Shalom! As the only Jewish day school in Anne Arundel County, Aleph Bet represents a singular opportunity for members of the community to expose their children to the riches of Judaism, while also providing an outstanding secular education.

Aleph Bet is a model of excellence and a source of pride, boasting small class sizes, prestigious AIMS certification, and caring, experienced teachers. Best of all, children wake up each day excited to come to school.

To learn more about Aleph Bet or to schedule a personal tour, contact our principal, Nan Jarashow at (410) 263-9044 or info@alephbet.org

2009 Calendar Friday, March 6 - 3:30 pm Shabbat dismissal returns   Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Come join us for the 3rd annual ABJDS 5K run/ 2 mile walk at 8:30 AM.  All are welcome.  Race course is scenic and forgiving.  Visit www.active.com  for registration, or download the attached flyer.  Questions?  Contact Jackie Ginsburg or Paula Carrigan at djginsburg@comcast.net or brainmapping@netscape.net  May 3 - Wild West Auction and Dinner - Get your Donor Form We have several opportunities to earn cash for Aleph Bet at no cost to you. The Continuing Tales of the Traveling Kippot: Kippot for Aleph Bet Around Annapolis: Kippot fundraiser a 'double mitzvah'. First there was the book, then the movie, "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants." The story of four teenage girls and a pair of magical jeans is pure fiction, but here in Annapolis, there's a true tale that could be called "The Journey of the Traveling Kippot." See more » Empty Bowls Night - a Success!  Students and their families and friends gathered Tuesday night, January 13 for what is fast becoming an annual Aleph Bet tradition. The evening is part of our mitzvah curriculum, a way of sensitizing our students to the needs of others and engaging them in providing concrete help to members of the community who are in need.  PTO volunteers cooked up a delicious menu of soups, salad and bread and receipts of nearly $600 were disbursed to the local Lighthouse Shelter and Mazon: A Jewish Response to Hunger and our guests took home bowls that were created and hand painted by Aleh Bet students as part of this activity. Check out the photos! » Chanukah Highlights ABJDS students took to the stage, entertaining family and friends with Chanukah favoirtes!  A spirited donut and juice reception followed as students, faculty, and families wished each other well before setting off for winter break adventures.  The Annapolis Capital covered the event on video complete with interviews. Check it out! » Chess Club Updates With a year of experience uder their belts, ABJDS chess enthsiasts have joined the tournament circuit. Club members particpated in fall and winter events, taking top prizes each time. Aleph Bet offers its chess program under the auspices of Let Us Teach You Chess Inc., an organization that provides chess instruction for elementary and middle school aged children. Chess master Craig Harris arrives after school on Monday afternoons to teach chess strategies, skills and techniques to an enthusiastic group of students, grades 1- 5, all eager to learn the traditions of this ancient game. Mr. Harris' program is currently in operation in numerous public schools in Maryland as well as in the Jewish Primary Day School of the Nation's Capital and the Hebrew Day Institute in Rockville. The program continues through June and the students are looking forward to competition during a Friends and Family class as well as another tournament in March. Alumna Wins Trip to Israel Adrienne spent an extraordinary month last summer traveling Israel from north to south, as part of a program sponsored by the Baltimore Zionist District. She was one of 22 high school students – 17 guys, five girls – to participate in the trip Read More » ABJDS Israeli History When Aleph Bet kids learn about Israeli history, they are getting it right from the source. Teachers and parents who have lived in Israel help the students to get a first-hand picture of ways in which past times have a present influence. Read More » Read More ABJDS in the News Stories