Nature in the Neighborhood
Led by the ever-curious and inspiring Tiferet Rose, our youngest learners set off each week to explore the wonders of the natural world—right in our own backyard! Whether it’s a tiny insect hiding under a leaf or the way a breeze moves through the trees, students in Nature in the Neighborhood discover that you don’t have to go far to witness the beauty, science, and surprises that nature offers. With open hearts and observant eyes, they build a connection to their environment and develop a sense of stewardship rooted in exploration, inquiry, and joy.
Blowing the shofar
At JCDSRI, we begin each new school year by blowing the shofar – a wake up call to prepare us for the year ahead – and by saying the words of the Shehecheyanu prayer, a prayer that shares our gratitude for allowing us to arrive at this particular moment in time.
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה י/י, אֱלֹהֵֽינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, שֶׁהֶחֱיָֽינוּ וְקִיְּמָנוּ וְהִגִּיעָנוּ לַזְּמָן הַזֶּה
Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Haolam, shehechiyanu, v’kiy’manu, v’higianu lazman hazeh.
Blessed are You Eternal Spirit who has given us life, sustained us and allowed us to arrive in this moment.
