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Message from Moreh Greg

June 24, 2022

This week, we read the well-known story of the twelve spies, which recounts how Moshe sent the spies to Canaan to survey its land before the...

Through the Classroom Window: Grade 3 Stop Animation

June 23, 2022

“Through the Classroom Window” is an opportunity for teachers to share the inspiring learning that takes place in their classrooms, giving others a glimpse into the...
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Message from Moreh Greg

June 17, 2022

What joy! What simchah! What nachas! Today, Grade 1 students created a spiritual משכן (mishkan)—a dwelling place for God. They contributed their voices, minds, and hearts...
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Message from Moreh Greg

June 10, 2022

As Head of School, I often receive suggestions for books to read about leadership. These books commend diverse styles of leadership: lead from the front, lead...
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Message from Moreh Greg

June 3, 2022

It has become our tradition at Heschel to host Generations Day just prior to the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is one of three ancient pilgrimage...

Through the Classroom Window: Grade 6 Build Project

June 1, 2022

“Through the Classroom Window” is an opportunity for teachers to share the inspiring learning that takes place in their classrooms, giving others a glimpse into the...

Student Scene: Learning Fractions Through Basketball

May 31, 2022

Grade 6 students Mila and Rafi share this week’s Student Scene at Heschel. In vlog format, they explain an outdoor basketball activity, which they recently completed...
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Message from Moreh Greg

May 27, 2022

In this week’s parshah—Bechukotai—we learn of God’s promise to “offer peace in the land so you shall rest without fear.” From this, we derive the middah:...

Through the Classroom Window: Exploring Iconic Canadian Artwork at the AGO!

May 20, 2022

“Through the Classroom Window” is an opportunity for teachers to share the inspiring learning that takes place in their classrooms, giving others a glimpse into the...