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BIRS Registration 2025-2026

Beth Israel Religious School (BIRS) Registration Form 2025-2026/5786

School registration is below. For non-members please review the registration form 
and contact Jerry Sorokin, Executive Director. 

Registration Information

  • Before enrolling for the first time, please read about our school here. 
  • Make sure you are logged into your account before proceeding so that information will be pre-filled.
  • 2025-2026 Beth Israel members in good standing may apply to Beth Israel Religious School. No one is denied membership for inability to pay full dues.
  • Parents must return a completed 2025-2026 Beth Israel Dues Form and pay prior year's tuition balance by the first day of BIRS.
  • To apply for a Beth Israel Religious School scholarship or to make special payment arrangements, contact our Executive Director, Jerry Sorokin. No child will be denied a Jewish education for financial reasons. Parents must apply for a scholarship each year, otherwise they will be billed full tuition. Please complete the registration form even if you are waiting for a financial decision.
  • To bill your tuition fees to your account, you must be logged into your account. Please contact the office if you have any difficulties logging in.
Tuition Rates:

Gan Katan – $218 
Kindergarten – $540 
1st Grade – $540
2nd Grade – $540
3rd Grade – $918
4th Grade – $918
5th Grade – $918
6th Grade – $980
7th Grade – $980
8th Grade Madrichim – $518 
9–12th Internships - $180*
*Internships require acceptance
Section A: Family Contact Information
If there is a secondary contact, all emails and mailings will go to both contacts. In case of urgent need, the primary contact will be notified first
Section B: Student Enrollment Information
Student 1 Information
This is the same as your child's grade for the 2025-2026 secular school year unless you have made other arrangements with the religious school office.
Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.
Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted without parents' permission.
Prior the first day of BIRS, please send helpful information, including learning and/or social strategies to lynnecaine@bethisrael-aa.org. 
Does your child have allergies or medical conditions we need to know about?
Please describe any allergies or medical conditions we need to know about, and please indicate if your child will carry/bring an epi-pen or other medicines to BIRS.
Student 2 Information
This is the same as your child's grade for the 2025-2026 secular school year unless you have made other arrangements with the religious school office.
Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.
Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted without parents' permission.
Prior the first day of BIRS, please send helpful information, including learning and/or social strategies to lynnecaine@bethisrael-aa.org. 
Does your child have allergies or medications we need to know about?
Please describe any allergies or medical conditions we need to know about, and please indicate if your child will carry/bring an epi-pen or other medicines to BIRS.
Student 3 Information
This is the same as your child's grade for the 2025-2026 secular school year unless you have made other arrangements with the religious school office.
Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.
Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted without parents' permission.
Prior the first day of BIRS, please send helpful information, including learning and/or social strategies to lynnecaine@bethisrael-aa.org. 
Does your child have allergies or medical conditions we need to know about?
Please describe any allergies or medical conditions we need to know about, and please indicate if your child will carry/bring an epi-pen or other medicines to BIRS.
Student 4 Information
This is the same as your child's grade for the 2025-2026 secular school year unless you have made other arrangements with the religious school office.
Information will not be shared publicly. Parents will be copied on all communication to students.
Information will not be shared publicly. Students will not be contacted without parents' permission.
Prior the first day of BIRS, please send helpful information, including learning and/or social strategies to lynnecaine@bethisrael-aa.org. 
Does your child have allergies or medical conditions we need to know about?
Please describe any allergies or medical conditions we need to know about, and please indicate if your child will carry/bring an epi-pen or other medicines to BIRS.
Section C: Release Forms

By signing my name below, my child(ren) have permission to participate in the religious school of Beth Israel Congregation. In consideration of my child(ren)'s acceptance as a religious school student, I hereby waive any and all claims against Beth Israel Congregation, its agents and its employees that may arise out of any injury, loss or damage suffered by my child(ren) during any religious school activity. I hereby authorize the Director of Education, or person designated by the Director of Education, to obtain emergency medical care for my child(ren) in the event such care is indicated. I give my permission for my child(ren) to receive emergency medical care by any nurse, doctor, paramedic, or member of a medical staff of a hospital licensed by the State of Michigan. I understand that every effort will be made to notify a parent/guardian prior to treatment.

I certify that my child(ren) is (are) in good physical health. They have my permission to participate in all activities that are part of the regular religious school program. Field trips may be arranged by Beth Israel Congregation, and transportation may include bus or vehicle driven by a classmate's parent or guardian. Permission slips will be issued to parents in advance of all field trips.

By typing my name, I confirm I have read, understood, and agreed to the above.
Media Release

Your child’s photo may be taken in our classrooms, sanctuary and other spaces, and/or at special events. We may use these photos in teacher update emails, in our newsletters, or on our synagogue display boards, but we will not post them on social media nor on our website without explicit, prior parental approval. Student names will never be listed with the photos, and when sent by email, a statement saying, "Please do not post/repost these photos" will be included.

I have read the Media Release policy.
Section E: Financial Information
  • To bill your tuition fees to your account or to set up scheduled payments, you must first be logged into your account. If you have any issues logging in, please contact the office for assistance. 
  • To apply for a Beth Israel Religious School scholarship or to make special payment arrangements, please contact Executive Director Jerry Sorokin. No child will be denied a Jewish education for financial reasons. All financial issues are kept strictly confidential. Parents must apply for a scholarship each year, otherwise they will be billed full tuition. Please complete the registration form even if you are waiting for a financial decision.
Please note that to bill your tuition to your account or to set up scheduled payments, you must be logged into your account. Please contact the office if you need assistance. 
Fri, July 11 2025 15 Tammuz 5785