Gone are the Days of One Size Fits All Jewish Education.
We offer bespoke education, tailored to suit your unique preferences and needs.
Custom education is available for teens, children, and adults studying for Bat or Bar Mitzvah or general learning. Your choices shape the classes.
- Study with Educator Shavit-Lonstein and pick lessons from a list of 27 subjects.
- Pick the time and dates that work best for you.
- Tell us your learning style, and we will create lessons that suit you.
- Decide with whom to study, by yourself or with friends or family.
- Add Hebrew lessons if you choose.
- Add a ceremony with Rabbi Alan Shavit-Lonstein anywhere you want it to be! Start dreaming!
Tuition for Bespoke Learning for B’nai Mitzvah or General Jewish Education:
- 18 Sessions – $4,000
- Add weekly Hebrew lessons for $95/hour ($15 discount for members)
- Share your classes with a sibling or a friend and each student receives a 10% discount
Add a Ceremony in the Location of Your Dreams with Whomever You Choose to Invite:
Ceremonies with Rabbi Shavit-Lonstein: Within 30-minutes of Boulder CO or on Zoom – $3,600
Added Fees for Ceremonies Outside of Boulder:
- 30-60 min (i.e. Denver, Nederland) (+$250)
- Estes Park, Castle Rock, CO Springs (+$500)
- Summit County, Eagle County (+$1,000) + 1 night lodging
- Other Location in Continental US (+ $2,500 & mileage plus / stretch-seating airfare, 1-2 nights lodging, ground transportation, travel expenses)
- Alaska, Hawaii, Canada & Overseas (+$3,500 & mileage plus / stretch-seating airfare, 3 nights lodging, ground transportation, travel expenses)
Don’t want to commit to a full package? No worries! We offer single classes:
- $240
Discounts and Additions:
- Share with a friend, save 10%
- 3.5% convenience fee for credit card use
- Pay in full to avoid the $200 payment plan fee
Refunds:
- If you pay in full, 50% is non-refundable. Five months later, the entire amount becomes non-refundable.
- If you use the monthly payment plan, each payment is non-refundable.
Payment Plan:
We offer a monthly payment plan for $200, which will be distributed over ten months. Today, you be charged a $500 deposit plus the $200 payment plan fee (a total of $700). The balance due will be divided into 10 payments, due on the first of the month. If you register before the 20th of any month, payments begin the month after you register. If you register after the 20th of any month, your 1st monthly payment will occur on the 1st after a 30-day billing cycle has passed (e.g. if you register on or after May 21st, your first payment will occur on June 1st).
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Pick 18 of these 27 Lessons
- Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot
This lesson focuses on how the Jewish year is organized. We will look at Rosh Hashanah practices and customs from around the world. We will also learn about the Holiest day of the year, Yom Kippur, and the holiday of Sukkot, where we build a Sukkah and shake the Lulav. - Hanukkah and Tu’BShevat
This lesson focuses on our winter holidays, the story behind Hanukkah, why we eat latkes and jelly doughnuts, and what the letters on a dreidel are all about. We look at Tu’BShevat, the New Year of the Trees. - Purim
Dive deep into the story of Queen Esther and Hamman, as well as traditions around the world, to celebrate this holiday. - Passover
This spring holiday celebrates renewal and requires a colossal amount of preparation. What does the story of Passover teach us and how is the Seder organized? - Lag B’Omer and Shavuot
These late spring holidays celebrate a break in counting the Omer, harvest time, and receiving the Torah at Sinai.
- Birth and B’nai Mitzvah
We will discuss the practices, customs, and superstitions of various Jewish communities around the world regarding babies. Then, we fast-forward 13 years and learn about the history, expectations, and customs surrounding becoming a Bar/Bat/B Mitzvah. - Weddings
The specifics of a wedding depend on what the bride and groom want for their ceremony, but Jewish aspects are fairly standard. We will ask: “What does a Jewish wedding look like, and how do Jews get married around the globe?” - Death and Mourning
Judaism takes care of the person who has passed and of the ones they have left behind. Learn about the Jewish rituals of death, burial, and mourning.
- Creation, Garden of Eden, and Cain and Abel
Every story needs to start somewhere, and the biblical story of creation starts with “In the beginning.” It quickly moves to the drama in the Garden of Eden and progresses to the tragedy of brothers Cain and Abel. - Noah and the Flood
In this lesson, we will examine the story of Noah, beyond the early childhood version you know, and ask why God felt the need to flood the earth. - Abraham
Known as the first Jewish person, Abraham’s story has many twists and turns. He tries to take care of his relationships with his wife, Sarah, and son, Isaac, while also developing a relationship with God. - Joseph
The musical is wonderful, but it is more enjoyable when you know the story of Joseph’s dreams and his adventures in Egypt. - Moses
The story of Moses is set against the backdrop of the chapter on Jewish slavery in Egypt, under the rule of the Pharaohs, the Exodus from Egypt, and the Ten Commandments.
- Migration
Throughout history the Jewish people moved from place to place in search of a better life. At times we migrated because we wanted to, but mostly we moved because we were pushed out or our lives was made unbearable. - Antisemitism
Learn how hatred of the Jewish people over the last 2000 years has oppressed and destroyed Jewish communities around the world, but also shaped us to be the intelligent, entrepreneurial, and successful people we are today. - Holocaust
The story of the Holocaust starts long before World War II. We will look at the events leading up to the Holocaust, the Shoah itself, and how it impacted the survivors and future generations. - American Jewish History
From the first settlers in the Americas to the creation of new forms of Jewish practice, Jews have been an integral part of American society and achievements. - Famous Jews in Modern History
Jews have had an extraordinary impact on modern life in the fields of medicine, science, politics, literature, entertainment, and sports (yes, sports!).
- History of Israel from 1850 to Today
This lesson covers the history of Israel, from Palestine in the second half of the 19th century to the war for independence from the British to a vibrant modern-day democracy in the Middle East. - The Israeli and Arab Conflict
Arabs and Jews have had a very complex relationship for many decades. We will examine the history of this conflict, its effect on all involved, and current attempts to resolve this ongoing crisis.
- Shabbat
Shabbat is a day of rest, introduced at the beginning of the Torah and one of the commandments. Explore one of the greatest gifts the Jewish people gave the rest of the world and learn about Shabbat traditions from around the globe. - Tikkun Olam
Tikkun Olam means repairing the world. Judaism encourages people to take responsibility and make their communities and environment a better place; and to lift others out of pain, oppression and poverty. - Story Telling
Nothing makes a more poignant point than communicating it through a story. The story of the Jewish people is told in many formats, over many centuries, and from many points of view. Being able to tell stories is also a valuable life skill in school, relationships, and work. - People of the Book
Not only are Jews considered people of the Torah, but we also prize education, innovation, invention, discovery, and exploration. We will examine the origins and implications of this title. - Asking Questions
Asking questions is how we learn about the world around us. Challenging authority (and ourselves) is more than a trope; it is essential. We will focus on why, how, and the importance of asking questions.
- Jewish Food and Kashrut
What are the laws of keeping kosher and what is the reasoning for them? This lesson looks at kashrut and the history of Jewish foods from around the world. - Language and Humor
Hebrew is one of the oldest languages spoken today. How has Hebrew evolved over time, and what variations exist? We will also look at the origin of Jewish humor through Jewish culture and language and the impact Jewish humor has on the entertainment industry. - Jewish origins of Superheroes and other Comic Book Characters
Did you know that Jewish comic book writers and illustrators created Superman, Spiderman, the Fantastic Four, and many other DC and Marvel characters? We will learn the history and implications of this influential art form. Excelsior! - Monsters and Demons in Jewish Folklore
Jewish tradition mentions different monsters and demons in the Bible, the Talmud, and folklore stories. Learn about the Golem, the Dybukk, and the Leviathan, among others.
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