Welcome to Gesher Hebrew School where your children will experience and learn Jewish traditions, prayers and Hebrew, presented in a joyful and creative way by Rabbi Zoe B Zak and other talented guest teachers.
We are collaborating with Congregation Anshe Emeth in Hudson for the 2025-2026 Semester!
We welcome member and non-member children ages 4 and up. Baruch Ha-Ba! We look forward to welcoming you and your children into our community!
Our Intention (Kavanah) is to:
Guide children to see the Torah's lessons expressed in their everyday lives;
Engage children in learning through art, music, nature and storytelling;
Use creative techniques to teach Hebrew, honoring and attending to each child's individual needs;
Celebrate and learn the significance of each Jewish holiday, as we flow through the cycle of Jewish time.
Classes alternate between Temple Israel in Catskill and Congregation Anshe Emeth in Hudson
No classes on select days per the Catskill School District Schedule
Everyone is welcome! Interfaith families, members and non-members
For more information and to register contact Hildi - hildib@gmail.com
Tuition Payments:
$250 per semester
10% reduction for siblings
Need based scholarships available
For 5 or more children contact the Rabbi or Hildi
Note that your choice will be added to a cart and checkout can be completed by clicking “Cart” at the top right of the page.
“A few years ago, my daughter and a few other small children were playing in the classroom during a solemn prayer service. Rabbi Zoe stopped, and instead of a “sheket b’vakasha” (quiet please), she remarked that there is no better sound in the world then children playing. At that moment, I knew unequivocally that Temple Israel of Catskill was the place for my family to continue our Jewish journey.”
— Justin Goldman
