Our School
Shalom and welcome to the Burquest Hebrew School, a committed and caring learning environment that focuses on Hebrew language, Jewish history, traditions, holidays and knowledge of prayer and Torah. Our primary purpose is to encompass Jewish heritage, promote pride and joy among our students, create a sense of community and belonging for families and develop a foundation with G-d and the universe in a meaningful way.
General Information
Operating Hours
Classes are held Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 am. Classes end at 11:30 for the Mini Hebrews and 12:00 for all other classes. Everyone is invited to join our music program at the end of the day!
Classes do not meet on Jewish holidays, spring break, or long weekends.
The school year runs from September to June for children and adults.
Instructional Program
Mini Hebrews (3 & 4 year olds) – taught by Deborah Wolfe
Kita Aleph (5- 7 yrs) - taught by Johanna Davis
Kita Bet (8-11yrs) - taught by Yaffa Butterfield
Bar Mitzvah Club/Kita Gimel (2 years prior to Bar/Bat Mitzvah)
- taught by Ben Fishman & Cantor Steve Levin
Adult Mixed Level Class – taught by Zanna Linskaia
Registration Information
Families wanting to register their children in the Burquest Hebrew School must be members of the Burquest Jewish Community Association.
School fees are considered a donation and you will receive a tax receipt at the end of the calendar year to reflect your donation to the Burquest Jewish Community Association.
Sunday School Fees:
$50/month for one child in Mini Hebrews
$60/month for one child in Kita's Aleph, Bet, and Gimmel
Subsequent children in same family receive a $10 per month reduction in dues
Adult Hebrew fees: $150 per term (12 sessions) for members and for
Non-members $180 per term.
Burquest will not turn anyone away who cannot afford the school fees!
For more information please contact either Johanna Davis, School Chair, email davjo@telus.net at 604-931-1019 or Elaine Goodman, Burquest Administrator at 604-552-7221.