The Toronto Heschel School

The Toronto Heschel School Where rigorous academics meet creativity, critical thinking, and Jewish values - empowering students to learn deeply and live with purpose. Curiosity. Community.

The Toronto Heschel School provides a rigorous, integrated, and values-driven Jewish education for children from Preschool (18 months old+) through Grade 8. Our inquiry-based approach fosters deep learning, creativity, and critical thinking across all disciplines, connecting Judaic and general studies in meaningful, real-world ways. Students learn to question thoughtfully, reason with empathy, and approach challenges with confidence and curiosity. Our intentionally balanced, low-tech classrooms encourage focus, collaboration, and innovation, equipping students with the intellectual and emotional tools they need to thrive in a complex, rapidly changing world. Rooted in pluralism and guided by derekh eretz, Heschel nurtures academic excellence, ethical responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning. Creativity. Critical Thinking. Compassion.

09/22/2026

Meet Moreh David, our new Principal!

We asked Moreh David a quick round of questions to help our community get to know the person behind the (standing) Principal's desk.

We are so excited to have Moreh David leading, learning and growing alongside our students, faculty and families.

Watch to get to know him a little better and drop some love in the comments to help give Moreh David a warm Heschel welcome! 💙

09/10/2026

🍎 🍯 Shana Tova! 🍯🍎

Wishing our entire Heschel community a sweet, joyful, and meaningful New Year filled with learning, laughter, connection, and new beginnings.

May the year ahead bring peace, health, happiness and many moments to celebrate together. 💙

Shana Tova U'Metukah!

Welcome back, Heschel 💙The halls are buzzing, the classrooms are filled with excitement, and our school community is tog...
09/08/2026

Welcome back, Heschel 💙

The halls are buzzing, the classrooms are filled with excitement, and our school community is together again!

Today marks the beginning of a brand new year of curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, compassion and community.

To our returning families: welcome home!

To our new families: we are so happy you're here!

Here's to making memories together.

Wishing our entire Heschel community a wonderful first day and an incredible school year!

Wishing everyone a beautiful Shabbat 💙Enjoy these last precious days of summer vacation, soak up the sunshine, make some...
08/28/2026

Wishing everyone a beautiful Shabbat 💙

Enjoy these last precious days of summer vacation, soak up the sunshine, make some happy memories, and get ready for an amazing new school year!

Shabbat Shalom from our garden to yours!

07/06/2026

A few weeks ago, we gathered as a community to celebrate the Toronto Heschel School Class of 2026. 🎓💚

From their Graduation Tefillah to their Graduation Ceremony, it was a day filled with gratitude, pride, laughter, reflection, and celebration.

Watching our graduates cross the stage, surrounded by their families, teachers, and friends, reminded us that while this chapter has come to an end, their Heschel journey will always remain part of who they are.

Mazal Tov to our incredible graduates! Thank you for the joy, leadership, curiosity, and kindness you have brought to our community. We wish you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter.

בְּהַצְלָחָה and לְהִתְרָאוֹת,
Class of 2026 💚

🌿 Kol Hakavod to Toronto Heschel School! 🌿We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 20 years as an EcoSchool...
06/25/2026

🌿 Kol Hakavod to Toronto Heschel School! 🌿

We are proud to celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 20 years as an EcoSchools Canada-certified school.

This week, we were honoured to welcome EcoSchools Canada as they recognized Heschel’s two decades of environmental leadership and action.

Out of more than 2,200 participating schools across Canada, fewer than 10 have maintained EcoSchools certification for 20+ years — and Heschel is honoured to be one of them.

This year, we also regained Platinum Certification, the highest level awarded by EcoSchools Canada, reflecting our students’ and staff’s commitment to strengthening sustainability across school life.

A heartfelt thank you to our Environment Committee — guided by Morot Stacie, Shalhevet, and Tzvi — and to our students, staff, and families for helping make environmental stewardship part of who we are.

Here’s to the next 20 years of caring for our planet. 🌱💚
EcoSchools Canada

What story will you leave behind? 🎨 🖌️ As part of their Grade 8 journey, students explored the power of words, memory, i...
06/22/2026

What story will you leave behind? 🎨 🖌️

As part of their Grade 8 journey, students explored the power of words, memory, identity, and legacy through the creation of a collaborative graffiti mural. Inspired by their year-long theme, Hineni ("I am here"), students combined art and narrative to reflect on their learning, their experiences, and the impact they hope to have on the world.

The mural serves as a vibrant testament to the voices, ideas and questions that shaped their final year at Heschel - a lasting reminder that each student has a unique story to tell and a meaningful contribution to make.

Come by to see the final product!

At the request of our Grade 8 students, our school community gathered outdoors for one final Kabbalat Shabbat of the yea...
06/19/2026

At the request of our Grade 8 students, our school community gathered outdoors for one final Kabbalat Shabbat of the year. Led by our graduating class, this special moment offered students and staff the opportunity to come together in song, reflection and celebration as we welcomed Shabbat and honoured the leadership of our Grade 8 graduates.

Shabbat Shalom from the entire Heschel community 💙

06/19/2026

As our Grade 8 students prepare to take their next steps, they leave behind reflections, lessons and advice gathered from years at Heschel.

From embracing challenges to staying true to yourself, their words are thoughtful reminders of the growth and learning that has shaped their journey.

Thank you, Grade 8s, for sharing your wisdom with our community 💙

06/18/2026

Words of Wisdom from the Class of 2026, Part 1 💙

As graduation approaches, our graduates are sharing some advice with the younger students who will follow in their footsteps.

From lessons learned to words of encouragement, their reflections remind us of the growth, resilience, and community that have shaped their Heschel journey.

Stay tuned for more words of wisdom!

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