At Bet Am Shalom, we recognize that learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Jewish learning happens while attending services, packing Purim baskets, planting a garden for our neighbors, and reading a novel on a Jewish topic. To encourage this kind of learning and to accommodate families' busy schedules, we have created a system in which your family can customize the learning for your children. The Peulot Point system (peulot means "activities") allows you to choose activities and services that most interest your family.

Service attendance really acquaints our students with the melodies and text of the worship service, and we notice a high correlation between a child’s comfort with Hebrew and his/her attendance at services.

Attendance at peulot is tracked by trimester. Each student in Kitah Gimmel through Kitah Vav (Grade 3 through Grade 6) is required to collect SIX Peulot Points every trimester. Participating in an activity equals one point. 

At least 3 points must be earned by attending services on Friday night, Saturday morning, or Saturday evening--Havdalah. 

The other 3 points can be earned by attending services, participating in BAS community events, going to youth events (5th & 6th graders), celebrating Jewish holidays at home, attending Jewish life cycle events, reading Jewish books, doing community service, visiting a Jewish museum...

Children should complete a book review form after reading a Jewish book and fill out a mitzvah log to reflect on their Jewish experiences.  These forms can be turned in to their teacher, Ed. Director, or Jennifer.  See attached forms below.

Students and parents can record their Peulot points in the following new ways:

• update the Peulot chart displayed in each child's class. In class students will share their Jewish living experiences.
• email Jennifer [at] betamshalom [dot] org (subject: Peulot%20Points) (Jennifer) your Peulot point information.

The trimesters this year are:

1. September-November
2. December-February
3. March-May

Click here for our full school calendar to see the many opportunities for Jewish experiences.

If you have any questions, please contact our Education Director, Abby Reiken, eddirector [at] betamshalom [dot] org