Hillel Community Day School, Rochester, NY

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to Mrs. Lea Malek. This morning, Mrs. Malek offered our 3-8th grade students an opportunity to learn from her ...story of survival during and after the Holocaust. Mrs. Malek spoke to us after our full-school morning service. Our entire student body prayed with Rabbi Avi and stood in silence as we listened to the air raid sirens, on this day when Israel and our school come to a standstill in remembrance of Holocaust victims. After our 8th graders held a candle lighting service and shared the film The Children of Chabannes, about a town of righteous individuals, with their middle school peers. As we remember those who were murdered and whose lives were forever altered this Yom HaShoah, we take the time to remind ourselves of our personal responsibilities to share Mrs. Malek’s story and the stories of all of the Jews and individuals who both died and survived the horrors of the Holocaust. Our children are their victories,; the blessings that they offer us. Our Hillel students and our community are charged with ensuring that the Holocaust is remembered, the memories kept, and that we assume the mission to serve as a driving force in ensuring that these legacies and stories live on from our generation to the next.

We observed this Yom HaShoah and Holocaust Remembrance Day with age appropriate programming for all students. We were honored to host Ms. Lea Malek during our morning meeting for a special program and to hear her story. Rabbi Avi and the 8th Graders also led a service of remembrance for the entire school. #neveragain #yomhashoah #dayofremembrance

Mazal tov to Mrs. Tracie Glazer, Head of School, on being a recipient of the 2021 Women of Excellence Award presented by the Rochester Business Journal! The Women of Excellence awards identify high-achieving women for their tremendous career accomplishments. The women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement, leadership and sustained commitment to mentoring. We know Mrs. Glazer exemplifies all of these qualities, and more! For more details on the awards and to register for the upcoming virtual award program and celebration, click below. #rbjevents #mazaltov #hcdsproud https://rbj.net//02/women-of-excellence-honorees-announce/

Wait a minute. Are you telling me that HCDS is selling Blast from the Past gala boxes for the Back to the Future Week of Giving? Starting now? This is heavy... Our Blast from the Past boxes are filled with sweet treats and a delicious beverage to enjoy during our kick-off event or any time throughout the Week of Giving! To purchase one of these party boxes, go to www.ourschool.auction/hcds2021 or the Hillel Community Day School website!

Welcome back, students & families!!! Our Spring Session of After School Connection & CLUBS begins tomorrow! If you haven't registered, please contact the main office ASAP. Spots are filling up fast. https://files.constantcontact.com//1c015b29-9953-4dbc-a8cc

Yep, it's dress as your favorite healthy food day at Hillel School. No worries, Emily is sunbutter, so we are still a nut free facility. What a healthy, balanced meal we are, lol!

Healthy Habits Week is off to a great start! From strawberries and avocados to corn, pears, bananas and watermelon, our students & faculty know what healthy eating is about. Stay tuned for more healthy habits all week long! #hhw #healthybodies

Mazal tov, Sammy!

First graders are very busy building Noah’s Ark as they study this week’s parashah. Showing excellent focus & pride! #noach #alltheanimals #firstgrade #shabbat

Throwing it back to 2019 & Healthy Habits Week! Get your outfits ready - Healthy Habits Week 2020 starts Monday! #tbt #hhw #mindfulness #futureself #healthybodies #pjday

Hillel is on board to join our Jewish Agency and Rochester area community partners in accepting the challenge! Will you join us? https://www.uwrochester.org//P/Takingthe21DayChallenge.jpg

S.T.E.A.M. Update: Curiosity building patterns & discovering optical illusions. #steam #building #patterns #illusions #becurious

Indoor recess on this cool, wet, fall day! #recess #keepmoving #basketball

Mask on. Mask off. It's self-portrait time in Art class, and look at a few of our 1st graders! #selfportrait #artclass #wearamask

Shabbat Shalom from 1st & 2nd grade! Continuing the celebration of creation with the 4th day: the sun moon and stars We love our faculty, their hard work & creativity! #shabbatshalom #Bereshit

Learning about the days of creation. Our second graders planted & picked Miss B! #bereshit #thirdday #plantstreesflowers

Scoop chairs make for the perfect flexible seating option to help our 2nd graders stay focused during this "Writing Wednesday!" #WritingWednesday #scoopchair #focus #secondgrade

Wear a mask & create your own! Students show off one of their first art projects of the year. #artclass #wearamask #DIY #creativeminds