Emek – Hebrew Learning Program

Emek enrichment program provides the students with study in high level conversational Hebrew and functions as the connector to the local community and our rich and lavish heritage and language, in order to consolidate the Israeli identity of our children while nurturing community involvement.

View Emek’s Vision Here.

Emek offerings are for ages 3 through the end of middle school and Ulpan (Hebrew immersive program) for adults. 

The uniqueness of Emek:

• The mission of the school is to provide a pleasant learning environment that is supportive and challenging, with emphasis on matching age and level, that permit conversation and deep familiarity, friendship fostering and personal attention to each student.
• Our curriculum for each level is rich, innovative and meticulous. It is updated throughout the years. Many of our materials are authorized by Israel’s Ministry of Education. 
• High quality, creative and skilled teaching staff who build the lessons plans specifically for each group of the year. Youth from our community serves as teaching aids, helping to support the personal needs of the children and are experienced in working with kids. 
• Accessibility to the Kaplen JCC facilities contribute our program- spacious and fully equipped classrooms, cafeteria, and expansive seating area for parents. 
• Pedagogic guidance and management from Lital Grundland Madar, the educational Director of Emek, and the entire staff of the Israeli Center. This support system allows for a tight partnership with the parents and the entire community, regular updates to the educational program and thriving for the fulfillment of our dreams for the children. 
• The program is 32 classes per year and  up to three community events particular to Emek which complete the cycle of learning.
• Ongoing communication with the parents including WhatsApp chat groups for each class where photos and announcements will be shared. A weekly lesson summary and homework assignments will be sent in these chats to allow the parents to be informed in the topics discussed in class and continue the conversation at home if they choose. There will be a teacher- parents meeting in the middle of the school year to inform parents on their child’s progress. 
• A homey feeling in every class with open door policy for parents. Emek is a comfortable place for the children to learn Hebrew and experience Israel through which they will form their Israeli, Jewish and American identity that will escort them throughout their lives. 

Here at Emek we have room for everyone!

If you are unsure of the level best suited for your child, please contact us and we will place him/her in the proper level.

For more information, contact Emek@jccotp.org