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Enter the name for this tabbed section: Hebrew School
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Are you looking for a child-centred and nurturing environment for your child to experience being Jewish? An egalitarian approach to Jewish practice where a sense of values and ethics based on Jewish sources is encouraged? Do you wish to join a community of families to celebrate holidays and your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah?

Days & Hours


  • Tuesdays 3:30-5:30pm (with the exception of Gan and Ganon)
  • Sundays 9:30am-12:30pm
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Our Hebrew School gives students the opportunity to:


  • Develop a strong and deep sense of Jewish values, ethics, and identity
  • Study Torah, biblical and modern Hebrew, the holidays, and modern Jewish history
  • Interact and form friendships with other Jewish children of all ages

A little more about our Hebrew School:


  • Students are 4 years to B’nai Mitzvah (12/13 yrs)
  • We promote an egalitarian approach to Judaism, strong ties to Israel, and a rich sense of community
  • We are blessed to have an excellent staff of committed and inspiring teachers and assistants
  • We encourage family participation in workshops, Shabbat dinners, and Shabbat services
  • A committee of parents sets policies and oversees the smooth running of our school
  • Children with special learning needs are fully supported by assistants in the classroom

Fees


(Sept 1 – May 31)
  • Ganon and Gan (Preschool and kindergarten, ages 4/5/6) $460
  • Aleph/Bet/Gimmel/Daled (Grades 1-4) $825
  • Hey/Vav (Grades 5/6) $875
  • B'nai Mitzvah (Ages 12/13) $925
  • Second Child: 10% Discount

Families must be members of Congregation Emanu-El.


Please do not let financial issues stand in the way of your child's attending Hebrew School.
For further information:

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Enter the name for this tabbed section: Bar- / Bat-Mitzvah
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The Congregation Emanu-El Bnei Mitzvah Guide (PDF) presents an overview of our Bar/Bat Mitzvah program. Please email Hebrew School Director Leah Levi if you have questions.

Laurel Nahshon's SoundCloud recordings to guide students can be accessed below:
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Shalom Daycare
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Shalom Daycare
We have got a very special daycare upstairs in our building where most of kids from the Community get their early childhood education.

For more information, visit shalomdaycarevictoria.com