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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-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 5-6 class also meet online on Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00 pm.

School fees for 2024/2025

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 $835
Pre K-K Aftercare Sundays from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm $190
Grades 1-4 Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm $1025
Grade 5-6 Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and Wednesday online class 4-6 pm $1080
Becoming Program (Post Bnei Mitzvah, Gr. 7-9) Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm $350

 

We believe that every child in every Jewish home deserves an enriching Jewish education and experience. Please contact Noga Vieman, Har El Hebrew School Eduction Director, should you wish to discuss financial assistance for Hebrew school fees.

Hebrew School Calendar 2024/2025

Sunday classes calendar:

Date Notes Holidays
September 8 First Class  
September 15    
September 22    
September 29   Rosh Ha'Shanah Oct 2-4
October 6   Yom Kippur Oct 11-12
October 13 No class, Sukkah Building Thanksgiving long weekend
October 20   4th day of Sukkot
October 27   Simchat Torah Oct 25
November 3    
November 10 No class Remembrance Day Nov 11
November 17    
November 24    
December 1    
December 8    
December 15 Hanukkah Party  
December 22 No class Winter Break
December 29 No class Winter break, Hanukkah 1st candle Dec 25
January 5 No class Winter break
January 12    
January 19    
January 26    
February 2    
February 9   Tu B'Shvat Feb 13
February 16 No class Family Day
February 23    
March 2    
March 9 Purim Party Purim Mar 14
March 16 No class Spring Break
March 23 No class Spring Break
March 30    
April 6    
April 13 No Class Passover (Second Seder)
April 20 No Class Passover Chag Sheni + Stat Holiday
April 27   Yom Ha'Sho'a April 24
May 4   Yom Ha'Atzmaut May 1
May 11   Lag Ba'Omer May 16
May 18 No class Victoria Day
May 25    
June 1   Shavu'ot Eve
June 8 Last Class  

Calendar For Gr. 5-6 Wednesday online classes for 2024-2025:

Date Notes
September 11 First class
September 18  
September 25  
October 2 No class
October 9  
October 16  
October 23  
October 30  
November 6  
November 13  
November 20  
November 27  
December 4  
December 11  
December 18 No class
December 25 No class
January 1 No class
January 8 No class
January 15  
January 22  
January 29  
February 5  
February 12  
February 19  
February 26  
March 5  
March 12 No class
March 19 No class
March 26 No class
April 2 No class
April 9  
April 16  
April 23  
April 30  
May 7  
May 14  
May 21  
May 28  
June 4 Last class

 

Contact our Education Director, Noga Vieman

 

Wed, April 30 2025 2 Iyyar 5785