Colégio Hebreo-Brasileiro Sholem Aleichem

Colégio Hebreo-Brasileiro Sholem Aleichem is a Jewish-Brazilian school in São Paulo's Bom Retiro neighbourhood, founded in 1924 and named after the beloved Yiddish author. One of the oldest Jewish educational institutions in Brazil, it offers a bilingual Portuguese-Hebrew programme from Early Childhood through to secondary school, integrating the Brazilian national curriculum with Jewish cultural identity, history and values. The school takes a secular, progressive Jewish approach to education, celebrating cultural and linguistic heritage without religious dogma. It is well known for strong academic results and for the cultural richness of its student life, including Yiddish cultural events, Jewish holidays and community celebration. Sholem Aleichem features modern educational facilities in its historic Bom Retiro campus and provides a warm community atmosphere for families connected to the Ashkenazi Jewish tradition. The school serves São Paulo's Jewish community and welcomes families who value cultural pluralism and progressive educational values alongside academic excellence.