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Parshat Korach
6/19/26
Dr. Rapoport
As we finish the 2025-2026 school year, Parshat Korach arrives at the perfect time to remind us that each of us has a unique role to play in the world and unique…
Learn more →Parshat Naso
5/28/26
Rabbi Gourdji
The Torah opens with the counting of the Levi’im and continues with the dedication of the Mishkan, where the Nesi’im (tribal leaders) each bring an offering. Although every leader presents an identical…
Learn more →Parshat Behar-Bechukotai
5/8/26
Dr. Rapoport
In education and child development, we emphasize progress: more skills, more knowledge, higher achievement. We want the best for our students, but how do we maximize student learning? When time is the…
Learn more →Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim
4/24/26
Israel Team
Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: From Memory to Holiness This week, we read the double portion of Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, a title that captures the very essence of the Jewish experience during the month of Iyar.…
Learn more →Parshat Tzav – Shabbat HaGadol
3/26/26
Dr. Rapoport
Pesach is my favorite time of year. Our homes are sparking clean, the table is set with the beautiful seder plate and kos Eliyahu that were in storage for the past year,…
Learn more →Parshat Vayakhel – Pekudei
3/13/26
Mrs. Levitt
Like the Mishkan: Building Something Holy Together One of the great privileges of working in a school is watching children discover their strengths whether in the classroom, on the playground, through creativity,…
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