LA Hebrew High School is a premier supplemental Jewish high school located in Los Angeles that provides Jewish education for teens in grades 7-12. It offers both full-time and Sunday-only program options with weekday virtual classroom sessions. The school aims to create a diverse and inclusive community through its multi-denominational student body from across LA. It strives to stay on the cutting edge of Jewish education through ongoing curriculum updates and professional development. Key aspects of its program include Hebrew language instruction, Judaic electives, Israel education, and social programming like an annual Shabbaton retreat.

1. ‫הבאים‬ ‫ברוכים‬
WELCOME
2020-2021
ACADEMIC
YEAROPEN HOUSE
Virtual

2. Over 70 years and still going strong…
Who We Are
We are LA’s Premier, Flagship Supplemental Jewish High School
Provide teens Grades 7-12 with Hebrew language and Judaic studies
We are WASC Accredited = Approved to grant
High School Foreign Language Credit in public schools
Community educational institution landmark for

3. LAHHS integrates a social learning environment within the
structure of academic learning.
Diverse Population
• Geographical Range - West Side - San Fernando Valley - Redondo Beach
- Santa Clarita - Thousand Oaks
• Multi denominational - Students from all affiliations
• Various backgrounds - We welcome all day school graduates, synagogue
religious schools, unaffiliated, Israeli, Russian, Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and
others.
Bonding Opportunities
• Annual Shabbaton - one of the highlights of our program!
• Schoolwide Holiday Celebrations
• Special Sunday Assemblies
A Jewish Oasis for Jewish Teens

4. Staying at the forefront of Jewish
education, theory and practice
• Always Evolving
• Best Practice
• Ongoing Curricular Updates
• Ongoing Professional Development
• Partnering with the BJE - Jewish Federation - Teen
Initiative
Reimagingin Jewish Teen Education

5. Grades 7 - 12
1. High school credit option (“Full Time”)
➢ Sunday morning
➢ Weekday supplemental virtual classroom
online sessions
2. Sunday Only - Not for credit
Weekday Live Virtual Classroom
Sunday On-Campus Classroom
Program Options

6. The program of LAHHS is built on a core of:
● Modern Hebrew language
● Hebrew electives
● Special grade level Judaic core classes
● Judaic elective classes
● Israel Education
● Junior and Senior Seminar
● Social Programming
And more….
“LA Hebrew High gave me a Jewish network and a great foundation
for my future Jewish life.” ⏤ Calah Hardin ‘10
Academics

7. ❖ 8+ Hebrew levels
❖ Modern conversational Hebrew
❖ 4 Skills: Listening, Speaking.,
Reading, Writing
❖ Aligned with ACTFL guidelines
❖ Bishvil Ha-Ivrit - internationally acclaimed curriculum
❖ In-person classes - Sundays
❖ Supplemental synchronous virtual classroom online
lessons - Weekdays
“[LAHHS] gave me a Jewish network and a great foundation for my future Jewish life.” Calah Hardin, ‘10
Hebrew Language

8. o Weekday supplemental online sessions
o Live, interactive virtual classroom setting
o Synchronous learning
o Zoom Conferencing platform
o Incorporates the latest technology, such as
Chromebooks, into many Sunday classes
“[LAHHS] gave me a Jewish network and a great foundation for my future Jewish life.” Calah Hardin, ‘10
Technology and Online Learning

9. Sample Elective Courses
o OMG - a course on Jewish theology
o Resist - a course on examples of Jewish resistance to the
Holocaust)
o From Pilpul to Ping Pong - an introduction to Talmud)
o Ma La-Asot - Jewish Moral Dilemmas
o Bishul - Jewish cooking
o Krav Maga - self defense
o Rikkud - Israeli Dancing
and many more…

10. Sunday Morning at Emek Academy
o 9:00am – 1:00pm at Emek Hebrew Academy in Sherman
Oaks
o 4 Periods with a snack break
o Bus transportation available from West LA & Woodland
Hills
“…through LA Hebrew High , I have given my teenagers the
tools and the knowledge to live a Jewish life on a college
campus, to speak up against anti-Semitism, anti-Israeli
sentiment, to speak knowledgably about Judaism, and to
become future Jewish leaders.” ⏤ LAHHS parent

11. The Shabbaton is a highlight of the LAHHS experience
every year
• Takes place during the spring, traditionally
at Camp Ramah in Ojai
• Led by the LAHHS staff, with the help of outstanding madrichim
• Centers around a different theme each year
• Provides the optimal opportunity for students to:
o Enjoy a traditional but informal Shabbat atmosphere
o Bond with friends and make new friends
o Practice the values and traditions they study in class
• Fully subsidized to enable EVERY student to attend
Annual Michael Dinin (z”l) Shabbaton
“I had such an amazing time on the Shabbaton…I really connected with my Judaism and want to
get more involved in my community and volunteer. I had so much fun and learned so much.” ⏤
Maya Doitch, 9th grader

12. Introducing LA Hebrew High

13. School Montage

14. LAHHS alumni are everywhere….
Clergy Distinguished and beloved Rabbis such as Moshe Rothblum
(Adat Ari El); Richard Camras; David Vorspan (retired); Stewart
Vogel (Aliyah); and Cantor Judy Dubin Aranoff (Adat Ari El)
Jewish educators such as Arlene Lepoff, Robin Kind Graff, and
Ardyth Sokoler
Community leaders and philanthropists such as Ben and Janice
Reznik; Luis, Nachum and Mark Lainer; Sheila Spiewak; Lance
Bocarsly and his son, David Bocarsly (consultant to the CA Legislative
Jewish Caucus); Jay and Tara Reisbaum; and Zev Yaroslavsky
College campus leaders such as Noah Stark (Pres. of the Jewish
Coalition at UC Davis)
Jewish community professionals such as
Erica Solomon Katsel (Western Regional Manager / AIPAC), Camila Seta
(former Dir. of Public Relations for the
Israeli Ministry of Tourism)
The Proof is in Our Alumni
”Hebrew High means there is a place of learning and growing for Jewish youth to strengthen their Judaism,
as well as their friendships and connections. LAHHS is a venue for character development AND Jewish
learning. ⏤ Erica Solomon ‘04

15. Recent Graduates! Class of 2020!

16. “[LAHHS] gave me a Jewish network and a great foundation for my future Jewish life.” Calah Hardin, ‘10
Introducing Eitan and Tristan: Level “Aleph”

17. Introducing Pninah and Batya: Level “Ramah
Aleph”

18. Dr. Amittai Benami - Head of School
amittai@lahhs.org 917-922-5331
Debbie Holzer - Administration
administration@lahhs.org 818-901-8893
Sara Solomon – Director Hebrew Dept.
hebrew@lahhs.org 818-901-8893
Rachel Kaufman – Assistant Principal
education@lahhs.org 323-559-7074
Questions – Please Reach Out!
THANK YOU