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Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun

1001 Paper Mill Road, Erdenheim, PA, 19038-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

At Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun, Our congregation embraces families with widely diverse interests, backgrounds and dreams, but we all share a common commitment to and a belief in a contemporary approach to Conservative Judaism. Active participation is the heart and soul of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, known as BT-BJ. Our revitalized Synagogue provides us with endless opportunities to enhance our sense of family values and encourage Jewish activity within the synagogue and the neighborhoods we serve. Adults of all ages and interests participate in our active Sisterhood, Men's Club, Social Actions programs, and Adult Education Committees. Our spiritual leader, Rabbi Saul Grife, shares the joys of Judaism through classes, discussions, and creative programs with congregants and guests alike. Our BT-BJ Pre-School/K and Religious School, directed by Marcie Leshner and Cantor Arlyne Unger respectively, provide quality Jewish Education that spans the toddler years through high school. Our youth groups of Halutzim, Kadima, and U.S.Y. offer wide-ranging, age appropriate programming for students in 3rd grade and above. BT-BJ has, for more than 25 years, continued to serve as a vital center for Jewish life in our community, through our broad range of holiday celebrations, social functions, family education programs, and adult education forums. ...

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School Overview:

	Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 10
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	188 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 15 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 30 students
	Grade 6 - 25 students
	Grade 7 - 25 students
	Grade 9 - 10 students
	Grade 10 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	21 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	n/a	6 hours

School Notes:

At Beth Tikvah Bnai Jeshurun, Our congregation embraces families with widely diverse interests, backgrounds and dreams, but we all share a common commitment to and a belief in a contemporary approach to Conservative Judaism. Active participation is the heart and soul of Beth Tikvah B'nai Jeshurun, known as BT-BJ. Our revitalized Synagogue provides us with endless opportunities to enhance our sense of family values and encourage Jewish activity within the synagogue and the neighborhoods we serve. Adults of all ages and interests participate in our active Sisterhood, Men's Club, Social Actions programs, and Adult Education Committees. Our spiritual leader, Rabbi Saul Grife, shares the joys of Judaism through classes, discussions, and creative programs with congregants and guests alike. Our BT-BJ Pre-School/K and Religious School, directed by Marcie Leshner and Cantor Arlyne Unger respectively, provide quality Jewish Education that spans the toddler years through high school. Our youth groups of Halutzim, Kadima, and U.S.Y. offer wide-ranging, age appropriate programming for students in 3rd grade and above. BT-BJ has, for more than 25 years, continued to serve as a vital center for Jewish life in our community, through our broad range of holiday celebrations, social functions, family education programs, and adult education forums.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19038)	School Zip (19038)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,019 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	47%	22%
Population Average Age	39 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$62,822	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.6 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	81% / 19%	68% / 32%