Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies

Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies is a Religious school in Ridgewood, NJ. The academy offers elective‑based courses for grades 8‑12, incorporates Tikkun Olam projects, and runs a Sunday program that serves Jewish teens throughout Northern New Jersey. After more than 50 years as BCHSJS, the institution has broadened its regional reach beyond Bergen County while maintaining a modern, inclusive learning community.

The school’s mission centers on encouraging Jewish youth to explore their culture and values, fostering a lifetime of belonging. High schoolers from across Bergen County gather to learn from an engaged, passionate faculty who inspire a love of Jewish life. A robust life‑enrichment program adds thought‑provoking classes, Shabbatonim, trips and social experiences that celebrate Jewish identity and help students form lifelong connections. Leadership includes Rabbi Emily Cobert, who serves as Assistant Rabbi and Education Director, overseeing youth education for families of all ages and directing the Northern New Jersey Jewish Academy for grades K‑7 as well as the high school program.

Located on Grove Street, the school sits a short walk from Hohokus Brook, about four‑tenths of a mile from Glen Rock Duck Pond, and roughly half a mile from Prospect Street and the Southeast Ridgewood neighborhood. Historic Van Dien House and Hawes Elementary School are each within six‑tenths of a mile, placing the campus in a quiet, community‑focused setting.

With a legacy spanning more than five decades, the Academy of Jewish Learning continues to provide Ridgewood’s teens a modern, inclusive environment that deepens their Jewish identity and strengthens community ties.