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Israeli School · Great Neck Register
Since 1981 · Great Neck, New York

The Gahelet Israeli School

Forty-six years of Hebrew language, heritage and Israeli culture for the children of Israelis in America. Pre-K through 7th grade, taught by teachers certified in Israel.

01Hebrew Listening, speaking, reading and writing, on the Israeli curriculum.
02Jewish heritage Torah, history and the holidays through the whole year.
03Israeli culture Hebrew literature, Israeli music and singing together.
Students reading at a school ceremony A classroom with a paper Western Wall and an Israeli flag A pottery workshop for Gahelet students A Gahelet family at the Israel Day parade
1981Founded
46Years teaching
4–12Ages
100%Teachers certified in Israel
Gahelet Hebrew School: Sunday classes resume October 11, 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Temple Israel of Great Neck

Back to Sundays

Sunday classes resume October 11

After the holidays we are back to our regular Sunday schedule, replacing the temporary Tuesday classes. Sundays continue for the rest of the school year, until Sunday, June 13, 2027. Spots are still available.

When
Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Where
Temple Israel of Great Neck, Main Building · 108 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11023
Ages
4–12
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October 7: Remembering the Darkness, Rising With Hope. An evening of song and memory, October 7 2026, 7:30 PM, Great Neck

Community event

October 7th: an evening of song and memory

An evening of shared songs, personal stories and community as we mark three years since October 7th. Gahelet is a partner, together with the Israeli American Council (IAC), Shevet Gefen of the Israel Scouts on Long Island and Temple Israel of Great Neck.

When
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · 7:30–9:00 PM
Where
Great Neck, New York
Admission
Free, registration required
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Curriculum

What the children learn

The programme combines experience with knowledge, and is built around what an Israeli-Jewish child growing up in America actually needs. Lessons are taught in Hebrew.

Students reading at a school ceremony

Hebrew

Listening, speaking, reading and writing, on the Israeli curriculum.

A classroom with a paper Western Wall

Heritage and holidays

Torah, history and the Jewish year, holiday by holiday.

A pottery workshop

Israeli culture

Hebrew literature, Israeli music and singing together.

About us

Built by Israeli parents, for Israeli families

Gahelet was founded for the children of Israelis living in the United States who want their children to learn Hebrew on the Israeli curriculum. The programme runs from pre-K through 7th grade and is led by a principal and teachers who trained and taught in Israel.

Learning the language and the culture closes the distance. It gives the children, and their families, a living daily connection to Israel rather than a remembered one.

Registration and details
A Gahelet family at the Israel Day parade
“My children speak Hebrew at home because of Gahelet. It simply would not have happened otherwise.”
Parent, 4th grade · placeholder for a real quote from a Gahelet family

2026–27 school year

Registration, tuition and the calendar

Everything you need to enrol a child, in one place.

Registration formA short online form, two minutes on a phone.
TuitionFull rates and a discount for families with more than one child.
2026–27 calendarTerm dates and holidays as text you can add to your own calendar.

Where and when

Great Neck, Sunday mornings

You are welcome to arrange a visit and see a class before you enrol.

Address
Temple Israel, 108 Old Mill Road, Great Neck, NY 11023
Hours
Sundays, 9:30–12:30
September and early October: Tuesdays, 4:30–6:30
Principal
Eti Eliyahu · (917) 543-0820
Email
gaheletschoolgn@gmail.com