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  B'nai Jeshurun Hebrew School (BJHS)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Hebrew School strives to create a rich, vibrant learning environment in which we can nourish our children's growing Jewish identities, create a community of peers that is part of the larger community at BJ and the global Jewish community, and build the skills that children will need to be participatory members of their community.
The Hebrew School is a place where our children can learn new skills and ideas, struggle with questions of theology, meaning, and connection at an age-appropriate level, and test what they have learned through prayer, discussion, and interaction with BJ's clergy and staff.
Hebrew School registration for the 2005-2006 school year is now closed.  Registration for the 2006-2007 school year will begin in May 2006.
www.bj.org /bjhs.php   (542 words)

  
 JWA - Rebecca Gratz - Hebrew Sunday School
In 1838, the Society resolved that “a Sunday school be established under the direction of the board, and teachers appointed among young ladies of the congregation.” The school opened three weeks later, on Gratz' fifty-seventh birthday, with sixty students enrolled.
The school was radically different from traditional Jewish education programs; it was coeducational, met only once a week, and lessons were taught in English instead of Hebrew.
In addition, the school was run entirely by women and was the first Jewish institution to give women a public role in the education of Jewish children.
www.jwa.org /exhibits/wov/gratz/rg13.html   (301 words)

  
 Zipple.com - The Jewish Supersite - Hebrew schools may finally get some respect   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
High-profile philanthropists like Michael Steinhardt and Charles and Edgar Bronfman-who are using their dollars and celebrity to highlight the importance of day schools, synagogues, campus student organizations, Israel experiences and activities for Jews in their 20s and 30s-have remained relatively quiet when it comes to Hebrew schools.
But given that Hebrew schools remain the venue of choice for 60 percent of American children who receive a Jewish education-and more than 80 percent of non-Orthodox children-various religious and educational leaders are seeking to snag more attention and dollars for them.
Hebrew schools, he said, also have a greater potential than camps to involve the parents and to engage them in synagogue life.
www.zipple.com /education/20001203_hebrew_school_respect.shtml   (947 words)

  
 Daily Freeman - News - 07/27/2004 - Hebrew school doing well
It is important for the students to learn Hebrew, said Kimba Baker, mother of two students in the school, so that they may have their Bar or Bat Mitzvahs, pray in Hebrew at synagogue, and be able to fully practice in Jewish traditions.
The Rhinebeck Hebrew school is a satellite school of the Dutchess County Community Hebrew School in Poughkeepsie, which until last fall, was the nearest institution offering instruction for Jewish students in Northern Dutchess County.
Though the classes are arranged based on age group rather than experience, with children entering the school at a variety of levels of knowledge, the students all come away from the class with a sense of pride, said Hebrew teacher Shulamit Aizer.
www.dailyfreeman.com /site/news.cfm?BRD=1769&dept_id=74958&newsid=12489922&PAG=461&rfi=9   (761 words)

  
 Hebrew School Daze   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
That Hebrew verbs have past and future tenses remained a secret to me. When Lech Walesa was elected president of Poland, I wondered if we were related: I had been told lech achutsa (get out of here) so many times that I thought it was my name.
In case someone might think that Day School students learn only Hebrew, my daughter got a 1410 on her SAT, and at the age of 18 she is several months away from completing her BA.
When my child comes home from school and tells me that I am doing something wrong, it is very easy to get defensive and say, "different people do things different ways", but I have learned to take the time to listen to what they have learned, and to grow with them.
www.aish.com /jewishissues/jewishsociety/Hebrew_School_Daze.asp   (1739 words)

  
 Chapter 1: Family, Hebrew School, Grade School
She also taught Hebrew at Mikveh Israel, and so by the time her son was ready to enter the teaching profession himself, it had become, for him, a very familiar domain.
Her older sister was a classmate of mine in Hebrew school, and her still older brother was the leader of the synagogue choir, and in that capacity, taught the kids there to chant their Bar-Mitzvah portions (me too)" (13 Feb.
It is certainly not surprising that, "as a boy of 9, in 1938, [Noam] used to sit in the front row of the Hebrew class at Mikveh Israel...
cognet.mit.edu /Books/chomsky/1/index.html   (1481 words)

  
 The Merrick Bellmore Synagogue Hebrew School of Congregation Ohav Sholom
The Merrick Bellmore Synagogue Hebrew School of Congregation Ohav Sholom
However, the membership as well as the students in the school Hebrew School include Jews from all walks of life, with a variety of backgrounds, family environments and observances.
On the faculty of the Ohav Sholom Hebrew School since 1994, she instills a love of Israel in the students.
www.ohavshalom.blogspot.com   (3201 words)

  
 The Hebrew Day School of Ann Arbor: A Brief History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The Hebrew Day School added a grade each year, and by 1977 its growth necessitated a move to a larger facility at Bethlehem United Church of Christ.
By 1987, the school was expanding rapidly and had reached its capacity at Beth Israel.
Hebrew immersion increased the already high level of Hebrew knowledge dramatically, and graduating HDS students are able to converse, write, and read Hebrew with remarkable fluidity and comprehension.
www.hvcn.org /info/hds/twentyfiveyears.htm   (639 words)

  
 Zipple.com - The Jewish Supersite - Hebrew school: How much is enough?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Rabbi Steven Moskowitz, who directed a once-a-week Hebrew school at Manhattan's 92nd Street Y before becoming rabbi of the Jewish Congregation of Brookville, a nondenominational synagogue on Long Island with a once-a-week school, aligns himself with the informal camp.
Abramson acknowledges that schools need to respond to families' busy schedules and difficulty getting to Hebrew school, but is reluctant to support a reduction in hours.
However, defenders of once-a-week schools argue that number of hours is less important than the overall quality of the program and the extent to which parents are involved.
www.zipple.com /education/20001203_hebrew_school.shtml   (1412 words)

  
 CTI: Hebrew School
Congregation Tifereth Israel’s Religious School combines the teaching of traditional Jewish learning and values with a spirit and love for our heritage that will follow our students throughout their lives.
The school is large enough to offer our students a richness of materials and experience, yet small class sizes afford each student plenty of individual attention.
These goals are the building blocks for not only graduation from our program--Kindergarten to the Confirmation--but also serve the equally if not more important function of equipping our students with the tools they will need to live a Jewish life when out on their own.
www.ctionline.org /school.html   (368 words)

  
 OUR HEBREW SCHOOL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Classes at Hebrew school are small, so that each child can receive individualized instruction and attention.
Each teacher is committed to ensuring that Hebrew school is a positive experience, and that each child enjoys and benefits from time spent in class.
The Hebrew Congregation of Somers is proud and delighted to announce the hiring of a new Principal for our Hebrew School, starting in September 2002.
www.hebrewcongregationofsomers.org /school.html   (379 words)

  
 New Method Hebrew School (Milwaukee, Wis.)
The purpose of a Hebrew school was to teach Jewish children enough of the Hebrew language and history so that they can intelligently read their prayer books at religious services.
Jewish children normally attend Hebrew school until about age 13 when the community celebrates their initiation into adulthood with the Bar Mitzvah (for males) or Bas Mitzvah (for females).
Garfinkel also felt strongly that Hebrew schools should not be a full-time, parochial alternative to public schools because he felt such segregation would stunt the students' overall development.
www.uwm.edu /Libraries/arch/findaids/mssdc.htm   (760 words)

  
 SF State News
One year after the Hebrew program was nearly eliminated because of budget cuts, students at Lowell High School in San Francisco continue to learn Hebrew thanks to San Francisco State University and donations from two grants totaling $25,000.
In December 2002, San Francisco Unified School District officials warned that the well-liked Hebrew teacher, Michal Dramen, would not be able to keep her job because she did not have a California teaching credential.
Dramen, a 65-year-old native Hebrew speaker who taught physical education and arts in her native country of Israel, says she is relieved the program was saved.
www.sfsu.edu /~news/2004/spring/51.htm   (483 words)

  
 Mesorah Center -- Kaufman Hebrew School
The Kaufman Hebrew School offers each family their own Family educator who will be there to make you and your child’s Jewish Education experience rewarding.
Let’s face it, even if you attended Hebrew School as a child, Judaism is more sophisticated to a forty-year old than it is to a thirteen-year-old.
All Hebrew School and bar/bat mitzvah fees must be paid prior to the bar/bat mitzvah.
www.mesorahcenter.com /ourway.html   (996 words)

  
 Hebrew Academy Community School
For the last four years Hebrew Academy has gone to the Regional Science Fair sponsored by C.A.J.E. This is held at the Miami Science Museum and has between 12 and 16 Jewish Day Schools from Miami Dade and Broward Counties.
At Hebrew Academy the judging is similar, anonymity is critical and the final decision is made by comparing the results of our contributing judges with the judgments of Mde.
Hebrew Academy Community School received another affirmation of the quality of the education we bring to the Jewish Community of South Florida.
www.hebrewacademy.org   (1474 words)

  
 The Rabbinical School of Hebrew College
Training those leaders is the goal of the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College.
Founded on Hebrew College's 84-year legacy of transdenominational advanced Jewish studies, the Rabbinical School offers a rigorous five-year, full-time course of study leading to rabbinic ordination within a model klal Yisrael community.
Hebrew College does not discriminate in admission or any matter with regard to age, sex, religion, handicap, race, color or national origin.
www.hebrewcollege.edu /html/rabbi.htm   (346 words)

  
 School Staff
She began teaching in a Hebrew day school in 1963, and still continues to teach both children and adults, both formally and informally, in diverse areas of Jewish knowledge, in many parts of the USA.
She was voted woman of the year from Worcester Hebrew Day School in 1973, and also by Torah Academy in 1987.
She believes that the most important aspect of being a preschool teacher is building strong bonds with children and families, which enables her to meet the varied developmental needs of children in the preschool years.
www.bjds.org /staff.htm   (1847 words)

  
 Hebrew School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Our school is guided by the principles of the Conservative movement.
The Mispallelim Religious School educational program is designed to open the pathway to life-long Jewish education for the youth of our congregation.
Our school is committed to the idea that Jewish education cannot take place without the involvement of the entire family.
www.ohev.net /school.html   (328 words)

  
 Welcome to the H. F. Epstein Hebrew Academy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy is an Orthodox day school, disciplined and inspired by Torah, dedicated to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.
The school is a member in good standing of Torah Umesorah, the National Association of Hebrew Day Schools, and the Central Agency for Jewish Education.
In 1986, the H.F. Epstein Hebrew Academy was cited for Excellence in Education by the United States Department of Education.
www.jcol.com /eha/about.htm   (520 words)

  
 The Hebrew Academy Home Page
Since 1969 the Hebrew Academy has provided a full spectrum of challenging academic activities, supported by strong value based Judaic Studies, for students in preschool through high school.
In 2003, the Academy was the only Hebrew Day School in the country to be twice awarded with the prestigious U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon for academic excellence.
In addition, the Academy has continuously maintained the higest rating from the Western Assocation of Schools and Colleges for over two decades.
www.hebrewacademyhb.com   (172 words)

  
 Hebrew School
The goal of our school is to provide our students with the skills and resources for meaningful participation in the Jewish community.
The school is directed by Rabbi Schwartz and has a highly qualified teaching staff.
Hebrew studies prepare them for participation in Shabbat and holiday services and for Bar/Bat Mitzvah ceremonies.
www.jrf.org /kehillathshalom/hebrew_school.htm   (133 words)

  
 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School
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Mission: For over 42 years, Soille San Diego Hebrew Day has championed Jewish day school education: instilling Jewish heritage and inspiring students to aim for excellence in a value-based, family environment.
Hebrew Day students excel in both secular and Jewish academics and live a life governed by values and respect.
www.hebrewday.org   (386 words)

  
 Congregation Agudas Achim Chabad Hebrew School Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The success of a Hebrew school depends on two things: The genuine Hebrew and Judaic learning that takes place and the enthusiasm of the children who attend.
If you have children that should be attending Hebrew School, or if you know someone who does, please give us a call at (262) 242-2235.
The Avrohom and Chaya Sara Pelz Hebrew School is an innovative afternoon school with one goal: to provide Jewish children with a broad knowledge of Judaism in a stimulating, creative, and challenging environment.
www.chabad-mequon.org /hebrewschool.html   (633 words)

  
 Hebrew School
The educational team of Alissa Wise, Hebrew School Director, and the education committee, made up of parents offering their creativity, energy and expertise, lead our Hebrew School.
Hebrew classes are developed by skill level, rather than grade.
The Hebrew School meets on Monday afternoons at the Princeton Day School on the Great Road in Princeton from September through the end of May. The seventh grade has a separate program, and Rabbi Daniel Brenner coaches the older children in their preparation for Bar and Bat Mitzvahs.
www.stringofpearlsweb.org /_wsn/page6.html   (499 words)

  
 Ateret Shalom Hebrew School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Ateret Shalom Hebrew School… is affiliated with The Board of Jewish Education of Greater Toronto and receives financial assistance from UJA Federation and the Board of Jewish Education.
Ateret Shalom Hebrew School… teachers are highly experienced, qualified and caring individuals who look forward to making this coming school year an enjoyable learning experience for your child/ren.
Ateret Shalom Hebrew School…highlights the celebration of the Holidays throughout the year.
www.ateret.ca   (417 words)

  
 Hebrew School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Religious School "School of Excellence" - Children enrolled in our program are taught about the Jewish religion and its traditions.
They study Hebrew, the Bible and Jewish History to create a sense of pride in our past and hope for the future.
New in 2004; The SRJC Religious School has earned a "Mazal Tov" on becoming a "Framework for Excellence School", a national recognition of the schools ability to provide the highest quality of Jewish Education according to the standards of the United Synagogue for Conservative Judaism.
www.srjc.org /hebrew.htm   (137 words)

  
 Hebrew Home School Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
The program has been expanded nationally and internationally to offer Hebrew and Jewish learning options to people who have little or no options in their community, or are experiencing barriers to programs that do exist.
The mission of Kitah Babayit Hebrew Home School is to give parents the tools necessary to provide their children with a well rounded Hebrew and Jewish education that is accessible and is customized to meet their individual learning needs.
They want their children to learn Hebrew so they can fully participate in the cultural and spiritual experiences of the Jewish people.
www.creativesoftwareinc.com /hhs   (494 words)

  
 Hebrew School
Although my position as Hebrew School Director is only part-time, my commitment is full-time to strive to light a spark in every child at Temple Israel and help them reach their full potential.
By the first semester of Hebrew classes, we have families letting teachers know at conferences how wonderfully different the Hebrew School experience is for their children than it was for themselves and how their children insist on coming to class, even when there they have a conflict in their schedule.
The Education Bridge has enabled the students in Hebrew School to raise the bar of learning experiences by establishing a connection with a classes in the Northern region of Israel.
www.templeisrael.com /hebrewsch.html   (1042 words)

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