D’Var Torah: Parashat Tetzaveh
Evan Wolkenstein, Director of Experiential Education, Jewish Studies Teacher We live in a world of personas and screens, bringing a new self to every realm…
GRADE MEETINGS: JOURNEYS
FEBRUARY 27 – MARCH 3, 2023 This week at flex block students will begin meeting with their grade to explore the themes of their Grade…
Parashat Mishpatim
Rabbi Joshua Buchin, Co-Dean of Students; Jewish Studies Teacher In this week’s parsha, Mishpatim, we are provided with a set of laws designed to help…
D’Var Torah: Parashat Yitro
Tamar Rabinowitz, Dean of Jewish Studies and Hebrew I think it apt that this week’s parsha (weekly portion) is entitled Yitro, the name of the…
Parashat Beshalach
Rabbi Joshua Buchin: Co-Dean of Students, Jewish Studies Teacher A lot happens in this week’s Torah Portion, Beshalach. The Israelites finally leave Egypt, escape across…
D’Var Torah: Parashat Bo
Dr. Yosef Rosen, Jewish Studies Teachers Every morning, when I arrive at 1835 Ellis street, I pass through two types of energies, one protective and…
Pluralism Task Force Updates
January 25, 2022 Pluralism Task Force Retreat This week, students in the Pluralism Task Force will meet at Manny’s in San Francisco for a half-day…
D’Var Torah: Parashat Va’Era
Joseph Gindi, Jewish Studies Teacher From his first encounter with G-d at the burning bush, Moshe seems to doubt his own leadership abilities, in particular…
Parashat Vayechi
Rabbi Shua Brick, Jewish Studies Teacher The final scenes of this great epic of Genesis tell us of the final Will and Testament of our…
Grade Programs: Social Media Literacy
On Thursday, January 12, we are hosting discussions about conscientious social media usage with our 11th and 12th grades, with a focus on how students…
