I have never pretended to be an expert in anything, let alone everything. There are things that I know, and when I am wrong, I am always open to learn. At 60, however, I would like to believe that I … Read More
Listen, Be Brave and Love Enough
I have never pretended to be an expert in anything, let alone everything. There are things that I know, and when I am wrong, I am always open to learn. At 60, however, I would like to believe that I … Read More
Shavuot: A Moment to Focus on Our Mission
By Rabbi David Fain, Rav Beit Hasefer In a world where distractions are increasing, and focusing on our values and priorities is becoming more challenging, the holiday of Shavuot offers us a moment to reflect on what is important to … Read More
Closing Thoughts Part II – Finding Ourselves
Every time we walk away from something Jewish, we lose a little of ourselves, sometimes without realizing it. It doesn’t have to be that way. Just as many of us have chosen to walk further away, so can we come … Read More
The Final Countdown
By Melissa Michaelson, Principal It’s the final countdown of the school year. With the end at arm’s reach, our children show signs of excitement, spring fever, “senioritis,” and even separation anxiety. No matter the emotion, it’s important for us as … Read More
Love Israel
Last year, on Yom Hashoah, I published the following blog. Today, on Yom Ha-atzma’ut, I feel compelled to republish a somewhat revised version because I believe these words need to be read and internalized, and, sadly, because nothing has changed. … Read More
Requiring Recess Is Smart for Students
By Lauren Midelton and Elissa Tischler, Kindergarten Teachers To play or not to play? The answer could be detrimental. As Kindergarten teachers we recognize the importance of unstructured play and incorporating movement into daily learning. In Kindergarten at Hillel, children … Read More
Expecting Gold, Finding Silver
By Melissa Michaelson, Principal If we always expect gold out of our children, or from those who surround them, we will forever miss the opportunity to see the silver linings in life. As Steve Freedman stated in last week’s blog, … Read More
Closing Thoughts Part I- Place Some Trust in Your Children
We are living in a strange time for parenting. It seems every month another book comes out about over-parenting and its consequences. In short, over-parenting involves micro-managing your child’s life, hovering, and attempting to prevent your child from any physical … Read More
A Diverse Library Collection Offers Windows & Mirrors into Our World
By Dana Friedman, School Librarian A topic that has surfaced repeatedly in the library world is the importance of offering a diverse collection. Specifically, is it paramount to have a book collection that showcases diverse points of view, and if … Read More
UMatter!
By Rabbi Yarden Blumenstein, Judaic Studies teacher UMatter. It’s a complete sentence. In today’s social media driven, high-speed world of unhealthy comparison, our teens and tweens struggle with that concept – that they actually matter to someone. If we are … Read More