When the Israelites arrived in the Promised Land, they brought with them four objects they had acquired at various occasions during their journey. Each item bore witness to a story from their past, and carried with it lessons that would be transmitted to...
The 3D classroom
At Akiva, we are always looking for new innovations in order to offer the best learning experiences for our students. The following article shares our vision for pursuing the best education for our students…...Love of Torah, love of learning and of course… love of cheesecake!
As we approach the holiday of Shavuot, the festival marking the receiving of the Torah, I look around and can’t help but remark on how everything going on in our Akiva community mirrors so well the lessons that we learn on this holiday. Shavuot is a time of learning,...Why is it so fun to come to school at night?
On Wednesday night over 150 kids came bounding into school eager and excited to do their art activity at Akiva’s annual Art Fair night. From Crazy Clay to Abstract Canvas to Pillow Magic to Fossil Fun – all were engaged in their projects and enthralled to be in...Messages from the Head of School
Akiva Calendar
Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Generation to Generation
“You shall be Holy, for I, the Lord your God, am Holy.”
“You shall be Holy, for I, the Lord your God, am Holy.” In these, the opening words of this week’s parasha, we have the essential credo of the Jewish religion. We are commanded by God to emulate Him and His ways, what is called in Jewish and general...
The value of math
Math is a priority at Akiva because it is important for our students to develop mathematical skill and reasoning that will benefit them throughout their lives. Over the past years, we have introduced new methodologies and techniques in the teaching of...
Passover
The festival of Passover is all about relationships. On Passover the Israelites ended their oppressive relationship with the Egyptians and entered into a new relationship with God. In a few days, Jews around the world will sit down to sedarim with family and friends,...