Jewish Studies and Religious Studies
Ministry-approved or locally developed Jewish-studies credits include Religious Studies (HRE13, HRE23, HRE33), Jewish history and holidays, values and ethics, lifecycles and mitzvot, and Hebrew language.
At a glance
- Grades
- 9 – 12
- Board
- Independent
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- Principal
- Yehudis Cagen
- Program type
- Site based only
- Associations
- No Association Membership
Academics & learning
- Curriculum
- Accredited courses in Jewish and General studies, with listed offerings spanning Grades 10–12.
- Accreditation
- Ontario Ministry of Education-inspected private school offering accredited courses.
Course descriptions
English
The current course listings include Grade 11 English (ENG3U) and Grade 12 English (ENG4U), with prerequisites noted on the course schedule.
Business and leadership
Business Leadership: Management Fundamentals (BOH4M) is offered at multiple locations. A leadership track pairs Jewish-studies and peer-support learning for two credits in one course.
Arts and humanities
Current schedules include Drama (ADA2O), Philosophy: Questions and Theories (HZT4U), and Food and Culture (HFC3M), among other rotating offerings.
Mathematics and other credits
The current schedule includes Grade 11 Functions (MCR3U); offerings vary by grade, location and school year.
After-school single-credit courses
Classes meet weekly after school at GTA and Ottawa locations. The school says the courses combine academic credits with Jewish learning, values and experiences; most courses consist of at least 110 planned instructional hours.
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Learning programs
Specializations
Jewish studies and experiential exploration of Jewish identity.
Languages
English · Hebrew
Clubs & extracurricular activities
- Jewish Student Union (JSU): The school lists JSU club attendance among eligible experiential-learning activities.
- Shabbatons and holiday programs: The FAQ lists Shabbatons and holiday programs as experiential-learning opportunities; some Shabbatons have an additional fee.
- Learn & Earn, volunteering and special programs: The school lists Learn & Earn, volunteer opportunities and special programs among eligible activities. Offerings depend on the course and school year.
Outdoor activities & education
- Leadership Track overnight trip: The current course schedule says the two-credit Leadership Track includes a discounted overnight trip and 15 experiential hours, for 35 total hours.
- History to Memory trip-linked course: A current course listing describes a Grade 11/12 History to Memory course whose students must be accepted to and meet the requirements of its associated trip. The trip fee is separate. The captured listing does not specify the destination.
About the school
Torah High is an Ontario Ministry of Education-inspected private school offering Jewish studies courses for credit to Jewish public high school teens.
Location & school highlights
Location
- Toronto-area sessions are listed at venues such as Village Shul and Prosserman JCC
- the Toronto-area programme also lists Thornhill/Maple venues. These are class locations
- not one central school campus.
What makes the school distinct
- Personalized attention to students' overall well-being
- a joyful
- relaxed
- stress-free learning environment
- student choice in courses and Jewish involvement
- experiential learning extending beyond the classroom.
Contact
- Phone
- 905-761-6279
- info@torahhigh.org
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