If you will it, it is no dream. These were the words of Theodore Herzl, spoken when Israel was just a dream, and an appropriate title for Dr. Suzanne Rutland’s book on Moriah’s history, which also seemed improbable back in 1943. This year, we celebrate 80 years since our College founders, led by Abraham Rabinovitch, … Continue reading 2023 Moriah AGM – President’s Address
An Intelligent Response to a Major Disruptor in Education
The world of education is a dynamic and ever evolving one. It is porous to world events and trends and is required to respond to them purposefully and with agility. This was most evident during the recent pandemic, during which, we observed significant progress in online learning and the innovation that occurred in the digital … Continue reading An Intelligent Response to a Major Disruptor in Education
The Forgotten Festival
During a presentation conducted by the late Rabbi Sacks with a group of university students, the students expressed their belief that the strictness and conformity of Orthodoxy were causing people to drift away from the Jewish faith. "If the restrictions were less intense and the laws less demanding, more young people would be inclined to … Continue reading The Forgotten Festival
THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING
Nothing upsets me more than hearing criticisms of our Moriah High School students. When I hear the students unfairly labelled as entitled, indulged, self-centred and uncaring, my “tiger father” instincts kick in and I become very defensive of my ‘Moriah sons and daughters’ as this is not my experience of the Moriah High School students. … Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF VOLUNTEERING
Tikkun Olam
The Shya Redelman Early Learning community is so excited to have Nicole Lewis working with us this term to strengthen our sustainable competency, connection to nature and to Country. For Aboriginal people, Country includes so much more than just the land, the waters, the earth and soil. Country incorporates all living things and the way … Continue reading Tikkun Olam