There are a few moments during the JCDS calendar year when our bi-culturalism really comes to life. This week, Yom HaZikaron and Yom HaAtzmaut highlighted the authentic connection – both through joy and tears – that brings our worlds together. After a two minute siren rang through our school and we stood at attention in silence, our community entered … More School Sparks: Yom HaZikaron and HaAtzmaut

The United Nations chose January 27th, the day the Russian Army liberated Auschwitz, to commemorate the Holocaust. The State of Israel chose a different date to mark the same event. In 1951, the Knesset decided to mark April 17th or the 27th of Nissan as Yom HaShoah v’HaGevurah. When I asked the students why this … More School Sparks: Zachor