Teachers credentialed by Israel's Ministry of Education, led by a principal with more than 25 years at the school.
Eti Eliyahu has been the school's principal since 1997, after serving as a classroom teacher for four years. Eti is now a prominent figure and the engine behind Gahelet activities.
Gahelet hires Israeli teachers with the proper credentials from the Israel Ministry of Education. The teachers participate in an annual enrichment seminar given by professional educators from Israel, and educational materials are constantly updated accordingly.
Gahelet was established by a group of parents, headed by Yael Israeli, who returned to Israel in 1984, and Rachel (Rochale) Blumenfeld, seeking to educate their children in the spirit of the Israeli schools.
The program started with a small group and was given a home in Great Neck, Long Island. It has grown successfully since to become a Non-Profit Organization headed by Rachel, who has remained as a volunteer throughout the years.
Several years ago a second branch opened in Jericho, Long Island. Together with the Great Neck branch, the program now has close to 200 students from pre-K to 7th grade. In addition, the 8th grade class is dedicated to the New York State Regents exam in Hebrew.
Registration closes Sunday 30 August 2026.
