School Sparks: Joyful Judaism

At JCDS, we strive to infuse joyful Judaism in our students. From weekly all-school Kabbalat Shabbat, to Chagigot (holiday celebrations) (including Chagigat Shavuot which we had just this afternoon), to grade-level milestones, to t’fillah (prayer), to t’fillah electives, our students experience the joys of Judaism. In the video below, I share a story about a recent morning that illustrates the joyful Judaism being practiced … More School Sparks: Joyful Judaism

School Sparks: JCDS Student Craft Fair

רְאֵה מַעֲשַׂי כַּמָּה נָאִים וּמְשֻׁבָּחִין הֵן, וְכָל מַה שֶּׁבָּרָאתִי בִּשְׁבִילְךָ בָּרָאתִי, תֵּן דַּעְתְּךָ שֶׁלֹא תְקַלְקֵל וְתַחֲרִיב אֶת עוֹלָמִי, שֶׁאִם קִלְקַלְתָּ אֵין מִי שֶׁיְתַקֵּן אַחֲרֶיךָ “See My Work, how good it is. Know that everything which I created, I have created for you. Now take care, lest you spoil and destroy My world. For if you … More School Sparks: JCDS Student Craft Fair

School Sparks: Reflections on Lag BaOmer and the Month of Iyar

This week’s double Parasha, Behar-Bechukotai, the final parasha in Sefer Vayikra (the Book of Leviticus), reminds me of a podcast I listen to religiously: “The Private School Leader,” hosted by Mark Minkus, who has more than 30 years of experience as a head of school. In last week’s podcast, he explores the challenges of school-wide classroom … More School Sparks: Reflections on Lag BaOmer and the Month of Iyar

School Sparks: JCDS In the News

We are kvelling over our JCDS students and staff who’ve made headlines in the news over the past few weeks. We’re tremendously proud to share with you a few recent noteworthy accomplishments in our community! Kayla Shechter in the International Bible ContestAfter winning last year’s USA Chidon HaTanach (Bible Contest), 8th Grader Kayla Shechter advanced all the … More School Sparks: JCDS In the News