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A Historic Progressive Conservative Congregation in Valley Village, CA
A Dynamic Jewish Early Childhood Center Serving Children Ages 6 Weeks to Entering Pre-K
A Jewish Day School serving students in Grades TK-6
A Historic Progressive Conservative Congregation in Valley Village, CA

Leadership Blog

08/31/2018 06:10:19 PM

Aug31

Dear Parents, 

It's been an incredible week at Adat Ari El Day School, as we kicked off the 2018-2019 school year together! Check out our first day of school video here. 

From the moment your children walked through our doors on Tuesday morning through Kabbalat Shabbat today, and every moment in between ... I have a great feeling that this is going to be another extraordinary year! Looking...Read more...

Lifelong Learning Campaign

08/29/2018 07:37:19 PM

Aug29

Adat Ari El's Lifelong Learning Campaign focuses on engaging with our Torah through the art of Michal Meron. Funds raised through this dynamic and inspiring campaign ensure the future of the Adat Ari El community for generations to come. This unique campaign supports scholarships for the schools, staff development, and improvements to our historic facility. ​

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The Intersection of Design Thinking and Jewish Education

07/30/2018 05:04:43 PM

Jul30

January 19, 2018

Over the course of this school year, the K12 Lab Network has been hard at work training and coaching the teachers at Adat Ari El Day School in an innovative methodology called design thinking. Since that work has taken place largely behind the scenes in trainings, phone calls, and video hangouts, it's a special pleasure to have the opportunity to write to you, the ADAT community, and brag about the great work...Read more...

Start with the Heart

07/30/2018 04:49:13 PM

Jul30

August 9, 2017

Ben Zoma said: Who is wise? He who learns from all men, as it is written (Psalm 119:99) “I have gained understanding from all my teachers.”

There is a thunderous quietude in the Zebrack Design Lab (The ZDL). Conferences and summer trainings are winding down for teachers and administrators; summer camp and activities are closing out for students. The maintenance staff has left the ZDL sparkling,...Read more...

Let the Magic Begin

07/30/2018 04:45:26 PM

Jul30

September 15, 2017

Walking into the ZDL, my colleague Devon and I exchanged smiles as we took in the bright charm of the place. The two of us love creating learning experiences for teachers" no moment is greater when you arrive, set the space and let the magic begin. We're chronic over-preparers, Devon and I, the type of educators who create a graphic organizer 10 different ways so we can see which one feels right, and...Read more...

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