The Power of Vayigash

The Power of Vayigash

By Guest Blogger:  Maharat Rachel Kohl Finegold In Parshat Vayigash, the brothers are locked in a struggle against Joseph (although they do not know his true identity, and they think he is an Egyptian ruler). The story unfolds like a dramatic movie or play… perhaps...
Kindness Day at Akiva

Kindness Day at Akiva

On December 5th, Akiva School held our annual Kindness Day, this year entitled “The Power of Inclusion”.  Students focused on what it means to them to be kind and how to reach out with simple acts of kindness to others.       As part of the...
Parashat Vayeshev – Lead by example

Parashat Vayeshev – Lead by example

We’ve all laughed at the infamous adage: do as I say not as I do.  Whether we’re telling our children to put down their electronic devices as we answer an email and text a friend, or insist they eat dinner before dessert as we brush away the crumbs from cookies we...