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Joyful Jewish Living
Our students experience Joyful Judaism, a warm, welcoming, and personal connection to Jewish traditions, celebrations, and customs through a robust experiential curriculum and programs.
Here, Jewish learning is woven into every part of the school day, from classroom conversations to community-wide celebrations.
A Community Where Every Family Belongs
Our families come from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, levels of observance, and interfaith experiences. Some are lifelong Angelenos, others are new to the area—or to Jewish learning altogether. What connects us is a shared commitment to raising thoughtful, grounded, and compassionate children.
Here, we celebrate the diversity of our community and honor every family’s unique story. We create a school culture where students—and parents—feel seen, supported, and deeply connected.
Celebrating Traditions, Building Community
Shabbat & Holiday Celebrations
Jewish time shapes the rhythm of our school year.
Students joyfully sing and pray together at all-school Shabbat services and participate in meaningful observances for holidays including Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Chanukah, Purim, Passover (Pesach), and Yom HaAtzmaut.
More reflective moments like Yom Kippur and Yom HaShoah are honored with age-appropriate learning that emphasizes empathy, values, and resilience.
Parents as Partners
Parents play a vital role in making Jewish life come alive on campus. From planning Purim carnivals to building the sukkah, parents are welcomed into the experience and into their children’s growth. These shared celebrations foster deeper bonds within the school community and give children a sense of pride in their identity.
Jewish Learning
Our integrated Judaic curriculum centers on middot (values) that guide how students treat others, approach the world, and understand themselves. By studying holidays, Torah, and Jewish history through this lens, students develop critical thinking, ethics, and personal meaning, skills that translate well into everyday life.
Hebrew Language
Beginning in Kindergarten, students learn Hebrew through immersive, experiential activities that include art, music, cooking, and drama. As they progress, they develop fluency in reading, writing, and speaking modern Hebrew, while also building connections to Israeli culture and people.
Clergy Connection
Wilshire Boulevard Temple’s clergy are deeply involved in school life, serving as teachers, prayer leaders, and spiritual mentors. Whether leading a Havdalah circle or joining a class for Torah study, their presence helps students form lasting bonds with Jewish learning and tradition.
A Journey That Comes Full Circle
Grade 6 Israel Trip
The Brawerman experience culminates in a transformative two-week journey to Israel during Grade 6. After years of Hebrew study, cultural immersion, and meaningful preparation, students deepen their connection to their heritage by experiencing it firsthand.
Accompanied by clergy, teachers, and administrators, students visit sites like the Western Wall, Masada, and the Dead Sea; participate in service projects; and explore Israeli food, music, and daily life. It’s a powerful rite of passage that brings years of learning to life.
When I walk through our hallways, I am continually reminded of what distinguishes Brawerman West. It’s seeing our ability to be both modern and traditional, embracing innovation while building deep intergenerational connections.
— Brandon Cohen, Head of School