Aleph Schoolhouse (2025-2026, 2023-2024, 2021-2022, 2020-2021, 2018-2019, 2017-2018)
Aleph Schoolhouse is a unique and inclusive Jewish day school in the Coachella Valley, dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth, and community connection. As the region’s only Jewish day school, we offer a nurturing environment where children of all backgrounds thrive through a rich, well-rounded curriculum that integrates Hebrew language, history and traditions, core academic subjects, and the arts. Our passionate, multilingual staff weaves Jewish values into every aspect of learning, cultivating confident, joyful students who are prepared to succeed in any setting and contribute meaningfully to their communities. Aleph Schoolhouse plays a vital role in preserving Jewish heritage and identity, empowering the next generation with knowledge, pride, and purpose.
Holocaust Remembrance Initiative (2020-2021, 2019-2020, 2018-2019)
The Sunshine Circle Holocaust Remembrance Initiative is a social and educational program that brings Holocaust Survivors to local schools to share their stories. The impact of this experience is powerful and serves as a necessary tool to educate students about history and the evils of racism, bigotry and bullying, while addressing the urgent need to educate teens about the Holocaust while they are still able to hear testimony from Holocaust Survivors. . Sunshine Circle HRI also provides students with unique volunteering opportunities such as preparing home cooked meals for homebound seniors and assisting them with chores and errands. The experience inspires students to cherish volunteering, take active leadership positions, and identify their unique impact on the community around them.
Hebrew High (2017-2018)
Hebrew High is a project of Sunshine Circle that provides the opportunity for teenage students to earn up to 10 foreign language credits (UC accredited) while receiving a meaningful Jewish education. In addition to classes on Hebrew language, Israeli history and culture, our students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with local Holocaust Survivors and seniors and engage in various volunteering efforts on a weekly basis.
Hebrew High is a product of Sunshine Circle's Teen Holocaust Remembrance Initiative which, since 2010, has paired over 200 local teens with 50 Holocaust Survivors for one-on-one home visits, lectures and meetings. Hebrew High will continue to educate and mentor teens to be socially active and responsible citizens while incorporating an exciting Hebrew Literacy program.