We're creating Jewish memories
with your family in the
Gesher community.
We are pleased to offer optional free synagogue membership for one year to new Gesher families.
with your family in the
Gesher community.
We are pleased to offer optional free synagogue membership for one year to new Gesher families.
Gesher Programs by Age
Newborn – 6-ish
Preschool – 7th Graders
8th–12th Graders
- Todah Shabbat! with Betsy and Todah, the sloth (puppet).
- Some Shabbat mornings at the JCC.
- All families are welcome!
- Contact Julie for dates and exact location.
Preschool – 7th Graders
- Gesher Sundays, twice per month (unless otherwise noted) from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
- One "First Friday" per month 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Several Shabbat B'Yachad Saturday mornings per year
- 6th and 7th graders also attend via Zoom on Tuesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
8th–12th Graders
- Teens: Madrihim, 'Sup Rabbi Yael?, Youth Group, and Teen Leadership Council (TLC).
- More info here.
Gesher Details
- Curriculum :
- Hebrew reading, beginning in second grade
- Experiential Jewish holidays
- Rotating curriculum: Torah stories, Jewish Values, and Israel
- 2-3 Sundays per month, 1 Friday evening per month, 1 Saturday occasionally
- Small class sizes with individualized instruction
- Fabulous, talented, experienced teachers
- Hebrew is taught at an individual level, and students move at their own pace.
- All parents belong to the Parent Connection, creating havurot (friendships)
- Social Sundays: Family fun and community service project off campus
- Intergenerational holiday celebrations with Rabbi Yael and the CDH community, b'yachad (all together)
Gesher Sunday Highlights...
Our Wonderful Teachers!
Our teachers teach here because they love sharing their love of Jewish values and traditions with children. They nurture close-knit communities within their classrooms and use experiential education so their students have FUN.
Kehillah Gatherings
Weekly community gatherings on Sunday mornings for all students and parents from 9:00 – 9:30ish a.m. We connect, sing, share, and learn together.
Shabbat B'Yachad
On Several Saturdays throughout the year, families gather to pray, learn and connect as a kehillah (community) for Shabbat services. We conclude with a potluck kiddush lunch. There is no Gesher Sunday those weekends.
Gesher Shekels
Students earn Gesher Shekels for participating in Jewish activities with their families. Students spend their shekels on prizes at our shuk (store). They love this!
Favorite Annual Events
California's largest Hamantashen Bake, MLK Mitzvah Day, Purim celebration, ILP (Independent Learning Program) for 4th–7th graders, Israel Day Celebration, Teen Chocolate Seder, and PRIDE Parade to name a few...
Our teachers teach here because they love sharing their love of Jewish values and traditions with children. They nurture close-knit communities within their classrooms and use experiential education so their students have FUN.
Kehillah Gatherings
Weekly community gatherings on Sunday mornings for all students and parents from 9:00 – 9:30ish a.m. We connect, sing, share, and learn together.
Shabbat B'Yachad
On Several Saturdays throughout the year, families gather to pray, learn and connect as a kehillah (community) for Shabbat services. We conclude with a potluck kiddush lunch. There is no Gesher Sunday those weekends.
Gesher Shekels
Students earn Gesher Shekels for participating in Jewish activities with their families. Students spend their shekels on prizes at our shuk (store). They love this!
Favorite Annual Events
California's largest Hamantashen Bake, MLK Mitzvah Day, Purim celebration, ILP (Independent Learning Program) for 4th–7th graders, Israel Day Celebration, Teen Chocolate Seder, and PRIDE Parade to name a few...
The 2023–24 Gesher Guidebook
Click above and download the Gesher Guide
Visiting the Kotel on Israel Day.
Israeli folk dancing!
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Teen trip to L.A.
Family Challah-Bake
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