During the two-year, intensive Bechina Yerushalmit, Jerusalem Examination program, students gain a deep familiarity and comprehensive understanding of the texts, liturgy, literature, and philosophy that are at the foundation of the Jewish people.
The Bechina Yerushalmit is an extensive test of Hebrew and Jewish knowledge and literature, designed specifically for Jewish high school students outside of Israel. The two-part examination tests knowledge of literary, Jewish classical, and modern sources, as well as knowledge of Hebrew through comprehension of a never-before-seen passage, the writing of a short composition, and the completion of grammar exercises. Upon completion of the exam, students can gain college credit.
At NSHAHS, class discussions, readings, and homework are conducted in Hebrew. Students explore a well-rounded curriculum with selections from the Chumash, Nevi’im, Ketuvim, and Mishna. Students study Tefila and the works of Jewish philosophical thinkers like Rabbi Yehuda Halevi and Maimonides.
Just like in a high-level high school literature class in Israel, students delve deeply into Jewish and Israeli history, historical and modern Israeli literature and poetry, and practical reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills. As they expand their Hebrew comprehension and explore complex topics including the revival of modern Hebrew, the establishment of the state of Israel, the Shoah, the Hasidic movement, and modern Israeli culture and humor, students grow their knowledge of – and empathy for – Jewish writers and thinkers throughout history.
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