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DAY SCHOOLS<br />
East Valley <strong>Jewish</strong> Day School<br />
908 N. Alma School Road<br />
Chandler, AZ 85224<br />
480-897-0588<br />
emily@evjcc.org<br />
www.evjds.org<br />
Executive Director: Emily Zappa<br />
K-7. Provides a firm foundation in academic and<br />
Judaic studies through a challenging and integrated<br />
curriculum exceeding state standards.<br />
Pardes <strong>Jewish</strong> Day School<br />
3916 E. Paradise Lane<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85032-3232<br />
480-991-9141, Fax: 480-991-9405<br />
www.pardesschool.org<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> School: Jill Kessler, M.A., M. Ed.<br />
President: Jeffrey Greenberg<br />
K-8. Academic excellence with integrated <strong>Jewish</strong><br />
education, athletics, enrichment. Low student-teacher<br />
ratio. Student-focused learning. Accredited. Partner<br />
agency, <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong><br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>.<br />
■ See ad on page 33<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong> Hebrew Academy<br />
515 E. Bethany Home Road<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85012<br />
602-277-7479<br />
Dean: Rabbi David Rebibo<br />
Principal: Rabbi Isaac Entin<br />
President: Irwin Sheinbein<br />
K-8. Hebrew, general studies. Anchored<br />
in <strong>Jewish</strong> tradition and conversant with<br />
contemporary culture and society. Partner agency,<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> Community Association <strong>of</strong> <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong>.<br />
Shalom Montessori<br />
13452 N. Hayden Road<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
480-626-0676<br />
shalommontessori@gmail.com<br />
www.shalommontessori.org<br />
Setting the standard for excellence as the only <strong>Jewish</strong><br />
Montessori school in Arizona. Accredited AdvancEd.<br />
Enrolling students from 3 years-eighth grade. Toddler<br />
program beginning this year (18 months-3 years).<br />
Shearim Torah High School for Girls<br />
6516 N. Seventh St., Suite 105<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85014<br />
602-324-3406<br />
info@shearimhighschool.org<br />
www.shearimhighschool.org<br />
Dean: Rabbi Raphael Landesman<br />
Board President: Arlene Glazer<br />
A dual-curriculum-based high school for girls emphasizing<br />
Torah observance, leadership development<br />
and college readiness. Affiliated with Torah<br />
Umesorah.<br />
Torah Day School <strong>of</strong> <strong>Phoenix</strong><br />
1118 W. Glendale Ave.<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85021<br />
602-374-3062<br />
<strong>of</strong>fice@tds<strong>of</strong>phx.org<br />
www.torahdayschool<strong>of</strong>phoenix.org<br />
Principal: Rabbi Shmuel Field<br />
Valley’s only <strong>Jewish</strong> day school with single-gender<br />
classrooms. Combining classical Torah education<br />
with excellence in secular studies. Open to <strong>Jewish</strong><br />
children <strong>of</strong> all backgrounds.<br />
Yeshiva High School <strong>of</strong> Arizona<br />
727 E. Glendale Ave.<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85020<br />
602-266-1213, Fax: 602-266-1237<br />
azyeshiva@gmail.com<br />
www.azyeshiva.com<br />
Head <strong>of</strong> school: Rabbi Gavriel Goetz<br />
Dual curriculum is designed to develop students’<br />
potential, providing pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in both Torah<br />
studies and general knowledge through a general-<br />
studies program.<br />
RELiGiOuS<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Beth El Congregation<br />
1118 W. Glendale Ave.<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85021<br />
602-944-3359, ext. 123, Fax: 602-944-3565<br />
Education & Youth Director: Janette Silverman<br />
jsilverman@bethelphoenix.com<br />
Award-winning religious school, youth group<br />
activities for grades 1-12. Special-needs staff,<br />
computer lab and distance-learning options via<br />
virtual classrooms.<br />
Chabad <strong>of</strong> Anthem Hebrew School<br />
623-349-1770, Fax: 602-749-1131<br />
rabbi@jewishanthem.com<br />
www.jewishanthem.com<br />
Director: Rivky Friedman<br />
K-8. Every Sunday. For all students regardless <strong>of</strong><br />
observance or affiliation.<br />
Chabad Hebrew School<br />
Chabad <strong>of</strong> the East Valley<br />
3875 W. Ray Road, Suite 6<br />
Chandler, AZ 85226<br />
480-855-4333<br />
info@chabadcenter.com<br />
www.chabadcenter.com<br />
Ages 5-13. Children learn Hebrew, Torah, <strong>Jewish</strong> history,<br />
holidays, values and ethics, current events. Warm,<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essional teachers, hands-on method <strong>of</strong> teaching.<br />
Chabad <strong>of</strong> North <strong>Phoenix</strong><br />
Hebrew School<br />
22044 N. 44th St., Suite 102<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85050<br />
480-442-8672<br />
www.phoenixjewish.com<br />
Offering a unique approach to Judaic studies. The<br />
program is designed for elementary-school-age<br />
children who are otherwise not receiving a formal<br />
<strong>Jewish</strong> education.<br />
Congregation Beth Israel<br />
Mark L. Haberkorn Religious School<br />
10460 N. 56th St.<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85253<br />
480-951-0323, Fax: 480-951-4174<br />
Religious School Principal: Stacy Rosenthal<br />
K-10. Family education programs, grade-level<br />
shabbatot, fourth-sixth grade retreat, innovative<br />
one- or two-day Hebrew options, Judaica art program.<br />
Congregation Kehillah<br />
Program address:<br />
Located on the campus <strong>of</strong> Har Zion Congregation<br />
6140 E. Thunderbird Road<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85254<br />
602-369-7667<br />
administrator@kehillah<strong>of</strong>arizona.org<br />
www.kehillah<strong>of</strong>arizona.org<br />
Rabbi Bonnie Sharfman<br />
Youth education program features creative,<br />
family-friendly schedule with formal and informal<br />
experiences for grades K-8, b’nai mitzvah track,<br />
madrichim for high schoolers and whole-family<br />
learning.<br />
Congregation Merkaz Ha-Iyr<br />
7901 N. Central Ave.<br />
<strong>Phoenix</strong>, AZ 85020<br />
602-795-0471<br />
rabbibarb@congregationmerkaz.org<br />
www.congregationmerkaz.org<br />
Rabbi Barb Moskow<br />
Liturgical Song Leader: Tracy Leonard Warner<br />
K-7. Sunday morning experiential learning through<br />
music, art, drama, text study and community mitzvah<br />
projects. Wednesday afternoon small-group Hebrew<br />
studies. Long-distance learning option available.<br />
Congregation Or Chadash<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Northeast Valley<br />
9096 E. Bahia Drive, Suite 106<br />
Scottsdale, AZ 85260<br />
480-342-8858, Fax: 480-342-8602<br />
orchadashaz@aol.com<br />
www.congregationorchadash.org<br />
Education Director: Michelle Distel<br />
Youth Director: Andre Ivory<br />
Religious school (K-7) levels Aleph-Gimmel meet<br />
Sundays, levels Dalet-Zayin and b’nai mitzvah prep<br />
meet Sundays and Wednesdays. Family Shabbat<br />
services, b’nai mitzvah training.<br />
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