A Premier S. Florida Jewish Day School

AFFORDABLE TUITION
WITHOUT COMPROMISE

Shorashim Academy is excited to be launching a middle school. Now enrolling grades K-6 for the 2025-26 school year.

An Exceptional Program

ENRICHING YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE

Shorashim Academy is an inviting elementary school that prioritizes teaching safe, respectful, and responsible behavior. An outgrowth of more than two decades of strong secular and Jewish education leadership, Shorashim prioritizes low tuition, premier learning, a warm family feel, Jewish identity, and strong connection with the State of Israel.

Currently incorporating early elementary grades, we will add an additional grade as each year progresses. Combining the best of public and private school education, our cutting-edge general studies program coupled with an immersive Judaic and Hebrew studies paves the way for each child’s success.

Leading with Vision

OUR LEADERSHIP

At Shorashim Academy, we believe that authentic leadership is the foundation of an environment rooted in safety, respect, and responsibility. Shorashim Academy was founded by Dr. Gur Berman and Rabbi Isaac Melnick, drawing on more than two decades of strong leadership in both secular and Jewish education. They strive to combine the best of public and private schooling with high-quality Jewish education at an affordable tuition. 

Gur Berman

Head of School

ISAAC MELNICK

Executive Director

Reaching Each Child’s Potential

A PREMIERE EDUCATION

Aligned with the values that our families hold dear, we instill a strong commitment to Jewish, Israeli, and Zionist roots. At the same time, we provide excellent academic learning while investing all our resources in shaping all students into the best versions of themselves.  

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
מצוינות אקדמית
 
  • “A” rated public school standards
  • Excellent teacher quality, support, and retention
  • Most teacher-friendly environment in South Florida
  • Cutting-edge language arts and math curricula
ZIONIST ORTHODOX CURRICULUM
תכנית לימודים ציונית אורתודוקסית
 
  • Tefilah, Chumash, Parsha, and Chagim
  • Hebrew Language (Ivrit)
  • Israel’s History, Culture, Geography and Religious Significance
ISRAELI ATMOSPHERE
חוזרים לשׁוֹרשׁים
 
  • Israeli leadership creating an Israeli feel
  • Strong Hebrew Language and Israeli Studies Department
  • Israeli cultural celebrations (Yom Ha’Zikkaron, Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim)
SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE
דרך ארץ קדמה לתורה
 
  • Socially and emotionally safe environment for all
  • Genuine partnership between parents, students, and school
  • Appreciation of the unique qualities of each student
Our Pocket Principles

We Prioritize Teaching Safe, Respectful, & Responsible Behavior

Leah came into the car today after I picked her up from the bus, and she was just sitting there. Then she looked up and said, ‘I am just so so happy. I just love Shorashim…I love it! I just love the feeling there…Everybody is so kind, and the Shorashim principles are so important…I used to hate going to school. But I love it. I love going to Shorashim.” (Excerpt from voice note)
Lisa Ohayon
Parent of Abigail (K), Daniel (2nd), & Leah (3rd) Elkadar
The respect and positive vibes are visible each and every day in the classrooms, at morning assembly, and at our staff meetings. I am grateful to work with such outstanding colleagues, and feel blessed and wildly lucky to be part of the Shorashim family.
Barbara Sterling
Teacher, Grade K
Up

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