Berman Hebrew Academy

08/19/2026

✨ Announcing Our Theme for the 5785/5786 School Year: EMET! ✨

Truth. Honesty. Integrity. Authenticity.

When we think of the divine and human character trait of Emet (אמת), these values immediately come to mind. In a world full of disinformation, "truthiness," and AI, living with Emet is more critical than ever—in our human interactions, our self-awareness, and our relationship with Hashem.

Here is how our team has been preparing to bring this theme to life:

💙 Authentic Leadership: Over the summer, our school leadership team dove deep into studying Emet and what it means to lead with authenticity.
📚 Faculty In-Service: Our educators explored both Torah and world wisdom surrounding Emet to build clear definitions and meaningful ways to bring it into the classroom.
🤝 Building on Our Foundation: Honesty thrives on trust, respect, and care. Following our past themes of Ahava (Love) and Kavod (Honor/Respect), Emet is the natural next step to guide our pedagogical and spiritual growth this year!

We can't wait to embark on this journey of learning and growth together with our students, faculty, and families.

08/18/2026

Get to know our new Bnot Sherut!

08/17/2026

🎉 We’re kicking off New Staff Orientation and welcoming an incredible group of educators and professionals to the Berman community.

We can’t wait for all that’s ahead this year. Here’s to learning, growing, and making it a fantastic year together!

06/26/2026

We are proud to share that our Head of School, Rabbi Dr. Hillel Broder, was recently published in the Journal of Jewish Day School Leadership through the Consortium of Jewish Day Schools.

In his article, “Building Supportive and Predictable Instructional Leadership with Kim Marshall’s Systems and Rubric,” Rabbi Dr. Broder reflects on how school leaders can best support faculty through clear expectations, meaningful coaching, and a shared language for excellent teaching.

At Berman, this work reflects our ongoing commitment to professional growth, instructional leadership, and creating a school culture where teachers feel supported and empowered, because when teachers grow, students benefit.

Read the full article here:

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Broder At our school, over the last two years, we have administered the Faculty Survey by ISM (Independent School Management) to all four of our divisions—preschool, lower school, middle school, and upper school. […]

06/17/2026

For more than 30 years, Susan Oppenheim has helped generations of Berman students see that science is not simply something we study. It is something we explore, question, test, observe, and experience.

As a beloved Middle School science and math teacher, Mrs. Oppenheim brought learning to life in unforgettable ways. She challenged students to think carefully, ask meaningful questions, solve problems creatively, and discover the excitement that comes from understanding how the world works.

Her classroom was a place where curiosity was encouraged and discovery was celebrated. Through her teaching, students did not just learn scientific concepts. They built volcanoes, explored topography (through candy!), tested ideas, made connections, and experienced the joy of hands-on learning.

While Mrs. Oppenheim is retiring from teaching at Berman, her impact will continue through the many students she has inspired to think deeply, stay curious, and approach the world with confidence and creativity.

Thank you, Mrs. Oppenheim, for more than three decades of inspiring curiosity, confidence, and discovery. Your legacy will live on in generations of Berman students who learned to see the world through a scientist’s eyes.

06/11/2026

What an incredibly exciting week at Berman!

We have so many moments, milestones, and photos to share from the past few days, and we’ll be posting more soon. But we wanted to begin with two beautiful culminating experiences that captured the heart of our school community.

On Monday evening, we celebrated our Upper School Graduation, honoring the Class of 2026 with beautiful speeches, meaningful moments, and the joy of watching our graduates take this next important step.

We also celebrated our 5th Grade Siyum, as our students marked the completion of Lower School and prepared to move on to Middle School. This year’s siyum featured a special new format, beginning with parent-child learning, where students connected with their parents, reflected on favorite Lower School memories, and proudly shared their learning.

From our youngest leaders stepping into Middle School to our graduates preparing for life beyond Berman, this week reminded us how much there is to celebrate at every stage of the journey.

More to come...

06/10/2026

For nearly 30 years, Norma Johnson has helped generations of Berman students understand that history is not simply something we study. It is something we inherit, question, learn from, and carry forward with responsibility.

As a beloved history teacher and educational leader, Ms. Johnson brought civic learning to life. She challenged students to think deeply, ask hard questions, listen carefully, and see themselves as active participants in the world around them. Through her teaching, students learned not only about the past, but about their own role in shaping the future.

Her commitment to civic education has had a lasting impact on our school. Under her leadership, U.S. History became a foundational part of the high school experience, helping students begin their Upper School years with a deeper understanding of citizenship, responsibility, and belonging. Read more in this recent Prizmah article - https://prizmah.org/hayidion/cusp/wisdom-wicked-child-reclaiming-civic-education?__cf_chl_rt_tk=kkM5EgdlF3..AAVKcttDqYiSfzr4Pp6LYQ6xbbF9D5A-1780664730-1.0.1.1-Imxx8JeyzhWrFQ4HL0nfA5rAXLi3qQbvhVHHVin9G9Y

While Ms. Johnson is retiring from teaching at Berman, her important work continues through , where she will continue helping schools across faith traditions strengthen civic knowledge, responsibility, and belonging in their communities.

Thank you, Ms. Johnson, for your years of dedication, wisdom, and inspiration. Your impact on Berman students, faculty, and families will be felt for generations.

06/09/2026

Mazal tov to the Berman Hebrew Academy Class of 2026!

06/07/2026

This morning we had the honor of beginning our graduation celebrations with our Senior Brunch. Seniors and their parents were treated to a brunch where we spoke about each of our graduates and shared this year's awards recipients. We can't wait for graduation tomorrow night! And a special mazal tov to the many families who are graduating their youngest child this year!

06/05/2026

Our 7th graders took learning beyond the classroom during Minimester!

Throughout the week, students worked in cohorts for an intensive deep dive into topics like crime scene investigation, fashion, the science of sports, food management, and more. They explored their subjects through hands-on activities, field trips, guest speakers, collaboration, and real-world learning experiences.

At the end of the week, students showcased their learning through creative “exhibits,” sharing what they discovered, created, and investigated with our community.