Abraham Joshua Heschel School

Parents, alumni, parents of alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered to celebrate Maxine Feldman’s 40 remarkable years at Heschel and to mark the beginning of her next chapter.

Head of School Ariela Dubler offered heartfelt remarks, weaving in words of Torah to reflect the profound impact Maxine has had on the many students she has taught over the years. Lea Ashear, Early Childhood Head, and Sharon Shorofsky Mack, Lower School Head, each spoke about her creativity and the lasting imprint Maxine has made on their divisions.

Liat Siegel, Middle School Art Teacher, and Babette Marciano, Lower School Art Teacher, shared personal reflections on how Maxine has influenced their work and shaped their approach to teaching. Guests also watched a moving video featuring Heschel alumni speaking about Maxine and her extraordinary tenure at the school.

The program concluded with a blessing from Rabbi Anne Ebersman as she wrapped Maxine in a scarf created from prints of her students’ artwork.

All good things must come to an end so they say...today was the final Grade 1 and 8 Buddies activity. Students played games together, got in the gaga rink, made cards and friendship bracelets for each other, and simply took some time to get in some last laughs before the year ends.

They may not be moving out but they certainly are moving up! Congrats to all of our 8th graders and their families on the completion of middle school! We can't wait to see what comes next!

Heschel’s Lower School put on their first ever all-Hebrew musical, the Ugly Duckling. It was an amazing performance that featured songs from “Honk! The Musical.” Kol hakavod to everyone who helped bring this special production to life! 🎭🦆🌟

And just like that, the Class of 2026 has turned their tassels and officially joined the Heschel alumni family! Congratulations to our graduates, their families, teachers, and all those who supported them along the way. We are so proud of everything they have accomplished and can't wait to see what comes next.