Welcome to Peoria Hebrew Day School

Welcome to the web site of the Peoria Hebrew Day School, the only Jewish Day School in central Illinois. Established in 1971, we serve the Reform, Conservative, and Traditional communities of the greater Peoria area.  We are open to everyone in the community regardless of religious affiliation. We encourage you to use the links at the top of the page to look around our web site and learn more about our school, our quality education, and our community of learners.

Upcoming Activities

• Monday, March 1st- Board Meeting 7 PM.Tuesday, March 2nd – Hebrew with Lior.
• Thursday, March 4th – Hebrew with Lior, Mr. Michael to read, Bookmobile.
• Monday, March 8th- Computers with Dr. Lunken, Math-a-thon Sign up Due.
• Tuesday, March 9th- Hebrew with Lior, Hot Lunch.
• Wednesday, March 10th- Picture Person with Mrs. Riddle.
• Thursday, March 11th- Hebrew with Lior, Mr. Michael to read.
• Friday, March 12th – Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL

Download the Weekly Newsletter 03/10/2010

Passover break begins Friday, March 26.  Classes will resume Wednesday, April 7. 

Israeli Independence Show

When: Sunday April 18th
Where: In the social hall at Anshai Emeth.
What time: 10:30- 11:30
(Children need to be there at 9:00 for rehearsal).
Details: Lior is working with the 3rd -7th graders of PHDS on parts for the show.

The Peoria Hebrew Day School strives to create a family community of learners who value lifelong study, respect human diversity and are able to make informed choices about their lives. Our goal is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment, encouraging each student to feel positive about him/herself and others while preparing each student to be knowledgeable, caring and contributing members of the Jewish people, the United States of America and the world. As a community day school we seek to imbue our students with a love for G-d, Torah and Israel and teach respect for diverse viewpoints. Our unique program endeavors to integrate Judaic and core academic studies, incorporating the highest values of Judaism and American democracy.

Our Passion

Educating children in grades K-8 to reach their highest potential academically, spiritually, inter-personally and emotionally is our passion. Our program focuses on the whole child with an emphasis on academic excellence, values, and ethics. Our broad based curriculum is continuously evaluated by the Principal, Board and Staff to incorporate challenging new areas of study and the most modern teaching methods.

The Well Rounded Student

At the Peoria Hebrew Day School, we feel it is critical to always take the whole child into account. Our focus, therefore, is not just academic. We strive to support students in becoming the best person they can be, not just the best student.

Peoria Hebrew Day School children learn and experience:

• Hebrew as a modern language and a language of prayer
• Jewish life in school through daily prayers, celebration of Kabbalat Shabbat, holidays, and expression of Jewish ethics taught by Dr. Tom Halperin
• A Friday Kabbalat Shabbat service including prayers, readings, stories and songs led by Rabbi Langsam Israeli life and culture, as taught by JFP Schliach: Lior