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Head of School Blog

A Holiday Wrap-up From Ms. J
A Hanukkah Message
Introducing the Susan and Bob Mednick Gateway to Learning
Together Again, B'yachad!
The Power of Jewish Traditions in Times of Uncertainty
Learning & Playing in Our "Wide Open Spaces"
Introducing Our School Theme: "Im Ein Ani Li Mi Li"
Thank You, CJDS Parent Committee, for a Wonderful Week
Rams Rise to the Occasion at National Tournament from Head of School, Judy Finkelstein-Taff
Raising Upstanders at CJDS from Head of School, Judy Finkelstein-Taff
A Message of Gratitude From Head of School, Judy Finkelstein-Taff
A Message from Head of School, Judy Finkelstein-Taff
Message from outgoing CJDS Board President Anat S. Geva
Message from Ms. J and Strategic Plan Appreciation
Middle School's Incredible Production of "Mamma Mia!" at Chicago Jewish Day School
A Moving Yom HaAtzmaut at Chicago Jewish Day School
Holocaust Survivor Dr. George Brent Visits
Skyping with Author Yossi Klein Halevi
Gender Identity
CJDS Israel Trip!
Exciting Announcement: Mednick IDEA Lab!
Reggio Emilia Approach in Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten
High Five to the Fifth Bus!
Hakarat Ha Tov-Demonstrating Gratitude
Hanukkah: Festival of Lights
Multiple Voices in the Room
Intrinsic Motivation and Social Justice
Community Response and Support from Pittsburgh Tragedy
Tragedy in Pittsburgh
Gift of Jewish Education
Touring the New Campus
New Playground is NOW OPEN!
JUF Meeting and Luncheon
Shana Tova U'Metukah!
Ya’aleh v’yavo, Rise Up and Aim Higher!
What a Week!
Save the Date to Celebrate!
First Week at the New Campus!
Last Kabbalat Shabbat at the Current Facilities
"When One Chapter Closes, Another One Opens"
Weaving Values of Tikun Olam (Repair of the World) into Every Aspect of the School Experience.
Top Characteristics of Success at Google
Featured in Chicago Parent: "How to Pick the Perfect School for your Family."
Hanukkah in Chicago
L'dor Va Dor-From Generation to Generation
Importance of Professional Development
Bar and Bat Mitzvah Celebrations
Support to Texas and Louisiana: JUF Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
Highlights from CJDS New Campus Construction Celebration
Important Message from CJDS
Shabbat Shalom!
2016 Election
Chag Sukkot Sameach (Happy Holidays!)
Our First Day of School
CJDS Graduates to Alumni
Chag Purim Sameach!
Lifelong Learning
Educational and Inspiring Articles
Head of School"s Blog
A Shabbat Rap

Meet Ms. J!

Judy Finkelstein-Taff has been the Head of School at CJDS for 18 years. She has over 30 years of experience in education, including early childhood, elementary, and informal education. Judy was honored with receiving the nationally recognized 2013 Covenant Award.