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Hadley Wood ​Jewish  Community Cheder​

warmth, creativity
​and  learning

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​The Hadley Wood Jewish Community Cheder has always prided itself on its warmth, creativity and fun environment, conducive for learning.   A warm and friendly Cheder with small classes, our Rabbi and Rebbetzin, Akiva and Batya Rosenblatt, have a strong vision for a thriving centre for Jewish education. The stimulating curriculum and innovative lesson design ensure the children get a solid education in Jewish knowledge, can read fluently and confidently, have a strong sense of their Jewish identity, and make friends in a warm, creative and fun environment.

Our Hebrew reading coordinator is Mrs Diana Lazarus, who leads a team of community members who join the Cheder staff to support the children with their Hebrew reading, driving a high standard of accomplishment in Hebrew reading.  Diana is an experienced educator who is a huge asset to our Cheder; our children benefit enormously from her expertise, passion, and commitment.

When our students reach Year 5 and 6, they are taught directly by Rabbi Akiva, who teaches the relevance that their Jewish learning has to their lives as they prepare to embark on their journeys to becoming adults. He teaches through discussion and stories, touching on Chumash, Halacha and Gemara.
WHO? Open to members and non-members in school years 1 to 6
​WHERE? HWJC, 8 Lancaster Avenue, Hadley Wood, EN4 0EC
WHEN? Wednesdays, 4.30 - 6.15pm
FEES? £160 per term
HOW DO I SIGN UP? Contact [email protected]

contact  [email protected] FOR  MORE  DETAILS,  OR  TO ENROLL


TEACHING TEAM

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DIANA LAZARUS

Diana is our Hebrew Reading Coordinator.

An experienced educator, Deputy Head and Headteacher, Diana has worked for World Jewish Relief and in her later working years was Chair of Governors at King Solomon High School.

​She is an active member of HWJC.
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SHIRA LEBRETT

Shira attended Hasmonean High School and Michlala Seminary in Israel. She is currently studying Dietetics at the University of Hertfordshire.

She has been involved for many years in children's youth work, including teaching in Cheders, leading weekly youth groups, as well as organising camps. She is excited to educate and inspire others.
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TZILA
Rosenblatt

Tzila attended Hasmonean High School and Shaalvim for Women Seminary in Israel. She is currently studying History at UCL. 

Tzila has been teaching Hebrew to children for a few years, both at Cheder and privately. She is involved in youth movements, helping to run programmes and camps. 

She loves uplifting and encouraging students to learn and is excited to be a part of the Hadley Wood Cheder team!

in  our  own  words

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rebbetzin  batya  rosenblatt

​​"Together with Rabbi Akiva, we believe that every child should have a warm, fun and enjoyable experience of Judaism.  We have a great Jewish knowledge curriculum that is given over in a dynamic way, with every Jewish Holiday celebrated in full swing. We also focus on ensuring that the children become fluent in Hebrew reading and writing. Children leave our Cheder with a strong sense of their Jewish Identity.​"

 katie,  parent



​TAnya,   parent

“The children, including my son, are engaged and excited to learn. The team treats it as their vocation to enlighten and nurture our children to enjoy 'Cheder' and to take something out of it to be shared within their own homes. II feel the presence of something truly great brewing, and our children are blessed and lucky to have such spiritually energetic, inspirational and joyous teachers!” ​
​“My son loves going to this Cheder. He likes the fact that its intimate – the smaller classes make it easier to participate.  The teachers are warm, nurturing and encouraging.  He enjoys making arty things and having fun while learning.”

nathaniel,  student

​Lyla,  student

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"The new Cheder is great fun. I really enjoy that we get to do a lot of arts and crafts whilst learning about Judaism."  ​
​"Cheder is really fun. The Rabbi each week tells us a story about this week's Parsha where we are free to ask questions and challenge him. We constantly learn new things about our religion and I am happy to go each week".

TERM  DATES,  2024/2025

Autumn Term 2024
  • Term begins: September 11
  • Half term: October 28 - November 1
  • End of term: December 11

​Holidays
  • Rosh Hashanah: October 2 – 4
  • Yom Kippur: October 11 – 12
  • Sukkot: October16 - 23
  • Simchat Torah: October 24 – 25
  • Chanukah: December 25 – 31
Spring Term 2025
  • Term begins: January 15
  • Half term:  February 17 - 21
  • End of term: April 2
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​Holidays
  • Purim: March 13 – 14
  • Pesach: April 12 – 20
Summer Term 2025
  • Term Begins: April 23
  • Half Term: May 19 - 30
  • End of term: July 7

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​Holidays
  • Shavuot: June 1 - 3

The shul you've never heard of that you'll never want to leave

Dreaming of a move to your next home, surrounded by green, with space for your family to grow, and fast transport links to central London? Keen to be part of a vibrant, welcoming United Synagogue community?
You'll find your place at Hadley Wood Jewish Community
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