Berman Hebrew Academy exists to serve the unique educational needs of the Modern Orthodox community of the Greater Washington D.C. area. From our inception, we have made an unwavering commitment to providing the very best in general and Judaic studies.
We intentionally develop students with a sense of religious purpose, personal growth, and self-actualization. We continue to build on the areas of academic excellence, religious commitment, and character development for each of our students, enabling them to succeed in a 21st century world.
A Berman education is like no other. As a nursery-12th grade school, we have the distinct advantage of building a strong community throughout each of our divisions and beyond. Our students graduate with a sense of pride and go on to lead lives as religiously committed Jews and strong citizens of the world.
Dear Berman Community, I’ve always wanted to change the world, to contribute something positive to people’s lives. I would read biographical books and articles ranging from The Rebbe’s Army to, l’havdil, Steve Jobs’ biography to best understand the traits and habits of the people that have changed our world. Each year I would revisit this personal objective…
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Today we want to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by reflecting on her life and legacy. Also known as the Notorious RBG, Ruth was a fearless fighter for women’s rights, an insightful lawyer, and well respected judge. Last night, Judy, Calanit, and I drove to the supreme court to view the memorial that has been…
Dear Berman Community, Over the last several months, we have all made tremendous sacrifices and compromises to slow the spread of the coronavirus. We’ve limited playdates, cancelled travel and summer plans, and followed the guidelines set forth by our health departments and Rabbinic leadership. Meanwhile, at Berman, we have made significant investments to prepare our…
Dear Berman Community, It has been a wonderful week of learning both virtually and in our classrooms. We are tremendously grateful to our team of administrators, faculty, and staff for creating innovative learning environments, and to our parents for working with their children through this first week. Once again, our students met new challenges with unmatched…
