Hebrew School Calendar

2024
September 
9/1 Labor Day weekend - No Hebrew School
9/8 No Hebrew School. Opportunity to volunteer to put up the t-shirt memorial dedicated to victims of gun violence on the BI front lawn
9/15 10am. Opening gathering for Hebrew School students and their families. Mechina Class (pre-K) session #1. 
9/22 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7)
9/29 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #1. Parent learning/discussion (10am)

October 
10/6 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7).
10/13 No Hebrew School - Sukkah Building at BI!
10/20 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7) - Special themed learning on the holiday of Sukkot. Mechina Class (pre-K) session #2. Sukkah decorating by Hebrew School, followed by pizza lunch (RSVP here).
10/23 Simchat Torah Celebration & Services (RSVP here)
10/27 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #2

November
11/3 HS Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7).
11/8 Tot Shabbat with Joint Hebrew School Families Dinner (5:45 pm)
11/10 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Mechina Class (pre-K) session #3. Hebrew School parents social gathering (10am)
11/17 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7)- Special focus on Shabbat. Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #3. Parent learning/discussion (10am) 
11/24 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7).

December (3 class sessions)
12/1 Thanksgiving weekend - No Hebrew School
12/8 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Mechina Class (pre-K) session #4.
12/15 Combined community/Hebrew School pre-Hannukah celebration - end of Hebrew School.
12/22 Winter Break - No School
12/29 Winter Break - No School

2025
January 
1/5 Winter Break - Swarthmore Students - No Hebrew School
1/10 Tot Shabbat with Joint Hebrew School Families Dinner (5:45 pm)
1/12 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Mechina Class (pre-K) session #5.
1/19 Classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7) combined with engagement of MLK Day. Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #5. Hebrew School parents social gathering (10am)
1/25 Hebrew School Shabbat for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7)

February (3 class sessions, 1 Tu B’shvat themed)
2/2 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). 
2/9 Tu B'shvat Themed Learning and engagement for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Mechina Class (pre-K) session #6.
2/16 President’s Day weekend - No School
2/23 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #6. Parent learning/discussion (10am)

March (5 class sessions, 1 Purim themed, 1 HS Shabbat, 1 Ellie Fest)
3/2 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Mechina Class (pre-K) session #7.
3/9 Purim Celebration for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #7. Parent learning/discussion (10am)
3/14 Tot Shabbat with Joint Hebrew School Families Dinner (5:45 pm)
3/16 Regular classes for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Hebrew School Open House. Possible field trip activity for grades Heh-Zayin (5-7).
3/23 Ellie Festival - all ages, including families! 
3/29 Hebrew School Shabbat for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7)

April (2 class sessions, 1 Pesah themed, 1 Yom Hashoah themed)
4/6 Passover themed learning and  celebration for Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7). Mechina Class (pre-K) session #8. Parent learning/discussion (10am)
4/13 Spring Break - No School. Pesah Day 1.
4/20 Spring Break - No School.
4/27 Regular classes for Alef-Dalet (grades 1-4) Special program day for grades heh-Zayin (5-7) on Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Memorial Day). Gan Class (Kindergarten) session #8.

May (1 Session - Siyyum)
5/4 Alef-Zayin (grades 1-7), Siyyum - Celebration of Learning! Last Day of Hebrew School
5/11 Mother’s Day - No School
5/18 Beth Israel Families Retreat
5/25 Memorial Day Weekend - No School