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| The Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism |
| WELCOME TO BARJ |
| Welcome to BARJ |
At BARJ, your children will acquire the skills and knowledge they need to take
pride in their own identity as Jews. They will also have the chance to gain
compassion for others and actively take part in “Tikkun Olam” (Repairing the
World).
BARJ is the post Bar/Bat Mitzvah educational program for three temples in
Bergen County -Temple Beth Or in Washington Township, Temple Avodat
Shalom in River Edge, and Temple Emeth in Teaneck . It is a school where
young Reform Jewish adults can learn and socialize with other Reform Jewish
students. BARJ focuses on current teen issues using creative techniques and
group learning to connect our students with Jewish ethics, history, and
Torah. In the classrooms, we concentrate on designing “life lessons”, which
are taught by our fantastic faculty who have many years of experience
teaching a broad range of Jewish subjects.
BARJ meets Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM at Temple Beth Or in
Washington Township. BARJ is in the process of planning an exciting social
and academic calendar consisting of special programs, guest speakers, and
lobbying experiences in Washington D.C.
pride in their own identity as Jews. They will also have the chance to gain
compassion for others and actively take part in “Tikkun Olam” (Repairing the
World).
BARJ is the post Bar/Bat Mitzvah educational program for three temples in
Bergen County -Temple Beth Or in Washington Township, Temple Avodat
Shalom in River Edge, and Temple Emeth in Teaneck . It is a school where
young Reform Jewish adults can learn and socialize with other Reform Jewish
students. BARJ focuses on current teen issues using creative techniques and
group learning to connect our students with Jewish ethics, history, and
Torah. In the classrooms, we concentrate on designing “life lessons”, which
are taught by our fantastic faculty who have many years of experience
teaching a broad range of Jewish subjects.
BARJ meets Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM at Temple Beth Or in
Washington Township. BARJ is in the process of planning an exciting social
and academic calendar consisting of special programs, guest speakers, and
lobbying experiences in Washington D.C.
| OUR MISSION |
| At the Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism teenagers continue their Jewish education in a dynamic and interactive environment. Students grow to appreciate their culture and history while creating lifelong connections to Judaism, Israel and the Jewish people. |
| The Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism 56 Ridgewood Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676 Phone (201) 722-0750 Fax (201) 722-0444 |
| The BARJ Board Meeting Schedule are listed on the Board Directory Page. All parents are invited to attend full board meetings. For the Board Directory page, click here. |
| RAC 2009 |
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| EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR Marla Compa is the Educational Director at the Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism (BARJ). Marla grew up in Teaneck, NJ and became a Bat Mitzvah and Confirmand at Temple Emeth in Teaneck, NJ where her family belonged. She is a graduate of Teaneck High School and Rutgers University. She taught Hebrew School at Temple Beth Am in Pearl River, NY for five years. She has also taught at BARJ for the past fifteen years. Currently, she is also the Youth Group/Madrichim Advisor, a Hebrew School teacher and temple member at Temple Avodat Shalom in River Edge, NJ. She resides in River Edge, NJ with her husband Peter, daughter Lindsay and son Jonathan. |
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GRADUATION 2010 |
BARJ 2010-2011 The Bergen Academy of Reform Judaism (BARJ) is undergoing some exciting changes beginning this fall. The program for eighth through twelfth graders went through a visioning process last spring so that it can meet the educational, spiritual, and social interests of our teens. Activities will now not only focus on Jewish texts and traditions, but will also include more classes concentrating on the arts and leadership development training. Also, the rabbis of all three synagogues will be teaching on a regular basis, further connecting the teens to their home synagogues. BARJ meets Wednesdays from 7:00 to 9:00 at Temple Beth Or in Washington Township beginning on October 6, 2010. |
Graduation is May 18,2011 |
| RAC Trip 2011 |