The High School of Jewish Studies seeks to identify and engage Jewish high school youth
in the community and provide classes
and experiences in a broad range of Judaic studies. The school decicates itself to encouraging a lifetime
of Jewish study and
observance, participation and responsibility to K'lal Yisrael, the community of Israel.
The program strives to instill Jewish
values and ethical behavior in response to the challenges of the secular world. We also believe that every
Jewish teenager,
without exception, has the right to an appropriate Jewish education. Our special needs and inclusion
program has been
successful in meeting those needs.
    HSJS welcomes 8th to 12th grade students from the Western New York area.
This includes students affiliated with synagogues and havurot, as well
as those not affiliated witha particular Jewish institution or organization.
The students embrace a wide range of personal approaches to Judaism and have
the unique opportunity to meet Jews of various affiliations and to learn about,
experience and understand the broad spectrum of Jewish practice.
HSJS staff members
are rabbis, cantors, educators, and other Jewish role models in the community. They represent all branches of
Judaism and are known for their commitment to and respect for Judaism.
Faculty:
Rivke Berkowitz
Marta Braiterman
Ben Charlton
Cantor Sharon Colbert
Rabbi Allan Farkas
Nurit Fischer
Jill Ginsburg
David Gordon
Rabbi Laurie Green
Rabbi Alexander Lazarus-Klein
Bonnie Levine
Orna McNamara
Cathy Shuman Miller
Rabbi Perry Netter
Susan Goldberg Pardo
Rabbi Harry Rosenfeld
Rabbi Irwin Tanenbaum
Evie Weinstein
"I love Hebrew High. It is a great place to meet Jewish kids from all over the city. I can have fun and still
continue my Jewish education." - Lewis Lenard, HSJS Student
During school hours (Wednesday evenings 5:00 - 8:30 PM) calls will be received at
716.903.6946.
CONSTITUENT AGENCY OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER BUFFALO, INC.
AFFILATED WITH THE JEWISH EDUCATION SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA
MEMBER OF THE NORTH AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF HEBREW HIGH SCHOOLS