The Kehila Heschel Experience
Why Choose Kehila Heschel School!
Imagine a school that embraces the diversity of the Jewish world; where students learn the foundational skills needed to be lifelong learners and develop a strong Jewish identity. Imagine a school where small classes matter in creating the ideal learning environment for the leaders of tomorrow. You have imagined Kehila Heschel School.
How parents choose to educate children is a most important decision. The Board and Staff at Kehila Heschel School recognize and value this choice.
Kehila Heschel School is an independent, egalitarian, community school that welcomes families from the full spectrum of Jewish life. Kehila Heschel’s integrated approach to learning seamlessly blends the rich teachings of Jewish tradition with well researched secular studies.
At Kehila Heschel, a carefully crafted curriculum has been developed to focus on most important skills children will need to be successful in the 21st century. Students are encouraged to become critical and creative problem solvers, curious learners as well as articulate and innovative thinkers. Most importantly, they learn to develop self- control, perseverance and resilience.
Kehila Heschel is a school of excellence. The trilingual program uses the Ontario Curriculum as a basis and is enhanced by a strong arts program which includes visual arts, drama, music and movement. Learners demonstrate their progress through student-created projects, performances, poetry and art in Hebrew, French and English.
The school follows the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a learned scholar, environmentalist and social activist. As a member of EcoSchools Canada, the curriculum has a robust environmental focus and students are taught the Judaic principles regarding caring for the earth.
Kehila Heschel’s affordable tuition model makes it possible for families to access quality Jewish education for their children.
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