by Cindy Warren | Jun 8, 2017 | News
Grade 1 classes had a special treat when author Michel Faure stopped by to read them his book “Mr. Zuko Takes Flight” in both French and English. Every student went home with a signed copy of the book and inspiration to explore creative writing!
by Cindy Warren | Jun 7, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Parashat Be’Ha’alotekha – Parenting moments. The relationship between and God and the people of Israel often reflects the relationship between parent and child. In this week’s parasha, Be’Ha’alotekha, we see different glimpses of God’s parenting moments. After some...
by Cindy Warren | Jun 6, 2017 | Blog, Faces of Akiva, News
“A big part of who I am today is because of my time spent at Akiva” This week we had a very special treat at Akiva School when we were visited by one of our former students, Hadas Levine. Hadas had been a student at Akiva School up until grade 4 at which point she...
by Cindy Warren | May 29, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Fun fact: This week’s parashah, Naso, is the longest parashah in the Torah with 176 verses. In it, we find the priestly blessing:. Speak to Aaron and to his sons, saying so shall you bless the Children of Israel, say to them: May the Lord bless you and keep you; May...
by Cindy Warren | May 25, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
This week’s parashah begins the book of Ba-Midbar, which opens with God commanding Moses to count. Take a census of the entire assembly of the Children of Israel according to their families, according to their fathers’ house, by number of the names, every male...