Youth Education

Teaching our children Progressive Jewish values and history from a young age is so important.

TBI is proud to offer a range of courses and classes to educate Jewish youth and children, including preparing them for their B’nei mitvah (bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah).

B’nei Mitzvah Program

Tuesdays 4.30pm
(during school term)

Our dedicated course is the practical, interactive learning element of the B’nei mitzvah journey, teaching T’filah, Text, Jewish Values, Culture, and Social Action. Cultivate connections and foster a communal spirit within the B’nei Mitzvah class.

Term 1: 3 Feb – 31 March 2026
Term 2: 21 April – 23 June 2026
Term 3: 14 July – 8 September 2026
Term 4: 13 October – 8 December 2026

For enrolments, get in touch with our Head of Learning and Engagement, Daniel Samowitz – [email protected] or call the TBI Office (03) 9510 1488

Beit Sefer Chayim

Tuesdays 4.30pm at TBI

Discover the Jewish calendar, Torah, values, rituals, languages, and more, all taught through the principles of Progressive Judaism. Our after-school education program is designed for primary-school students and is a proud collaboration between Temple Beth Israel, Etz Chayim Progressive Synagogue and Kedem.

Term 1: 3 Feb – 31 March 2026
Term 2: 21 April – 23 June 2026
Term 3: 14 July – 8 September 2026
Term 4: 13 October – 8 December 2026

For information and enrolments, click here.

B’nei Mitzvah Resources

Does your family have a bat mitzvah or bar mitzvah coming up soon?

Cantor Michel Laloum has put together a comprehensive set of resources for children preparing for a b’nei mitzvah, with audio and video recordings demonstrating chants, phrases and songs.

For more information on our other programming for youth and children: