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A second family. A second home. For students, for families, for alumni, for grandparents and special friends. As our students move through the world, they never lose sight of the lessons that shaped them for a lifetime and we invite you to be a part of their journey at Bernard Zell.

๐ŸŽ– We Collected Over 613 Blessing Bags for Ninth Annual Day of Service!
  • Community
  • Events
  • Jewish Life
  • Schoolwide
Dr. Sarah Fornero, Assistant Head of School

Every lesson, conversation and idea at Bernard Zell begins with our Jewish Values. These same values serve as the foundation of our annual day of giving back—the Bernard Zell Day of Service. Since 2016, in memory of Judd Horowitz, late husband of the former Head of School, Dr. Alyson Horowitz, students at every grade level engage in acts of service to support the broader community. Through kindness and compassion, our students embody the values of:

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Become a Member of the BZ Madrichim (Student Ambassador) Club!
  • Academics
  • Admissions
  • Events
Rebecca Bloom, Assistant Director of Admissions & Marketing

What exactly does a student ambassador do at Bernard Zell? The role of a Madrich (ambassador) is to provide guidance to prospective families at school events, be advocates for the school in the community and most importantly—acquire a skill set along the way that will help them grow into future leaders of the Jewish community and beyond!

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๐Ÿค BE INVOLVED: Sign-Up for a 2023-24 PTC Committee Today!
  • Events
  • PTC
Ericka Thacker, 2022-23 PTC President

It was great to see so many of you at our PTC meeting on April 28. We look forward to having several in-person meetings next year so be sure to keep an eye out for those as all are welcome and they are a great way to hear what is going on with PTC committees and programs and to schmooze with other BZ parents.

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๐Ÿงก Thank you for attending Grandparents & Special Friends' Day at Bernard Zell!
  • Academics
Gary Weisserman, Head of School

It was such a pleasure to welcome over 500 guests to campus last Friday for our annual Grandparents and Special Friends’ Day! You had the unique opportunity to see Bernard Zell through the eyes of your cherished student(s) and for yourselves. From the classroom visits to the music festival, we are confident you were able to witness the tremendous benefits of a Bernard Zell education—a community of educators helping to shape the next generation of Jewish leaders.

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๐Ÿงบ Shabbat in the Park at BZ is Friday, May 12
  • Events
  • PTC
Ericka Thacker, PTC President 2022-23

Join us this Friday, May 12 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. for a BZ Shabbat in the Park at BZ! Enjoy bringing in Shabbat together with grandparents and special friends. We will gather on the Field of Dreams to welcome in Shabbat as a community and play organized games. Please RSVP using the sign-up button below so we know you are joining us.

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