This Week at AHA
This Week at AHA
Friday, January 24: Registration Opens for Camp Shalom campshalomcharleston.com
February 6-7: NO SCHOOL FOR EC ONLY (EC teachers attending SCECA Conference) 
Monday, February 17: NO SCHOOL in observance of Presidents Day

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS IN 2025-2026:


Re-enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share that the academic calendar is finalized! Below are some key highlights to help you plan ahead for another year of excellence at Addlestone Hebrew Academy.
Thursday, August 14, 2025: K-8th Grade First Day of School (Half Day)
Monday, August 18, 2025: EC First Day of School
November 24-28, 2025: Thanksgiving Break 
December 19 - January 2, 2026: Winter Break
April 1-10, 2026: Pesach Break 
May 29, 2026: Last Day of School (Half Day) 
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, our third graders shared their beautiful dreams for a better world: from world peace, helping their families, caring for the earth, and bringing peace to Eretz Yisrael. Their hopes remind us that even the smallest voices can inspire big change. May we all be inspired to dream and act with kindness, just as our AHA students do.
On Tuesday, lower school students learned conversational Hebrew with our amazing shlichim, but it was a Hebrew Language Day unlike any other! 
As the Israeli Shlichim and Hebrew teachers, we’d like to share a bit about this special day, it coincides with the birthday of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
The revival of Hebrew is a remarkable linguistic and cultural achievement. This process transformed Hebrew from being a sacred language used primarily in religious contexts into a vibrant, modern language spoken by millions in daily life. Such a transformation—from a liturgical language without native speakers to a national spoken language—is unparalleled in history. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda's efforts included creating new words, promoting Hebrew in schools, and encouraging families to speak it at home. Thanks to his vision, Hebrew became the living, spoken language of Israel and the Jewish people.
For anyone interested to hear more, a great video can be watched at the link below. 
Best Regards, 
Itay and Lior
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Well, this sure has been a short school week—but one for the history books with all of this snow! Some of our students saw their very first snowflakes and said Shehecheyanu, while others tried snowboarding (or at least a Southern version of it!). Thank you for sharing your precious photos, and continue to enjoy all of the #Sheleg_Down_South!
Do you know a family who could benefit from the Addlestone Experience? If so, please contact Danna Cook, Director of Admissions, at danna.cook@addlestone.org for more details on our referral incentive program for current families.

Exciting Changes Are Coming to Camp Shalom This Summer! Registration Opens Tomorrow, January 24. 


We are thrilled to announce that Camp Shalom is now offering two fantastic programs tailored to our campers' needs:
Camp Shalom Cubs: For ages 18 months to rising second grade, providing fun, engaging activities designed for our youngest campers.
Mighty Lions Specialty Camps: For third through rising seventh graders, featuring specialized programming to inspire creativity, learning, and adventure.

Additionally, we’ve updated our camp structure to biweekly sessions, giving families greater flexibility and ensuring campers have ample time to immerse themselves in all the fun and excitement we have to offer.
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January Lunch Menu
A friendly reminder: We encourage students in kindergarten through eighth grade to bring healthy and nutritious kosher snacks to enjoy during breaks. Please avoid sending candy and other sugary treats to school.

Thank You

To learn more about how you can establish your own legacy to help ensure the future of quality Jewish and general education provided by AHA please contact Harry Nadler at Harry.Nadler@Addlestone.org.
Be remembered for the right reason.
Leave a gift of legacy and smile in your heart beyond life. 
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Addlestone Hebrew Academy is funded in part by support from the Charleston Jewish Federation and the Annual Jewish Community Campaign.
The Day of Learning Program is an opportunity to become Parnas Hayom (learning supporter) by dedicating a day, a week or a month of learning and davening in memory of, in honor of, or in the merit of the recovery of a loved one. Through the Day of Learning sponsorships, we hope to bring our community closer and to share and support each other through happy times and times of comfort.
If you have any questions, please contact Abby Ravski, Assistant Director of Development, at Abby.Ravski@addlestone.org or 843-571-1105.
Addlestone Hebrew Academy supports all Jewish Community organizations in Charleston, South Carolina. AHA does not assume responsibility for the kashrut of any events being publicized in our weekly Chadashot (newsletter).
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