Limmud b'Shabbat (Grades K-12)

Engaging twice-monthly IN-PERSON ‎sessions include t’fillah (prayer) study, Hebrew instruction, exploration of Jewish texts and core values, brought to life through art, drama, music, Jewish culture, and LGBTQ+ values. The program reflects our community, offering our children and young adults the opportunity to understand the diversity of the Jewish world ‎and find their home in it. The program is overseen by Rabbi Yael Werber and taught by exceptional faculty and professional songleaders. 

• Programming offered for children and young adults, from early childhood through 12th Grade.
• Limmud b’Shabbat meets two Shabbat mornings each month (September – June) from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm.
• In addition, families share learning experiences on social action service days, holiday celebrations, and may attend our annual retreat weekend in the spring.

Classes for Grades K, 1, 2
Students are introduced to Jewish learning through an engaging mix of music, stories, art-making, Hebrew alphabet learning, and creative play. 

Tuition is $2,160.

Classes for Grades 3, 4, 5
Students participate in child-centered t’fillah (prayer), holiday celebrations, and explore the themes and stories of Torah through music, arts and creative learning. Weekly personalized Hebrew sessions to learn the basics of modern Hebrew are included as part of the program. 

Tuition is $2,160.

Classes for Grades 6 and 7 (also includes B*Mitzvah Program)
In addition to twice-monthly learning sessions on Shabbat, students will prepare for their B*Mitzvah with additional individualized tutoring sessions. Weekly personalized Hebrew sessions to enrich each student’s learning and instill confidence. 

Tuition is $3,090.

Teen Track 2026-2027 (Grades 8-12): 

Twice monthly, Saturdays 1:30 – 3:00pm, taught by Rabbi Marisa James and Miya Rotstein 

Next year’s theme will be announced shortly! 

Teen Track 2026-2027 will meet twice a month from 1:30-3pm at CBST 130 West 30th Street, on the same days as our Limmud programming. Tuition is $2,790; it includes all of the above. 

Taught by Rabbi Marisa James and Teen Educator Miya Rotstein.

If your child is a returning Limmud b’Shabbat student, you should receive an email inviting you to complete a pre-filled form. If you have any questions, please reach out to children@cbst.org.

Early bird discount of $150 / student is available until August 1, 2026