Akiva Calendar
Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Faces of Akiva
Tali, Akiva teacher and parent “I came to Canada from Israel over 16 years ago. After completing university, I followed my husband here… I chose to take a temporary job that was offered to me - to work in a Jewish day school… When I worked in the school, I felt like I...
Parashat VaYishlach – “And Israel heard”
By: Deborah Abecassis Warshawsky. An Akiva parent, Debbie has an MA and PhD in the history of Jewish Bible Interpretation from McGill University as well as a Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) also from McGill. “Whatever you do, DO NOT fold that huge...
Parashat Vayetze – “I will return in peace.”
By: Deborah Abecassis Warshawsky. An email from my daughter’s high school reassures parents they have hired extra security this week, and that students will be kept indoors for recess and lunch. Federation advises Jewish schools and institutions to be extra vigilant,...
Le grade 6 visite le studio d’animation Quad – 18-11-2015
Chers parents, Le jour de notre visite au studio d’animation Quad se trouvait être également l’anniversaire de la naissance de Mickey Mouse et je ne peux m’empêcher de penser que ce fait était plus qu’une simple coïncidence; c’était le signe que nous allions entrer...