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Vancouver Hebrew Academy

A warm and inclusive elementary school serving the diverse needs of Jewish students and their families in Greater Vancouver.

Vancouver Hebrew Academy has been a cornerstone of Torah Education in Vancouver for more than a generation. We provide an exciting and stimulating educational environment where children are inspired to a lifelong passion for learning, academic excellence, devotion to Torah Judaism, and a love for and commitment to Israel. We strive to create an environment where every child feels safe, respected and accepted.

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Alumni

STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

More than just a school

Having been on both sides of the desk, I can honestly say that Vancouver Hebrew Academy is an incredible place and so much more than just a school. The passion and enthusiasm for learning and Torah is palpable when you walk in the building, and the warmth and family-like feel makes it hard to go home at the end of the day.

Eliana Claman (Graduated 2007) — Since graduating from VHA in 2007 Eliana attended Shalhevet Girls High School, graduated from King David High School, then attended McGill University, Hebrew University, the University of British Columbia, and Midreshet Rachel V’Chaya. Eliana has been a member of the VHA staff since 2017 and looks forward to continuing her education at the University of Toronto, earning a masters of education.

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Eliana Claman (Graduated 2007) — Since graduating from VHA in 2007 Eliana attended Shalhevet Girls High School, graduated from King David High School, then attended McGill University, Hebrew University, the University of British Columbia, and Midreshet Rachel V’Chaya. Eliana has been a member of the VHA staff since 2017 and looks forward to continuing her education at the University of Toronto, earning a masters of education.

Having been on both sides of the desk, I can honestly say that Vancouver Hebrew Academy is an incredible place and so much more than just a school. The passion and enthusiasm for learning and Torah is palpable when you 

Prepared for Jewish Life

My experience at VHA prepared me for living a Jewish life, introduced me to many mentors and friends, and left me with many good memories.

Shmuel Hart — After Shmuel Hart graduated from high school he studied for two years in yeshiva In Israel, and now is currently serving in the Israeli Defence Forces. Once Shmuel finishes his service he will make Aliyah, go back to yeshiva, and plan to study at university in the near future.

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2020-01-08T03:56:50+00:00

Shmuel Hart — After Shmuel Hart graduated from high school he studied for two years in yeshiva In Israel, and now is currently serving in the Israeli Defence Forces. Once Shmuel finishes his service he will make Aliyah, go back to yeshiva, and plan to study at university in the near future.

My experience at VHA prepared me for living a Jewish life, introduced me to many mentors and friends, and left me with many good memories.

Learn to respect and befriend

During my time at VHA I learned to respect and befriend every kind of Jew.

Ruth Potter (Graduated 2007) — After graduating from VHA, Ruth made Aliyah to Jerusalem where she attended high school. She spent a year at a Midrasha (Jewish studies program) and served in the Israeli Air Force. Currently, she is earning her bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering at the Technion.

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Ruth Potter (Graduated 2007) — After graduating from VHA, Ruth made Aliyah to Jerusalem where she attended high school. She spent a year at a Midrasha (Jewish studies program) and served in the Israeli Air Force. Currently, she is earning her bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering at the Technion.

During my time at VHA I learned to respect and befriend every kind of Jew.

Establish a world view

VHA helped me to establish a world view that makes it simple to navigate the social encounters I have with all kinds of Jews.

JJ Emmanul (Graduated 2007) — After graduating VHA and High School, JJ Emmanuel Studied at PTI for 4+ years and is currently completing a masters in family therapy through Touro. JJ is married to Miriam (Langer) living in Toronto working as a remedial teacher at two of the local Jewish schools.

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JJ Emmanul (Graduated 2007) — After graduating VHA and High School, JJ Emmanuel Studied at PTI for 4+ years and is currently completing a masters in family therapy through Touro. JJ is married to Miriam (Langer) living in Toronto working as a remedial teacher at two of the local Jewish schools.

VHA helped me to establish a world view that makes it simple to navigate the social encounters I have with all kinds of Jews.
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