July 24, 2024
18 Tamuz 5784

Dear Parents,

We have exciting news to share about the upcoming 2024-2025/5785 school year at the Dr. Cy Gruberg Hebrew

School. Our school will be introducing an innovative new curriculum called “Light House: Making My Home Hashem's Home.”

Throughout the year, students will explore how we can make Hashem (G‑d) feel welcome in our world, through the mitzvot we do in our daily lives. Inspired by the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, each lesson centers on ways to make our homes a place where Hashem is known. Topics include celebrating Shabbat, making blessings, honoring parents, giving charity, and much more. And of course, each lesson includes hands-on STEM activities that will keep the kids excited and engaged at every step!

We can’t wait to see this new curriculum empower another year of proud Jewish kids, and we would love for your family to be a part of this exciting journey. For more information or to enroll your child in the Dr. Cy Gruberg Hebrew School, please contact Binie at [email protected] or call 845-331-1176.

We are also continuing CKids Club, as a project of the Dr. Cy Gruberg Hebrew School. We encourage all of our Hebrew School students & their families to attend. We welcome all friends of our Hebrew School children to join.

We are continuing with the Aleph Champ reading program. This innovative method draws on the martial arts motivational philosophy of color coded levels and testing. With professional and beautifully designed materials, the children work their way up the colors to be a “Black Aleph Champ!”

Hebrew School will begin this year, G‑d willing, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. All Jewish children are invited. Hebrew School will be every Wednesday, from 4:30-6:00 pm., at the Peter Schwalbe Center for Jewish Life Campus at 254 Lucas Ave. There is an option this year to drop off your child/ren at 4:00 pm to have extra reading practice time from 4:00-4:30 pm.

On May 28, 2025, We will have our 'End of the Year Ceremony.’

At the Dr. Cy Gruberg Hebrew School of Ulster County, families of all backgrounds and affiliations are made to feel welcome. Please invite your friends to visit our Hebrew School to learn more about our unique programs and curriculum.

Thank you all for entrusting your children's Jewish education in our hands! Our goal is to instill in each child a strong positive Jewish identity. We are looking forward to an enriching and enjoyable year.

Wishing you all a happy, healthy and sweet New Year!

Please fill out the registration forms at your earliest convenience.

Tuition for Hebrew school 2024-2025/5785 is $600 – No child will be turned away due to lack of funds, scholarships are available. Please Note: If you refer a child to our Hebrew School, you qualify for a 25% reduction in your tuition costs for your child.

Rabbi AB & Binie Itkin
Directors