by Cindy Warren | May 19, 2016 | News
Mazel Tov to our Akiva students who participated in the GMAA Annual Halo Race Over 6000 runners from elementary schools across Montreal participated in the GMAA Annual Halo Race this year. Kol Hakavod to all Akiva students who participated this year and a special...
by Cindy Warren | May 19, 2016 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
We have a recurring joke in our family. I prepare a lavish, beautiful, delicious meal for 25 people and my husband comes to the table and asks, “Isn’t the turkey sliced perfectly?” In his own (special) way, he is commenting on the fact that I coordinated, cooked and...
by Cindy Warren | May 12, 2016 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
“It’s not fair.” I’m sure we all hear it (too) often. Our children’s sense of right and wrong is definitive and categorical, with little room for nuance or consideration. In my house, there is nothing cuter than an indignant 7-year-old arguing for moral or ethical...
by Cindy Warren | May 9, 2016 | News
Future Wise Education at Akiva School May 9th, 2016: At Akiva School, educational experiences are focused on promoting learning that is relevant and meaningful in the today’s world. Through innovative educational programming, Akiva students learn to apply knowledge...
by Cindy Warren | May 5, 2016 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
“I can’t find my iPod,” said my daughter just minutes after Havdalah one Saturday night. “Where did you leave it?” I asked. “On the kitchen table,” she replied. “Well, it has not been on the kitchen table all of Shabbat, so when did you last use it?” I asked....