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Embracing Change: Exciting Updates for the Gesher Abraham Foundation and The Toronto Heschel School

We are excited to share some important updates with you regarding the Gesher Abraham Foundation, the formal organization that operates The Toronto Heschel School. Thanks to a generous funding commitment …

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Shinshinim

Reflections of a Shinshin Host

April 18, 2024

Meet Laya, whose family has opened their home to Heschel shinshinim. Discover her unique perspective on the special bond formed between these Israeli teenage ambassadors and…
Through the Classroom Window

Little Gardeners: A Day of Planting at Our Preschool

April 17, 2024

In our preschool, yesterday was all about gardening! With our Environmental Coordinator, Morah Stacie’s guidance, our little ones eagerly donned their gardening gloves and planted lettuce…
Student Scene

Pay it Forward Purim 2024

April 15, 2024

This year’s Pay it Forward Purim brought a heartwarming initiative to our school community, despite encountering a small bump in the road. Due to inclement weather,…
Dvar Torah

Keep You and Your Things Clean and Tidy

April 12, 2024

This week we read the double parshah, Tazriah. Like many of the parshayot in Sefer Vayikra (Leviticus), this parshah contains many laws and regulations governing ritual…
News & Notices

Heschel Admissions Policies for Preschool & Beyond

April 10, 2024

Given the popularity of Heschel’s Shorashim Preschool, I wanted to take a moment to inform parents of the school’s policies around Preschool and higher grade admissions….
Heschel Gallery

Exploring Self and Emotion: Art Adventures in SK

March 21, 2024

In our SK class, students have recently embarked on an intriguing exploration of self-expression and emotion through art. Inspired by the theme, “פרחים ופרפרים” (Flowers and…
Meet the Community

Meet Morah Edna Sharet!

March 14, 2024

Learn about Morah Edna’s journey to Heschel, her role as Director of Junior High, some of her favourite Heschel happenings, and her ideal superpower.
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Heschel’s 3rd Annual Chanukkah Deep Fried Pickle Party

December 11, 2023

Heschel’s 3rd annual Chanukkah Deep Fried Pickle Party on December 10, 2023, was an absolute hit, drawing nearly 100 Heschel families and friends together for an…
Heschel Hornets

Senior Girls’ Buzzer Beater Win

November 30, 2023

In a spectacular display of skill and determination, heartfelt congratulations are extended to the Senior Girls’ Basketball Team for their stellar victory in last night’s game…
Heschel FAQs

What is the Mitzvah Tree?

October 17, 2023

The Mitzvah Tree that is painted in the main hallway of the school is symbolic of many of the Judaic and educational goals of The Toronto…
Poll-of-the-Month

Sivan Poll: What mitzvah from the Torah do you think helps people come together as a community the most? 

June 9, 2023

Meme Contests

Get Your Meme On! Heschel’s Monthly Meme Contest—Voting Now Open!

January 16, 2023

OK, Heschel students, it’s that time again to get your meme on! Each month, we bring you a photo of life at Heschel and you come…
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Poll-Of-The-Month

Each month of the school year, we will be posing a fun question to the school community. We will post the results at the end of the month!

Sivan סִיוָן

Sivan Poll: What mitzvah from the Torah do you think helps people come together as a community the most?

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