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The Art of Chessed
In March, Akiva students and parents participated in the Akiva Art Fair where they came together for an online evening of fun, creativity and chesed, painting beautiful artwork tiles to decorate the ceilings of multiple rooms in the pediatric ward of the Cité de la...
TAKE IT FURTHER – Matching Gift Campaign
Coming Soon! The week of February 7th, all gifts given to the school will be doubled. Double your gift and further your impact!
Akiva Hebrew Language Week
Shalom! It's Hebrew Language Week at Akiva School! The week of December 13th, Akiva celebrated our annual Hebrew Language Week during the month of Tevet which coincides with the birth month of Eliezer Ben Yehuda, a pioneer in the revival of the Hebrew language. The...
Joy in Learning
At Akiva, we believe that happy children learn better and that learning should be meaningful, engaging and hands-on. Contact us today to find out more about joy in learning at Akiva School.
Introducing the new Akiva Chanukkiah
This year a group of grade 5 students helped build a beautiful, BIG Akiva outdoor Chanukkiah which was lit up on each evening of Chanukkah. Learning about the holiday while exploring the circuitry, geometry and physics behind structural design is the perfect example...
Grade 1 Meets Ariot!
This week, Grade 1 students received their first Ariot book (a workbook the students will use to learn how to read and write in Hebrew). from surprise guest, Ariot, the Hebrew speaking lion.
Welcome Back to School 2021-22
Welcoming all our students and families back to school: First day of school: Monday, August 30th. Looking forward to another year of innovative learning!
Tribute to Cooki Levy z”l
The Akiva community is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved former Head of School, Cooki (Frances) Levy z"l. During her 23 years at Akiva School, Cooki touched the lives of so many Akiva families and staff and embodied the true spirit of our...
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Elijah and our Children: No Trouble at All
Any child who has been called a troublemaker can take comfort in being the victim of the same accusation that was hurled against Elijah the Prophet (Eliyahu HaNavi). Ahab, the wicked King of Israel, dubbed Elijah the “Troubler of Israel” for opposing his policies of...
Sanctuary and Sacrifice – Message from the Head of School
The Torah contains an odd number of books perhaps in order that one book be in the middle and thus allow us to say: here is the center of God’s message to us. That book is Leviticus, and its central message is Sanctuary and Sacrifice. Leviticus, which we begin to...
Chanukkah Message – A Small Glimmer of Light
The world seems to have become very dark. As we enter the winter months the darkness of night encroaches upon day, stealing increasing minutes of light each week. Were we not to understand the cycle of the sun, we would fear, like the ancients, that darkness would...
When They Call On Me, I Will Answer Them
There is much to celebrate this week. As Jews in Quebec, the past days have been filled with bounty and blessing. COVID cases are at record lows, and vaccination rates are high. The province and its businesses are opening up, and restrictions are down. We are...
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