Parashat VaYera – What do you see?

Parashat VaYera – What do you see?

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...
The 8th Akiva Annual Common Read – Only at Akiva

The 8th Akiva Annual Common Read – Only at Akiva

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.
Parashat Noach – Finding the light

Parashat Noach – Finding the light

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...