Oakland Hebrew Day School

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Its a hole in the wall but it has delicious pan dulce. Early mornings = warm fresh sweet bread 😋

The bread this bakery makes reminds me of my grandmother's house back in Colombia. Not only the smell but the freshly taste and the softness. The cheese cake is out of this world. It is absolutely delicious.! It is a family own business and the love and care of their products reflects the unity of this family.

Love this school and everything it has done for my kids and for our family. All three have very different personalities and educational styles and needs and OHDS has catered amazingly to them all. I've been so humbled by how well the teachers know each child and how invested they are in their success. My graduates were so well prepared for their high schools and I love that they have a such a strong sense of identity and community.

Fast and friendly place. I love there food and employees. Everyone always have a smile to greet you.

OHDS has been such an amazing experience for us. My daughter, who started in 2nd grade with no prior knowledge of Hebrew, no formal Jewish education, and who comes from an egalitarian, Conservative Jewish family, fit in immediately. She runs around the house singing Hebrew songs, integrates ideas from Torah into every day conversations, and loves participating during Shabbat and Holidays. She has made beautiful friendships and the school has welcomed us both into their warm, supportive community. From the Hebrew immersion, to the study of mindfulness in the classroom, the integrative projects that challenge kids in science and humanities, the focus on critical reading and thinking, the unbelievable art program, and the integration of middot (personal values) throughout the curriculum, this school has exceeded our expectations and we couldn't be happier here.

Our son started Kindergarten at OHDS last fall. I have been very impressed by how well the school seems to be able to do it all: it has a strong academic program, serious Jewish studies, daily Hebrew language instruction, and a refreshing emphasis on character development. It is also very welcoming to those families who are not religious but who simply want the best possible education for their children. If you are looking into top private schools, it's definitely worth a tour of OHDS, even if the Jewish studies are not your top priority. I personally attended some well-regarded independent schools in southern California (High Point Academy, Polytechnic School) and by comparison I am very impressed with OHDS.

OHDS is a place where students receive a phenomenal education, and are gifted with the beauty of Jewish learning and tradition. Their minds grow from the study of Hebrew as a second language, they are challenged to think critically in all of their classes, and they grow to be young men and women with impeccable character traits. It is a school that creates true community, not only for the students, but for their parents as well.

All three of my granddaughters have attended OHDS. The time one reviewer called "lost" on Judaic studies is more than made up for by the incredible teacher-student ratio, something like one teacher for every four students. As a result of this intensive, personal teaching, OHDS students are academically way ahead of their age mates in the public schools.