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.
School fees for 2023/2024
Fees are set by age/grade level:
PROGRAM | DESCRIPTION | COST |
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Pre K | 3 to 4 years old. Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30 am | $810 |
Pre K Aftercare | Sundays from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm | $180 |
Grades K-4 | Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | $995 |
Grade 5 | Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm and Wednesday online class 4-6 pm | $1050 |
Bar/Bat Mitzvah (Gr. 6-7) | Sundays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm | $995 |
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 2023/2024
Sunday classes calendar:
Date | Notes | Holidays |
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September 10 | First Class | |
September 17 | Family service and afternoon activity |
2nd day of Rosh Ha'Shanah |
September 24 | Erev Yom Kippur | |
October 1 | 2nd day of Sukkot | |
October 8 | No class | Simchat Torah & Thanksgiving weekend |
October 15 | Erev Simchat Torah | |
October 22 | ||
October 29 | ||
November 5 | ||
November 12 | No class | Remembrance Day Nov 11 |
November 19 | ||
November 26 | ||
December 3 | ||
December 10 | Hannukah Party | First Candle Dec 7 |
December 17 | ||
December 24 | No class | Winter Break |
December 31 | No class | Winter break |
January 7 | No class | Winter break |
January 14 | ||
January 21 | ||
January 28 | ||
February 4 | Tu B'Shvat Feb 6th | |
February 11 | ||
February 18 | No class | Family Day |
February 25 | ||
March 3 | ||
March 10 | Purim Party | Purim Mar 24 |
March 17 | No class | Spring Break |
March 24 | No class | Spring Break |
March 31 | No class | Stat Holiday |
April 7 | ||
April 14 | ||
April 21 | Passover Apr 22 (First Seder) | |
April 28 | 4th day of Passover | |
May 5 | Yom Ha'Sho'a May 6 | |
May 12 | Yom Ha'Atzmaut May 13 | |
May 19 | No class | Victoria Day |
May 26 | Lag Ba'Omer May 26 | |
June 2 | ||
June 9 | 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
Sat, April 27 2024
19 Nisan 5784
Weekly Events
Mahjong in the Lounge
Beginners and experts are welcome, extra cards are available.
Tuesdays at 2pm
Talmud Class
Study with Rabbi Philip from Berakhot, the first volume of the Talmud.
Wednesdays at 11am
Contact Avital in the office to confirm that an event is happening that week.
Calendar
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Pesach |
Havdalah : 9:18pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
May 1 |
May 5 HAR EL HIKERS - Sun May 5 at 1030am Sunday, May 5 10:30am |
May 6 Holocaust Remembrance Day - Yom Ha'Shoah Monday, May 6 7:00pm |
May 8 Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1 Wednesday, May 8 4:30pm |
May 10 Kabbalat Shabbat & Israeli Dinner for Yom Ha'Atzmaut Friday, May 10 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Apr 27, 8:07pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 27, 9:18pm |
Chol Hamoed Pesach
Shabbat, Apr 27 |