Educating Messianic Children

At Mekor HaTikvah School in Jerusalem, students are learning standard subjects such as mathematics, history and art—all taught in Hebrew.

They are also learning to love, honor and obey Yeshua in every aspect of their lives.  Mekor HaTikvah, which means “source of hope,” is a rapidly-growing Messianic primary and middle school, the only Messianic school in Jerusalem and one of only two in Israel. Both are supported by CMJ.

Founded in 1990 by parents desiring a school that could help raise children to be witnesses to the true Source of hope, Mekor HaTikvah serves learners from three to 13 years of age, offering classes from kindergarten through Grade 8.

Students—Jewish and Gentile—represent numerous nationalities, and more than a dozen language are spoken at the school.

The school occupies a two-story building where Christian writer Hannah Hurnard once lived.  Here, in an environment that seeks to impart a love of learning, children are taught by professionally-trained teachers, all of whom are believers. A low teacher/student ratio ensures individual attention and promotes high class participation.

The school follows the Israeli curriculum and children moving into Israeli schools enter at, or above, grade level. Additional religious education classes provide instruction in the Old and New Testaments.

Even as Mekor HaTikvah trains children in Jerusalem, its vision extends beyond the city. School officials are endeavoring to create an educational model that will give rise to Messianic schools throughout the land of Israel.

Please visit Mekor Hatikvah's website at Mekor HaTikvah or contact Colin Ross for more information.