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  • As Reform Jews, we were nervous about the religious aspect, but at Schechter, you are free to practice your religion as you see fit. We don't feel different than and we don't feel any pressure to be "more religious". At the same time, we respect those that are more observant than us and love that there is a place for everyone.

    - Jill, Parent
  • Schechter shaped me into the person I am today. All of the teachers really reinforced the idea of respect, love toward Judaism, and being a good person.

    - Maddy, Class of 2014
  • We are beyond thrilled with the rigorous secular education, the community and the spiritual values our children are being taught.

    - Jill, Parent
  • Each week when I read the Friday newsletter I feel great. It makes me proud of what our school, our students, and our faculty and staff accomplish each and every day.

    - Jessica, Alumni Parent, Board Chairwoman
  • I am a proud alum of Schechter and cannot begin to measure the impact it has had on my life. Unlike any other school, Schechter has a focus on high-level thinking and advanced academic skills that go beyond the classroom, but in daily life.

    - Ben, Alumni and Board Member
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Schechter Shavua: February 7, 2025

How accurate is the “Five Second Rule”? Our middle school scientists, who have been studying bacteria, have some theories about this and other questions about microorganisms. Then read a beautiful observation by Alim (gr. 3-4) teacher Erica Moses about her students’ recent Rosh Hodesh service. Learn why Nevatim 6th graders are now standing a bit taller in tefillah. And student Sammy Weiss describes how volunteering at the House of Bread soup kitchen enhances students’ appreciation for what they have.

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Schechter Shavua: January 24, 2025

Endless curiosity. Passion for justice. Fun practicing Hebrew. These are some of the qualities that make Schechter… Schechter. This issue dives into the ways in which those qualities come to life each day for our students. Scientists in Nitzanim(EC2) and Alim (gr. 3-4) are learning about hibernation as well as the ways in which dairy farmers and cows recycle! All Schechter students devoted time this week to the lessons of MLK and also improving their familiarity with modern Hebrew.

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