PUSHING BEYOND THE CURVE

Over the last several years, our Day School has grown from 364 students to our current enrollment of 524 students. In the last 4 years, the number of teens 7-12th grade increased 89%. There were approximately 300 students in Religious School, from K-12, on average, over the last few years.
All of this phenomenal growth has created a waiting list for many children. In order to fulfill our responsibility to the greater Jewish community for today and tomorrow’s generations; we need to provide an even greater path for more students who wish to attend and succeed. We have a responsibility to assure that this premier school can accept families who want a Jewish education and provide the state-of-the-art programming that comes along with increased enrollment. 
Our Temple membership has also had sustained growth and we expect this trend to continue thanks to Rabbi Jeremy Barras’ vision and spiritual guidance. We have grown from 1,100 member families to over 1,500 member families in the last five years. In fact, year after year, because of our sustained growth, programming from high holiday services to graduation ceremonies to community theater are filled to capacity.

PHASE 1: STATE-OF-THE-ART INSTITUTION OF LEARNING (RAMBAM DAY SCHOOL)

PHASE 1: THE NEED FOR UPDATED EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES

In order to grow, we must continuously explore best practices and meaningful trends in education – and then implement them in a state-of-the-art institution of learning. We live in a very competitive educational environment and we need to stay current. Our sustainability and growth depend on this commitment to create a state-of-the-art center for Jewish education. 

PHASE 1: DETAILS (KRYS FAMILY ATRIUM)

SCHOOL building

Our new 82,000 sq. ft. school building is a jewel on our campus. Students will benefit from new, agile, and flexible spaces that adapt to the needs of a progressive learning environment.

LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER

The students will have a library/media center that allows them to develop skills within multiple modalities. The facilities will be used for study, learning, and 21st century research skills.

Technology & Innovation Suite

The renewal project will include many other updated facilities, including a Stem and Robotics Lab, a Makerspace Workshop and a Digital Lab. True state-of-the-art facilities for our youth.

EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMS

Our new school building will feature 16 state-of-the-art Early Childhood classrooms.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOMS

Our new school building will feature 32 new state-of-the-art classrooms and 5 Hebrew classrooms be shared by schools. 

OUTDOOR PLAY SPACES

Outdoor play spaces inlcude an Early Childhood Courtyard. Early Childhood Playground, Elementary School Playground, Riding Track, and Outdoor Basketball Court.

MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM
PHASE 2: CULTURAL AND ACTIVITY CENTER

PHASE 2: OUR JOURNEY CONTINUES

The improved layout of our new campus easily directs members, families, and visitors towards our new Cultural and Athletic Center. As you enter the space, you will be greeted by a welcome desk, lobby area, and cafe. Additionally on the first floor you will find the sports complex and a grand staircase leading you to our new Performing Arts Center and Chapel. The audio visual and sound capabilities as well as the amount of seating will be optimized for participants. The Performing Arts Center and Chapel will provide us with a new venue for smaller, more intimate services, weddings, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Our entire community will benefit from the use of these beautiful new facilities. 

 

 

CULTURAL & ACTIVITY CENTER

Featuring… our Top Nosh Cafe, School Lunchroom, Multi-Purpose Room, Adult Reading Room, Youth Lounge, Bride’s Room, 2 New Meeting Rooms, Teacher’s Lounge, Casual seating area with play space for young children.

OUTDOOR CULTURAL life CENTER

The Outdoor Cultural Arts Center will be home to Temple Beth Am’s own Ben Yehuda Street and Zion Square. There will be outdoor space for cultural and social programs, festivals, life cycle celebrations and sports activities.

INSTRUCTIONAL POOL

The instructional pool will be used during summer camp to teach our youngest children how to swim. This is essential living in South Florida and one of the values embraced by our Beth Am community.

the lobby

The Cultural and Activity Center will be the true heart of our campus. This focal point will be an inviting social space filled with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, a space to meet and schmooze.

Top nosh CAFE

The cafe will serve coffee, snacks, and light eats, for parents on the go or families with time to sit and schmooze. Refreshments can be served during lectures and events. Close to our athletic facility and convenient for a drink post game.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER/CHAPEL

The Performing Arts Center and Chapel will ensure we have the capacity to serve our community’s celebratory, cultural, and spiritual needs. Seating for up to 550, easily convertable into a more intimate Chapel, seating 300. 

ATHLETIC FACILITY

The Athletic Facility will be home to multiple sports courts, including both indoor and outdoor courts. The facility will be used for camp, assemblies, birthdays, and other social gatherings.

ADULT READING ROOM 

The Adult Reading Room will be a warm and inviting space, stocked with an incredible library of Jewish book collections. Lectures, speaker series, meetings and more will take place here. 

YOUTH LOUNGE

An incredible lounge for our youth to socialize, learn, and play together. Suited for our BAFTY group and more, this youth lounge will be fully equipped with comfy furniture, a TV, game tables, and more.

 

TEACHER’S LOUNGE

A quiet space for teachers to eat lunch, refresh, and renew during their daily break.

SCHOOL LUNCHROOM 

Our new school lunchroom will be an bright and inviting space for our children to eat lunch.

MEETING ROOMS

In addition to two new Meeting Rooms, there will also be a Staging Room and Bride’s Room.

HELP OUR VISION BECOME REALITY.

OUR VISION NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT…HELP US BRING IT HOME BETH AM

At Temple Beth Am, we do not rest on our accomplishments. It is just the Temple Beth Am way. We pray together, we play together, and we give so much to one another during good times and in times of need. It is now up to each and every one of us to demonstrate that same vision, determination, and commitment of our predecessors so that Temple Beth Am will continue to be recognized as the leading educational, recreational, and spiritual hub for the entire South Florida community.

How to Help STORIES

We Support Our Children’s Healthy Future

Our new learning center will feature these sustainable characteristics:

» Reduced energy consumption through low E glass and high efficiency cooling systems.
» Improved air quality through fresh air intake and advanced filtration systems.
» Reduced water consumption through low flow plumbing fixtures.
» Use of lots of natural light to replace artificial light where practical.
Occupancy sensors will be installed in all classrooms.
» High performance installation of long lasting materials.
» Preference of recycled materials for most interior finishes.
» Use of Florida native plants and replanting existing oak trees/flora.
» Utilization of waste management techniques with emphasis on recyclables.
» Electronic building management system to maximize efficiency.
» Bottle filler water fountains.
» LED light fixtures.