Please join us for learning and conversation with Rabbi Ariel Burger, PhD, a lifelong student of Professor Wiesel, and his Teaching Fellow for five years. He will be joined by Dr. Jeff Ellison, who is leading this year's interdisciplinary learning project.
For this multidisciplinary program, Judith Joseph will present the history of the Haggadah and ancient art and science (chemistry) of its creating with the entire Middle School in the Sanctuary on Tuesday, November 19th at 1:00 p.m. Parents who wish to see her presentation are welcome to attend.
This year's Annual Campaign has officially launched! DO YOU KNOW? We are off to a great start having raised over $390,000 from our families so far. Please join the 79 families who have already their gift and help us reach 100% parent participation.
Bernard Zell teachers react to how our expanded facilities are providing enhanced opportunities for learning. See how they're utilizing each incredible new space in the video above, then check out these awesome photos from our New Building Celebration.
JK 103 begins the year by creating a positive environment and spreading kindness!
The Bernard Zell Spirit Store is open! Spirit gear makes for great Hanukkah gifts. If you want to surprise your grandchild with a gift from the Spirit Store, email Ericka Thacker to arrange to have the items mailed to you directly. Shop now!
Click Read More to follow our Head of School and Director of Jewish Life and Jewish Learning as they provide weekly blog posts for our Weekly D'var Torah.
What can you learn about from studying birds? Quite a lot, actually! During their year-long exploration of birds, 3rd graders learn to identify the different birds that call Chicago home as well as those that call it their summer retreat.
“My passion for tikkun olam and giving back started at Bernard Zell,” said Nadav. “In 7th grade, I remember raising money for the food pantry, Maot Chitim, serving on the leadership committee and creating different fundraising initiatives. This is always something that’s stood out to me about Judaism and something that Bernard Zell really gave me a passion for. The emphasis that Bernard Zell has on tikkun olam inspired me to get to where I am today.”
We are excited to announce our State of the School will be held on Thursday, February 6. Please join Head of School Gary Weisserman and the Board of Trustees for this informative evening. Be among the first to hear about enhancements to our academic program, the school's strategic priorities and financial outlook, and how Bernard Zell educates students in the 21st century.
We are excited to announce this year's Special Friends' Day will be on Friday, May 8. Have you visited our new campus? Bernard Zell grandparents and special friends are invited to experience our new building firsthand through visiting classrooms and attending the always powerful Morton and Zelda Reisman Music Festival.
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