The Rashi School
Exceptional academics, an engaging sense of community, and a strong commitment to social justice are the hallmarks of The Rashi School, the only Reform Jewish independent school in Massachusetts. Now in its third decade, Rashi has grown to 300 students in grades K-8. The school moved this fall to a new building on a multi-generational campus on the Needham/Dedham line. Rashi offers a joyfully Jewish approach to learning; its top quality secular education is integrated with Jewish studies and infused with Jewish values. Teachers know each child and differentiate instruction to fit each childÃs learning style. Students are welcomed into a warm, caring community of learners, in which they are encouraged to ask questions and to think critically and are inspired to play an active role in making our world a better place.
The Tamchui Project: Teaching Kids the Mitzvah of Helping Those in Need
by Jacki Hart and Stephanie Rotsky Still relatively green as parents, choosing a school for our then-4-year-old and nearly-6-year-old felt like a major “grown up”...
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Chanukah Kavanot
Chanukah, the Festival of Light, occurs during the darkest and shortest of our days. The Chanukiah is a metaphor for light so how can we...
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Judaism & Spirituality
100 Reasons Why Third Graders Love Rashi
To celebrate the 100th day of school, third graders wrote 100 reasons why they love Rashi. 1. We have great teachers. 2. It is a...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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Tips for Surviving Your Older Sibling's Bar Mitzvah
I know a family bar mitzvah can be hectic for the younger child, but I can tell you how to get through with style! Tip...
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Kids & Parenting
December is Month of Power at Rashi
Appropriate strength training is very healthy for people of all ages. In addition to improved athletic performance, ease of carrying out daily tasks, healthy bone...
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Kids & Parenting
Grade 6 Psalms
After studying Hallel in Mindy Blonder's Jewish studies classes, sixth graders were asked to write creative psalms that represent the things they would praise God...
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Judaism & Spirituality
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Afflicting Ourselves on Yom Kippur
Rashi eighth graders were asked to reflect on the following: On Yom Kippur, Torah tells us to afflict our souls. The rabbis of the Mishnah...
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Judaism & Spirituality
Support for Haifa Fire Department
By Lisa Wallack This past December, a terrible forest fire - the largest in Israel’s history - raged through the Carmel Valley outside of the...
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Israel & Overseas
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Identified
By Alexandra Katz, Rashi Class of 2003 Big nose and frizzy hair! Get out of here—you aren’t welcome.” I spun around to face the girl...
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