Featured Member Schools & Educators
In Memphis, Tennessee, Israeli Music Soothes Bornblum’s Soul
Music quite naturally stands at the core of learning at the Jewish day school in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee. After all, the city of Memphis is anchored by “Graceland,” the legendary home of Elvis Presley, of blessed memory, arguably one of the greatest American songwriters, singers, and performers of all
How The Leffell School’s Sarit Nevo Ended up Presenting at the Global Language Conference
Assuring students’ achievement in communicative Hebrew language skills is a high priority at The Leffell School. The Hebrew leaders of each division are deeply committed to the professional growth of their teachers and the senior leadership is equally committed to the professional growth of the Hebrew leaders. Dr. Michael Kay, Leffell’s
Building an Oasis of Jewish Joy: The Story of the Adelson Campus
Close your eyes and imagine being a child in the middle of a desert, growing up and being educated in an oasis of Jewish joy. What picture comes to mind? Your imagination may have taken you to one of many communities in Israel. Or, it may have taken you to the
Bilingual English-Hebrew PBL Bring Joy To Learning at Denver Jewish Day School
Denver Jewish Day School has a long and proud history as a member of Hebrew at the Center. Over the years, the status of both Hebrew language and the Hebrew teaching faculty have risen in stature in this K-12 community day school in the Mile-High City. Today, secular and Hebrew language
Hillel Day School’s Journey: Elevating Hebrew Language Education Standards
Like at all Jewish day schools, Hebrew is crucial to the heart and soul of Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroit. “[Hebrew] drives a big part of who we are as a Jewish day school. Hebrew is connected to our identity and Hebrew connects us both back historically and forward to
Professional Development for Hebrew Language Instruction: The Long Game at Bialik Hebrew Day School
Recent Member Highlights have focused on new (first year) members of Hebrew at the Center, but this week, we point the spotlight on Bialik Hebrew Day School of Toronto, a large early childhood through 8th grade school with whom Hebrew at the Center has enjoyed a three-year relationship through membership and
Hebrew Immersion Brings Judaism to Life at Richmond Jewish Day School
“I’m not sure I’m the right person for you to speak to. You see, I don’t speak Hebrew.” Thus began a delightful conversation with Sabrina Bhojani, Head of School of the Richmond Jewish Day School, who was immediately assured that she is in excellent company, as more and more Heads of
War Brings Shift from ‘Love and Interest’ to ‘Pride and Intensive’ in Hebrew Learning at Portland Jewish Academy
Hebrew has always been a highlight of the day for students at PJA, the Portland Jewish Academy, in Portland, Oregon, but ever since Hamas’ inconceivable, evil, and vicious attack on Israeli civilians along the Gaza border, triggering a war between Israel and Hamas, creating connections to Israel through joyful Hebrew learning
