Shoresh Hebrew High School of Ohr Kodesh Congregation
in Chevy Chase, Maryland, is a unique Jewish studies
program for 8th–12th grade students who attend secular
schools in the Washington area. Shoresh offers teenagers
from diverse backgrounds a text-based course of Jewish
study. Shoresh meets on Sunday 6-9 pm during the
school year.
This is what our students say about our
teachers and classes:
"Our teachers were ready to answer our questions."
"Every class gave me a reason to want to attend each week."
"Shoresh prepares us for the challenges of Jewish leadership."
"I would face questions from friends that would never have come
to me otherwise."
"Explained why issues we studied are important in our lives today."
"I discovered the writings of Jews of all ideologies -- instead of
hearing the caricatures of their opponents."
"Shoresh doesn't back down from learning."
Shoresh draws students from across the
Washington Jewish community:
Adas Israel, Adat Shalom, Beth El, B'nai Tzedek, Chabad Ezras Israel,
Fabrangen, Har Shalom, Kehila Chadasha, Kehilat Shalom, Mishkan Torah,
Ohr Kodesh, Olam Tikvah, Temple Emmanuel, Temple Shalom, Tifereth Israel,
Tikvat Israel, and Woodside.
Shoresh means source. These
are our aims:

  • To read and understand the siddur.
  • To study narrative parts of the Bible in
    Hebrew (with translation).
  • To complete a survey of Jewish history
    and thought from Abraham to Zionism.
  • To acquire an understanding of basic
    texts of Jewish law and ethics.
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The Class of
5767/2007 Speaks
About The Shoresh
Experience