by Cindy Warren | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Superman had x-ray vision – the ability to see through solid objects. I – and I’m sure many of you – have the power to see things our family members swear are nowhere in sight. We can describe the location of every object in the fridge and pantry as our children...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 31, 2017 | News
As part of the Akiva Common Read program, Akiva students from kindergarten to grade 6 explore together a literary work through storytelling, art, song, sharing and discussion. This year, Akiva School read “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein.
by Cindy Warren | Oct 25, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
For the Jewish journey blog this week, my daughter asked me if she could write something related to the parasha. She did not discuss with me ahead of time what she wanted to write, and to be perfectly honest, I was skeptical about what she would come up with and what...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 19, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
This week’s parashah is the story of Noah and the ark. God tells Noah he is going to destroy the earth because the people are corrupt and He gives Noah very specific instructions and measurements so he can build an ark for himself and his family and two of every...
by Cindy Warren | Oct 10, 2017 | Blog, Messages from the Head of School
This Wednesday evening we usher in the concluding celebrations of this High Holiday cycle. Although technically Shemini Atzeret is not part of the Sukkot holiday, it is considered the eighth day, followed by Simhat Torah, which in practical terms is the ninth, and...