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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...
Apply Now for Kindergarten 2022
To find out more about kindergarten at Akiva School, contact Heather Ingberg, Admissions Coordinator. Click here to start the application process and be contacted by our Admissions Coordinator for Kindergarten 2022-23, please click here.
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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...
The Tragedy in Meron – A Message from Rabbi Grossman
I have set before you today life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life. (Deuteronomy 30:19) When given the choice, the Torah tells us to choose life and blessing over death and curse. While this may seem obvious, the world of ancient Israel was filled with pagan...
Passover Message – A Time for New Beginnings
In the summer before my first year at Akiva, I called my friend, mentor, and predecessor Cooki Levy, z’’l, to ask her if she knew why our founder, Rabbi David Hartman, z’’l, had chosen to name our school Akiva. I had known Cooki at that point for over 20 years, and,...
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