by Cindy Warren | Jun 14, 2017 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Guest Blogger Bonnie Levine Akiva Parent and Board Member Not sure if you have been feeling it but there is a current, a common theme dominating our news cycles and conversations these days. It’s all about leadership. Be it Trump, Trudeau, Coderre, Applebaum, or...
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...