The Holy Challenge of Teaching Israel Education to Youth April 2023 This month, our Jewish holiday calendar is beautifully full. In the early half of the month, we are thinking very much about Passover. However, I’d like to focus on the second half of this month, which hosts atrifecta of three significant holidays: Yom HaShoah …
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Antisemitism: What Can We Do? By David Fair Cantor-Educator of the United Jewish School in Grand Rapids, MI I am sad and I am angry. Antisemitism still exists and it’s actually getting worse. I am angry that our secular schools aren’t doing more to fight it. I am sad that our children still have …
Boy, oh boy, I am kvelling on what a great year it was at the United Jewish School! I am so proud and grateful of all the hard work of the entire faculty and staff of UJS. It is so commendable to arrive every day with a positive attitude and ready to spread a love …
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 …