{"id":420,"date":"2017-08-06T10:13:19","date_gmt":"2017-08-06T14:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.torontoheschel.org\/?page_id=420"},"modified":"2024-04-11T08:14:48","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T12:14:48","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.torontoheschel.org\/news-views\/blog","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"
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News & Notices<\/p>

Embracing Change: Exciting Updates for the Gesher Abraham Foundation and The Toronto Heschel School<\/h3>\r\n

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 …<\/p><\/div>\r\n Read<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n

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\"\"Dvar Torah<\/span><\/figure><\/a>

Be Thankful for Healing<\/h3>\r\n

April 19, 2024<\/p>\r\n

The Middat HaShavuah, taken from this week\u2019s Torah portion, Parshat Metzora, instructs us to be thankful for healing. The verse reads as follows: Parshah: Metzora \u05de\u05b0\u05bc\u05e6\u05b9\u05e8\u05b8\u05e2   …<\/div>\r\n
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Reflections of a Shinshin Host<\/h3>\r\n

April 18, 2024<\/p>\r\n

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…<\/div>\r\n
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Little Gardeners: A Day of Planting at Our Preschool<\/h3>\r\n

April 17, 2024<\/p>\r\n

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…<\/div>\r\n
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Pay it Forward Purim 2024<\/h3>\r\n

April 15, 2024<\/p>\r\n

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,…<\/div>\r\n
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Heschel Admissions Policies for Preschool & Beyond<\/h3>\r\n

April 10, 2024<\/p>\r\n

Given the popularity of Heschel\u2019s Shorashim Preschool, I wanted to take a moment to inform parents of the school\u2019s policies around Preschool and higher grade admissions….<\/div>\r\n
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Exploring Self and Emotion: Art Adventures in SK<\/h3>\r\n

March 21, 2024<\/p>\r\n

In our SK class, students have recently embarked on an intriguing exploration of self-expression and emotion through art. Inspired by the theme, “\u05e4\u05e8\u05d7\u05d9\u05dd \u05d5\u05e4\u05e8\u05e4\u05e8\u05d9\u05dd” (Flowers and…<\/div>\r\n
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Meet Morah Edna Sharet!<\/h3>\r\n

March 14, 2024<\/p>\r\n

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.<\/div>\r\n
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Heschel\u2019s 3rd Annual Chanukkah Deep Fried Pickle Party<\/h3>\r\n

December 11, 2023<\/p>\r\n

Heschel\u2019s 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…<\/div>\r\n
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Senior Girls’ Buzzer Beater Win<\/h3>\r\n

November 30, 2023<\/p>\r\n

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\u2019s game…<\/div>\r\n
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What is the Mitzvah Tree?<\/h3>\r\n

October 17, 2023<\/p>\r\n

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…<\/div>\r\n
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Sivan Poll: What mitzvah from the Torah do you think helps people come together as a community the most?\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n

June 9, 2023<\/p>\r\n

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Get Your Meme On! Heschel’s Monthly Meme Contest\u2014Voting Now Open!<\/h3>\r\n

January 16, 2023<\/p>\r\n

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…<\/div>\r\n
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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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n

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Sivan Poll: What mitzvah from the Torah do you think helps people come together as a community the most? <\/h2> \r\n Click here to vote!  <\/i>\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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