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Religious School Registration

2025 - 2026 Religious School Registration

Welcome to our vibrant community of learners!

At the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School, our students learn with enthusiastic, knowledgeable teachers, engage in meaningful conversations, enjoy hands-on projects, and experience a connection to the past that will help guide their future through a meaningful Jewish education experience.
Click here HERE for an overview of this year's tuition figures. Please note that tuition includes the price of snacks and all other learning materials.

Cost should never be a barrier to Jewish learning and engagement. To inquire about financial aid or any other concerns regarding religious school tuition, please email our Director of Education and Engagement at calle-schueler@tbeithaca.org.
 
If you have a website login, please log in before completing the registration form. You do not need to be a member of Temple Beth-El to register your children in the Religious School! Please contact Calle Schueler for more information.
Section A: Family Information
All emails and mailings from the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School will be sent to all caregivers.  In case of urgent need, Caregiver #1 will be notified first.
Please provide an emergency contact number in case neither the primary or secondary contacts can be reached.
(please note that non-members will be billed a $100 surcharge for enrollment in K-7th grade)
TBE is a community that prides itself on our diversity.  It is important to us to uplift and accommodate the whole spectrum of Jewish experience.  Tell us about your family's Jewish story (ex: We are Soviet, We are Sephardic, We are Interfaith, etc...).
Section B: Student Enrollment Information
Student 1 Information
All members of our school community are invited, but not required, to share their pronouns with the expectation that they will be honored and respected.
An email is required for Midrasha students.
Your child will be placed in the same grade at religious school unless you have made other arrangements with the Director of Education and Engagement. Please reach out with any questions.
You may select the Gesher Afterschool program for children enrolled in grades 2-7. Gesher ("bridge") is our Wednesday after school program for our  students who come directly to TBE from their secular schools starting at 2:00 PM
Please check the box to enroll this student in the Gesher Afterschool Program (Available for grades 2-5 only)
Please note that all food served at TBE's youth and family programs will be kosher and nut-free.
You can upload a maximum of 1 files.

By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School of Temple Beth-El and I declare the following to be true:

1. I certify that my child(ren) meet(s) all New York State vaccination requirements

2. I will keep my child(ren) home if they:

a) have a fever or have had one in the previous twenty-four hours, are vomiting, or have had intestinal disturbance in the previous twenty-four (24) hours
b) have heavy nasal discharge and/or cough
c ) have discharge from eye(s)
d) have symptoms of a possible communicable disease
e) have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the previous ten days

3. I authorize the Director of Education and Engagement, or a person designated by the Director of Education and Engagement, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is indicated. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.



Parent or Guardian Signature - By typing my name above, I confirm that I have read, understood and agreed to the above.
Student 2 Information
All members of our school community are invited, but not required, to share their pronouns with the expectation that they will be honored and respected.
An email is required for Midrasha students.
Your child will be placed in the same grade at religious school unless you have made other arrangements with the Director of Education and Engagement. Please reach out with any questions.
You may select the Gesher Afterschool program for children enrolled in grades 2-7. Gesher ("bridge") is our Wednesday after school program for our  students who come directly to TBE from their secular schools starting at 2:00 PM
Please check the box to enroll this student in the Gesher Afterschool Program (Available for grades 2-7 only)
Please note that all food served at TBE's youth and family programs will be kosher and nut-free.
You can upload a maximum of 1 files.

By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School of Temple Beth-El and I declare the following to be true:

1. I certify that my child(ren) meet(s) all New York State vaccination requirements

2. I will keep my child(ren) home if they: 

a) have a fever or have had one in the previous twenty-four  hours, are vomiting, or have had intestinal disturbance in the previous twenty-four (24) hours
b) have heavy nasal discharge and/or cough
c ) have discharge from eye(s)
d) have symptoms of a possible communicable disease
e) have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the previous ten days

3. I authorize the Director of Education and Engagement, or a person designated by the Director of Education and Engagement, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is indicated. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.



Parent or Guardian Signature - By typing my name, I confirm that I have read, understood and agreed to the above.
Student 3 Information
All members of our school community are invited, but not required, to share their pronouns with the expectation that they will be honored and respected.
An email is required for Midrasha students.
Your child will be placed in the same grade at religious school unless you have made other arrangements with the Director of Education and Engagement. Please reach out with any questions.
You may select the Gesher Afterschool program for children enrolled in grades 2-7. Gesher ("bridge") is our Wednesday after school program for our  students who come directly to TBE from their secular schools starting at 2:00 PM
Please check the box to enroll this student in the Gesher Afterschool Program (Available for grades 2-7 only)
Please note that all food served at TBE's youth and family programs will be kosher and nut-free.
You can upload a maximum of 1 files.

By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School of Temple Beth-El and I declare the following to be true:

1. I certify that my child(ren) meet(s) all New York State vaccination requirements

2. I will keep my child(ren) home if they: 

a) have a fever or have had one in the previous twenty-four hours, are vomiting, or have had intestinal disturbance in the previous twenty-four (24) hours
b) have heavy nasal discharge and/or cough
c ) have discharge from eye(s)
d) have symptoms of a possible communicable disease
e) have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the previous ten days

3. I authorize the Director of Education and Engagement, or a person designated by the Director of Education and Engagement, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is indicated. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.



Parent or Guardian Signature - By typing my name, I confirm that I have read, understood and agreed to the above.
Student 4 Information
All members of our school community are invited, but not required, to share their pronouns with the expectation that they will be honored and respected.
An email is required for all Midrashsa students.
Your child will be placed in the same grade at religious school unless you have made other arrangements with the Director of Education and Engagement. Please reach out with any questions.
You may select the Gesher Afterschool program for children enrolled in grades 2-7. Gesher ("bridge") is our Wednesday after school program for our  students who come directly to TBE from their secular schools starting at 2:00 PM
Please check the box to enroll this student in the Gesher Afterschool Program (Available for grades 2-7 only)
Please note that all food served at TBE's youth and family programs will be kosher and nut-free.
You can upload a maximum of 1 files.

By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School of Temple Beth-El and I declare the following to be true:

1. I certify that my child(ren) meet(s) all New York State vaccination requirements

2. I will keep my child(ren) home if they: 

  1. a) have a fever or have had one in the previous twenty-four  hours, are vomiting, or have had intestinal disturbance in the previous twenty-four (24) hours
  2. b) have heavy nasal discharge and/or cough
  3. c ) have discharge from eye(s)
  4. d) have symptoms of a possible communicable disease
  5. e) have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 in the previous ten days

3. I authorize the Director of Education and Engagement, or a person designated by the Director of Education and Engagement, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is indicated. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.



Parent or Guardian Signature - By typing my name, I confirm that I have read, understood and agreed to the above.


 
Section C: Media Release Form

Many wonderful events take place at the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School and we like to take photographs and record videos to celebrate student achievement and share our amazing educational programs with the community. Photographs and videos may be used in print materials such as fliers and brochures, included in the monthly family newsletter, and/or posted on the Temple Beth-El website or social media to advertise our programs.

We understand and respect decisions that families make regarding use of their child(ren)'s image(s).  It's also important to have an outward facing presence (like the website) full of smiling faces.  Please consider allowing us to use the photographs we take on both external and internal materials.

Section D: Payment Information
Tuition Rates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
 
Nitzanim $75 for all participants
Gan (Kindergarten) & Aleph (First Grade) $650 for members, $750 for non-members
Bet-Zayin (2nd - 7th Grade) $950 for members, $1050 for non-members
Gesher $300 for members, $400 for non-members
Midrasha $400 for members and non-members
Please note that non-members will be billed a $100 surcharge for enrollment in K-7th grade.  Member families receive a 10% discount for every additional student enrolled in Gan - Zayin

How much does it cost to run Religious School?

It costs about $1,500 per student to offer the rich, engaging, and meaningful Jewish education that makes the Rabbi Felix Aber Religious School so special. We’re proud to have community support to make our program accessible to all Ithaca-area families. If your family is in a position to help us meet the actual cost of education, we welcome you to include a contribution during registration to help cover the “actual cost” of Religious School. Every dollar above the base tuition helps us open our doors wider to welcome more families and ensure we can hire and retain the passionate, dedicated faculty our students deserve. Your support makes a real difference. Thank you for being a vital part of our community.
Financial Aid
At Temple Beth-El, we are committed to ensuring that every child in our community has access to a quality Jewish education.  We believe that finances should never be a barrier to participation in our religious school, and we are dedicated to supporting our families in a manner that upholds the dignity, privacy and trust of all involved.  To review our financial aid policy, please click HERE.  
By entering my name below, I accept these commitments to Jewish Education for the next generation both financial and logistical.

 

Wed, April 30 2025 2 Iyyar 5785