Hebrew School Program Information
Who We Are
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.
Hebrew School Program Information
Hebrew School classes run for approximately 30 weeks from the beginning of September to the middle of June.
We meet on Sunday mornings starting at 9:30 am.
Our Pre-K class runs for two hours from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
The older grades meet for three hours from 9:30 am-12:30 pm.
Grade 5 and 6 also meet online on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm.
The 2021-2022 school year will open in accordance with provincial regulations for school openings during the pandemic. As of now, we assume that the school will open for in-person classes on Sundays. Our specific polices will reflect the updated information as we learn more over the summer.
To get a better sense of the ways in which we are handling this pandemic while giving students the best educational experience possible, you can read our plan for the last year here. Things will likely be different this fall, but we will continue to prioritize safety in creating the best learning environment possible.
School fees for 2022/2023
Fees are set by age/grade level:
| PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Pre K- K | 3 to 5 years old. Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30 am | $785 |
| Pre K-K Aftercare | Sundays from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm | $170 |
| Grades 1-4 | Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | $970 |
| Grades 5 & 6 | Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, and Online Classes on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm | $1020 |
| Bar/Bat Mitzvah | Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | $970 |
We believe that every child in every Jewish home deserves an enriching Jewish education and experience. Please contact Noga Vieman, NSHS Eduction Director, should you wish to discuss financial assistance for Hebrew school fees.
Hebrew School Calendar 2022/2023
Sunday classes calendar:
| Date | Notes | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| September 11 | First Class | |
| September 18 | ||
| September 25 | Erev Rosh HaShanah | |
| October 2 | Yom Kippur Oct 5th | |
| October 9 | No class | Erev Sukkot & Thanksgiving weekend |
| October 16 | Erev Simchat Torah | |
| October 23 | ||
| October 30 | ||
| November 6 | ||
| November 13 | No class | Rememberence Day Fri Nov 11th |
| November 20 | ||
| November 27 | ||
| December 4 | ||
| December 11 | Hannukah Party | |
| December 18 | No class | Winter Break, 1 st candle of Hannukah |
| December 25 | No class | Winter break, Last candle of Hannukah |
| January 1 | No class | Winter break |
| January 8 | ||
| January 15 | ||
| January 22 | ||
| January 29 | ||
| February 5 | Tu B'Shvat Feb 6th | |
| February 12 | ||
| February 19 | No class | Family Day |
| February 26 | ||
| March 5 | Purim Party | |
| March 12 | No class | Spring Break |
| March 19 | No class | Spring Break |
| March 26 | ||
| April 2 | ||
| April 9 | No class | 4th day of Passover & Stat Holiday |
| April 16 | Yom Ha'Sho'a Apr 18th | |
| April 23 | Yom Ha'Atzmaut Apr 26th | |
| April 30 | ||
| May 7 | Lag Ba'Omer May 9th | |
| May 14 | ||
| May 21 | No class | Victoria Day |
| May 28 | Shavuot May 26-27th | |
| June 4 | ||
| June 11 | Last Class |
Calendar For Gr. 5-6 Wednesday online classes:
| Date | Notes |
|---|---|
| September 14 | First class |
| September 21 | |
| September 28 | |
| October 5 | No class |
| October 12 | |
| October 19 | |
| October 26 | |
| November 2 | |
| November 9 | |
| November 16 | |
| November 23 | |
| November 30 | |
| December 7 | |
| December 14 | |
| December 21 | No class |
| December 28 | No class |
| January 4 | No class |
| January 11 | |
| January 18 | |
| January 25 | |
| February 1 | |
| February 8 | |
| February 15 | |
| February 22 | |
| March 1 | |
| March 8 | |
| March 15 | No class |
| March 22 | No class |
| March 29 | |
| April 5 | No class |
| April 12 | No class |
| April 19 | |
| April 26 | |
| May 3 | |
| May 10 | |
| May 17 | |
| May 24 | |
| May 31 | |
| June 7 | Last class |
Contact our Education Director, Noga Vieman
Thu, March 23 2023
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Calendar
Today's Calendar
| Rosh Chodesh Nisan |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 31 Potluck - March 31st 2023 Friday, Mar 31 6:00pm |
Apr 1 Trivia Night Fundraiser Shabbat, Apr 1 8:00pm |
Apr 6 Passover 2nd Seder - April 6th 2023 Thursday, Apr 6 6:00pm |
Apr 17 |
Apr 18 Holocaust Memorial Day - Yom Ha'Sho'a Tuesday, Apr 18 5:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayikra
| Shabbat, Mar 25 |
Candle Lighting
| Friday, Mar 24, 7:14pm |
Havdalah
| Motzei Shabbat, Mar 25, 8:21pm |
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
| Thursday, Mar 23 |