JCDS Boston

Boston's intentionally pluralist Jewish K-8 day school.

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We are still basking in the glow of our beautiful Tashlich last week. Enjoy this video for a taste of the experience! Shanah Tovah שנה טובה!

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Kitat Oren (1st graders) had an amazing time creating beautiful greeting cards for Rosh Hashanah! Using vibrant acrylic colors, they let their creativity shine while practicing their Hebrew writing 🍎🍯

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Mazal Tov to Oksana Glouchko and Isai Muñoz on the in-school Bar Mitzvah of Gio!

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Earlier today, JCDS 4th-8th graderswere captivated by “Herzl – The Dream That Came True,” an engaging one-man show featuring the talented Israeli actor Amichai Pardo from the acclaimed Orna Porat Children’s Theatre.

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Kitat Oren (1st Grade), Kitat Arava (2nd Grade), and JCDS staff had a fabulous time on their field trip to the Boston Public Library for the Adam Theatre's production of the award-winning children's book, Library Lion, written by Michelle Knudson and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes!

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In their Comparative Religions T'fillah elective on Wednesday, Middle School students practiced Kolam with Geetha Raju from the Hindu Cultural Society of Massachusetts. Kolam is a form of Hindu meditation using sand art, done by women in India.

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We had an amazing time on Sunday at Blue Hills Chickatawbut Loop with the inaugural expedition as part of JCDS' Family Hiking Club! 40 students, parents, and alumni enjoyed spending time together in the great New England outdoors.

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Yesterday, Kitat Arava (2nd Grade) celebrated International Dot Day today, on the 21st anniversary of the publishing of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, a story about Bravery, Creativity, and Perseverance, one of the JCDS Habits of Mind and Heart.

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Yesterday, Kitat Erez (3rd Grade) & Kitat Alon (4th Grade) gathered in the Sifriyah for a special visit from Dori Weinstein, author of the YaYa & YoYo book series.

​Learn more about Dori Weinstein and the YaYa & YoYo book series here: https://t.co/TQgpsGTUvB

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Mazal Tov to Shirah Rubin and Bret Ancowitz on the in-school Bat Mitzvah of Hadara!

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Yesterday in our After School Outdoor Club with Gan Nitzan (Kindergarten) General Studies teacher, Marisa, students created habitats using natural elements from around JCDS and fun crafting materials. Students explored their creativity and learned about different environments

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This morning, JCDS Middle Schoolers and staff gathered as a community to pay tribute to the lives lost from the tragedy of 9/11.

We remember the bravery of first responders and the strength of those who came together in the face of adversity.

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Mazal Tov to Shira and Mark Ravera on the in-school Bat Mitzvah of Galit! We are grateful to the Ravera sisters for reading the three aliyot.

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What a joy to start our first Friday of the school year with the sweet sounds of children signing with Oren! זמרו לאדונאי בכינור בכינור וכל זמרה Zam'ru l'Adonai b'khinor, b'khinor v'kol zimra. (Sing to God with strings, on strings and a voice of melody. Psalm 98:5)

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Mazal Tov to Michal Skarf and Joshua Meyer on the in-school Bar Mitzvah of Ari! It was a joy to celebrate with you at the first in-school Simcha of the 2024-2025 school year.

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Watch “Back to School Video 2024-2025” on #Vimeo https://t.co/LSvRy3p5AQ

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To mark the beginning of the school year and Rosh Chodesh Elul, we heard the sounds of the shofar, gathered our voices together in song, and offered our hopes and prayers for peace. It is an honor to be in community with you, JCDS! Enjoy a clip of the First Day of School video

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Watch “First Day of School 2024-2025” on #Vimeo https://t.co/GawRqb3yTv

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We loved reading these vignettes, including a couple that demonstrated pluralism and joyful Judaism in action at JCDS

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Summertime is ideal for reflecting on the centrality of moral relationships between teachers and students. Here's my piece in HaYidion, pub by @PrizmahCJDS: https://t.co/UC6Z9iCxUz

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We loved seeing quotes from our precocious young students in this blog post by @HadarInstitute’s Pedagogy of Partnership (PoP) Co-Directors (and JCDS alumni parents) Allison Cook and Dr. Orit Kent. Click the link below to read about the power of Havruta.

https://t.co/ivxy7T3sAN