To my precious families: I can’t believe this is my last newsletter of the school year! It’s been a fabulous year full of learning and growing in 5782! Thank you for welcoming me into your children’s lives. Thank you to the teachers, parents, Rabbi Krishef, Rabbi Schadick, members of the UJS board, Congregation Ahavas Israel, …
Dearest families of UJS. We hope you had a fantastic Purim! Here at the United Jewish School, we’ve had a month of silliness, wackiness, and upside-down fun! Last Sunday, students came to school wearing their costumes and all students were sent home with a box of food and other goodies in honor of Purim called …
UJS Mask Policy Update. The United Jewish School Board voted on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 to lift the mask requirement for entry into our school. This follows a similar vote by the Temple Emanuel Board of Trustees. Those wishing to wear a mask are most welcome to continue to do so. We request that anyone who is not feeling well please refrain …
To all UJS families. The United Jewish School is getting ready for Purim! This is such a festiveand fun time of year to express our inner child and be truly silly. Iremember when I was studying in Israel how the entire country comes alivefor the fun of Purim. Here at UJS, I am seeing art …
Dear Grand Rapids Jewish Community, We at the United Jewish School are continuing to have a year full of building Jewish pride, celebrating our Jewish holidays, and learning about our Jewish values. HIGHLIGHTS FROM LAST WEEKIn the 1st grade: “We continued working on our family tree project. We also watched an episode of the program Shalom Sesame, which is an …
Dear households of the United Jewish School, UJS’s primary objective is keeping our students safe. We are aware of the concerning situation in Colleyville, TX. We want you to know that we are taking this news very seriously. In light of this, I have hired a second armed security officer to keep …
New Year for Trees! Dear households of the United Jewish School, Tu Bish’vat higia! Chag ha’ilanot! (Tu Bish’vat is here! The Jewish Arbor Day!) We are very excited to be celebrating Tu Bish’vat here at the United Jewish School. Every child is being sent home this Sunday with a Tu Bish’vat Goodie Bag of items they …
Dear parents, Happy 2022! Shanah Ezrachit Tovah! I am so delighted that we are resuming classes at the United Jewish School this Sunday! We have an exciting semester planned, with Israeli Dance with Miriam, Jewish Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation with Corey, Art with Deet and John, and much more! We’ll start the year off with Tu BiShvat! …
My dearest UJS families, Happy New Year! As we begin 2022, I can’t help but feel such a sense of pride in all of the teachers, board members, and administrators of the United Jewish School. Personally, I had no idea what I was stepping into when I began in this role in July. But I …
Dear Households of the United Jewish School The school is still buzzing from the excitement of our visit from Elana Arian, our Artist-in-Residence. Elana came and taught all of the children songs. They performed at a school-wide assembly this past Sunday. It was a morning of joy, music, and pride! I’m most proud that our …