Mission Statement
Addlestone Hebrew Academy is a community of leaders and thinkers. Our day school provides an engaging and challenging education in General and Judaic Studies. Students achieve standards of excellence in a nurturing environment that embodies the richness of Jewish life.
Core Values
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Through engagement and challenge, collaboration, and relationship-building with staff and peers, students are encouraged to reach their highest potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE WHOLE CHILD
According to King Solomon, we must “teach every child according to their way”. Cognitive, emotional, social, spiritual, and physical development necessitate a thoughtful framing of Addlestone’s methodology and pedagogy.
IMMERSION INTO JUDAISM
More than just a religion, Judaism encompasses language, culture, way of life, and community. Addlestone students strive to achieve proficiency in Hebrew and a Jewish identity, connecting them to their history, the Jewish people, the land of Israel, and their future.
LOVE OF TORAH AND PRAYER
Studying and understanding history through Jewish texts and the land of Israel has great relevance to modern life. Addlestone supports the building of personal and significant relationships to G-d and b’nei adam (fellow humans) through prayer and middot (character).
DERECH ERETZ
Ethical behavior is the core of Jewish teachings. From the concrete tzedakah projects to service learning and the insertion of values into every aspect of school life, Addlestone students are taught to increase their thoughtfulness about their behavior and awareness of the feelings of others.
Our Campus
In the fall of 2015, the school moved to its own free-standing, state-of-the-art facility. Featuring the latest technology, the school is designed to support the curriculum and collaborative needs of today’s learning environments. The layout includes two kosher kitchens, classrooms, multi-purpose spaces, small teaching areas, and breakout learning spaces.
Addlestone Hebrew Academy at a Glance
Established in 1956, Addlestone Hebrew Academy is one of the oldest Jewish Day Schools in the country and the only Jewish Day School in Charleston, South Carolina. With students from across the Jewish spectrum, AHA is proud that our school serves as a meeting point for the entire Jewish community and has educated multiple generations in Charleston. Since its inception, Addlestone Hebrew Academy has been synonymous with excellence in both General and Jewish Education, fostering leadership skills and inspiring each child to connect to their own unique Jewish identity. As a STEAM school, Addlestone incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math into General and Judaic classes to educate the whole child and engages students in a way that prepares them for 21st-century learning.
Annual Israel Trip:
The Addlestone Jewish educational experience culminates with our 8th grade trip to Israel. For almost two weeks, our 8th grade tours the length and breadth of Israel, as they hike the land, tour holy places, visit museums, swim in Israel’s waters and walk the places where the Biblical scenes they’ve learned about in class took place, allowing the stories to come alive for them. These two weeks allow our students to solidify their Jewish identity by connecting them with their homeland and enabling them to discover which of the many flavors of Judaism speaks to them as individuals.