GOALS

Our philosophy is that every Jewish child is entitled to a Jewish education. To achieve this goal, we are opening JUDA-A Hebrew School through the Arts in Cape Ann to bring this opportunity to the children of our community. JUDA offers a warm and lively Jewish atmosphere where children can attain a unique and exciting awareness of their Jewish identity.

At JUDA we endeavor that our students should...

  • Attain a strong sense of love of Judaism and pride in being Jewish.

  • Discover & explore the Torah (Bible), the incredible history of the Jewish people & see its relevance in today's day & age.

  • Gain an understanding of the practices & traditions of Judaism.

  • Know the morals, values & ethical behavior mandated by the Torah.

  • Have a hands-on experience & appreciation for all Jewish holidays.

  • Master Hebrew skills of reading.

  • Understand basic Hebrew words.

  • Learn basic prayers so that the students will feel comfortable when attending services.

  • Identify with the land of Israel and its inhabitants.

  • Allow for students to express their opinions and questions about G‑d, Torah & religion.

Indeed, a child equipped with an education and a feeling for Judaism’s beautiful teachings, traditions, and historical lessons is a child better equipped to face the awesome moral challenges of today’s society.

Our school’s underlying approach is for the children to enjoy the time spent so that they are left with positive feelings and fond memories of their Jewish education. Our program is thus carefully blended with songs, games, incentives, arts and crafts, drama, field trips, family celebrations and other exciting co-curricular activities.

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

At JUDA we recognize that each child is a unique individual with different learning styles and abilities.

Each lesson in Hebrew School is a multi-sensory and hands on learning experience. The lessons incorporate different ways of learning so that each individual child is reached and is able to benefit. The students truly experience that which they are being taught.

Drama, song, interactive workbooks, Aleph Champ and of course the teachers, bring Hebrew School lessons to life. Our hands-on learning style encourages children to be active, rather than passive, learners.

PARENTAL INVOLVMENT 

Studies show that when a parent is involved in their child's educational experience, the child's schooling is more effective.  All parents want that their children should succeed in school and become accomplished members of society.  When enrolling your child in JUDA, you demonstrate to your child that their Judaism is an integral part of your life.  And you want it to be an integral part of theirs.

JUDA offers many venues for Parental Involvement.  We invite our parents to take advantage of our many adult education classes, the wealth of information located on our website, as well as our Shabbat and Holiday services/events.

Weekly class updates are posted online and we encourage you to read them over and discuss them with your children as you embark on their Hebrew School journey.

Additionally, we welcome parent volunteers at our extra-curricular Hebrew school events and holiday programming.

Parents encourage education when they demonstrate to their children that they truly value education themselves.