Peulot Points:
In accordance with our new Hebrew School format, students in grades Gimmel to Vav (3rd–6th) are required to attend a certain number of outside-the-classroom activities. Last year we called them electives. This year we call them peulot, which is Hebrew for “activities.” These may be regular or holiday services, BAS events, or other experiences.

The year is divided into three trimesters. Attendance at peulot is tracked by trimester. Each student is required to collect SIX “Peulot Points” every trimester. Participating in an activity equals one point.

Out of the total of six points per trimester:

• at least THREE points must be earned by attending services
• at least ONE point must be earned by attending a BAS event
• the other TWO points may also be earned by private activities approved by the Education Director and reported on by the student. Such activities might include watching a movie, reading a book or visiting an exhibition that is related to Judaism/Israel and writing a short review about it.
• You can also gain Peulot Points by performing a mitzvah such as putting up a mezuzah at home, visiting a sick friend, or walking in a breast cancer walk and filling out a performance diary.

Each student in grades Gimmel to Vav has a Peulot Points folder at BAS that she/he is responsible for updating after achieving each point. The folders will be kept in a file box and brought to each service and event.
The trimesters this year are:
1. September 13-November 30
2. December 1-February 28
3. March 1-June 6
Please see the file attached below for Upcoming Trimester’s ‘Peulot Points’ Opportunities at BAS, a mitzvah log and book review form.

If you have any questions or if you would like to run a new ‘Peulot Points’ activity, please contact our Education Director, Cantor Marcey Wagner, eddirector [at] betamshalom [dot] org