Hebrew School Vision Statement

Vision
To educate our children in the customs, practices, and rituals of Judaism
To promote the development of a Jewish identity
To install a life-long commitment to Judaism
A quality Hebrew School experience is rooted in the partnership between parents, teachers and students

Goals
To develop a sense of Jewish community
To create nurturing environment that makes learning fun
To celebrate Shabbat, festivals / festivities, and occassions significant to Jewish life
To have a system to evaluate and monitor student progress by establishing defined expectations
To be exposed to the Hebrew alphabet, and to learn to read and write in Hebrew
To become involved in the traditions of Mitzvot and Tzedakah
To provide an understanding and knowledge of our Jewish heritage and culture
To provide a sense of one's role in the American Jewish community, world Jewry, and Israel

For more information about school programs contact the school chairperson at school@shaareishalom.org.

I