Hebrew School

Jewish education is offered to children from between the ages of two through Bar and Bat Mitzvah.

The school meets each week for two hours on Sunday mornings. The language of instruction is English. Our goal is to provide a comfortable and welcome atmosphere to nourish our children's sense of Jewish culture and values.

Classes are divided by age and knowledge. They introduce students to Hebrew, prayer, religious traditions, and the modern Jewish experience. There’s an emphasis on creative expression through crafts and song.

The school includes field trips. Past visits have included the Jewish community of Antwerp and the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam. Parents participate and learn together with their children about Tu B'shvat, Shabbat, Havdallah and Passover.

Kitah Aleph: Ages 2-5

The Parent & Tot class introduces young children to the joys of Judaism. Together parents and children learn songs, basic holiday traditions and symbols, Torah stories and Shabbat. The class is interactive, incorporating song, story, arts and crafts, and play. Toys with Jewish themes are available.

Kitah Bet: Ages 5 - 7

Siddur-based reading begins, building and improving Hebrew-reading skills and knowledge of prayers. Prayer learning includes the Shema, v’Ahavta, Mi Chamocha and Shabbat evening prayers. Children gain deeper understanding of the holidays and ethical questions; they learn about the creation of Israel and Jewish history in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Kitah Gimmel: Ages 8 - 10

Siddur-based reading begins, building and improving Hebrew-reading skills and knowledge of prayers. Prayer learning includes the Shema, v’Ahavta, Mi Chamocha and Shabbat evening prayers. Children gain deeper understanding of the holidays and ethical questions; they learn about the creation of Israel and Jewish history in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Kitah Dalet: Ages 11 - 13

Fluent reading is the goal at this level in preparation for the Bar and Bat Mitzvah. Students learn the Saturday-morning prayers, Friday night service songs and prepare for Bar and Bat Mitzvah using the Siddur. Ethical questions and greater understanding of holidays is explored. Arrangements can be made for Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrations and private tutoring.

For information, please contact info@ijc.be