Hebrew School
Welcome to the Hebrew School at Har El!
The Hebrew school at Har El, the North Shore Centre for Jewish Life, was founded in 1995 and is the only supplementary Hebrew school on the North Shore. Our program attracts students from Whistler to Burnaby, giving students rich experiences in multi-faceted Jewish culture. Hebrew language, holidays, culture and tradition are taught in an inclusive setting. The program is delivered by our knowledgeable and experienced teachers, our Rabbi, and with the support from our teen volunteers.
Our education program focuses on providing our students with knowledge to develop and understand their Jewish identities, as well as fostering social connections between students and parents to build a community among the families. Apart from classes, we organize programs for Jewish holidays, field trips, and community Shabbat dinners.
It is the goal of our Hebrew School to nurture each child’s personal and spiritual growth and produce young learners whose strength of character and Jewish identity assist them in their commitment to Jewish continuity and the improvement of the world in which we live.
Our intended impacts
Our school philosophy is based on the following premises:
- Jewish education is fun!
- Jewish education is relevant and applicable for modern life
- Hebrew school connects Jewish families
As an extension from the above premises, our programs offer students an opportunity to:
- Gain a deep knowledge of what it means to be Jewish
- Grow their Jewish identity and develop a pride for being Jewish
- Embrace and practice Jewish values
Classes run for approximately 30 weeks from the beginning of September to the middle of June.
Contact our Education Director, Noga Vieman
Partial funding for our Hebrew School is provided by the Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver. We are especially appreciative of their additional support through the COVID Community Recovery Fund.
Sat, July 27 2024
21 Tammuz 5784
Weekly Events
Mahjong in the Lounge
Beginners and experts are welcome, extra cards are available.
Tuesdays at 2pm
Talmud Class
The Talmud Class is on summer break until August.
Contact Avital in the office to confirm that an event is happening that week.
Calendar
Today's Calendar
Havdalah : 9:57pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Jul 31 Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1 Wednesday, Jul 31 10:00am |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Pinchas
Shabbat, Jul 27 |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Jul 27, 8:41pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Jul 27, 9:57pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Aug 3 |