Shalom! Welcome to Associated Hebrew Schools!
About Associated Hebrew Schools
WE ARE INNOVATIVE
We may be rooted in Jewish tradition, but our teaching methods are anything but traditional.
- Prioritization on teacher development to ensure student success and staying up-to-date on innovative teaching methods and integration of technology
- Creators of standards and benchmarks in teaching Rabbinics
- Technological integration supportive of curricular goals
- Forefront of teaching Hebrew language acquisition
WE ARE INSPIRING
At Associated, we bring out each child’s love of learning.
- Education that connects students’ spiritual, emotional, social and physical growth
- Regular participation and awards in:
Royal Canadian Legion Public Speaking contest, The Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education Creative Writing Contest, Chidon Hatanach. Caribou Math Contest, Canadian Math League, Gauss Math Contest, My Family Story (International Israeli Art Exhibition) - Tailored teaching to each student’s particular strength, to maximize education outcome
WE ARE INCLUSIVE
Associated is more than a school, it is a warm and strong community.
- Student population represents the spectrum of Jewish affiliation mirroring the Toronto Jewish community
- A welcoming, supportive community of families, which for many have become a key support system
- Robust Centre for Diverse Learning to provide enrichment and support to all types of learners
Our History
Associated Hebrew Schools has a rich history. From the school’s inception, Associated has charted a visionary path that has shaped the character of Jewish education in Toronto.
In 1907, the Simcoe Street Talmud Torah, under the leadership of Rabbi Jacob Gordon z”I, broke new ground. Modern Hebrew language was used to teach Judaic subjects. Secular courses were integrated to expand into a full-day school, and children from across the diverse Jewish community learned side-by-side.
110-Year Educational Mission
The result of our over 110-year educational mission is nothing less than spectacular. Associated’s three branches include two preschools, two elementary schools and one middle school, housed at two campuses: The Hurwich Education Centre (Bathurst and Finch) and The Posluns Education Centre (Bathurst and Neptune).
Pioneers, World Citizens, Pride For Israel
Our graduates include pioneers in medicine, noted authors, and historians. They are Jewish educators, media and entertainment personalities. They are accomplished in business and are changing the world through innovation.
Above all, they are citizens of the world with the grounding that comes from seeing the world through a Jewish lens and a fierce pride for Israel.