March 24, 2023 / 2 Nisan 5783

What makes CJDS such a special community?  

A part of that answer is the affirmation that each of us plays a central role in the on-going story of our people. CJDS is a community that seeks to be inclusive. We see education as a unifying force for good for our people. We work hard to ensure that whatever our Jewish path may be, it is embraced as part of the story of who we are and how we as Jews actually live. To that end, Passover presents us with an opportunity to demonstrate that truth completely.

Below you will see information from Reform, Orthodox and Conservative Jewish perspectives on how to celebrate the "food aspect" of Pesach. Each of these guides speaks to a different piece of our community. Together, they paint a picture of a school that celebrates the truth that "Kol Yisroel Haverim--All of Israel are partners and friends.''

REFORM 

https://reformjudaism.org/jewish-holidays/passover/guide-eating-passover

CONSERVATIVE 

https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/sites/default/files/2023-03/pesah-guide-5783-3.15.23.pdf

ORTHODOX

https://images.shulcloud.com/1085/uploads/Pesach/5783/GuideforthePesachPerplexed2023.pdf



HAG KASHER V'SAMEACH!

CJDS Students Integrates Judaics and Arts as Preparation for Passover

CJDS students have been involved with learning about and creating ritual items that they will use during the Pesah Seder. This is an example of how we bring school learning into students’ homes. The students are the teachers who enhance the home holiday tradition with their knowledge and their art work.

Kindergarteners made canvas Afikoman pouches. First graders made clay pinch pots for karpas, their parsley plants grown in Science Class. Second graders decorated glass Elijah Cups with glass paint and gems. Third grade students made batik fabric design & practiced stitching pillows. Fourth grade created ceramic seder plates. Fifth graders sculpted clay to create Miriam's cup and saucer.