GUIDE TO JEWISH LIVING IN TIDEWATER

School welcoming students ages six weeks through grade 5.

SIA is the only International Baccalaureate® World School for the Primary Years Program in the area.

SIA students are guided by four core Jewish values: Kehillah (community), Kavod (honor), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), and Torah v’Lishman (love of learning).

Starting with the infant care program, Strelitz offers parents a nurturing and safe place to ensure the growth and development for their baby. The infant curriculum focuses on sensory activities and exploration, stories, songs, and floor time.

As an International Baccalaureate® World School, the Early Years students are seen as inquirers of the world around them. Students experience the joy of learning through hands-on activities and nurturing teachers. SIA students learn math and literacy skills and experience Jewish holidays and global learning through books, arts and crafts, songs, games, and creative play. Students also enjoy enrichment classes such as swimming, PE, music, and library time.

Primary Years (K–5) students are recognized for their strengths and benefit from small classes and individualized instruction when needed. Students thrive in a setting of a caring community of learners. The SIA curriculum includes Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Jewish Culture, Hebrew, Music, Violin, Art, P.E., and more. Through its inquiry-led, transdisciplinary framework, the International Baccalaureate® Primary Years Program challenges students to think for themselves and take agency in their learning as they explore local and global issues and opportunities in real-life contexts. Graduates are ready to meet the challenges of today’s fast-paced world, as evidenced by their acceptance and seamless transitions into the top independent schools, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, and high school academies.

Talmudical Academy

Yeshivas Aish Kodesh

612 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 757-623-6070 www.yeshivasaishkodesh.com dwilson@yeshivasaishkodesh.com

Executive Director: Rabbi Shmuel Katz

Judaic Principals: Rabbi Ezra Stettin and Rabbi Avrohom Weinreb

General Studies Principal: David Rowzie

Administrative Director: Debbie Wilson

Yeshivas Aish Kodesh is geared toward the student striving for excellence in Limudei Kodesh and General Studies. The school aims to facilitate the spiritual, personal, and academic growth of talmidim, with an eye toward producing well-rounded bnei Torah. Yeshivas Aish Kodesh meets these goals with a full, balanced schedule. The curriculum features Gemara shiurim in both Iyun and Bekius, as well as regular classes in Chumash, Navi, Halacha, and Tefillah. Yeshivas Aish Kodesh offers a General Studies program taught by state-certified instructors.

Yeshivas Aish Kodesh’s facilities feature a Beis Medrash, state-of-the-art classrooms, a well-stocked library, and a recreation/ workout room. The students can participate in varsity and junior varsity basketball, as well as intramural football. The students have regular opportunities to participate in pick-up basketball games, swimming, ice skating, and other activities.

Yeshivas Aish Kodesh views experiential learning as an integral part of the Yeshiva’s approach. Visiting and interacting with Gedolei Yisrael, an energetic Oneg Shabbos, a heartfelt kumzitz—ways in which the special ruach and warmth that characterizes Yeshivas Aish Kodesh are extended.

Toras Chaim Of Virginia

3110 Sterling Point Drive, Portsmouth, VA 23703 757-686-2480 toraschaim.net office@toraschaim.net

General Studies Principal: Mrs. Andie Pollock

Toras Chaim provides Judaic and General Studies education for Tidewater’s Jewish children through eighth grade.

The school’s Early Childhood Center maintains a developmentally appropriate

DR. VERED SAKAL

Jewish Studies Expert, Rabbi and Captain!

Christopher Newport University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Vered Sakal (PhD — Hebrew University of Jerusalem) as the Bertram and Gladys Aaron Endowed Professor of Jewish Studies. CNU, home of the Captains, is building a strong Jewish Studies program with Sakal at the helm.

Gladys and the late Bert’ Aaron for making this position possible for our students