For millennia, Judaism has embraced ongoing questioning, vigorous discussion, thoughtful self-awareness, and active problem-solving. That’s why, at JDS, hands-on, student-driven learning is more than a trend—it’s a tradition. We’re committed to this energizing, multidisciplinary approach, and not just because it’s effective and enjoyable. We are—and will always be—inquiry-based learners at heart.
Would your child thrive in this invigorating environment?… Schedule a visit.
The JDS Jewish Studies program, Jewish Life and Learning, immerses students in the multiple dimensions, practices, and possibilities of Judaism. Students of every background celebrate Jewish holidays, read and pray in Hebrew, meet Jewish thinkers and leaders, analyze and debate Jewish texts, develop personal connections to Israel, and travel to Israel in 8th grade.
Your child, whether they are Jewish or not, graduates with a richly informed yet completely individual Jewish lens through which to view the world and themselves. They head into high school as a confident and effective upstander, eager and able to repair the world.
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Individual attention and student collaboration are key elements of our inquiry-based program, and our multi-age learning Villages intentionally nurture those dynamics. Every day, we witness the proven benefits—and the pure joy—of this approach.
In the multi-age classroom, younger students learn from and emulate older peers, while students in higher grades practice leadership by mentoring younger classmates.
With a wide range of materials, projects, and experiences available in every classroom, teachers can group and regroup students according to interests or progress level and provide guidance for independent study.
We know each student learns and grows in different ways at different times. In our small, multi-age classrooms, our expert teachers can observe and adapt to your child’s specific academic, social, and emotional growth on a daily basis—so your child is always appropriately challenged and actively engaged.
For a clear overview of our methodology, see “What are the Benefits of Mixed-age Classrooms?” by Charles Bernstein, Ph.D.
JDS teachers make every day at our school a wonder. Inspired and energized by children’s curiosity, they create multifaceted learning experiences that build students’ skills and engage their imaginations. Experts in their fields, they also know that the best teachers never stop learning themselves, modeling the hard work and profound joy that serious inquiry entails.
But JDS faculty members don’t just know and love their subjects. They know and love every student as an individual learner and human being. That means your child experiences the close attention and unflagging encouragement that only the most dedicated educators can provide.
Could your child learn and grow with us?… Meet all our faculty and staff.
JDS teachers make every day at our school a wonder. Inspired and energized by children’s curiosity, they create multifaceted learning experiences that build students’ skills and engage their imaginations. Experts in their fields, they also know that the best teachers never stop learning themselves, modeling the hard work and profound joy that serious inquiry entails.
But JDS faculty members don’t just know and love their subjects. They know and love every student as an individual learner and human being. That means your child experiences the close attention and unflagging encouragement that only the most dedicated educators can provide.
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