“Our Hebrew School is a place where children of the Topanga community engage with and connect to their Jewish heritage in a warm and accepting atmosphere” said Rabbi Piekarski. “I’m excited about “Bringing it Home” as I see the kids enjoy the well-rounded experience and find true and lasting value in the information they learn.”
The Hebrew School takes place every Sunday morning, from 10-12 a.m. Over the past few weeks, the children baked honey cakes and built and painted clay honey dishes for the Jewish new year, to represent a sweet year with only good ahead. Each of the children took upon themselves new resolutions to make this year as sweet as can be.
Sierra, a student, said, “I like that I’m learning about my culture. I also like baking and doing crafts and the teachers are great, too!” Another student, Aria, said, “I love Hebrew school! Not only is it fun but I also learn a lot! I enjoy it every time, and there are always fun activities and crafts to do. Rabbi Mendy and Chana are super nice, and a pleasure to be around.”
As the Festival of Chanukah arrived, the children also created their own Menorah out of clay, which was then fired in a kiln, and painted for the kids to take home. After a hunt for the last jug of oil, the kids learned how to make olive oil with an olive press, with which to light the menorah for the Holiday.

As the school year continues, the children will learn how to read Hebrew through an innovative curriculum called “The Aleph Champion,” where they will climb up in level, from white belt to black belt, earning themselves medallions and status as they master the Hebrew language.
Chana Piekarski concluded, “We are hearing great feedback from the parents and community, and are excited to be accepting more students for the coming months. The children look forward to coming back every week, and we look forward to greeting them and providing an exciting program with more learning and fun ahead.”

For more information: chabadoftopanga.com, (310) 455-1597s