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Congregation B’nai Emet offers something for kids of all ages, with religious school, Teen Leadership Connection, youth programming, and an affiliated day care/preschool. B'nai Mitzvah preparation is also available. Please see below to explore our range of educational opportunities.
CBE Preschool
Congregation B'nai Emet shares a campus with CBE Preschool, which has its own staff of dedicated teachers and caregivers. Offering infant care from birth to 2 years, and a number of different programs for children 2-5, designed to fit any busy family schedule. For more information, go to cbe-preschool.com, or contact the staff at (805) 522-2214 or cbepreschool@cbe-preschool.com.
Meet the Director
Lindy Schneider has lived in Simi Valley since she was five years old, and graduated from CSUN in 1985. In 1990, her daughter Jessica started at what was then Bet Shalom Preschool. She had a wonderful experience there, and is still friends with some of her preschool classmates. During this time, Lindy worked as a substitute with the SVUSD while volunteering at the preschool, which led to her hiring in 1992 as a teacher. She enjoyed working in the three-year-old room and the after-school program.
In 1998, Lindy was hand-picked by the outgoing Director to take on the leadership of the preschool. For a period of time, the preschool was under the auspices of the JCC, until that organization left Simi Valley, at which time it became the CBE Preschool, in no small part due to Lindy's efforts. She has now been a member of CBE for over 30 years, and was instrumental in bringing CBE to its current home. She continues to contribute to the CBE community, and is proud to be a part of the Jewish presence in Simi Valley!
Lindy Schneider
CBE Preschool Director
Religious School
Religious School classes, for kids in grades K-7, are held on Sunday mornings during the secular academic year. Students study Jewish holidays, thought, prayer, history, and the Bible, as well as Hebrew. Lessons come to life through stories, crafts, songs, plays, field trips, and hands-on experiences.​
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Prospective students and their adults may attend one class session as a trial, by prior arrangement with the teacher. Any further attendance requires a CBE Membership. Please contact the temple office at info@cbesimi.org for more information about membership.
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B'nai Mitzvah
Students begin preparing for their B'nai Mitzvah one year in advance, with an additional hour of class on Sundays focusing on the meaning of becoming a Jewish adult, and learning more prayers and melodies. B'nai Mitzvah students also receive one-on-one tutoring once a week, and their progress is monitored as they work toward their big day. In the final weeks, additional tutoring days are available.
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To inquire about B'nai Mitzvah prep, please use the Contact page.
Teen Leadership Connection (TLC)
Congregation B’nai Emet’s Teen Leadership Connection (TLC) is our post-b’nai mitzvah teen programming. Providing opportunities for 8th-12th grade students, we meet at the Temple every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month from 5-7 pm. Dinner and discussion will be had by all! Students will delve into deep ethical topics which have shaped the face of modern Judaism and discuss issues concerning the role we play in the future of Judaism.
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CBE Youth (CBEY)
CBEY is a youth program for students in grades 5-12. Events are planned and led by teens in our TLC program (with adult supervision). On the last Sunday of the month, we will build comradery as we gather for fun activities, lively discussions, and social action projects.
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