Community Snapshot – January 13, 2021
Community Snapshot – January 13, 2021
This past year has been a year of moments. We will remember the moments when we felt isolated and alone, and the moments where we felt the sense of community more than we ever have before. We will remember the moments of uncertainty, and the moments of strength and clarity. As clearly as we will…
Norma Johnson Named Abraham Lincoln Teachers Fellow
Mazal tov to Upper School History teacher Norma Johnson on being selected to the inaugural Abraham Lincoln Teachers Fellowship through The Tikvah Fund. Ms. Johnson was nominated by her current and former students who recognized her passion for teaching history, and was selected from a pool of nearly 200 candidates. We are incredibly proud of Ms….
Berman Returns to In-Person Learning
Berman Hebrew Academy opened its doors to all 4 divisions, Preschool – 12th grade, in September and October. Our Preschool, Lower School, and Middle School students are learning full-time on campus, while our Upper School students have a two-grade weekly rotation. We have also equipped our classrooms with 360 degree Owl cameras and large televisions…
A Gift of a Lifetime
Dear Berman Community, I’ve always wanted to change the world, to contribute something positive to people’s lives. I would read biographical books and articles ranging from The Rebbe’s Army to, l’havdil, Steve Jobs’ biography to best understand the traits and habits of the people that have changed our world. Each year I would revisit this personal objective…
Honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Today we want to honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by reflecting on her life and legacy. Also known as the Notorious RBG, Ruth was a fearless fighter for women’s rights, an insightful lawyer, and well respected judge. Last night, Judy, Calanit, and I drove to the supreme court to view the memorial that has been…
A Community Commitment
Dear Berman Community, Over the last several months, we have all made tremendous sacrifices and compromises to slow the spread of the coronavirus. We’ve limited playdates, cancelled travel and summer plans, and followed the guidelines set forth by our health departments and Rabbinic leadership. Meanwhile, at Berman, we have made significant investments to prepare our…
Shuva B’Shalva Update-September 4, 2020
Dear Berman Community, It has been a wonderful week of learning both virtually and in our classrooms. We are tremendously grateful to our team of administrators, faculty, and staff for creating innovative learning environments, and to our parents for working with their children through this first week. Once again, our students met new challenges with unmatched…
פרשת כי תצא – August 28-29, 2020
Printer Friendly Version Times listed are for the Greater Washington D.C. Area. Candle lighting: 7:25 pm Shabbat ends: 8:26 pm Hearing the Shofar each day of Elul is a Minhag designed to remind us that the King is coming to visit soon! < Family Learning What…