The nations first Jewish Charter School is set to open in Hollywood, FL. on August 20 during the standing room only School Board Meeting on July 24 school officials gave the green light for 430 students to be able to attend the new school where 2 hours of instruction a day will be devoted to Jewish related topics.
Rabbi Adam Siegel said that students will learn Hebrew, Jewish culture and Jewish history, the school will serve Kosher meals and students will be permitted to organize their own worship services.
The new Jewish themed school is named after Rabbi Joshua Ben Gamla, a first century Rabbi in ancient Israel who is credited for establishing the concept of public education.
