Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
21st century learning means…. Sometimes getting your hands dirty
Sep 27, 2014
Partnership 21, a leading force in 21st century learning serves to position 21st century readiness at the center of education by building collaborative partnerships among education, business, community, and government leaders. 21st century learning combines “The 3Rs”...
Rosh Hashanah Message from the Head of School
Sep 22, 2014
Rosh Hashanah is a time for renewal and re-commitment. This year at Akiva as we once again renew what is most important to us as a lead North American Jewish Academic Institution; we renew our commitment to all of our students and we renew our perspective on focusing...
Message for Rosh Hashana 2014 – Are You in A Spiritual Holding Pattern?
Sep 22, 2014
A close friend of mine had her son’s bar Mitzvah celebration this summer in Israel. Before the date, there were many hours of worry and discussion about how to deal with sirens, safety and touring. They had to consider all sort of possible complications. One was that...
Parshat Nitzavim- Vayelech: Inclusiveness – a Jewish Value
Sep 17, 2014
Community service is one of the most powerful experiences for our students, and because of this our Jewish schools have made it a mandatory part of their school goals. Beginning in ninth grade, our students must give back to the community by volunteering their time....