Midrasha in Berkeley

Midrasha is open to all students in 8th through 12th grades. One need not be a member of a congregation or have previous religious school experience to enroll. Sunday morning classes are held at Congregation Beth El, 1301 Oxford Street, Berkeley. The Monday afternoon  Tanach class is held at Congregation Beth Israel, 1630 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. 

Registration for Sunday classes is on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes close at around 15 students, so please send in your registration form as soon as possible. Second semester choices will be announced in December.

Sunday Morning Schedule

First Hour (9:30 – 10:20)
Break (10:20-10:40)
Second Hour (10:45 – 11:35)
Third Hour (11:40 – 12:30)

Break and Breakfast

For 10 minutes before classes, students can purchase baguettes, donuts and drinks. This gives you a chance to grab a bite to eat, see friends and get to class on time. There is also a 20-minute break between first and second periods. This enables students to socialize and snack. All food on sale and food at all Midrasha functions is Kosher. Students may not leave school grounds during the break. During break students may participate in making sandwiches for the homeless, playing board games or just “hanging out.”

Attendance

Parents often ask how they can help with the school. Here’s how: Encourage good attendance and promptness. We urge you to help create the proper learning environment by making sure your children come promptly at 9:30 a.m. and maintain excellent attendance. When teachers are able to teach a consistent group of students, classes are more enjoyable for everyone. Much of what constitutes a rich Jewish education consists of the acquisition of value concepts and language skills, requiring the interchange that takes place in the classroom. Therefore consistent attendance is very important.