Berman Hebrew Academy is the flagship Preschool-12th grade Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School serving the Greater Washington D.C. area. From our inception, we have made an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, religious commitment, and character development. We intentionally develop students with a sense of religious purpose, personal growth, and self-actualization.
As a preschool-12th grade school, we have the distinct privilege of nurturing each of our students throughout their educational journey. Our students graduate with a sense of pride and go on to lead lives as religiously committed Jews and strong citizens of the world.
By: Rebecca Broder ‘29 After the retirement of longtime and well-loved security guard Mr. Bill Blankson, Berman welcomed two new members to the security team: Dwain Price and Pedro Martinez Rosas. Although they have only been working at Berman since the start of this school year, both say the school already feels like home. “It’s…
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By Rimonne Zakheim ’28 It’s almost suspicious how four of Berman’s new Upper School hires all happen to have last names beginning with the letter W: Waxman, Weiss, Wilson, and Witztum. You’d think that shared initial might reveal some kind of unifying theme, but honestly, it doesn’t. These teachers come from completely different worlds: one…
By Ozzie Hollander ’26 Ezzy Smith ’26 set out to achieve something few high school students, and even few adults, ever attempt. On Simchat Torah of 2025, he completed the laining of the entire Torah, a goal he had been working toward for years. What started as a challenge after his bar mitzvah became a…
By Nili Unger ’27 In the First Amendment to the US Constitution, five freedoms are guaranteed to every single American citizen: freedom of speech, assembly, petition, press, and — often most importantly to Jewish Americans — freedom of religion. In 1776, the concept of freedom of religion being one of the founding principles of a…
By Ozzie Hollander ’26 “The first time I saw myself in a mirror after being released,” Aviva Siegel told the students, “I saw color again.” After seven weeks and two days in captivity, moving through apartments, tunnels, and rooms, she described that moment as her first real sense of clarity after weeks of darkness. On…
We are proud to share that construction is underway on the Hooshang Zaghi z”l Sephardic Beit Midrash. We are incredibly grateful to Miriam and Edwin Zaghi for spearheading this project, in memory of Edwin’s father, Hooshang Zaghi z”l. For several years, our campus has been blessed with a growing Sephardic community and a Sephardic minyan,…
We are thrilled to announce two exciting updates to our Upper School administrative team as we prepare for the upcoming school year. These new additions reflect our continued commitment to academic excellence, student support, and preparing students for bright futures–both in high school and beyond. Rabbi Yehuda Waxman, Assistant Principal Rabbi Yehuda Waxman will serve…
By Ozzie Hollander ’26 For many students, TikTok is more than just a platform for entertainment; it’s a place to record their lives. Whether it’s sharing funny moments, creative dances, or personal milestones, TikTok has become a digital scrapbook for students to document their experiences and memories. Background/Context In 2020, President Donald Trump wanted to…
