Under the unit of Earth & Space, Grade 6 students learn about gravity, and pressure within the different atmospheric layers. They also learn to relate to different objects that could be found travelling through these atmospheric layers.
A Year of Forgiveness
Today is Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of new Hebrew month of Elul. Elul marks the beginning of the season of forgiveness, leading into Rosh Hashanah, the holiday of repentance, including Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, and concluding with Hoshanah Rabbah, the end of...
The Spirit of Judah
As I look at our students during the final days of school before the summer, I am reminded of the Israelites standing at the border of the Promised Land. Behind them are the trials and toils that marked their trek through the desert, the hard work that characterized...
Court of Justice
Rabbi David Hartman, founder of The Akiva School, was known in Montreal and throughout the Jewish world as a powerful preacher, intrepid cleric, popular philosopher, and institution builder. He was also an exceptional basketball player. Rabbi Hartman grew up in...
Message from the Head of School
Everyone thrives on routine. We have weekly, monthly, and daily cycles and routines that give life a sense of order and purpose. Getting up each morning is eased by the fact that I know exactly the steps I must take from the time my alarm rings to the time I am at...A Message of Redemption from the Jewish People to the World
As we prepare to sit down to our seders this year, I want to point out two peculiarities about the Pesach haggadah. The haggadah is supposed to tell the story of the liberation from Egypt. And yet, at no point in the seder do we ever just tell this story. ...Akiva Calendar
Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
The Atmosphere
Energy & Sound Waves
As part of the topic of energy, Grade 5 students represent their understanding of the fundamental properties of sound waves. They also experiment with how sound propagates through a variety of different materials.
Putting Design at work- The Akiva Environment
Grade 2 students use tools designed and constructed in STEAM time to help keep the Akiva outdoor yard clean and promote an eco-friendly environment.
Herbs and Culture
Akiva students from different grade levels plant take part in the creation of an herb garden. The herb garden utilizes the new Akiva plant growth station to grow a variety of herbs including basil, chamomile, chive, cilantro, dill, oregano, parsley, rosemary,...