New York, NY
Abraham Joshua Heschel School

"Our school is an educational institution committed to and known for academic excellence. What makes Heschel unique is its profound respect and concern for the whole child, the integration of disciplines and an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, all in an atmosphere infused with joy. The School's philosophy springs from the thinking of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, a scholar and humanist, who rejoiced in life. Rabbi Heschel called education 'life itself - a supreme experience of living', not merely preparation for life. We passionately embrace his belief that a good education prepares students to be concerned citizens of the world. Our pluralistic approach to Jewish learning and observance provides children with the opportunity to develop spiritually and intellectually. By teaching skills of inquiry, we prepare our students to approach secular and religious texts with confidence; by accepting and encouraging different points of view, we prepare them to be empathic and socially responsible human beings. The Heschel School is dedicated to the values and principles that characterized Rabbi Heschel's life: integrity, intellectual exploration, traditional Jewish study, justice, righteousness, human dignity, and holiness. It regards the texts of the Jewish tradition and the history of the Jewish people as fundamental resources for developing ideas, beliefs, behaviors and values to shape and inspire the lives of individuals." (SOURCE: http://www.heschel.org/early.html)

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