Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Top 7 Survival Skills Needed for the 21st Century
Sep 11, 2014
At Akiva we are doing what’s best for your children with the end goal in mind. What can we do as a school to prepare them for the challenges that await them only 8-10 years after they graduate from Akiva? Hear from leading business minds about what it is that is...
Parshat Ki Tavo – Is it better to be the first or the best?
Sep 11, 2014
Were you one of the people in line this week for the new IPhone? One of the most common themes that we see in advertising is the use of the words “The First”, to lure buyers to purchase a new product. In 2014, the Consumer Electronics Association hosted a record...
Parshat Ki Teitzei –The Heavenly Task of Being a Parent
Sep 5, 2014
Before the children of Israel are to enter into the land, Moses “reteaches” the values and laws that they must follow in order to have a successful “aliya”. In this week’s parsha, the Jews are reminded about following no less than 72 mitzvot! What is interesting is...
Parsha Perspectives from our students
Sep 3, 2014
Akiva students are involved in weekly discussions about the Torah portion. Every so often as part of the blog, we would like to share with you, some of the beautiful thoughts and ideas that your children shared with me or their teachers about questions related to the...