Introducing Dr. Dan Ahlstrom (and More!)

"When I first read the position description for the Heilicher head of school role, I was immediately excited. I love the pluralistic values that define the school, the strength and vibrancy of the community, and the fact that the school leads with its ten core values. I had great conversations with Board President Robyn Schein, with members of the search committee, and with staff, parents, and families. I had a positive feeling about Heilicher and felt like it reflected what I personally value about the Jewish day school experience." — Dr. Dan Ahlstrom

Join Us in Celebrating Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah

2:45-3:15 p.m. this Friday, September 23

This Friday, the whole school will come together to welcome Shabbat and prepare for Rosh Hashanah at the first All-School Kabbalat Shabbat. Parents and grandparents are invited to celebrate with us. 

The assembly will be held in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium at Heilicher. 

Heilicher Annual Benefit

5 p.m. on Sunday, November 20

Beth El Synagogue

Celebrate with us as we dance the night away and reconnect as a community! The Benefit will honor Heilicher alumni parents and community leaders Wendy Lovell-Smith and Colin Smith.

Please watch for your invitation in the mail soon. You will also receive a registration link via email next week. 

Save the Date: Yom Dor l'Dor

Tuesday, November 22, 1-3:30 p.m.

Yom Dor l'Dor is Heilicher's grandparent and special elders day. Join your grandchild(ren) for an afternoon of intergenerational programming and a preview of their work at school. More information to come!

Volunteer Opportunities

We are excited to welcome visitors back in our building. Sign up to help with All-School Lunch and/or All-School T'filah.

• All-School Lunch: Help set up and clean up our all-school lunch on Wednesday(s) in the Manny Fingerhut Auditorium 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• All-School T'filah: Help us set up for all-school t'filah Monday(s) in the Fiterman Theater 8:15-9 a.m.

Remembering Harold Smith (z"l)

Harold Smith (z"l), a dear friend to Heilicher, passed away on September 10 at the age 0f 104.

Read TCJewfolk's article about Harold's important legacy in the community. Among other organizations, Harold's family has requested that memorial donations be made to Heilicher's Harold and Mickey Smith Judaic Studies Department.

Back-to-School Photo Gallery

We are off to a great year at Heilicher! Click the image below to see a montage of photos from the first few weeks of school.

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