
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