Celebrations
Celebration is an important part of the CJDS curriculum. Each week CJDS gathers together to welcome Shabbat, along with a special guest from the wider community who tells a story, sings a song or teaches something related to the parasha (Torah portion of the week). Parents, siblings and other guests are invited to join us for these celebrations, as well as the special programs for each of the Jewish holidays. Important days from the greater American community such as Thanksgiving, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday and Earth Day are also highlighted through special school events and programs.
I can not describe the joy I felt this morning, watching my first grade son read Torah for the first time. Watching him chant his parsha with confidence and ease, surrounded on the bimah with his classmates and teacher. It certainly tops the list as one of those precious moments of parenthood that will stay with me forever.
Tamar S., CJDS parent
I love that every day my children wake up excited to go to school and come home bursting with enthusiasm, eager to talk about their day.
Cortney C., CJDS parent
I am so often amazed (and pleased) by the knowledge my 3rd grade grandson has absorbed! I also appreciate the way he loves to go to school...nothing like his grandpa!
Don Z., CJDS grandparent
I love that our son has so many opportunities to really get to know children in different grades.
Ann L., CJDS Parent
We are really amazed by the community at the school. We feel like the teachers and other families have really made an effort to get to know all of us and our daughter on many different levels.
Deborah H., CJDS Parent
Not only are our children making friends for life, but so are my husband and I.
Sharon F., CJDS Parent
As a Jewish professional, I feel thankful for the dedicated teachers who instill the love of Jewish learning in a new generation of students. As a parent, I feel blessed by it.
Shelly F., CJDS parent
