Guest blog post – Kehillah by Michelle Walny

At a time like this, I am amazed. I am amazed that despite the short turn around time, MJDS teachers, administration and staff were able to make education accessible online to students. Last week I sat back and watched as my daughter continued to do school from the home classroom (aka dining room). Teachers called Read More…

COVID-19 – The importance of social distancing

As we begin to adjust to our new (short-term) reality, I hope you will join me in doing everything in our collective power to reduce the spread of this virus. Changing our mindset so we become willing to change our individual behavior is essential. Please take a moment to click HERE  and read how to change Read More…

Guest post – Hanna B. – Song Leader Boot Camp

Hi. I am an 8th grade student at MJDS and am grateful for the opportunity to recently experience an amazing Jewish spiritual leadership program through my school. Song Leader Boot Camp (SLBC) provides powerful Jewish leadership training for a wide variety of song leaders from around the world. My favorite part of SLBC was Saturday morning Read More…

Reading during winter break

As you begin winter break, please take a moment to read this brief post. The National Council of Teachers of English offers an accessible and research-based look at the importance of independent reading. Click HERE to read more. An excerpt is below and I encourage you and your children to find time over the next 16 days Read More…