Imagine a Hebrew School where children don’t want to miss a day.
They come in with a smile and leave humming a Jewish
tune.
Walking through the rooms, you can hear the sounds of lively
learning, song and laughter.
Imagine a child who grows up with the warmth and spirit of Judaism, carrying the pride of their Jewish
identity into their adult lives.
Introducing the Gan, an engaging, hands on educational program brought to you by Chabad of Belgravia. Founded on the belief that successful education is a result of exploration and creativity, the Gan invites the children to actively engage with their Jewish heritage through discussion, crafts, song and drama. Our warm and dynamic staff emphasize personal attention and care, ensuring the individualized success of each student.
“Our kids just love coming to Hebrew School. They ask me all week ‘How long is it until Sunday? When can we go to Hebrew School’?” Nicole RonsonAllalouf, Mum of Lucy & George
GAN (noun) Origins: Hebrew Literally defined as “garden”, used more contemporarily to mean school, camp, or educational centre for children. Connotes: warmth, nurture, and organic growth.
THE PROGRAM
values
tradition
At the core of all Jewish lessons is the em-
Utilizing hands on, multisensory
phasis on being a mensch, a good person.
activities, the children explore
Using relatable, real life scenarios we instill
ancient Jewish tradition and
within our children an awareness and love
holidays through a contemporary
for the world and the people around them,
and playful lens - making the
laying the foundation for the next genera-
topics fun and easy for young
tion of Jewish leadership.
minds to grasp.
language Hebrew reading skills are instilled using the Aleph Champ curriculum. Modeled after the Martial Arts motivational system, the children progress through the colour coded levels as they attain reading skills, until they reach the level of Black Aleph Champ and are fluent Hebrew readers. Through the use of story, song and motion, the Hebrew language comes to life as it is incorporated into every day contexts. As a result, the children
“We have been so thrilled with The Gan of Belgravia. Both of our boys look forward to attending and learning every Sunday – they don’t even realise it’s a class, they just think of it as a fun activity!”
pick up the language naturally, becoming fluid, confident Hebrew speakers.
Grant Lipton, Dad of Freddie and Lucas
THE STAFF
At the Gan we understand that we are only as good as our teachers are. With that in mind, we cultivated a team of enthusiastic educators professionally trained to engage the children’s natural curiosity and thirst for knowledge. Amongst our warm and caring staff, students feel safe to explore, learn and grow.
“Here at the Gan, we aim to create an individualized Jewish experience so that each student develops a unique and meaningful connection with their Jewish identity. Our lessons instill Jewish values in a fun and everlasting way.”
Chevie Cousin, Director Bachelor of Arts in Special Education Qualified Teacher Status — Primary Education 8+ years educational experience
In today’s world very little about our children’s future can be taken for granted. Their sense of Jewish identity, self-confidence, and values should be consciously nurtured and developed over time with much thought and effort. At the Gan we are committed to creating the perfect environment to facilitate precisely that type of growth. As far as we are concerned, your Nachas is our Nachas! Rabbi Mendel and Chana Kalmenson, Executive Directors of Chabad Belgravia
For Children 3–12 years of age Sundays 10am-12pm*
*additional Modern Hebrew lesson until 12:30pm
READY TO APPLY?
call 07585 920 195 • email gan@chabadbelgravia.com Affiliated and non-affiliated are welcome.
BAR & BAT MITZVAH DISCOVERY PROGRAM The Bar & Bat Mitzvah Discovery Course is designed to educate and inspire Jewish boys and girls as they enter adulthood. Through stimulating discussions and hands on exercises, the course covers many of the basics of Jewish history, philosophy and life, including holidays, life-cycle and Mitzvot, prayer protocol, as well as Hebrew language and reading. For boys and girls ages 11-13 For more information contact jewishbelgravia@gmail.com
The Gan is a project of Chabad of Belgravia, serving the central London neighborhoods of Mayfair, Chelsea, and Kensington and aims to create a community centered on Jewish life, education and family – encouraging individual growth in a warm, nonjudgmental environment.Â