By Ramona L. Brand, Director of Youth Learning
Religious School Registration is Open for the 2025-26 year!
Summer may be in full swing, but I am busy preparing for our next fabulous school year. TBE Religious School registration is now open. All the information you need to register is below!
Religious school is open to all members of Temple Beth-El! To find all of our registration links visit https://www.bethelrichmond.org/school.
If you are a returning school family register at www.bethelrichmond.org/school_enrollment.php
New and existing members of TBE who are registering students for the first time will receive complimentary school tuition for the 2025-2026 school year.
Email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org or Krista Fidlow at k.fidlow@bethelrichmond.org for specific first-year registration instructions.
If you are becoming a member of Temple Beth-El, please fill out the membership form before registering your child for religious school.
You will find the membership form at https://www.bethelrichmond.org/form/membership. Once you fill out the membership form you may register your child using the registration link above, but please email Ramona or Krista for specific first-year registration instructions.
Tuition must be paid in full when registering your student/s. You can find the financial aid form at https://www.bethelrichmond.org/form/SchoolAid24-25. No family is turned away for financial circumstances. The financial aid process is strictly confidential.
We ask that you register your child for school by Aug. 15. We look forward to welcoming your student back to religious school.
Opening Day of Religious School
Sunday, Aug. 24 is the opening day of Religious School and Wednesday, Aug. 27, is the first Midweek class.
For more information about our Religious School or to request a school tour, contact Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org
Local Better2Write Essay winner is now the NATIONAL Better2Write Essay winner!
Recently in the Reflector, I was excited to announce that Jacob Farzad, a rising 10th grader, at the Religious School was awarded first place in the Better2Write essay contest, a component of our Better Together program. It is our absolute delight to announce that Jacob’s essay was awarded First Place in the National Contest, competing against all other High School local winners across the country!
Kol HaKavod, Jacob! We are immensely proud of you!
August Religious School Calendar
Friday, Aug. 1: Shabbat in the Park at Deep Run Park. 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21: Teacher and Madrichim Orientation meeting at the school. 6– 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 24: Opening Day of Religious School
Wednesday, Aug. 27: First Day of Midweek classes
Temple Beth-El Religious School is Hiring!
Seeking teachers for the Religious School. Positions available for Sunday classroom teachers: Kindergarten and Grade 1, and Virtual Hebrew teacher. Excellent compensation and some positions can be combined.
If you would like to be a part of our dynamic team for the 2025-2026 academic year email Ramona at r.brand@bethelrichmond.org