Mission Statement

Our Mission

Kehila Heschel School is a pluralistic Jewish day school that fosters a love of learning in an environment that promotes academic excellence and a strong Jewish identity. The school is committed to developing the whole child and nurturing inquisitive learners, independent thinkers, and future leaders.

Our community school welcomes families from across the spectrum of Jewish life and follows the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a learned scholar, environmentalist and social activist. Kehila Heschel’s integrated approach seamlessly blends the rich teachings of our Jewish tradition with the Ontario curriculum.

Vision

Kehila Heschel School fosters academic excellence by:

  • integrating all curriculum areas:

    • experiential learning

    • Judaic studies

    • environmental stewardship

    • artistic expression

    • global responsibility

  • global responsibility

  • providing tri-lingual programming

  • promoting educational innovation

  • ensuring small class sizes

  • supporting professional development

Kehila Heschel’s educational vision builds a foundation for lifelong capacity in critical thinking, ethical behaviour and personal achievement.

The school expands the Ontario Curriculum through education in Jewish values, customs, religion, Hebrew language and a love for Israel. These skills, ideals and values support graduates becoming productive members of an ever-changing society and as active participants in a Jewish life.