Adraba

a fully accredited, online high school in Ontario that teaches courses through a Jewish lens

a new way to earn high school credits

students receive an amazing, relevant Jewish learning experience

no exams... just projects, discussions and creative work

join us from Toronto to Timmins, Kingston to Kitchener, Sarnia to Sudbury - and anywhere in between!

LOOKING AHEAD TO OCT 2026

Learn about Canadian history since world war 1.

How Canada became what it is today through the stories and events often overlooked by traditional Canadian history courses.

Learn about World Religions, their beliefs and traditions.

World Religions & Belief Traditions

Grades 9-11

Explore how Rabbinic Judaism, Christianity and Islam expanded and evolved during the Middle Ages.

Learn about Media Studies.

Media Studies

 

Grades 11-12

Understand and analyse the media coverage of one of the most talked-about conflicts in the world: Israel-Palestine.

Learn about World Cultures.

World Cultures

Grades 11-12

How did ancient Judaism borrow from and influence the cultures surrounding it?

Learn about Philosophy.

Philosophy

Grades 11-12

How do we know what is true? How do we apply reason in an unreasonable world?

food and culture

Chosen Food

Grades 11-12

How does climate, culture and cuisine frame what and how we eat as Jews?

The Benefits of Adraba's Virtual High School Courses

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Convenient & Strategic

Adraba courses are always available on your laptop, desktop or handheld device wherever you are.  Every course you take with us also fulfills graduation requirements and opens up your timetable for more options later!

The Best Tools for the Job

Our courses are designed to take full advantage of ZOOM and Google apps like Classroom, Docs as well as other education apps like Miro and Menti.

Engaging Educator

You'll learn alongside an engaging, experienced educator with multiple degrees and decades of classroom and life experience.

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At Adraba we have a single goal. 

We want you to have the most amazing, relevant Jewish learning experience possible. 

Join us!  Let’s learn about our histories, values and traditions together – and have some fun in the process!

 

 

 

Adraba Insights

I Co-Founded a Jewish High School Because My Own Kids Had Nowhere to Go

I have three kids. At one point, all of them were teenagers. Now, they’re almost adults. None of them attended Toronto’s only Jewish high school. Like most Jewish parents, I assumed the kids would follow some predictable path through the institutional Jewish education...

Finding Light in Dark Times

As we stand at the threshold of another year, I find myself thinking about possibilities. In our tradition, every moment offers the chance for teshuvah, which involves return, renewal, and, ultimately, transformation. This feels particularly urgent now, during what...

Tikkun Bayit as Tikkun Olam: How Deep Jewish Literacy Can Fix Our Fractured House (… Part 2)

Last week, I argued that disagreements over Israel and Zionism threaten to fracture the Jewish community more profoundly than any external threat in our history. But within this crisis lies an opportunity.  We can rediscover what unites us through the transformative...

Machloket L’Shem Shamayim? How Zionism is Fracturing the Jewish Community (…Part 1)

We often joke in our Chosen Food course that every Jewish holyday could be summed up with the quip: "They tried to kill us.  They failed. Let’s eat." Behind that old saw is the belief (backed by history) that the Jewish people have survived empires, expulsions, and...

A Different Seventh Day

WHAT IF? The dust had barely settled from six days of fierce fighting, tremendous gains and terrible losses when Prime Minister Levi Eshkol made the announcement that would reshape the Middle East. Standing before the Knesset on June 11, 1967, his voice carried the...

It Could Have Ended Very Differently

58 years ago today, the situation in Israel was dire… Exponentially more than it is today - but for wholly different reasons. Ever since the Egyptians closed the Tiran Straits on May 22, blockading Israel from any and all supplies of oil from Iran, Israeli army...

From Herzl’s Dream to Tel Aviv Reality

Today marks a significant date in the history of modern Israel. Today, according to some sources, Tel Aviv was founded in 1910. However, like many aspects of Israeli history, even this founding date carries complexity and nuance. The roots of Tel Aviv actually stretch...

To Bean or Not to Bean? Judaism’s Great Passover Debate

Judaism is a complicated religion. Thousands of years of history and wanderings all over the planet have led to an accumulated wealth of traditions of all kinds. Some of these traditions or 'minhagim' became widely accepted after their innovation, a few disappeared...

“And By Your Sword You Shall Live” – Masada’s Legacy in an Age of Crisis

On October 12, 1984, the Irish Republican Army exploded a bomb planted in the Grand Hotel in Brighton, UK.  Their target was then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her ministers. It didn’t kill her or any ministers, but did take the lives of five other people.. The...

The Last Muslim Hero

On today’s date in 1169, Salah ad-din Yusuf ibn Ayyub became the Emir of Egypt. Last month, our World Religions class learned much about this notable Muslim leader. His name came up in two different contexts. The first was during our foray into the life and...

Testimonials

I am intrigued by their vision and impressed with their passion for an exciting new model for secondary Jewish education in Toronto. It’s comforting knowing that dedicated educators are working hard to safeguard the Jewish education of the next generation of Canadian Jewish students.

Liz Pearl, MEd

Founder, PK Press, Educator and Facilitator

Adraba is a fresh bit of creative innovation in the world of Jewish education, a 21st century revolution in the way that teachers, students, and subject matter come together — so very different from the classrooms we all attended as students and teachers. Adraba plans to utilize the best of blended learning techniques to promote Jewish literacy and engagement. I could not be more excited about this new learning option.

Dr. Seymour Epstein

Educator and Former Director of Toronto's Board of Jewish Education @ UJA Federation

The Jewish Community needs educational offerings to serve all of the various needs of our students, regardless of learning style, family background, or denominational affiliation.  Adraba's blended-learning philosophy offers exactly that. In this environment, students can learn at their own pace, and receive a comprehensive, in-depth Jewish education that honours all members of our community. Toronto needs Adraba. 

Cantor Cheryl Wunch

Educator and Spiritual Leader

I felt that the learning that took place at Adraba was not only diverse content and delivery but the entire experience of doing the course with other Jewish students collaboratively and having guest speakers whose lives we learned about made the entire experience feel … well, like an experience.

Adraba student (2020-2021)

I think Adraba is a fantastic program that I would recommend to any friend. It not only gives you a smaller class learning environment where you can ask questions to fully reach your potential, it also connects you with your Jewish heritage and culture, by putting the curriculum through a Jewish lens.

Adraba student (2023-2024)

The [Media Studies] course could not had come at a better time. With the events of Oct 7, the course was very relevant and allowed us to have good discussion with [my teen] about current events, media representations and bias regarding the conflict.

Adraba parent (2023-2024)

[My teen] has always preferred sciences. This is the first time she has enjoyed a social science course enough to share knowledge with her family.

Adraba parent (2023-2024)

[My teen] surprised me that he enjoyed learning to the point where he asked to learn how to read and write in Hebrew.

Adraba parent (2023-2024)

After moving from Israel to Canada many years ago, this course was very well prepared, insightful and useful to understand history and [my teen]'s Jewish identity.

Adraba parent (2023-2024)

Best Online High School for Jewish Education

Adraba is an accredited Jewish high school in Ontario, offering flexible Jewish education programs for teens through innovative online learning. As one of the most forward-thinking alternatives to traditional Jewish Day Schools Toronto families rely on, Adraba integrates Jewish Curriculum Integration with general studies, providing high school Jewish studies courses that grant Jewish high school credits recognized across Ontario. Our Jewish education program is designed for students looking for a dynamic and personalized learning experience. With Jewish educators and mentors, we deliver an education revolution that empowers students to excel in both academics and Jewish values, making Adraba a top choice for families seeking a holistic educational path.

Innovative Jewish Curriculum Integration for Ontario High School Students

At Adraba, students learn through an Integrated Curriculum, which emphasizes Jewish Curriculum Integration by weaving academic disciplines from both Jewish and General Studies together under an overarching “Big Idea.” Students keep the big idea in mind while learning skills that fulfil (or exceed) the academic demands of their grade.

Your Questions Answered

Explore our FAQs to get quick answers to your most pressing questions about our programs and offerings.

How does online learning work at Adraba?

Our learning platform allows students to engage with interactive content and teachers synchronously and asynchronously, ensuring flexibility and a comprehensive learning experience.

Are Adraba's courses recognized for high school credits?

Yes, all our courses are accredited and recognized for high school credits in Ontario. Adraba operates under the Ontario Inspected High School BSID #885298.

How do I get in touch with the good folks at Adraba?

You can try us in the chat in the lower left corner of this window! You can also contact us directly at info@adraba.ca or set up an appointment directly with Dr. Dan HERE.

Can I enroll in Adraba from anywhere in Ontario?

Absolutely! Adraba's online nature means you can enroll and participate in our courses from any location across Ontario.

What makes Adraba different from other virtual high schools?

Adraba integrates Jewish learning with general studies, offering a unique curriculum that emphasizes 21st-century skills and Jewish values, all delivered through a cutting-edge online platform.

How many students are needed for a course to run?

Each course needs a minimum registration of 4 students.  If you're concerned that the course of your choice might not happen because of low numbers, bring a friend or three!