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Preschool-12th Grade Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School
Who We Are
Berman Hebrew Academy is the flagship Preschool-12th grade Modern Orthodox Jewish Day School serving the Greater Washington D.C. area. From our inception, we have made an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, religious commitment, and character development. We intentionally develop students with a sense of religious purpose, personal growth, and self-actualization.
The Berman Difference
At Berman, students are known, challenged, and inspired to grow. Our distinctive blend of rigorous academics, meaningful Torah learning, strong relationships, and a deeply connected community empowers each student to develop confidence, purpose, and the skills to make a meaningful impact.
Our Impact
At Berman, growth is measured not only in numbers, but in the opportunities we create for every student. Through investments in exceptional educators, transformative learning experiences, an expanding campus, and access to Jewish education, we are building a stronger future for our students and our community.
This week, our students marked October 7 through thoughtful, age-appropriate learning, reflection, tefillah, and remembrance across our divisions.
In Lower School, our fifth graders reflected on their hopes for Am Yisrael and Eretz Yisrael and considered ways they can strengthen themselves and the Jewish people. Working together, they assembled puzzle pieces that revealed the words עם הנצח — “the eternal nation.” The activity opened a meaningful conversation about the strength of Am Yisrael and the power of unity. Students also heard personal reflections from our Bnot, watched videos, said Tehillim, and sang Acheinu together.
In Middle School, students explored the theme “Know. Remember. Carry It With You.” Through guided reflection, they considered what connects them to the stories of October 7, the qualities that stood out in those they learned about, the values and messages they want to carry forward, and the questions they would want to ask if they could meet them.
In Upper School, students came together for special commemorative tefillot, with a memorial candle placed in the Upper School hallway. Classes also created space for learning, discussion, and reflection. That learning will continue during the Berman Mission, when they will visit the Nova Festival site and surrounding communities and learn firsthand about the events of October 7 and their lasting impact.
May we merit to see lasting peace and safety for all of our brothers and sisters in Eretz Yisrael and around the world
8th grade Ivrit students are bringing engineering into everyday learning through a hands-on furniture design project.
Working in groups, students are designing and building miniature furniture from recycled materials, with each group responding to the needs of a different refugee family rebuilding their home. The project challenges students to think creatively, solve practical design problems, and construct purposeful pieces such as beds, tables, couches, and desks.
Students will be strengthening their Hebrew skills by describing what they created, explaining who the furniture is for and why it is needed, and reflecting on their design and building process in Hebrew.
Moadim l`simcha from some of our Berman alumni who are studying in Israel this year! We can`t wait to see you again on the Mission in November! 💙🇮🇱💙
A day of fun, connection, and chesed in DC! 💙
Yesterday, our 9th and 10th graders spent the day volunteering at DC Central Kitchen, where they rolled up their sleeves, donned aprons and hairnets, and got to work preparing fresh fruits and vegetables and assembling healthy salads while learning more about the organization’s important work in our broader community.
Students also enjoyed time at The Wharf, with a catamaran ride on the Potomac, a visit to the arcade, and plenty of pizza and time together.
It was a great day of friendship, fun, chesed, and community.
What does Jewish community look like to you? 🎨
Our first graders explored that question through art, beginning with a conversation about the different communities they are part of, from their families and classrooms to their school and broader Jewish community.
Students then brought their ideas to life, creating artwork that reflects the people, places, traditions, and connections that make a community feel like home. 💙
Our 8th Grade students visited the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum as they prepare to begin this year’s Names Not Numbers program.
Throughout the visit, students engaged deeply with the history of the Shoah, taking time to reflect on the stories, artifacts, and experiences preserved throughout the museum. The visit provided an important foundation for the work ahead, helping students consider both the immense scale of the Holocaust and the individual lives and stories behind that history.
Tomorrow, students will officially begin Names Not Numbers, a program that gives them the opportunity to learn directly from Holocaust survivors, develop interviewing and filmmaking skills, and ultimately help preserve survivors’ stories for future generations.
We look forward to sharing more as our students begin this meaningful journey.
Our 11th graders put creativity into action during a recent chesed activity, repurposing old T-shirts into reusable bags to be donated to a local food pantry.
Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸📜
No Constitution Day at Berman feels quite complete without thinking of Norma Johnson, who retired from teaching last year and was well known for her love of the Constitution, a love she passed along to countless students over the years.
So today, we’re giving a little nod to Ms. Johnson and keeping the tradition going: students who have their pocket Constitution are getting a red, white, and blue popsicle! ❤️🤍💙
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