Q: Whom does the Chabad Hebrew School cater to?
A: Our school caters to all Jewish children of all backgrounds and affiliations.
Q: Are there any membership fees or building fund fees required ?
A: NO
Q: What grades/ages is the school for?
A: Our school currently serves children ages 6 until Bar/Bat Mitzvah.
Q: How do I register?
A: The Registration forms can be quickly and easily completed using our Secure online registration form followed by a meeting with the Hebrew School Director
Q: Will my child learn to read Hebrew?
A: Yes! Your child will learn to read Hebrew, to become familiar with the liturgy of Shabbat and the holidays, to recognize key Hebrew root words from the liturgy, and to understand the major themes of the prayers. All of these skills will enable your child to be an active and informed participant in our community. Please refer to the Hebrew and Judaics curricula for a full description of what else your child will learn.
Q: Do children have to have any prior Hebrew knowledge or religious background to join your school?
A: No. In fact our reading program is individualized in a way that children can join in at any time and learn on their own pace. We are also sensitive to the fact that the children may be from different religious backgrounds and our curriculum is designed make everyone feel included.
Additionally, we use a successful curriculum called the Aleph Champ Program, which uses a martial arts-based color system to reward students and encourage them to want to pass to the next level of study. The students, therefore, feel challenged to learn Hebrew better and faster, and still enjoy fun, singing and interactivity.
Q: What is the schedule of a typical day?
A: The Chabad Hebrew School is available Sunday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or Wednesday nights 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Class begins with a short Prayer followed by Hebrew Reading using our acclaimed Aleph Champ Program. Class time is broken up with a five minute break and then concludes with the Judaic Curriculum.
Q: When does the school year begin?
A: Classes generally start the week after Labor Day until the week before Memorial Day
How do I connect to the Hebrew School and the community?
Q: How will I learn about what’s happening at Hebrew School?
A: There will be ongoing emails which will include information on upcoming events, schedule changes, Aleph Champ level updates, and Mazal Tovs .... If you did not list an email address on your child’s registration, please contact our office.
Class Shabbat Dinners
Each class comes together during the year for a Shabbat dinner following services. These meals are a wonderful opportunity for each class to experience and celebrate Shabbat with their community. Meals are catered, and your entire family is invited to attend, including parents and siblings. There is a per-person fee to attend these meals. You will receive registration materials approximately one month before your class dinner.
Q: How can my family become more connected to what my child is learning in Hebrew School?
A: We believe that parents are our most powerful co-educators in creating a meaningful Jewish experience for children. We also believe that a child’s education can be a unique opportunity for parents to begin or continue their own Jewish exploration and study. By giving of your time and energy, you will be helping to enrich the experience of all our children. Volunteering is also an excellent way to get more involved in and connected to the community. Some examples of how you might volunteer include:
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Help plan a Shabbat dinner or lunch
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Help coordinate a class Chanukkah party
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Volunteer for the Purim Event
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Make phone calls to Hebrew School parents
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Offer administrative support (graphic design, helping with mailings, photocopying, etc.)
