Creativity can come in many forms: tapping out patterns using rhythm sticks and hearing that same rhythm repeated by friends, designing a maze that reflects light bouncing off of a variety of surfaces to reach the finish line, or coaxing a bunch of separate ingredients into a beautiful braided loaf of challah. At Schechter, we nurture creativity in all of its forms because each person learns best in a variety of ways! Our Ner Tamid fundraiser, held on Sunday, successfully raised funds to support Schechter students and teachers, and helped to ensure an accessible Schechter education to every family who wants one, regardless of financial ability. Check it out in this week’s Schechter Shavua!

Sometimes the “academic” learning we do at Schechter also helps students understand themselves better. These insights can often make lessons richer. Anafim’s studies of Ha Mishpacha Sheli (My Family) and Alim’s use of new Makerspace tools to design “Creatures Like Me” deepen students’ understanding of themselves, and the work of the Schechter Scorpions basketball team -- both in games and during practice -- helps motivate our players to be better at the game as well as more supportive teammates. Read all about these fantastic “Schechter moments” and Kol Hakavod to our Hebrew students for receiving second place in a contest to invent a new Hebrew word!