Learning Circles meet weekly just like synagogue Hebrew school classes. However, unlike Hebrew school, Learning Circles are not bound by a common calendar. Each Learning Circle is autonomous. Each Circle determines the length and frequency of its sessions. Each Circle can creatively pursue the specific educational needs and interests of its participating families.  

We continually train as well as supervise our instructors to ensure delivery of a high quality Jewish educational experience based on a carefully crafted curriculum, and a high level of professional excellence. 

The curriculum is designed to focus on Jewish knowledge and skills that enhance the student's competence, confidence, and positive Jewish identity. At the beginner's level these include: Hebrew reading, simple and common ritual skills, stories of our ancestors, knowledge of holidays, and songs. The curriculum dynamics allow for a rising level of challenge and sophistication to match the student's ongoing progress.

High quality instruction, combined with small size circles (7 students maximum), and a comfortable home environment, contribute to this unique educational experience. 

HLC is an inclusive educational setting. We embrace the diversity of Jewish cultural and religious expression. We value, welcome, and work with students and families of all levels of Jewish life style, Jewish education, and Jewish background.

1. Innovative Hebrew reading curriculum 
2. Training in peer-learning skills to encourage independent Jewish learners
3. Methodical and well-planned instruction
4. A caring, affirming and nurturing educational environment
5. A general curriculum aimed at helping students to develop a positive sense of Jewish identity 
6. Parental participation opportunities integrated into the learning process
7. Individual attention provided to support students' special learning needs 

• The Circle runs as a parent and student cooperative. 
• A parent volunteer acts as the Circle's coordinator. The coordinator is often the person who helps the group to get started. She or he serves as: 
  1. The main contact person with the instructor and the Hebrew Learning Circles (HLC) business office 
  2. The facilitator of communication among the parents, i.e. creates an e-mail list and/or phone chain list, and initiates group discussions as needed.
• The Learning Circle's parents help facilitate the smooth running of the Circle by carrying out the following simple tasks:
  1. Providing required materials and supplies (See supplies list).
  2. Distributing the semester's schedule to all the Circle's parents. 
  3. Handling specific needs of the space, such as set up, clean up, etc. (making sure the host family does not end up overburdened). 
  4. Collecting tuition checks and delivering them to the HLC business office. 
• The number of children participating in the Circle determines the tuition level. The larger the Circle the lower the tuition per each family (See fee schedule). 
• The Learning Circle collectively commits to pay the full semester's tuition and cost of books for all its students by the second session of each semester.
• The HLC business office orders and distributes all required textbooks. 
• Each Learning Circle contracts with HLC to receive high quality Jewish cultural and religious instruction based on the HLC curriculum and its unique educational principles (See Core Educational Features). However, the curriculum can be adapted and changed to fit the specific educational goals and needs of each Circle. Such changes are discussed and decided upon in a meeting of the parents, the instructor, and Rabbi Modek.
• Parents, students, instructor, and the Rabbi periodically discuss, reevaluate, and readjust the curriculum and or logistics, as needed, in an open and cooperative spirit.