Our Vision
Berman Hebrew Academy was created 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 provide the very best in general and Judaic studies. Over the last 80 years, that founding vision has helped shape thousands of students into active, engaged members and leaders of their communities.
Berman graduates are prepared to lead their lives as religiously committed Jews and citizens of the world who:
- know how to learn and love to learn Torah;
- pursue their highest levels of academic, personal, and professional success;
- are deeply engaged in synagogue and communal life;
- are deeply committed to the Land and State of Israel, its history, culture, people, and language;
- exhibit the highest levels of moral conduct, tzedaka, and chesed.
Our Values
Torah as Foundation
We are rooted in Torah, where study shapes halachic practice and commitment and inspires a meaningful relationship with God.
Our Mission
Pursuit of Knowledge
We strive for excellence in every discipline, upholding the sacred pursuit of knowledge and engagement with Chochma throughout God’s world.
Ethical Behavior
We honor every individual as created in God’s image, and we foster a caring and respectful community where Derech Eretz comes first.
Religious Zionism
We cultivate an enduring bond with the people, land, and State of Israel through study, solidarity, and celebration.
Service and Responsibility
Guided by Achrayut, we embrace our moral and civic responsibility to serve others and contribute to our communities.
Our vision has three main strategic priority areas: People, Program, and Structures/Systems.
People
Attract, train, and retain highly qualified educational and administrative staff who are passionate about meeting the unique needs of our students, strengthen our vital partnership with parents, and galvanize community support.
Program
Refine and develop a high quality program (curricular and co-curricular) that promotes the necessary skills and imbues the critical values necessary for our students to succeed in a 21st century world.
Structures/Systems
Refine and develop schedules, spaces, and systems that will best support and facilitate the success of the vision.