About
What Drives Us
Cheder is a traditional Jewish school for boys. It does not replace regular school but complements it: while children study mathematics and literature at their mainstream school, at the Cheder they receive a Jewish education - the foundations of Judaism, Hebrew, prayers, the weekly Torah portion (parashah) and the basics of the Talmud. Studies begin at ages 3-5 and continue until religious adulthood at 13. Right now 14 children study with us. Classes are led by Rabbi Eliyahu Freidkin, David Muntyan and Golda Tendler (music lessons).
Classes take place every day in the afternoon, in central Chisinau. Everything a child needs - lessons, study materials, treats, birthday celebrations and outings - is covered by the community. Parents pay nothing.
Your donation covers the running of the Cheder: rent and utilities, teachers' salaries, school supplies, books and treats, and improving the grounds. The nearest goal that especially needs support is the community's own kitchen (so the children can have full meals) and school transport.
Classes take place every day in the afternoon, in central Chisinau. Everything a child needs - lessons, study materials, treats, birthday celebrations and outings - is covered by the community. Parents pay nothing.
Your donation covers the running of the Cheder: rent and utilities, teachers' salaries, school supplies, books and treats, and improving the grounds. The nearest goal that especially needs support is the community's own kitchen (so the children can have full meals) and school transport.
Leadership
Program Director
Eliyahu Freidkin
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We invite you to participate in this program. Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved or receive assistance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Cheder for and from what age?
For boys from ages 3-5 until religious adulthood at 13. Right now 14 children attend.
How is the Cheder different from a regular school?
It does not replace it but complements it. At mainstream school children gain secular knowledge, while at the Cheder they receive a Jewish education: the foundations of Judaism, Hebrew, prayers, Torah portions and the basics of the Talmud.
When and where do classes take place?
Every day in the afternoon, in central Chisinau. The community administrator will tell you the exact location.
How much does it cost parents?
Nothing. The community covers all the costs. If they wish, parents can give tzedakah or help the community.
What do donations go toward?
Rent and upkeep of the premises, teachers' salaries, study materials, books and treats. A separate goal is the community's own kitchen for full meals and school transport for the children.
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