Dec. 2025
Lishai Peel

It’s been an exciting fall at Kehila Heschel School, where a number of new initiatives are enriching student learning and building stronger ties across generations.

This year, we’ve launched our “Meet the Elder” program, a revival of our intergenerational learning initiative that brings grandparents and older community members into the classroom once a month to share their experiences and wisdom. Students prepare thoughtful questions in advance and practice active listening and reflective writing after each visit. The program helps students see themselves as part of a continuum, learning from those who came before them while imagining their own contributions to the future.

We’ve also strengthened our science curriculum with weekly STEM Lab Fridays, where students engage in experiments that make learning come alive, from exploring chemical reactions and energy transfer to designing and testing their own engineering creations.

Language learning is another cornerstone of our program. Our new partnership with Les Petites Pommes provides high-quality French instruction and introduces “French Club Fridays,” where students play language games, sing songs, and discover French culture in an immersive way.

Beyond our classrooms, we’re deepening ties across the Jewish community through joint programming with Temple Anshe Shalom, creating shared opportunities for learning and celebration.

At Kehila, education is woven from connection — between subjects, generations, and community partners. Together, we’re creating a school where Jewish learning is alive, creative, and inclusive. 

To enrol for our winter semester, please email [email protected]