HATS
Hebrew and Torah Studies
The Hebrew and Torah Studies (HATS) program is offered to provide the basics of Jewish education to Big Island children and young adults. Classes are offered in Kailua-Kona and in Kamuela every week. The program for children as well as adults is underway in Kona and Waimea. The students learn to read and speak Hebrew and also study the Torah with readings, discussions, and stories. Students range in age from 6 to14. Adults may also participate in the HATS Program as students or assistant teachers. The program of Hebrew language study for adults is offered weekly at the home of one of the Congregation's members, Call Shari Berman at 322-0659 or email at haleipo@hawaii.rr.com for information on both programs. There is a modest fee for school attendance. Students or their families must be members of Congregation Kona Beth Shalom.
Judi Steinman is the contact person regarding bar and bas mitzvah coordinating, shalomharanch@yahoo.com), 808-987-8752.