Introducing the traditions of Rosh Hashanah to children during their Early Learning years nurtures their connection to their cultural heritage, instils in them the values of gratitude and community, and fosters a deep sense of belonging. These early experiences, filled with the warmth of family gatherings, the sweetness of apple and honey, and the sound … Continue reading Discovering Rosh Hashanah: A sweet beginning for our Early Learners

Our Year 6 students experienced a week of deep, rich learning about the Holocaust and the historical journey of their individual family as the culmination of their extended Project Heritage Learning Experience. A pivotal moment in this learning experience is a study of the Holocaust, a time when millions of people, especially Jewish people, were … Continue reading Why teach primary school children about antisemitism?

Rosh Hashanah, the commencement of the Jewish year, diverges from its secular counterpart in its tone. It isn't a time of jubilation and festivities. In fact, greetings like "Happy New Year" or the traditional חג שמח are not exchanged. Instead, the sentiment expressed is לשנה טובה תכתב ותחתחם—"May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year." Rosh … Continue reading A Torah for our children

As we celebrate Book Week this week in New South Wales, it reminded me that one of the very few simple pleasures in life comes from reading a book. I love nothing more than to spend a protracted length of time reading for pleasure. Each school holiday, after a busy term, I reward myself with … Continue reading PICK UP A BOOK AND IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

Take a moment to imagine this: 150 Moriah students, all sitting in the same room, learning the ethics of a story from Tanach which occurred around 3000 years ago. Furiously debating amongst each other the actions of those involved and the ramifications today. Those same students sitting in a dark room, arms around one another, … Continue reading Experiential Jewish Education at its Best