Dear Berman Community, One of the Berman core values that deeply informs our religious programming and Judaic Studies curriculum is Religious Zionism. We offer an atmosphere of love and commitment to Eretz Yisrael and Medinat Yisrael, the state and land of Israel, and one of the ways we do this is by introducing the kedushat ha’aretz, the holiness of…
Dear Berman Community, This past Monday, July 24, I drove directly from New York to Berman. After two weeks attending Prizmah’s Day School Leadership Training Institute (DSLTI), a two-year, cohort and mentor-based leadership training for new heads of Jewish day schools, Monday was going to be my first official day in the office. DSLTI had…
This Spring, 7th grade students will embark on a one-week learning adventure, focusing on a specific area of interest. During this time, students will learn through real-world experiences, guest speakers, hands-on learning, and travel opportunities. We can’t wait to share more about their learning in the coming weeks! We invite you to read more about…
Dear Berman Community, I am thrilled to announce that the Berman Hebrew Academy Board of Directors has appointed Rabbi Dr. Hillel Broder as our incoming Head of School, effective July 1, 2023. Through an extensive search process, Rabbi Dr. Broder distinguished himself as a dynamic leader who is well-suited to take the helm of one…
Sunday Reflections Something I really enjoyed was a visit to the kibbutz Misgav Am on the border of Lebanon and Syria, where over 300 Israelis live. An Oleh spoke to us about why it is integral for there to be an Israeli presence at the border. I saw the location of terrorist tunnels and houses…
Dear Berman Community, We are excited to share that we have begun renovating the floor in the Diana and Michael David Epstein Gymnasium. Our 60-year old gym floor, one of the most used spaces in our school, was in need of replacement to ensure the safety of our students and teams. The new floor is scheduled to be…
Dear Berman Community, As we continue working towards our vision of providing avenues where all of our students can grow and excel, it is important that we provide our students with outlets for creativity through the arts. The arts teaches students many things including, but not limited to, confidence, collaboration, creative problem solving and self-expression….