Teaching the Next Generation
Welcome to Gesher Building Bridges Hebrew School, which is a collaboration between Temple Israel of Catskill and Congregation Anshe Emeth in Hudson. Your children will experience and learn Jewish prayers and Hebrew, and share our traditions, holidays, and celebrations presented in a joyful and creative way by Rabbi Zoe B Zak and Rabbi Dave Almog.
We welcome member and non-member children ages 4 and up. We look forward to welcoming you and your children into our community!
Our intention (Kavanah) is to:
Guide students 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
Hebrew School Registration & Tuition:
“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
