In this week’s parshah we read about the giving of the Torah on Har Sinai. The Jewish people receive the Aseres Hadibros - the Ten Commandments - foundational principles shaping Jewish life. When taken beyond their literal context they guide us in parenting and education, offering…

The 2024-2025 school year has brought more than just a few changes to the school.  The school is growing, new classes are being added, new teachers are joining the staff, and more opportunities for students are being provided.  One such addition has been the built-in weekly schedule of electives on Wednesday afternoons. 

Electives in elementary and middle school offer opportunities and challenges, particularly in smaller schools where resources and student choice can be limited.  While students in a larger setting may select electives that reflect their interests, our small school adapts the…

In this week’s Parsha, we are reminded of the vital relationship between holiness and identity and evil and the lack of identity. Our forefather Yaakov faced challenges throughout his life, from a brother who sought to kill him to a deceitful father-in-law in the morally corrupt environment of Charan. Despite these hardships, Yaakov rose above the darkness, gaining strength and growth through his trials. He established…

The month of Elul is a deeply significant period in the Jewish calendar, serving as a time of reflection and preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah is not only a day to celebrate the beginning of a new year but also…