UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday, June 21, 7 pm: NYS Assemblyman Al Taylor Listening Tour

Hebrew School Registration going on NOW!

Click here for information and forms

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying the summer!

Please take a few minutes to help get us started on another wonderful year in the HT Hebrew School.

Please read the Tuition Rates and Policies and the Hebrew School Information. Then please complete and return the Student Info form and the Medical Authorization form along with your tuition deposit. Please be sure to have someone witness your signature on the Medical Authorization Form.

If any of your email addresses I have for you need to be updated, please let me know and feel free to email me with any questions.

If you know of any other families who are looking for a fun, valuable Hebrew School education experience for their children, please share my email address.

Please put Wednesday, September 13 at 7:00 on your calendars for Meet The Teachers Night!

Thanks so much for your help on this.

I’m so looking forward to welcoming the students and families back to school in September.

Have fun in the sun!!Peace,

Shelly

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