HLA – Hebrew Public
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HLA – Hebrew Public
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Watch the HLA Lottery Live on Zoom: 4/1/26 @ 2 pm
Click here to watch
Or join us to watch in person at 2186 Mill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
2186 Mill Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
718.377.7200
info@hlacharterschool.org
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Welcome to Hebrew Language Academy Charter School
Hebrew Language Academy is an exceptional public charter school that teaches Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepares them to be successful global citizens.
Sign Up for a Tour or Open House
Opened in 2009 in Brooklyn’s Community School District 22, the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (“HLA”) is the founding school in the
Hebrew Public network of schools
. HLA uniquely reflects the multicultural and vibrant dynamics of the neighborhood. It is housed in a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly school building that boasts a large gym/auditorium, a full-sized cafeteria, music rooms, spacious, well-lit classrooms, and outside playground space.
HLA has been recognized as a “Reward School” by the New York State Department of Education for its students’ academic growth. The school offers an academically rigorous curriculum, including daily Modern Hebrew studies that lead to a high level of language fluency.
“Global citizenship” education is a big part of the school’s focus. It includes the development of student skills in communication (including learning a world language), collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. It also includes an emphasis on empathy and emotional intelligence.
HLA is proud of its inclusive community. We serve students from all backgrounds, including a high percentage of students with special needs and a growing number of students who are English language learners.
We are strong believers in personalized learning – ensuring that each and every child has the opportunity to grow academically and socially in ways that are tailored to their needs and learning styles. Our personalized approach to learning is enhanced by our small student-to-teacher ratios – transforming the classroom experience into one of genuine community which in turn promotes positive emotional development in each child.
HLA At a Glance
Opened in
2009
Serving students in grades
K-8
Located in
Mill Basin
Apply Today!
Become a part of the Hebrew Public family…
Apply Online Now
Together, with our community, we are committed to creating the best environment for your children to learn and thrive.
Our Approach
Hebrew Public Curriculum
Coach Tarik explains his approach to reaching out to students.
Leadership
Daniella Steinberg
דניאלה שטיינברג
Head of School
Chelsea Gorski Halpern
צ׳לסי גורסקי הלפרן
Director of Special Education
Kim Rivera
קים ריברה
Dean of Students (Lower School)
Vlada Shlyavas
ולאדה שליבאס
Assistant Head of School (Middle School)
Jason Sutton
ג׳ייסון סאטון
Dean of Students (Middle School)
Camilla Mardechaiev
קמילה מרדכייב
Director of Hebrew Studies
Angela Utsey
אנג׳לה אוטצי
Assistant Head of School (Lower School)
View All Team Members
Board Meetings Public Notice:
All board meetings take place at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (2186 Mill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234). All meetings are open to the public.
If you would like to make a comment during the next board meeting, please email
boardhla@hebrewpublic.
org
and include your full name to sign up, and indicate if you will be attending in person or via Zoom.
If you wish to make a public comment via Zoom, please ensure your name on Zoom matches the sign-up name provided.
When it is your time to speak, your name will be called. We request you limit your comment(s) or question(s) to three minutes. You will receive a one-minute warning before your allotted time is up.
Members of the board and staff do not typically respond to public comments at the time they are made. However, we will do our best to respond to unanswered questions within a few business days.
Board Meetings
HLA, April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
Download Meeting Packet
Download Meeting Notice
HLA Board Meeting – April
Apr 14, 2026 6:00 PMRegister in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_
jQE4t2j2RLy-DyVp9VhRhg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The following locations are alternative places to virtually join the board meeting in-person with our trustees:
Location 1:
360 W 22nd St NY, NY 10011
L
ocation 2:
1744 E. 24 Street, Brooklyn, NY
L
ocation 3:
370 Jay Street, Fl. 7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
L
ocation 4
: 15 Gloria Place, Plainview, NY 11803
L
ocation 5
: 51 Tappan Landing Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
L
ocation 6
715 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Location 7: 17141 Sims Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
HLA, March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
Download Meeting Packet
Download Meeting Notice
HLA Board Meeting
March
10, 2026
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_
ioz7xTHPQNGcNzL1RZeZDw
The following locations are alternative places to virtually join the board meeting in-person with our trustees:
Location 1:
360 W 22nd St NY, NY 10011
L
ocation 2:
1744 E. 24 Street, Brooklyn, NY
L
ocation 3:
370 Jay Street, Fl. 7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
L
ocation 4
: 15 Gloria Place, Plainview, NY 11803
L
ocation 5
: 51 Tappan Landing Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
L
ocation 6
715 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Location 7:
520 W. 218
Street,
N
ew
Y
ork,
NY
10034
HLA, Feb 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
Download Meeting Packet
Download Meeting Notice
HLA Board Meeting- F
eb 10, 2026
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_
USNz5rX7SGS7XjOSzHdQ5g
View All Board Meetings
HLA Board Meeting Calendar:
Tuesday, July 8
Tuesday, August 5
Tuesday, September 9
Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday, November 5
Tuesday, December 9
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 10
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday, June 16
** All board meetings are to begin at 6 pm unless otherwise noted
Board Roster:
Ellen Green, Chair
Michael Tobman, Vice Chair
Brian Tobin, Secretary
Alice Li, Treasurer
Stella Binkevich, Trustee
Valerie
Khaytina,
Trustee
To contact the HLA board, email:
boardhla@hebrewpublic.org
Public Documents
HLA Annual Report – Fall 2025
Uploaded On: 08/01/2025
Download Document
HLA Report Card 2023-24
Uploaded On: 08/01/2025
Download Document
HLA Family handbook SY2025-26
Uploaded On: 07/22/2025
Download Document
View All Public Documents
School Documents
2024-2025 School-Family Compact
Download Document
PHP’s Right-to-Know Policy 2024-2025
Download Document
Information on Available Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Download Document
View All School Documents
Leadership & Staff
Board Meetings & Documents
School Calendar
After School
Public Documents
Family Handbook
Schedule School Tour
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
Leadership & Staff
Board Meetings & Documents
School Calendar
After School
Public Documents
Family Handbook
Schedule School Tour
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
Linkedin
Leadership & Staff
Board Meetings & Documents
School Calendar
Public Documents
Family Handbook
Schedule School Tour
Lunch Menu
Bus Stops
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
About
Our Approach
Our Team
Board of Directors
FAQ
Get Involved
Program
Curriculum
Israel Capstone Trip
DC-Summit
Alumni Association
Schools
HLA
HLA2
Staten Island Hebrew Public
Philadelphia Hebrew Public
Affiliate Schools
Apply
Media Coverage
Careers
Work With Us
Our Benefits
Arbel Fellowship
Talma
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Youtube
Linkedin
Skip to content
Watch the HLA Lottery Live on Zoom: 4/1/26 @ 2 pm
Click here to watch
Or join us to watch in person at 2186 Mill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
2186 Mill Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11234
718.377.7200
info@hlacharterschool.org
Apply Now
Welcome to Hebrew Language Academy Charter School
Hebrew Language Academy is an exceptional public charter school that teaches Modern Hebrew to children of all backgrounds and prepares them to be successful global citizens.
Sign Up for a Tour or Open House
Opened in 2009 in Brooklyn’s Community School District 22, the Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (“HLA”) is the founding school in the
Hebrew Public network of schools
. HLA uniquely reflects the multicultural and vibrant dynamics of the neighborhood. It is housed in a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly school building that boasts a large gym/auditorium, a full-sized cafeteria, music rooms, spacious, well-lit classrooms, and outside playground space.
HLA has been recognized as a “Reward School” by the New York State Department of Education for its students’ academic growth. The school offers an academically rigorous curriculum, including daily Modern Hebrew studies that lead to a high level of language fluency.
“Global citizenship” education is a big part of the school’s focus. It includes the development of student skills in communication (including learning a world language), collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. It also includes an emphasis on empathy and emotional intelligence.
HLA is proud of its inclusive community. We serve students from all backgrounds, including a high percentage of students with special needs and a growing number of students who are English language learners.
We are strong believers in personalized learning – ensuring that each and every child has the opportunity to grow academically and socially in ways that are tailored to their needs and learning styles. Our personalized approach to learning is enhanced by our small student-to-teacher ratios – transforming the classroom experience into one of genuine community which in turn promotes positive emotional development in each child.
HLA At a Glance
Opened in
2009
Serving students in grades
K-8
Located in
Mill Basin
Apply Today!
Become a part of the Hebrew Public family…
Apply Online Now
Together, with our community, we are committed to creating the best environment for your children to learn and thrive.
Our Approach
Hebrew Public Curriculum
Coach Tarik explains his approach to reaching out to students.
Leadership
Daniella Steinberg
דניאלה שטיינברג
Head of School
Chelsea Gorski Halpern
צ׳לסי גורסקי הלפרן
Director of Special Education
Kim Rivera
קים ריברה
Dean of Students (Lower School)
Vlada Shlyavas
ולאדה שליבאס
Assistant Head of School (Middle School)
Jason Sutton
ג׳ייסון סאטון
Dean of Students (Middle School)
Camilla Mardechaiev
קמילה מרדכייב
Director of Hebrew Studies
Angela Utsey
אנג׳לה אוטצי
Assistant Head of School (Lower School)
View All Team Members
Board Meetings Public Notice:
All board meetings take place at Hebrew Language Academy Charter School (2186 Mill Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234). All meetings are open to the public.
If you would like to make a comment during the next board meeting, please email
boardhla@hebrewpublic.
org
and include your full name to sign up, and indicate if you will be attending in person or via Zoom.
If you wish to make a public comment via Zoom, please ensure your name on Zoom matches the sign-up name provided.
When it is your time to speak, your name will be called. We request you limit your comment(s) or question(s) to three minutes. You will receive a one-minute warning before your allotted time is up.
Members of the board and staff do not typically respond to public comments at the time they are made. However, we will do our best to respond to unanswered questions within a few business days.
Board Meetings
HLA, April 14, 2026
April 14, 2026
Download Meeting Packet
Download Meeting Notice
HLA Board Meeting – April
Apr 14, 2026 6:00 PMRegister in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_
jQE4t2j2RLy-DyVp9VhRhg
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
The following locations are alternative places to virtually join the board meeting in-person with our trustees:
Location 1:
360 W 22nd St NY, NY 10011
L
ocation 2:
1744 E. 24 Street, Brooklyn, NY
L
ocation 3:
370 Jay Street, Fl. 7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
L
ocation 4
: 15 Gloria Place, Plainview, NY 11803
L
ocation 5
: 51 Tappan Landing Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
L
ocation 6
715 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Location 7: 17141 Sims Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
HLA, March 10, 2026
March 10, 2026
Download Meeting Packet
Download Meeting Notice
HLA Board Meeting
March
10, 2026
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_
ioz7xTHPQNGcNzL1RZeZDw
The following locations are alternative places to virtually join the board meeting in-person with our trustees:
Location 1:
360 W 22nd St NY, NY 10011
L
ocation 2:
1744 E. 24 Street, Brooklyn, NY
L
ocation 3:
370 Jay Street, Fl. 7, Brooklyn, NY 11201
L
ocation 4
: 15 Gloria Place, Plainview, NY 11803
L
ocation 5
: 51 Tappan Landing Rd, Tarrytown, NY, 10591
L
ocation 6
715 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230
Location 7:
520 W. 218
Street,
N
ew
Y
ork,
NY
10034
HLA, Feb 10, 2026
February 10, 2026
Download Meeting Packet
Download Meeting Notice
HLA Board Meeting- F
eb 10, 2026
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/
webinar/register/WN_
USNz5rX7SGS7XjOSzHdQ5g
View All Board Meetings
HLA Board Meeting Calendar:
Tuesday, July 8
Tuesday, August 5
Tuesday, September 9
Wednesday, October 15
Wednesday, November 5
Tuesday, December 9
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Tuesday, February 10
Tuesday, March 10
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday, June 16
** All board meetings are to begin at 6 pm unless otherwise noted
Board Roster:
Ellen Green, Chair
Michael Tobman, Vice Chair
Brian Tobin, Secretary
Alice Li, Treasurer
Stella Binkevich, Trustee
Valerie
Khaytina,
Trustee
To contact the HLA board, email:
boardhla@hebrewpublic.org
Public Documents
HLA Annual Report – Fall 2025
Uploaded On: 08/01/2025
Download Document
HLA Report Card 2023-24
Uploaded On: 08/01/2025
Download Document
HLA Family handbook SY2025-26
Uploaded On: 07/22/2025
Download Document
View All Public Documents
School Documents
2024-2025 School-Family Compact
Download Document
PHP’s Right-to-Know Policy 2024-2025
Download Document
Information on Available Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Download Document
View All School Documents
Leadership & Staff
Board Meetings & Documents
School Calendar
After School
Public Documents
Family Handbook
Schedule School Tour
Youtube
Leadership & Staff
Board Meetings & Documents
School Calendar
After School
Public Documents
Family Handbook
Schedule School Tour
Youtube
Leadership & Staff
Board Meetings & Documents
School Calendar
Public Documents
Family Handbook
Schedule School Tour
Lunch Menu
Bus Stops
Youtube
About
Our Approach
Our Team
Board of Directors
FAQ
Get Involved
Program
Curriculum
Israel Capstone Trip
DC-Summit
Alumni Association
Schools
HLA
HLA2
Staten Island Hebrew Public
Philadelphia Hebrew Public
Affiliate Schools
Apply
Media Coverage
Careers
Work With Us
Our Benefits
Arbel Fellowship
Talma
Youtube