Torah learning that lasts a lifetime
At PHA, Jewish life isn't a class period — it's the rhythm of the day, the week and the year. Children learn to read, daven, ask, and love being Jewish.
The learning journey
From Aleph-Bet to Gemara, step by step
Each stage builds on the last, with skills and love of learning growing together.
Preschool
Aleph-Bet, brachot, Shabbat and the chagim through song, stories and play — with a dedicated Preschool Hebrew Specialist.
K–3
Fluent, accurate kriah — the foundation of all Torah study — plus Chumash skills with Lehavin U'lehaskil, tefillah and Parsha.
4–5
Navi and Mishna begin, alongside Chumash, Halacha, the chagim and conversational Ivrit.
6–8
Gemara for boys and in-depth Yahadut for girls with Living Lessons; every Judaic subject grows in scope and skill.
Tefillah
Davening with love and meaning
We seek to infuse our students' davening with love and feeling, as well as an understanding of the meaning of the tefillot.
Alongside the words, students learn why we pray, what we're asking for, and how tefillah connects us to Hashem and to each other.
Kriah comes first. A huge emphasis is placed on the fluency and accuracy of Hebrew reading — and our Kriah Specialist works with students to make sure no child falls behind.
A year of celebrations
The Jewish calendar, lived together
Our Student Council plans a special event for every Rosh Chodesh, themed to the Jewish calendar — and the whole school comes together for each chag.
Chanukah
The PHAM Chanukah Performance, a Chanukah Spirit Week, a Draidle Tournament and the Chanukah Carnival.
Tu B'Shevat
An "Apples to Apples" tournament and candy-apple making to celebrate the New Year for trees.
Purim
Purim Katan Color War, Purim Spirit Week and the much-loved Purim Carnival.
Yom Ha'atzmaut
Yom HaZikaron, then a joyful Yom Ha'atzmaut celebration with parents, grandparents and friends — plus a Lag BaOmer scavenger hunt.
