Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School

It’s about achieving academic excellence in every subject, whether in General or Judaic Studies. It’s about learning and living the values we have inherited as Jewish Americans. It’s about being part of a community of Jews from across the spectrum of religious affiliation who celebrate what they have in common and cherish their individuality. It’s about being empowered as an individual by a medley of opportunities for self-expression and growth, from arts to social activism, and athletics to political action. And it’s about being prepared for life beyond the walls of Beth Tfiloh.

We take great pride in our Beth Tfiloh alumni who are making a difference throughout the world. They have assumed Jewish leadership roles on their college campuses, and have established themselves as leaders in a wide range of professions and endeavors, including law, medicine, computer science, engineering, education, business, finance, non-profit management, journalism, Judaic studies, Jewish leadership, the arts, and military service in both the U.S. and Israel.

One of the most dramatic measures of the value of a BT education is our growing number of second generation BT families (we call them “BT Dorot”) – current students with one or both parents who graduated from Beth Tfiloh. This school year, this group will be more than 100 students strong, and comprise over 10 percent of our student body. They are a testament to the widely-held belief among our alumni that a Beth Tfiloh education is essential to shaping their children’s Jewish identity and preparing them for a successful future.

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is a Jewish, co-educational college preparatory school; its purpose is to educate Jewish students from preschool through high school. The student body is diverse, including families with varying religious, economic, cultural, and social backgrounds. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School has been and continues to be unique in philosophy and curriculum, stressing the values and traditions of our rich Judaic heritage and American democratic ideals, while preparing students to meet local and global challenges of contemporary society.

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School is committed to a modern approach to traditional Judaism and welcomes children from a broad range of backgrounds and beliefs, recognizing and respecting the spiritual dignity of those beliefs. Emphasis is placed on Torah, the love of G-d, love of Israel, and all of humanity in an atmosphere that encourages social consciousness, community leadership, and a commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School's responsibility to the Jewish community is to educate generations of American Jews who are committed to Jewish practices and beliefs, knowledgeable about their heritage, versed in Hebrew Language, and devoted to the Jewish community and the State of Israel.

Each student is encouraged to reach his or her full potential. The school embraces a range of learning styles and has an academic support program and enrichment opportunities along with social and emotional support in every division. A variety of electives and extracurricular programs in both Jewish and secular studies helps to tailor the educational program to the needs and interests of each student.

We strive to provide a rigorous secular and Judaic program with the primary goal to develop each individual's intellectual capabilities. The curriculum emphasizes content mastery, skill development, critical thinking, creativity, self-knowledge, positive interpersonal relationships, independence, and love of learning in a nurturing environment. Cutting edge technology is integrated in and supports the entire program. Comprehensive programs in arts and athletics enrich the school’s academic offerings.

Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School recognizes and affirms that the creation of the State of Israel is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. Recognizing the significance of the State and its national institutions, we seek to instill in our students an attachment to the State of Israel and its people, as well as a sense of responsibility for their welfare.

Beth Tfiloh’s student body is diverse, including families from varying religious, economic and social background. Students commute daily from Howard County and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as well as from throughout the Baltimore metropolitan region. Beth Tfiloh families include members of Beth Tfiloh Congregation as well as members of a wide range of other synagogues, Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, and Orthodox, comprising the broadest spectrum of Jewish observance of any Jewish school in the area.