WONDER

The first few days of the 2025-2026 school year have been a wonderful mix of getting into new routines, meeting new people, connecting with familiar friends, and setting expectations for the coming year. Throughout the summer, Schechter faculty have been working hard to lay the groundwork for more exciting initiatives and continued strong relationships. Teachers hand-picked their own summer reading that would make the biggest impact on their teaching, and Sarah Montag has been spearheading Schechter’s new Robotics initiative that ties in to our Core Values. Check this week’s Shavua to learn more about these initiatives as well as the way our Early Childhood teachers build strong connections with their students even before school starts! All this, plus Rabbi Berger’s thoughts on Parashat Shoftim.

As we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year, we take a step back to understand and appreciate the impact of Schechter learning. In Kindergarten, that could take the shape of a beautiful handmade Torah or a book of carefully curated photography. In Alim (grades 3-4) student learning reflects an interdisciplinary approach to the tremendous variations between different states and parts of our country. Our 8th graders demonstrate that these many facets of their Schechter experience culminate not only in their general academics, but also in their passion and commitment to wisdom, justice and historical truth.